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How Long is It Possible for my Breast to Drain?
Dec. 20th I had reconstruction. It has been almost 10 years since my mastectomy, radiation, and chemo. He put an expander in (took the implant out...
Fluid Collection After TRAM Flap Surgery
I had TRAM flap surgery on March 2, and I still need to have fluid drained from my stomach. I had a hematoma in the same area after surgery that had...
Drainage After Failed Breast Reconstruction
I experienced a partial failure of a DIEP reconstruction. After chemo, I underwent a fat graft to fill out the breast. However, my surgeon found and...
An Infection Keeps Reoccurring Following Surgery, Should I Worry?
In Aug. 2011 I Had a Nipple & Skin Sparing Bilateral Mastectomy. I'm Very Fortunate to Have Been a Good Candidate for This, but I keep...
Persistent Drainage Issue After Bilateral Masectomy/Reconstruction Normal?
It has been over six weeks since my bilateral mascetomy/reconstruction with AlloDerm, and I am still draining 50ccs per 24 hour period. There does not...
Does It Help Healing to Have Surgery on Open Draining Wounds?
I had a diep flap done due to having mastectomy to both breasts because breast cancer. I have problem that my body rejected soluble staples so now I...
It Has Been 10 Weeks Since my Bi-lateral Mastectomy. I Have Developed a Seroma, and the Draining Pockets Are Not Absorbing?
The surgeon says it will just take time. How long should this take to have the drainage absorbed by the bpdy??
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