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One Step Breast Reconstruction
LAT flap, TRAM flap... Read on to view more Breast Cancer Comics on breast reconstruction!
Q. I’ve decided to have breast reconstruction after my mastectomy, and I’d like to do one of those reconstructions where they use your own body tissue, rather than have a silicone or saline breast implant. Since the surgeon will be using my body tissue for reconstruction, will my new breast be just like my original one?
A. Autologous (or body tissue) reconstruction uses your own body – muscle,...
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My name is Doug Haberstroh, and my wife Keri was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005. Keri's recovery from surgery (left breast plus lymph... Read more »
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From Our Sources
Breast Reconstruction FAQs: LAT Flap? What's a Flap?
Breast Cancer Comics: LAT Flap Four Square Q. What does breast reconstruction “flap” refer to? A. The most common method of rebuilding a breast... Read more »
Breast Reconstruction FAQs: Breast Implants and Tissue Expande...
Q. What exactly happens during breast reconstruction surgery? A. There are two methods a surgeon may use to build an implant. First, he or she may... Read more »
Breast Reconstruction FAQs: What Are My Choices After Mastect...
Q. I’m having a mastectomy, and I don’t really want to just leave it at that. But I also don’t want to fuss around with something I’d have to... Read more »
Breast Reconstruction FAQs: Is There a "Best" Choice After Ma...
Q. What’s the best kind of reconstruction? A. The very best reconstruction is the one that makes you happy. And only you can decide that. Here are... Read more »
Breast Reconstruction FAQs: What Could Prevent Successful Resu...
Q. What might prevent a successful result with breast reconstruction? A. Well… lots of things, actually. To begin with, you may not even be a... Read more »
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