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Indications and Controversies for Complete and Implant-Enhanced Latissimus Dorsi Breast Reconstructions
This article describes the use of implant-enhanced and total-autologous latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flaps in breast reconstruction. It addresses the indications for use of...
15 hours ago - The Clinics - 2 articles
Indications and Controversies for Nonabdominally-Based Complete Autologous Tissue Breast Reconstruction
Autologous breast reconstruction can be challenging in mastectomy patients who are not eligible for a deep inferior epigastric artery perforator flap reconstruction. Depending...
15 hours ago - The Clinics - 2 articles
Do I Need a Breast Implant Exchange?
Breast implants are low maintenance, but they aren't no maintenance. At some point, you may need to replace your implants. How do you know when you need an implant exchange?...
3 days ago - CARE Plastic Surgery
Indications and Controversies for Abdominally-Based Complete Autologous Tissue Breast Reconstruction
This article reviews the indications and controversies in abdominally based autologous breast reconstruction. The evidence regarding these indications and controversies will be...
5 days ago - The Clinics
Nipple sparing mastectomy and microsurgical breast reconstruction: an approach for success
Surgical management of breast cancer has evolved to allow for nipple sparing mastectomy in oncologically eligible patients. Successful reconstruction requires complication-free...
5 days ago - Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Standing Strong Against Breast Cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and Savannah Plastic Surgery and The Skin Institute and Laser Center are joining the effort to raise awareness and donate money toward...
5 days ago - Savannah Plastic Surgery
Older women may not be offered breast reconstruction after mastectomy
A national study from England indicates that older women are often not offered immediate breast reconstruction following a mastectomy, even though guidelines state that...
6 days ago - Medical News Today - 2 articles
Breast implants may cause false ECG diagnosis of heart attack
A new study suggests that ECG recordings, which are used to diagnose heart attack and other disorders, can be abnormal in patients with breast implants.
6 days ago - Medical News Today
Some women may benefit from delaying breast reconstruction following mastectomy
Some patients with a combination of risk factors, such as being obese and having diabetes or being a smoker, may benefit from delayed rather than immediate breast implant...
6 days ago - Medical News Today - 2 articles
Breast reconstruction surgery: Options and what to expect
In this article, we look at the process of breast reconstruction surgery, the reasons for choosing this surgery, alternative options, and recovery outlook.
6 days ago - Medical News Today
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Learning to Love My Wrinkles in an Anti-Aging World
I had my 30-year high school reunion over the summer. I really didn't think much about the gravity of three decades until it got closer. The week before I found myself rushing...
Newsday Names Dr. Israeli a Top Doctor
Everyone at the practice and all his patients have many reasons they consider Dr. Ron Israeli a top doctor and consummate professional, and now we have one more reason...
Adults with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome have a different velopharyngeal...
To find out if subjects with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome have a different velopharyngeal anatomy which could cause velopharyngeal insufficiency .