When a breast cancer patient requires a mastectomy, cancer surgeons and reconstructive plastic surgeons at the Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and WUSM now perform a technique called ...

After abdominal flap breast reconstruction, researchers found the overall hernia repair rate within 3 years was 2.45%, compared with 0.28% among women who had mastectomy only. The study included women ...

Dr. Keith Roach writes a medical question-and-answer column weekdays. Dear Dr. Roach: In 2000 (at age 53), I had a mastectomy with a TRAM flap reconstruction. In 2010, I began experiencing lower back ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. DEAR DR. ROACH: In 2000 (at age 53), I had a mastectomy with a TRAM flap ...

The number of breast reconstruction procedures has been increasing in recent years. One of the suggested treatment methods is breast reconstruction with a pedicled skin and muscle TRAM flap ...

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 ...

Dr. Wallace answers the question: 'Tissue flap reconstruction on both sides?' — -- Question: If I have both breasts removed, can I have tissue flap reconstruction done on both sides of my chest?

October 27, 2011 (San Francisco, California) — Women with breast cancer are undergoing postmastectomy breast reconstruction in larger numbers than ever, but the procedure is still underused and ...

D. Scott Lind, M.D., F.A.C.S.; Barbara L. Smith, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.S.; Wiley W. Souba, M.D., Sc.D., F.A.C.S. Advances in reconstructive techniques have made breast ...

Dear Dr. Roach: In 2000 (at age 53), I had a mastectomy with a TRAM flap reconstruction. In 2010, I began experiencing lower back pain. I did physical therapy and have continued those exercises since ...

I’m happy when I see breast cancer patients proudly sporting T-shirts that say, “Yes, they’re fake - my real ones tried to kill me.” Look around you at or think of your eight closest female friends.