In women undergoing breast reconstruction using their own (autologous) tissue, newer "muscle-sparing" abdominal flaps can reduce complications while improving some aspects of quality of life, reports ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Improved abdominal outcomes were reported for deep inferior epigastric perforator and superficial inferior ...

February 26, 2016 - In women undergoing breast reconstruction using their own (autologous) tissue, newer "muscle-sparing" abdominal flaps can reduce complications while improving some aspects of ...

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For women with breast cancer who opt for breast reconstruction using a tissue flap from the abdomen, gene testing for high-risk mutations should be performed before surgery, concludes a report in the ...

A new study conducted at UT Southwestern suggests that — at least in unilateral breast reconstruction surgery — preparation truly is key. The study evaluates the success of UT Southwestern’s ...

Philadelphia, Pa. (May 29, 2013) – For women undergoing breast reconstruction after mastectomy, the weight of the tissue flap used affects the risk of an important complication called fat necrosis, ...

Firefighter Jason Emhoff's left hand was burned so severely when he was trying to take shelter from the Thirtymile Fire that surgeons at the Harborview Burn Center aren't yet able to graft skin onto ...

In women undergoing breast reconstruction using their own (autologous) tissue, newer 'muscle-sparing' abdominal flaps can reduce complications while improving some aspects of quality of life, reports ...