|
|
| *Women health>>>Breast Reconstruction |
Breast Reconstruction Surgery tram flap ? |
My mom had mastectomy her right breast and her lymph nodes are gone she had surgery jan 2006 and this year september 4 she is going for reconstruction they said its tram flap where they cut the stomach and flip inside to her breast 4 times surgery whole year to do it anyone experience this type ? that can tell me if they liked it ? good and bads ? how long till u can go on with daily stuff? thanks The TRAM flap uses lower abdominal tissue, including some of the sit-up muscle, to reconstruct the new breast. The tissue that is removed is very similar to the tissue that is removed during a tummy-tuck (abdominoplasty) procedure. Removing some of the sit-up muscle does make the recovery significantly harder though and your mother will likely experience a reduction (up to 20%) in abdominal muscle strength. Your mother will probably not be allowed to lift anything heavier than the phone book for 6 weeks. DIEP flap breast reconstruction is the latest evolution in terms of reconstruction and leaves the muscle behind. Unlike with the TRAM procedure no muscle is sacrificed. Recovery is easier and there is significantly less risk of long term strength loss. The down side is that the surgery is more complex and not all plastic surgeons offer the procedure. Dr Chrysopoulo www.prma-enhance.com Source(s): TRAM flap: http://www.prma-enhance.com/index.cfm/pa... DIEP flap: http://www.prma-enhance.com/index.cfm/pa... Well I haven't kept up with the medical world except on ER or code Blue and of course Discovery Channel. If it was my mother I would get her to get a second and even a third consultation. I know there better deals then this. For this first place, every time they go into the body, they risk infection, your talking about four times and a year. Never heard of this. I know there about four different type of reconstruction surgery after cancer, I know of more then several women that went through it. Never this. Talk to her, see about another doctor and consultation. |
| Tags |
| Blood Transfusion Breast Augmentation Breast Reduction Breast Cancer Breastfeeding Breast Reconstruction Acupuncture AIDS Allergies Alzheimer Disease |
| Related information |
The TRAM flap uses lower abdominal tissue, including some of the sit-up muscle, to reconstruct the new breast. The tissue that is removed is very similar to the tissue that is removed during... Doubt it is a new cancer. In my experience fat necrosis lumps and lipomas don't follow any definite growth or shrinkage pattern. Some will fluctuate in size in relationship to your gener... First, sorry to hear about the breast cancer hope all goes well with you. The deflated sac can stay where it is as long as it doesn't migrate to far from its original position. You wil... Hi Laurel, how did you pay for the cancer surgery? If you have insurance the Breast Cancer Act of 1998 states that insurance companies have to pay for reconstruction and therapy if you have... I am so sorry to hear about this. I think you need to consult a lawyer. Hopefully you can find one that might not charge you too much unless you win. In the meantime, get some help agai... I don't know the percentage but I wouldn't go through with again. I'm wishing I had just got a prosthetic breast now.... well my friend just had that done and she was feeling OK after a few weeks her breast were sore for about 2 months, and every now and again if someone bumps them they hurt a bit, her docto... Many patients travel from United States of America and UK to get low cost of Breast Reconstruction surgery in India. One of the most frequently asked questions when considering Breast Recons... |
Health Categories--Copyright/IP Policy--Contact Webmaster The information on whfhhc.com is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. |