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Tissue Necrosis After Breast Reconstruction. I Would Rather Be Flat Than Look Like This? (photo)
I had skin sparing bilat mast, breast recon with TEs. 1 week later had reaction to surgical tape. PS said remove tape. I did so and discovered tissue...
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Infection at Wound Site Following Mastectomy, Should I Worry?
Surgeon treated with 3% peroxide and said it would scab over and then slough off. Should I be worried. No fever present.
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8 Days S/p Nipple-sparing Mastectomy; Skin Next to Areola is Bright Pink/sloughing?
In 3 directions (sup, lateral, inf to nipple, + lateral nipple) it looks the same as when a blister bursts and new skin is exposed-- raw with...
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Dehiscence of Abdominal and Breast Wounds Following Diep Flap Surgery and Possible Link to Ehlers Danlos Syndrome?
Wounds started dehiscing at 2-3 wk post op.Told to Silvadine all wounds but ab eventually had to be packed. I'm 9 wks post op.Ab wound is 3 cm...
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