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Breast reconstruction following treatment for carcinoma of the breast

The diagnosis of breast cancer creates one of the most hectic, troubling and confusing times of a woman's life. Often, armed with only limited information, she must make informed choices regarding treatment and plans for the inevitable social and family issues that arise.

The myriad of choices regarding breast reconstruction, while providing an important emotional uplift, can sometimes add to the confusion. While there are many published resources available with regard to the treatment of breast cancer, little information is found regarding subsequent breast reconstruction.

This brief overview of breast reconstruction, presented in a simple, easy to read format, is an excerpt from an upcoming book, edited by Dr. O'Connell. This is intended as a public service to assist in the decision making process at this most difficult of times. It is not intended to replace a personal, confidential consultation with a plastic surgeon nor does it provide all the information a woman needs to make informed decisions about breast reconstruction.

Breast Reconstruction Index

Part 1

Reconstructive options and their goals.

Part 2

Reconstruction with the expander-implant technique.

Part 3

Expander-implant reconstruction;
Bilateral reconstruction;
Reconstruction during chemotherapy and radiation therapy;
Implant types.

Part 4

Complications of implants and adjustable implants.

Part 5

Implants and breast cancer;
Mammography;
Flying and SCUBA diving after reconstruction.

Part 6

Complications of implants;
Use of prophylactic antibiotics;
Capsular contracture;
Blood transfusions.

Part 7

Symmetry with the opposite breast;
Breast lifts (mastopexy) and reduction;
Reconstruction with autologous techniques including the TRAM flap.

Part 8

Reconstruction with the TRAM flap technique;
The immediate TRAM flap;
Blood transfusions.

Part 9

The "free" TRAM flap reconstruction;
supercharged and muscle sparing techniques.

Part 10

TRAM flap reconstruction including the "delay" procedure;
Managed care and cost issues;
Reconstruction with other autologous techniques including the latissimus dorsi flap.

Part 11

Latissimus dorsi flap reconstruction;
Skin sparing mastectomy;
The "PEG" procedure;
Reconstruction of the nipple and areola.

Part 12

Nipple and areola reconstruction;
Areolar tattooing;
"Touch-up" procedures;
Reconstruction after lumpectomy and radiation therapy;
Choice of surgeon;
Alternatives to reconstruction.

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