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Negative impact of radiation on Flap (autologous) reconstruction??
Hi all, will have mastectomy in a couple of months time, am considering to have an immediate breast reconstruction (IBC) using my own tissues/ flap (autologous). Unfortunately, I will have a series of...
Hi @Julez1958,
Thanks! Did you get regular saline injections while the expander was in your body? I've just seen the plastic surgeon today and suggested to place an implant (instead of expander) right away then switch to flaps after radiations.
Thanks! Did you get regular saline injections while the expander was in your body? I've just seen the plastic surgeon today and suggested to place an implant (instead of expander) right away then switch to flaps after radiations.