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Breast Cancer : Revolution In Breast Reconstruction

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The revolution in the field of breast surgery lies elsewhere. In addition to the sentinel node technique which is to limit the ganglia achieved, the vast improvement is the arrival of plastic surgery.

"What's really new over the past decade, the systematic reconstruction delayed or immediate (ie at the same time that the surgical treatment) in accordance with the patient" testifies Dr. Clough.

Today, breast reconstruction has still not offered routinely to all women who have undergone the removal of a breast. Yet these acts allow the patient to regain its identity body, to dress according to his desires… a real gain in terms of quality of life.

In October 2000, a study canadienne4 to highlight the psychological benefits of the surgery, whatever the technique used. The best results appeared to be obtained when the reconstruction was immediate at the same time operating as the treatment of breast disease. But even late intervention is still beneficial.

"Over the past decade, there has been a veritable explosion of plastic surgery techniques as part of the surgical treatment of cancer. For breast cancer, they can allow remodelages giving an impressive aesthetic result.

These techniques may also provide a gesture on the other breast to avoid a mismatch. The plastic surgery is a fully-fledged "concludes, enthusiastic, Dr. Clough.

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