| Recent Answers from Minas T Chrysopoulo, MD |
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2008-03-29 tram flap nightmare: Linda, I'm sorry you've had so many abdominal problems after your tram flap breast reconstruction. While some abdominal issues (like bulging and even abdominal hernia) are not uncommon, the problems...
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2008-02-28 PROBLEMS WITH TRAM FLAP BREAST RECONSTRUCTION: Ellen, I wouldn't say it is "normal" because not all TRAM flap patients have these symptoms following reconstruction but it can certainly happen. Abdominal bulging (or hernia) can happen after a TRAM...
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2008-02-28 Diep flap breast reconstruction after removal of silicone breast implants: Dear Mary, It is possible to have DIEP flap breast reconstruction following silicone breast implant removal as long as you are a candidate for the surgery (have enough abdominal tissue, are medically...
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2008-01-31 DIEP Flap Reconstruction: Dear Barbara, The DIEP flap as you know utilizes tummy fat to reconstruct the new breast. Patients who fluctuate in weight significantly following DIEP flap breast reconstruction may indeed notice changes...
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2007-11-29 Lat Dorsi Flap Surgery for Breast Reconstruction: Dear Sheila, Unfortunately, without examining you I cannot say what all your breast reconstruction options are. I do agree that using an implant or expander alone for breast reconstruction in irradiated...
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