Bibliograph

The complete guide to breast reconstruction, choosing the best options after your mastectomy, Kathy Steligo

Type

Label

The complete guide to breast reconstruction, choosing the best options after your mastectomy, Kathy Steligo

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The complete guide to breast reconstruction

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1362868357

Responsibility statement

Kathy Steligo

Series statement

A Johns Hopkins Press health book

Sub title

choosing the best options after your mastectomy

Summary

"This work provides readers with comprehensive coverage of all aspects associated with breast reconstruction options related to breast cancer"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Foreword / by Sue Friedman, DVM -- Introduction -- Mastectomy and breast reconstruction basics. Why mastectomy? ; Considering a risk-reducing mastectomy ; Going flat: mastectomy without reconstruction -- How a mastectomy affects reconstruction ; Breast reconstruction basics -- Rebuilding the breasts. Reconstruction with breast implants ; The expander experience ; Autologous tissue flaps -- Procedures to improve symmetry, shape, and appearance. Revision procedures ; Modifying your opposite breast ; Final touches: recreating your nipple and areola -- What to expect from prep, post-op, recovery, and beyond. Preparing for surgery ; What to expect in the hospital ; Back home ; Dealing with unexpected problems ; Life after reconstruction -- Finding answers, making decisions. Shopping for surgeons ; Payment and insurance issues ; A road map for making difficult decisions ; Information for family and friends

Target audience

adult

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