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Breast Cancer
Research from University of Texas provides new data on breast cancer
September 18th, 2008
According to recent research from the United States, "Breast reconstruction is an integral part of treatment of breast cancer. Immediate reconstruction is breast reconstruction that is done at the same surgery as the mastectomy, whereas delayed reconstruction is done months or years after the mastectomy." "I Immediate and delayed reconstruction can be accomplished with autologous tissue flaps or prosthetic breast implants. The esthetic result, psychosocial effect, and cost of breast reconstruction are better with immediate reconstruction, but the risk of surgical complications is less with delayed reconstruction. Although immediate reconstruction is oncologically safe...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-09-18)
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