I am scheduled for DIEP flap reconstruction in December. I went to a BRA event last night and got some literature about reconstruction. One of the pamphlets says that you can't have DIEP after previous abdominal surgery. I have had 2 previous c-sections (vertical cuts) and an oophorectomy with a vertical cut 15 years ago. My PS is aware of this. Is this true or is this commonly done even though the literature said otherwise?
Answer: DIEP is possible after some abdominal surgeries Hi smipigfarm,
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Answer: DIEP after previous abdominal surgery Yes, you can have a DIEP
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Answer: DIEP after previous abdominal surgery Yes, you can have a DIEP
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October 27, 2015
Answer: Diep It sounds as if your tummy is may not be usable but this does not mean other options cannot be used. To verify this a MRA will need to look at the blood supply of the abdomen. Your surgeon should have this information before your scheduled surgery date. We also can take tissue from the back of your thighs or even your upper thigh/buttock area to reconstruct both breast if the abdomen is not useable.
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Answer: Diep It sounds as if your tummy is may not be usable but this does not mean other options cannot be used. To verify this a MRA will need to look at the blood supply of the abdomen. Your surgeon should have this information before your scheduled surgery date. We also can take tissue from the back of your thighs or even your upper thigh/buttock area to reconstruct both breast if the abdomen is not useable.
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November 1, 2015
Answer: DIEP after abdominal surgery Whether or not you can have a DIEP flap breast reconstruction after abdominal surgery depends upon the type of abdominal surgery and the direction and location of the scar(s). Vertical scars can pose a problem as to the amount of tissue available.
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November 1, 2015
Answer: DIEP after abdominal surgery Whether or not you can have a DIEP flap breast reconstruction after abdominal surgery depends upon the type of abdominal surgery and the direction and location of the scar(s). Vertical scars can pose a problem as to the amount of tissue available.
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November 1, 2015
Answer: Can I have DIEP after a previous abdominal surgery? Hello smipigfarm,Thank you for highlighting an important point about breast reconstruction. From your description it sounds like your previous surgeries will not prohibit DIEP flap reconstruction. Vertical incisions in the midline are unlikely to disrupt the more laterally placed inferior epigastric vessels in your lower abdomen/groin. The only real issue is if the previous surgeries separated your skin and fat from your abdominal wall. If there is a concern, your surgeon can either order a CTA (CAT scan that examines the vessels) or start the surgery with a planned DIEP and convert to SIEA flaps if needed. Good luck!
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November 1, 2015
Answer: Can I have DIEP after a previous abdominal surgery? Hello smipigfarm,Thank you for highlighting an important point about breast reconstruction. From your description it sounds like your previous surgeries will not prohibit DIEP flap reconstruction. Vertical incisions in the midline are unlikely to disrupt the more laterally placed inferior epigastric vessels in your lower abdomen/groin. The only real issue is if the previous surgeries separated your skin and fat from your abdominal wall. If there is a concern, your surgeon can either order a CTA (CAT scan that examines the vessels) or start the surgery with a planned DIEP and convert to SIEA flaps if needed. Good luck!
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