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Complications following BR Reconstructive Revision post bilateral mastectomy/ reconstructive surgery (Photo)

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JharbaughMK1234Dec 2, 2024

F/49/Caucasion/173 lbs/5’1”. After Second revision, was told pocket sutured to ribcage due to prior pocket failure &capsular contraction. Had 2 more revisions. Starting from original BR reduction where CA found, have been through bilateral mastectomy, reconstruction, skin graft on L side, left reconstruction all in 7 month period. 2019. Have had 3 more revisions on left side , last 2021. Since last surgery, severe pain and tearing on left side ribs. Recent x ray show multiple staples .

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