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Had 2 Attempts,5 Mos Apart at Tissue Expanders with Alloderm,both Failed Due to Infection.what Are My Chances w/ Future Surgery?

asked 4 months ago by D.J.
Latest answer by J. Jason Wendel, MD
Question viewed 112 times
Tags: failure, infection, multiple, tissue expander

I Have Had 2 Attempts,5 Mos Apart at Tissue Expanders with Alloderm,both Failed Due to Infection.what Are my Chances at Future Surgery?

5 answers to Had 2 Attempts,5 Mos Apart at Tissue Expanders with Alloderm,both Failed Due to Infection.what Are My Chances w/ Future Surgery?

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Breast reconstruction

Sorry about yoru dilemma. More information would need to be gathered regarding why they became infected, but you may want to consider alternatives such as autologous tissue( using your own tissue).
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Need to consider other breast reconstruction options

Your situation requires more information. Did you have radiation to the breast as well. If plan A fails it is best not to do plan A again. It is possible that some other type of breast reconstruction would be your best option. Your plastic surgeon is in the best position to understand your medical condition and to help you make a good decision about moving forward. Wish you the best of luck.
Jeffrey Zwiren, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Failed tissue expander reconstruction

The fact you have had two failed attempts at reconstruction certainly raises some concerns but you still have some options. Bringing in some fresh tissue from your back (latissimus dorsi skin/muscle flap) may improve your chances for a successful outcome, the trade off being a scar on your back. Get at least two opinions from experienced breast surgeons! Good luck!
Marcel Daniels, MD

Long Beach Plastic Surgeon
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Infection with tissue expanders and Alloderm

Thank you for your questions. Yes, tissue expanders and Alloderm can be associated with a known infection rate. If you have failed the same plan twice, then make sure the next plan is not just like the first two. I cannot give you specific recommendations without having seen you or examined you but return to your doctor to see if you are a candidate for any other type of reconstruction such as the use of your own tissue. To be sure that your know all of your options, see two or... more
J. Jason Wendel, MD

Nashville Plastic Surgeon

www.mc.vanderbilt.edu

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Breast reconstruction

To discuss all the options you have we need a thorough consultation and review of all your previous medical records. Whether you had radiation or not? then an intellegent discussion can be amde an discuss all your options.
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

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