Breast Reconstruction with DIEP Flap near Nashville, TN
Esteban Marten, MD
Jacob G. Unger, MD
Dr. Wendel offered me the option of a DIEP (free deep interior epigastric artery perforator flap) for my reconstruction after a single mascetomy. I have never been interested in implants. I like the fact that my reconstruction was with done with my own tissue. Dr. Wendel did an amazing job. He described himself as a sculptor and he truely is. Not only that, Dr. Wendel by far is the most...
Having breat cancer and a mactectomy I did a lot of research on DIEP flap reconstruction. I liked the idea of using my on tissue rather than an implant that could leak or have to be replaced. I found Dr. Wendel in Nashville,Tn. and after meeting with him, he said I was a good candidate for the procedure. We set a date and the sugery was performed. This surgery is more complex, takes longer...
After treatment for breast cancer, I was left lop-sided with an ugly mastectomy scar in place of my right breast. I had maintained a positive attitude throughout my battle with cancer, taking the advice of medical professionals in order to free myself of any cancer cells. I was not horrified by my unilateral mastectomy simply because it was necessary to rid my body of the disease. At least...
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