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Review
. 2005 Apr 23;330(7497):943-8.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.330.7497.943.

Breast reconstruction

S Ahmed  1 , A Snelling, M Bains, I H Whitworth
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Review

Breast reconstruction

S Ahmed et al. BMJ. .
No abstract available

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Figures

Fig 1
Fig 1
Choosing a reconstructive technique
Fig 2
Fig 2
Fixed volume silicone breast implant (left), with an expandable implant for comparison. Note the remote port into which saline is injected. Patients occasionally complain of discomfort from the port, which is placed subcutaneously so as to be readily palpable
Fig 3
Fig 3
Top: Left skin sparing mastectomy with immediate DIEP flap reconstruction. Note abdominal donor site scar, which would be similar to that seen in a TRAM flap and can be hidden by underwear. Bottom: The nipple in this patient has been reconstructed with a local flap
Fig 3
Fig 3
Top: Left skin sparing mastectomy with immediate DIEP flap reconstruction. Note abdominal donor site scar, which would be similar to that seen in a TRAM flap and can be hidden by underwear. Bottom: The nipple in this patient has been reconstructed with a local flap
Fig 4
Fig 4
Top: Immediate left breast reconstruction with latissimus dorsi flap reconstruction; the patient has also had the nipple-areola complex reconstructed. Bottom: Donor site scar, seen on left of photograph, located in bra strap line
Fig 4
Fig 4
Top: Immediate left breast reconstruction with latissimus dorsi flap reconstruction; the patient has also had the nipple-areola complex reconstructed. Bottom: Donor site scar, seen on left of photograph, located in bra strap line
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