New technique offers breast reconstruction, tummy tuck after mastectomy.Byline: ANI Washington, Nov 6 (ANI): Scientists have come up with a new plastic surgery technique that offers women the option of breast reconstruction after mastectomy that also provides a tummy tuck. The surgery, called Deep Inferior Epigastric epigastric adjective Referring to the body region between the costal margins and the subcostal plane Perforator per·fo·rate v. per·fo·rat·ed, per·fo·rat·ing, per·fo·rates v.tr. 1. To pierce, punch, or bore a hole or holes in; penetrate. 2. (DIEP DIEP Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator ) flap procedure, uses skin from the tummy to reconstruct a woman's breasts after mastectomy to prevent breast cancer, following breast removal for cancer. The plastic surgery that includes breast reconstruction after mastectomy, combined with a tummy tuck, is a type of microsurgery microsurgery or micromanipulation Surgical technique for operating on minute structures, with specialized, tiny precision instruments under observation through a microscope, sometimes equipped with cameras to show the operation on a monitor. with quick recovery time. The procedure preserves muscle, and provides a natural appearance to the breasts, an option that may be appealing to women. According to Dr. Michel Saint-Cyr, assistant professor of plastic surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center, "The DIEP flap procedure DIEP flap procedure Deep inferior epigastric perforator flap procedure Surgery A technique of post-mastectomy breast reconstruction, in which abdominal skin, fat, and vasculature–but not the rectus abdominalis muscle is rotated up to the breast region to act can offer women seeking breast reconstruction after a mastectomy some of the advantages of a more natural breast with the effects of a tummy tuck. Although it is more complex surgery, it preserves muscles for quicker recovery and less postoperative pain." A major advantage is that women can have breast reconstruction performed immediately after mastectomy. Breast reconstruction is performed using skin and fat from the abdomen, thus providing the tummy tuck. According to Jennifer Jablon, a 37-year-old mother who opted for the plastic surgery procedure after her own mastectomy, "The goal was to go to sleep with two and wake up with two." Jennifer had both breasts removed prophylactically after testing positive for the high risk for breast cancer BRCA BRCA One of two genes (designated BRCA1 and BRCA2) that help repair damage to DNA, but when inherited in a defective state increase the risk of breast and ovarian cancer. 1 gene. Dr. Saint-Cyr says breast reconstruction using skin and fat from the abdomen provides women with youthful, firmer, and more natural breasts after mastectomy. Additionally, the breasts age naturally. The plastic surgery procedure is complex, and travel might be necessary because only 40 surgeons are trained to perform the DEIP procedure nationwide. (ANI) Copyright 2009 Asian News International The Asian News International (ANI) agency provides multimedia news to China and 50 bureaus in India. It covers virtually all of South Asia since its foundation and presently claims, on its official website, to be the leading South Asia-wide news agency. (ANI) - All Rights Reserved. Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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