Hi! I had a mastectomy on the right side. I am small busted and chose a total mastectomy on that side. I have had 2 different tissue expanders on that side and both have had to be removed due to staph infections. I am going to try the latimus procedure in June with a tissues expander. I did not have radiation or chemo due to early detection. This is my second cancer. I had rectal cancer 8 years ago with radiation, chemo and a permanent colostomy. negative.
Answer: Good plan In general, this would be an excellent plan after a failed tissue expander. Following expander infections, the remaining skin of the breast is often in bad shape. Placing the latissimus muscle deep to this skin not only makes the skin flaps thicker but provides uninjured tissue to help cover the expander. This new tissue will also improve the quality of the overlying skin typically. While a complete autologous reconstruction may also be possible from your abdomen or thigh, it is unlikely that you will have enough tissue over your latissimus for a complete autologous reconstruction. Therefore, a tissue expander is likely still necessary.
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Answer: Good plan In general, this would be an excellent plan after a failed tissue expander. Following expander infections, the remaining skin of the breast is often in bad shape. Placing the latissimus muscle deep to this skin not only makes the skin flaps thicker but provides uninjured tissue to help cover the expander. This new tissue will also improve the quality of the overlying skin typically. While a complete autologous reconstruction may also be possible from your abdomen or thigh, it is unlikely that you will have enough tissue over your latissimus for a complete autologous reconstruction. Therefore, a tissue expander is likely still necessary.
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January 3, 2018
Answer: Breast reconstruction after expander infections Following a breast expander infection you need to wait 6 months after your infection was cured before considering further breast reconstruction. You have the options of a latissimus doors flap with expander or implant, or using your own tissue with tummy tissue such as a DIEP flap (this may not be suitable if you are slim and have minimal tummy fat). The option of a latissimus flap is a very good option and a typically a robust flap. I have used this flap in similar situations to yours with excellent patient outcomes and satisfaction. Your rectal cancer background will have no effect on this form of reconstruction. All the best.
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January 3, 2018
Answer: Breast reconstruction after expander infections Following a breast expander infection you need to wait 6 months after your infection was cured before considering further breast reconstruction. You have the options of a latissimus doors flap with expander or implant, or using your own tissue with tummy tissue such as a DIEP flap (this may not be suitable if you are slim and have minimal tummy fat). The option of a latissimus flap is a very good option and a typically a robust flap. I have used this flap in similar situations to yours with excellent patient outcomes and satisfaction. Your rectal cancer background will have no effect on this form of reconstruction. All the best.
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June 5, 2017
Answer: Breast reconstruction I would not use any implant material. It is like to become infected because of the two previous infections. I would use your abdominal tissue to reconstruct the area. It will resist infection and give a soft, natural result.
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June 5, 2017
Answer: Breast reconstruction I would not use any implant material. It is like to become infected because of the two previous infections. I would use your abdominal tissue to reconstruct the area. It will resist infection and give a soft, natural result.
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May 18, 2017
Answer: Latissimus flaps Hello, I am sorry to hear that you have had to go through complications following your mastectomy. A latissimus flap procedure is a great procedure to rescue skin coverage of a breast after complications following failed breast reconstruction. However, it is usually best to wait at least a few months after all infections have been completely eradicated and the affected breast has settled before trying other means of reconstruction, otherwise you could be susceptible to further complications. Having a good diet with high protein also is very helpful in wound healing, and this together with other factors specific to your state of healing will effect the outcome of any surgery that you have. Discussing what these are with your doctor should help to optimize your chances of having a successful breast reconstruction.
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May 18, 2017
Answer: Latissimus flaps Hello, I am sorry to hear that you have had to go through complications following your mastectomy. A latissimus flap procedure is a great procedure to rescue skin coverage of a breast after complications following failed breast reconstruction. However, it is usually best to wait at least a few months after all infections have been completely eradicated and the affected breast has settled before trying other means of reconstruction, otherwise you could be susceptible to further complications. Having a good diet with high protein also is very helpful in wound healing, and this together with other factors specific to your state of healing will effect the outcome of any surgery that you have. Discussing what these are with your doctor should help to optimize your chances of having a successful breast reconstruction.
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May 1, 2017
Answer: Breast reconstruction after expander infections Hi
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May 1, 2017
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