Monday, January 5, 2015

The Pedicled TRAM Flap for Breast Reconstruction: Animation of the Procedure

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The TRAM (Transverse Rectus Abdominis Muscle) flap procedure requires taking the entire Rectus Muscle (1 set of the 6-pack abdominal mu...
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Saturday, December 27, 2014

Exparel in postoperative pain managment after reconstructive breast and abdominal surgery

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Taking Great Pains: EXPAREL® helps improve postop pain after breast reconstruction Published on September 23, 2014, Plastic Surgery Prac...
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Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Infected Mesh is an Infected Implant -- It must be removed.

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      Prosthetic mesh is often used in hernia repair surgery, with over 20 million such procedures done annually around the world.   Mesh ...
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Thursday, January 23, 2014

Where can the lymph nodes be taken for a lymph node transplant for Lymphedema surgery?

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There are several accessible areas around the body where lymph nodes may be harvested with its blood vessels to be transplanted in an arm o...
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Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Angelina Jolie and Breast Cancer Reconstruction

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I applaud Angelina Jolie's candid approach to her recent treatment for breast cancer.   Because of her “star” status, she is able to pu...
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Saturday, October 20, 2012

Advanced Treatment for Lymphedema of the Arm and Leg

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Lymphedema is a very difficult condition to treat and many patients are told that they must suffer with lifelong compression dressings, pa...
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Saturday, June 30, 2012

Exparel for Post Surgical Pain Relief in Reconstructive Surgery

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Exparel is a high-tech new form of a commonly used local anesthetic (bupivicaine/marcine).   It is FDA approved and is catching...
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