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Aflex Hg Allograft Tissue Expander For Breast Reconstruction
Transverse rectus abdominous muscle flap; TRAM; Latissimus muscle flap with a breast implant; DIEP flap; Gluteal free flap
Risks
Risks for any surgery are:
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Blood clots in the legs that may travel to the lungs Blood loss Breathing problems -
Heart attack orstroke during surgery - Infection, including in the surgical wound, lungs (pneumonia), bladder, or kidney
- Reactions to medicines
The risks for breast reconstruction with natural tissue are:
- Loss of sensation around the nipple and areola
- Noti...
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