Breast Reconstruction in Belo Horizonte Brazil
Breast Reconstruction in Belo Horizonte section, includes general infrmation about Breast Reconstruction Procedure, Breast Reconstruction Belo Horizonte Local News, Breast Reconstruction Belo Horizonte Surgeon Locator and other Breast Reconstruction related material.
Breast Reconstruction Procedure
This procedure is designed for women who underwent breast amputation after breast cancer or other conditions. Newer techniques allow the surgeon to create a breast which is very similar to the natural one. The reconstruction can be done during the amputation procedure, or a few months or even a year afterwards.
There are a number of implants: the most widely used are silicon implants which have silicon surface and filling. They come in different sizes and shapes.
Becker implants are made of a thick silicon surface (35%-50%) and a solution filling. The advantage of this implant is the ability to adjust its shape to the woman's body. It can also serve as a skin stretcher. There are also implants with a thin silicon surface and a solution filling, which are less used.
The operation can be divided into 2 main categories: (a) a stretcher is inserted, then replaced with an implant; (b) the reconstruction is made from another body tissue.
The most common reconstruction is performed with a stretcher and an implant. After amputation a balloon (stretcher) is inserted under the skin and chest muscles. It has a special valve which can be filled from outside. The implant is being filled gradually with a special solution, until the skin has sufficiently stretched for inserting the implant. It takes another 3-6 months until the breast has acquired its final shape, then the nipple can be reconstructed as well.
Becker implants: sometimes during amputation the skin can be preserved. That would eliminate the need for a stretcher, and a permanent implant (Becker) can be inserted right away.
The breast can also be reconstructed with body tissue from areas with extra skin and fat, like the tummy, buttocks and back. The tissue being removed is called "a flap". Common sites to acquire the flap are the lower tummy and the lotissimus dorsi muscle from the back.
This procedure can be complicated due to implant infection, a contraction of a surface of an implant, silicon leaks and anesthetic complications.
You'll need to stay in hospital 2-7 days after the surgery, while you may feel pain and weakness for a week or two. Complete recovery may take up to 6 weeks, depending on the surgery. You may have an unusual sensation in the breast that would usually disappear over time. In most cases there could be a slight asymmetry between the breasts, however, most women report a significant improvement in their social life and self esteem.
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Belo Horizonte By bus
BH is a major national hub for bus travel. The rodovi?ria is at downtown at the northern end of Av. Afonso Pena. Approximate travel times from other capitals:
Bras?lia - 10 hours
Rio de Janeiro - 7 hours
S?o Paulo - 8 hours -
Belo Horizonte Eat
For a good sample of traditional mineiro food, try one the two Dona Lucinha restaurants in town. There is one near the Liberdade Square:
Dona Lucinha II - Rua Sergipe, 811 - (31) 3261-5930 (dl2@uol.com.br). Mo-Fri 12-3pm and 8pm-midnight. Sat 12-5pm and 8pm-midnight. Sun 12-5pm. R$ 19-27.
One of the more infamous resturants in BH is chain Porcao. Considered to have the best meat in BH is also one of the most expencive in town. Some nights there are live performances by some of the more well known performers in BH.
Porcao-Avenida Raja Gabaglia, 2985, Cep:30350-540, BELO HORIZONTE /MG, Tel: (31) 3293-8604, Website: www.porcao.com.br -
Plastic Surgery News...
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- A study published early online in the Lancet has examined whether enteral administration of probiotic prophylaxis in patients with predicted severe acute pancreatitis can reduce infectious complications and associated mortality.
The study involved 298 patients (APACHE II score = 8, Imrie score = 3, or CRP >150 mg/L) who were randomised to within 72 hours of onset of symptoms to receive a multispecies probiotic (Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus salivarius, Lactococcus lactis, Bifidobacterium bifidum, and Bifidobacterium lactis) preparation (n=153) or placebo (n=145), administered enterally twice daily for 28 days. The primary endpoint was the composite of infectious complications (infected pancreatic necrosis, bacteraemia, pneumonia, urosepsis, or infected ascites) during admission and 90-day follow-up. According to the intention to treat analyses:
• Infectious complications occurred in 46 (30%) patients in the probiotics group and 41 (28%) of those in the placebo group (relative risk 1.06, 95% CI 0.75 to 1.51).
• 24 (16%) patients in the probiotics group died, vs. 9 (6%) in the placebo group (2.53, 1.22 to 5.25).
• 9 patients in the probiotics group developed bowel ischaemia (8 with fatal outcome), vs none in the placebo group (p = 0.004).
The researchers conclude from these findings that prophylaxis with this combination of probiotic strains should not be administered in this category of patients as it did not reduce the risk of infectious complications and was associated with an increased risk of mortality.