Fibrin Sealant in Decreasing Lymphedema Following Surgery to Remove Lymph Nodes in Patients With Cancer of the Vulva
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
1969-12-31
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
RATIONALE: Fibrin sealant may decrease lymphedema following surgery to remove lymph nodes in
the groin by helping to seal the lymphatic vessels. It is not yet known if fibrin sealant is
effective in decreasing lymphedema following surgery to remove lymph nodes.
PURPOSE: Randomized phase III trial to determine the effectiveness of fibrin sealant in
reducing lymphedema following surgical removal of lymph nodes in patients who have cancer of
the vulva.