July 17, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Does prophylactic mastectomy and breast reconstruction impact patients’ intimacy? With growing knowledge of genetic mutations and their association with an increased risk of breast cancer, more women are choosing to undergo risk reducing mastectomy and breast reconstruction. This growing trend led researchers to examine what factors influence a […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Does DIEP flap increase the risk of breast cancer recurrence? A study published in the British Journal of Surgery has found that DIEP flap breast reconstruction patients have no increased risk of breast cancer recurrence. The study was performed to address the suggestion that major surgery can trigger tumor progression in breast cancer […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin How can patients prepare for breast reconstruction with a drink? Many of our patients are surprised to learn that part of their breast reconstruction surgery preparation includes a nutritional drink. This specially formulated carbohydrate drink is an important part of our ERAS protocol and has many benefits to patients. At the pre-operative […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Do breast implants impact breast cancer screening results? Breast Augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures performed in the United States. During the procedure, a saline or silicone implant is placed either above or below the chest muscle resulting in an immediate increase breast size and fullness. With […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Can timing of breast reconstruction impact patient satisfaction with final results? DIEP flap represents today’s ‘gold standard’ for breast reconstruction. It can be performed at the same time as a mastectomy (immediate) or any time after (delayed). In fact, there is no “cut off” time for reconstructive surgery. It can be […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin How do surgeons create a belly button during DIEP flap? Quite often, patients inquire about how their new belly button will be created during DIEP flap breast reconstruction. This is an excellent question and one that is typically not discussed prior to a consultation with the surgeon. It’s actually not […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Are at-home genetic tests a reliable screening option for hereditary cancers? The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a 23andMe test that screens for breast and ovarian cancer genes. This is an exciting advancement for health empowerment, however before ordering this at-home genetic test there are a few things you […]
July 17, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin How can breast reconstruction improve breast cancer staging? Breast cancer comes in all shapes, sizes and stages. To effectively treat breast cancer, it is essential the cancer is accurately evaluated and “staged.” Breast cancer staging is based on the make-up of the tumor, lymph node involvement […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin How can hospital stay be reduced following breast reconstruction? In previous years, patients undergoing free flap breast reconstruction procedures (like the DIEP flap) could expect to stay in the hospital for about 5 days after surgery. Now, with the adoption of our Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol, patients can expect […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Can the thigh tissue be used for breast reconstruction if a patient is not a candidate for DIEP flap? There are many options available to patients today seeking breast reconstruction. Although implant reconstruction remains the most commonly performed method of reconstruction, microsurgical tissue flap options (like the DIEP flap) […]
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