The purpose of this study is to evaluate the performance of the SOMAVAC® 100 Sustained Vacuum System after oncologic resections.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
29
The SOMAVAC® 100 is a battery operated device that delivers 100mm/Hg of continuous suction.
University of Tennessee Heath Science Center
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Time with drains
Determine the length of time drains were used
Time frame: 1 - 6 weeks
Surgical site related complications
Evaluate the number of surgical site related complication
Time frame: 1 week - 1 year
Patient reported usability of the suction device
Determine patient reported usability of the suction device with the system usability scale
Time frame: 1week - 1year
Amount of fluid collected
Determine the total amount of fluid collected
Time frame: 1week - 6 weeks
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