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Case Report

Management of 2-Stage Breast Reconstruction in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: A Case Report

01/25/2024

Timothy Nehila, BA¹; Madison Patrick, BS²; Deniz Dayicioglu, MD³

Timothy Nehila, BA1; Madison Patrick,...

This report documents a case in which a patient with both cEDS and vEDS underwent 2-stage breast reconstruction.

This report documents a case in...

01/25/2024

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Figure 1. PRISMA flow diagram for study selection.

Review

Surgical Lymphedema Treatment: A Meta-Analysis and Recommendations

11/02/2022

Magnus J Chun, BS¹; Fouad Saeg, MD¹; Derek Miller, BS²; Christina Jardak, MD³; Abby Duplechain, BS¹; Angela Sultan, MS¹; Christopher Homsy, MD⁴

Magnus J Chun, BS1; Fouad Saeg, MD1; ...

This meta-analysis evaluates the outcomes of common surgical treatments of lymphedema and provides suggestions for future research directions. The findings indicate that lymphaticovenous anastomosis is neither superior nor inferior to...

This meta-analysis evaluates the...

11/02/2022

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Figure 1. Front view (left) and right-side view (right) of preoperative markings for breast reconstruction with LDM, ADM, and implant. The patient pictured had recurrent breast cancer necessitating removal of a large amount of skin during her mastectomy; thus, she required a large skin paddle.

Original Research

Prevention of Implant Malposition in Latissimus Dorsi Myocutaneous Flap Breast Reconstruction Using an Acellular Dermal Matrix With Pectoralis Muscle Following Mastectomy for Breast Cancer: A Clinical Review

09/06/2022

Milind D Kachare, MD¹; Brooke E Barrow, MD, MEng²; Samuel Corey, MD¹; Omar Elfanagely, MD³; Alexander J Rossi, MD³; Alyssa M Simpson, MD¹; Swapnil D Kachare, MD, MBA⁴; Joshua Choo, MD¹; Bradon J Wilhelmi, MD¹

Milind D Kachare, MD1; Brooke E Barro...

This 13-year series supports the efficacy of a LDM flap and an ADM in implant-based breast reconstruction utilized in combination to provide an aesthetic result while mitigating implant malposition during breast reconstruction of oncologic...

This 13-year series supports the...

09/06/2022

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Original Research

Postmastectomy Breast Reconstruction With the Totally Autologous Latissimus Dorsi Flap in the Thin, Small-Breasted Woman: Give It More Thought!

03/27/2021

Fawz Kazzazi, BA (Hons), Rosanna C. Ching, MBChB, MRCS (Ed), and Charles M. Malata, BSc, MB ChB, LRCP, MRCS, FRCS (Glasg), FRCS (Plast)

Fawz Kazzazi, BA (Hons), Rosanna C. C...

We recommend that the total autologous latissimus dorsi flap should be given more consideration when planning immediate breast reconstruction in this challenging group of thin, small-breasted patients

We recommend that the total...

03/27/2021

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Original Research

Breast Volume Measurement by Recycling the Data Obtained From 2 Routine Modalities, Mammography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging

03/27/2021

Shizu Itsukage, MD, Yoshihiro Sowa, MD, PhD, Mariko Goto, MD, PhD, Tetsuya Taguchi, MD, PhD, and Toshiaki Numajiri, MD, PhD

Shizu Itsukage, MD, Yoshihiro Sowa, M...

The purpose of this study was to calculate breast volumes prospectively using data obtained from MMG and MRI and to estimate the accuracy of these measurements by comparing the results with volumes of mastectomy specimens.

The purpose of this study was to...

03/27/2021

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Continuous Postoperative Antibiotic Irrigation via Catheter System Following Immediate Breast Reconstruction

03/27/2021

Publisher:Open Science Company, LLC
John Paul Tutela, MD, David P. Duncan, BS, S. Sean Kelishadi, MD, Saeed Chowdhry, MD, Travis Boyd, MD, and Jarrod A. Little, MD

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Continuous Postoperative Antibiotic Irrigation via Catheter System Following Immediate Breast Reconstruction John Paul Tutela, MD, David P. Duncan, BS, S. Sean Kelishadi, MD, Saeed Chowdhry, MD, Travis Boyd, MD, and Jarrod A. Little,...

Continuous Postoperative...

03/27/2021

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Areola Size and Jugulum Nipple Distance After Bilateral Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction

01/11/2013

Publisher:Open Science Company, LLC
Joaquin Perez-Guisado, MD, PhD, Consuelo Rodriguez-Merida, RGN, and Luis F. Rioja, MD, PhD

Publisher:Open Science Company, LLCJo...

Areola Size and Jugulum Nipple Distance After Bilateral Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction Joaquín Pérez-Guisado, MD, PhD,a Consuelo Rodríguez-Mérida, RGN,b and Luis F. Rioja, MD, PhDa aService of Plastic,...

Areola Size and Jugulum...

01/11/2013

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