Breast Reconstruction Autologous with Implant in Winnipeg CA
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Breast Reconstruction Autologous with Implant Procedure
Breast reconstruction is a surgical procedure usually designed to reconstruct the breast of patients who have had a mastectomy due to breast cancer. Depending upon the patient, there may be several different options for breast reconstruction involving breast implants as well as using the patient's own tissues. Not every patient will be a candidate for every reconstructive technique.
Autologous tissue is tissue taken from another part of your body. This animation shows a breast reconstruction that is performed at a later date than the mastectomy. Sometimes a breast reconstruction may take place during the mastectomy.
An incision is made along the previous scar and dissection is carried down through the tissues to the chest wall.
Tissue from the abdomen or the back is dissected from its normal location and rotated into the mastectomy site to re-create the new breast. Important blood vessels are left attached and intact to provide blood to the tissue.
An implant is placed underneath the autologous tissue to increase the size of the reconstructed breast.
The nipple and areola are reconstructed with either local tissue and tattooing or a skin graft from your inner thigh.
Autologous reconstruction with an implant may be a good option in certain candidates; however, this can only be determined after consultation with your surgeon. Depending on the reconstructive technique utilized, the healing time can be from four to eight weeks or longer. If the abdominal tissue is utilized, the healing process will be longer. If the muscle from the back is used, the healing time is usually shorter. Breast reconstruction is a complex procedure and results vary.
The patient is placed in a compression garment or bra. Compression garments are an important part of the recovery process. The garment provides support, comfort and helps to minimize swelling. The patient is usually wearing a bra or some type of supportive garment at all times, except when showering. Healing time is approximately three months. Scarring is variable and often depends on the patient's ability to heal.
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- According to research published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, glucosamine sulphate is no better than placebo in reducing symptoms and progression of hip osteoarthritis.
Researchers conducted a trial to assess whether glucosamine sulphate has an effect on the symptoms and structural progression of hip osteoarthritis during 2 years of treatment. The randomised, controlled trial involved 222 patients who met the American College of Rheumatology clinical criteria for hip osteoarthritis. Patients were randomised to receive 1500mg glucosamine sulphate or placebo once daily. Primary outcome measures were Western Ontario and McMaster Universities (WOMAC) pain and function subscales over 24 months and joint space narrowing after 24 months.
The following results were reported:
• WOMAC pain did not differ (mean difference –1.54 [95% CI, –5.43 to 2.36]), nor did WOMAC function (mean difference, –2.01 [CI, –5.38 to 1.36]).
• Joint space narrowing also did not differ after 24 months (mean difference, –0.029 [CI, –0.122 to 0.064]).
The authors conclude that glucosamine sulphate is not more effective than placebo in modifying the symptomatic and radiographic progression of hip osteoarthritis over 24 months of daily therapy. However, the authors also mention that their finding have limitations, as many study participants had total hip replacement during the study, and the numbers were not balanced between study groups, making interpretation of outcome measures in these patients difficult.
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