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  1. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Options for breast reconstruction

    DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My sister was just diagnosed with breast cancer and will have a double mastectomy. What types of reconstruction could she have, and when ...

  2. Breast reconstruction with implants - Mayo Clinic

    There are two main kinds of breast reconstruction. One uses implants and the other uses tissue flaps. Breast reconstruction with flap surgery uses tissue from ...

  3. Breast reconstruction with flap surgery - Mayo Clinic

    Types of flap surgery · Pedicle flap. A pedicle flap surgery involves moving tissue but keeps most blood vessels in place. The plastic surgeon cuts some of the ...

  4. Mastectomy - Mayo Clinic

    The type of mastectomy. Whether one or both breasts are removed. Whether lymph nodes are removed. Whether breast reconstruction or flat closure is done. If you ...

  5. Double mastectomy - Mayo Clinic

    During the procedure. The breast surgeon makes incisions based on the type of mastectomy and reconstruction planned. The surgeon removes breast tissue from both ...

  6. Breast cancer surgery - Mayo Clinic

    Learn about the types of operations used to treat breast cancer, including lumpectomy, mastectomy, lymph node surgery and breast reconstruction.

  7. breast reconstruction Archives - Mayo Clinic News Network

    breast cancer and will have a double mastectomy. What types of reconstruction could she have, and when can the reconstruction be done? Are there any new ...

  8. DIEP flap surgery - Mayo Clinic

    Overview. Deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap surgery is a type of breast reconstruction that uses your own tissue. In breast reconstruction ...

  9. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Breast reconstruction may still be an option years after mastectomy

    What type of reconstruction would you recommend for someone like me? ANSWER: In general, breast reconstruction surgery falls into two categories. The first ...

  10. Nipple reconstruction - Mayo Clinic

    Some of the factors that might affect your choices include the type of breast reconstruction you have, your skin and other tissues, cancer treatments you've had ...