Organ transplant trick may save breast reconstruction patients from painful necrosis
NCT ID NCT05373069
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a technique called ischemic preconditioning, which is used to protect organs during transplants, could reduce fat tissue damage after breast reconstruction surgery. 18 women who had breast reconstruction using their own belly fat were included. The approach involves short cycles of blood flow interruption before the main surgery to help tissues better handle the stress of being reconnected.
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Service Plastique, Reconstruction, Esthétique, Hôpital TENON- APHP
Paris, 75020, France
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