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Breast Reconstruction

Oncoplastic Reconstruction of Lumpectomy Defects with Implant Exchange and Radiation

Oncoplastic Reconstruction of Lumpectomy Defects with Implant Exchange and Radiation

In patients who have implants and develop a cancer, the cancer can sometimes be removed as a lumpectomy. Lumpectomy is often treated with radiation therapy post-operatively. Radiation can increase the risk for capsular contracture in the radiated breast. Correction requires release of the encapsulated breast pocket or excision of the capsule and often a lift of the contralateral side.

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Bilateral DIEP Flap Reconstruction Following Tissue Expander Reconstruction

Bilateral DIEP Flap Reconstruction Following Tissue Expander Reconstruction

DIEP flap reconstruction can be used to reconstruct the breast in patients who have undergone radiation who are no longer candidates for implant reconstruction. In the radiated breast, the skin may not tolerate an implant or may be more susceptible to infection. In these patients the breast is reconstructed with the patients own body tissue. This photos shows a bilateral…

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DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction and Mammary Prosthesis

DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction and Mammary Prosthesis

DIEP flap reconstruction is a common method of reconstruction. Occasionally the lower abdomen does not have sufficient tissue for a bilateral reconstruction and the flap reconstruction can be augmented with mammary prosthesis. Typically, we wait until one year after a DIEP flap reconstruction to augment the breast. The satisfaction rate is high with augmentation of the DIEP flaps because the…

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DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction

DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction

DIEP flap breast reconstruction is an excellent option for a unilateral mastectomy in a patient with the appropriate body habitus. The unilateral autologous reconstruction can match the contralateral breast well with respect to shape. Size can also be matched well, depending on the abdominal donor site. Autologous flap reconstructions tolerate radiation therapy well. This is a right unilateral DIEP flap…

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Bilateral Implant Breast Reconstruction Following Mastectomy

Bilateral Implant Breast Reconstruction Following Mastectomy

Bilateral implant breast reconstruction following bilateral mastectomy is a common procedure. The aesthetic outcome of the reconstruction is often determined by the quality of the mastectomy skin and the relation of the tissue characteristics and the implant. In patients who choose to undergo implant reconstruction I often indicate that the best outcomes and most durable reconstruction are the patients who…

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