I just found out that the doctor uses Mentor expanders and that they use magnets to fill them. Are there other options for breast reconstruction that are safe and what are the risks with a pacemaker for both procedures?
July 22, 2015
Answer: Breast reconstruction with a pacemaker I have helped reconstruct patient's who have pacemakers. We had to discuss their individual case with their cardiologist to understand any potential limitations. It also is important to know as much at your treatment after mastectomy. Post mastectomy radiation will play a role potentially not how you plan the reconstruction.Three basic forms of breast reconstruction exist. You can use your own tissue, implants or a combination of the previous two techniques. Your own tissue can be used in the form of the DIEP flap, PAP flap, SGAP flap or fat grafting. Implants can be done in one stage or two stage. Two stage reconstructions are started by placing expanders at the time of mastectomy. Once they expanders are placed they are able to be inflated as determined by wound healing. The final type consists of combining any of the above techniques.
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July 22, 2015
Answer: Breast reconstruction with a pacemaker I have helped reconstruct patient's who have pacemakers. We had to discuss their individual case with their cardiologist to understand any potential limitations. It also is important to know as much at your treatment after mastectomy. Post mastectomy radiation will play a role potentially not how you plan the reconstruction.Three basic forms of breast reconstruction exist. You can use your own tissue, implants or a combination of the previous two techniques. Your own tissue can be used in the form of the DIEP flap, PAP flap, SGAP flap or fat grafting. Implants can be done in one stage or two stage. Two stage reconstructions are started by placing expanders at the time of mastectomy. Once they expanders are placed they are able to be inflated as determined by wound healing. The final type consists of combining any of the above techniques.
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