Breast Reconstruction (cont.)
Medical Author:
Marga Massey, MD
Coauthor:
Leigh A Neumayer, MD, MS, FACS
Medical Editor:
Galen Poole, MD, FACS
Medical Editor:
Mary L Windle, PharmD
Medical Editor:
Lee P Shulman, MD
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Synonyms and Keywordsbreast reconstruction, mastectomy, breast cancer, silicone shell filled with silicone gel, silicone-filled implants, silicone shell filled with saline, saline-filled implants, flap reconstruction, pedicled flap, free flap, immediate breast reconstruction, delayed breast reconstruction, breast implants, expander, latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap, pedicled transverse rectus abdominus myocutaneous flap, free transverse rectus abdominus myocutaneous flap, TRAM, free deep inferior epigastric perforatorflap, DIEP flap, free superficial inferior epigastric perforator flap, SIEP flap, gluteal free flap, free superior gluteal artery perforator flap, SGAP flap, tensor fascia lata free flap, lateral transverse thigh free flap, reconstruction of nipple and areola, nipple prosthesis Next Page: Must Read Articles Related to Breast Reconstruction
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