Application of Screening Principles to the Reconstructed Breast
Journal of Clinical Oncology, 11/13/2009
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Zakhireh J et al. – A significant number of women choose mastectomy for the treatment of early and locally advanced breast cancer. Advances in reconstruction techniques and greater awareness of options have led to an increased use of immediate breast reconstruction ... management of surveillance for local recurrence. In this review article, the authors will detail the reasons that should allow clinicians to forego routine surveillance imaging in the majority of women who undergo mastectomy and reconstruction.
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The role of transverse latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flap immediate breast reconstruction
European Journal of Plastic Surgery, 11/10/2009
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Dutra AK et al. – The results lead us to conclude that transverse LDF provided a reliable option in immediate breast reconstruction.
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Onco-reconstructive techniques in the treatment of tuberculosis of the breast
Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery, 11/10/2009
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Dickson JK et al. – Onco–reconstructive techniques were used to remove scarred tissue from the affected side and reduce the contra lateral breast to match leading to a good aesthetic outcome.
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Latissimus Dorsi Flap Breast Reconstruction
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 10/01/2009
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Hammond DC – With advancements in surgical technique and improvements in tissue expander and implant design, outstanding results can be obtained using the latissimus dorsi flap in breast reconstruction.
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Gracilis Myocutaneous Free Flap in Autologous Breast Reconstruction
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 11/02/2009
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Vega SJ et al. – The gracilis myocutaneous free flap provides an alternative breast reconstruction option for today's breast cancer patient. It allows for a quick harvest in the supine setting, creation of a moderate breast volume, consistent anatomy ... donor–site morbidity with good contour.
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Effective breast reconstruction in female veterans
The American Journal of Surgery, 11/03/2009
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Leong M et al. – Breast reconstruction can be effectively delivered within the Veterans Affairs system. It is essential that sufficient Veterans Affairs resources be deployed to address the increasing reconstructive needs of female veterans.
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Issues, Considerations, and Trends in Bilateral Breast Reconstruction
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 10/05/2009
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Beahm EK et al. – Autologous tissues provide optimal replacement after mastectomy but carry the potential for donor–site morbidity. Implant reconstructions, although demonstrating less initial morbidity, appear to deteriorate over time. Aesthetic reconstruction of ... bilateral breasts imposes specific challenges that warrant further study into strategies for maximizing outcomes.
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A new approach to preexisting vertical midline abdominal scars with crossover DIEP flap breast reconstruction
Microsurgery, 10/01/2009
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Hsieh F et al. – Reliable perfusion of the entire lower abdominal skin ellipse was achieved. This crossover anastomoses technique overcomes the poor perfusion imposed by the vertical midline abdominal scar and enables DIEP flap breast reconstruction to be ... women with midline abdominal scars.
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Resource Implications of Bilateral Autologous Breast Reconstruction ? A Single Centres Seven Year Experience
Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery, 11/16/2009
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Molina AR et al. – The allocated tariff of £4 053 is insufficient, even before the inclusion of hidden costs. Bilateral free flap breast reconstructions are grossly under–funded at ... pressures on NHS Trusts there may be a drive towards simpler operations, which receive proportionally greater remuneration.
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Two-Stage Expander Implant Reconstruction: Recent Experience
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 11/11/2009
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Strock LL – Low–height tissue expanders can be used in a consistent and predictable fashion in two–stage expander implant breast reconstruction, with complication rates comparable to those seen with moderate and full ... without limitations based on the type of permanent implant planned or the breast type to be reconstructed. Recent experience has shown that, while surgeons may prefer different expander device heights, the most important points are consistent use of expander devices with integrated ports, initial ... in the inframammary fold area.
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