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Dawn
11/06/08
Category: Tissue Expander

expander folded at bottom, alot of pain, is this a complication to be expected and what can i do

I underwent my 2nd mastectomy with tissue expander placed, i am having multiple problems with this 2nd expander. it has folded over and lays at bottom to the point it lays on rib area and underarm. i have limited use and cannot move arm freely as it will clamp down to the point that i am in…

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