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January 2001 Subscribe | Archived Issues |
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Nerve Regeneration and Return of Sensation following Breast Reconstruction with Abdominal Flaps Breast reconstruction with abdominal flaps such as the pedicle TRAM, free TRAM, and DIEP flap are frequently associated with a loss of sensation in the new breast. This results from transection of the nerves providing sensation to the transplanted abdominal skin and fat. With the recent advancements and new information regarding nerve regeneration, there is an increased emphasis on performing techniques that will increase the probability for nerve regeneration to occur.Read full article When Breast-Conserving Surgery Isn't Offered
Incredibly, thousands of women facing breast cancer surgery each year are not offered the option of breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy) instead of mastectomy-even when both procedures would result in equal treatment outcomes
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Other Features Understanding Anemia and Fatigue The Sentinel Lymph Node and Breast Cancer Spread Two Major Trials Set to Launch
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