Mammaplasty (Breast Reconstruction)

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1505 relevant articles (49 outcomes, 125 trials/studies) found for this Therapy

Description: Surgical reconstruction of the breast including both augmentation and reduction.

Also Known As:

Breast Reconstruction; Mammoplasty; Breast Reconstructions; Mammaplasties; Mammoplasties; Reconstruction, Breast; Reconstructions, Breast

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Therapy Context: Research Results

Therapeutics: 5195

Cosmetic Techniques: 5

Mammaplasty: 1505

Breast Implantation: 34

Operative Surgical Procedures: 4

Reconstructive Surgical Procedures: 41

Mammaplasty: 1505

Breast Implantation: 34

Experts

1.	Wilkins, Edwin G: 5 articles (06/2008 - 07/2002)
2.	Pacik, Peter T: 4 articles (03/2007 - 05/2003)
3.	Munhoz, Alexandre Mendonça: 4 articles (10/2006 - 04/2006)
4.	Butler, Charles E: 3 articles (10/2008 - 02/2003)
5.	Hage, J Joris: 3 articles (07/2008 - 03/2006)
6.	Ferreira, Marcus Castro: 3 articles (07/2008 - 04/2006)
7.	Slavin, Sumner A: 3 articles (06/2008 - 08/2006)
8.	Alderman, Amy K: 3 articles (06/2008 - 01/2006)
9.	McIntosh, S A: 3 articles (01/2008 - 11/2000)
10.	Robb, G L: 3 articles (08/2001 - 04/2000)

Related Diseases

1.	Breast Neoplasms (Breast Cancer) 11/01/1994 - "BACKGROUND: Women with breast cancer treated by mastectomy with immediate breast reconstruction can get exceptionally good results if the reconstruction is performed with autogenous tissue using the transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous (TRAM) flap" 10/01/2004 - "CONCLUSION: Immediate breast reconstruction after mastectomy is an oncologically safe approach and represents a clear improvement in the quality of life for patients with breast cancer" 03/01/2001 - "CONCLUSION: Bilateral reduction mammoplasty is a reasonable and safe option for breast cancer patients with macromastia who desire breast conservation therapy." 07/01/2008 - "With improved detection and genetic screening for breast cancer, increasing numbers of patients are choosing mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction" 01/01/2007 - "Breast reconstruction has been shown to improve quality of life in women following mastectomy for breast cancer" Get all the results and reference details, order at left...
2.	Pain (Aches) 12/01/2008 - "CONCLUSIONS: Reduction mammaplasty results in significant improvement of quality of life and decrease in pain and breast-associated symptoms" 10/01/2000 - "As a result, reduction mammaplasty (mean resection weight, 1052 g) provided significant reduction of pain in all locations (p < 0.001)" 07/01/2004 - "Compared with preoperative scores, major improvement was still found for all sub-scales (p < 0.05 to p < 0.001) except "role physical." Reduction mammaplasty is an efficient remedy for pain and physical and psychological problems associated with macromastia" 10/01/2008 - "CONCLUSIONS:: The continuous infusion pump system appears to be a safe and effective method for postoperative donor-site pain management in TRAM flap breast reconstruction patients and should be considered for postoperative donor-site pain management" 10/01/2008 - "Numerous studies have demonstrated not only improvement in physical symptoms following reduction mammoplasty, but postoperative psychological benefits as well, including increased ability to participate in physical activity as a result of pain relief and decreased breast mass" Get all the results and reference details, order at left...
3.	Cicatrix 09/01/2004 - "CONCLUSIONS: Vertical reduction mammaplasty is effective with reduced scar and highly satisfactory results" 02/01/2002 - "The authors believe that the L mammaplasty achieves the best results in terms of a short scar and a good, stable shape" 12/01/1986 - "An improvement in the character of scars after reduction mammaplasty would be beneficial, and detailed preoperative information is essential if postoperative disappointment is to be avoided." 04/01/2008 - "BACKGROUND: A major advantage of vertical scar reduction mammaplasty is the improved long-term projection of the breasts" 04/01/1999 - "Suspension in mammaplasty procedures improved scar quality and provided more predictable and stable breast contours over long-term follow-up." Get all the results and reference details, order at left...
4.	Neoplasms (Cancer) 05/01/2002 - "CONCLUSIONS: Standard reduction mammaplasty technique has turned out to be an effective remedy for giant tumor spoiling the appearance of the breast." 07/01/2006 - "Immediate breast reconstruction has become a standard of care following mastectomy for cancer, largely due to improved esthetic and psychologic outcomes achieved with this technique" 01/01/2005 - "While the surgical emphasis remains on a cure for the cancer, experience with breast reconstruction has not demonstrated any increased rate of cancer recurrence, even when reconstruction is performed immediately following tumor resection" 09/01/1993 - "Seventy-six percent stated that breast reconstruction helped them cope with cancer, and only 16% had regrets about reconstruction" 09/01/2007 - "STUDY DESIGN: Charts were retrospectively reviewed for all patients who underwent outpatient mastectomies with immediate breast reconstruction at St Vincent's Comprehensive Cancer Center between December 2000 and June 2004" Get all the results and reference details, order at left...
5.	Hypertrophy 07/01/2003 - "CONCLUSION: Reduction mammaplasty is the best option for the treatment of breast hypertrophy and ptosis with benign diseases" 05/01/2001 - "The evidence suggests that women undergoing reduction mammaplasty for breast hypertrophy have significant postoperative improvement in preoperative signs and symptoms, quality of life, or both." 07/01/2008 - "CONCLUSION: The results of this study clearly demonstrate that thin superior medial pedicle reduction mammaplasty is a safe and reliable technique in cases of severe mammary hypertrophy." 11/01/2007 - "AIM OF THE STUDY: The superior pedicle mammaplasty is a technique frequently employed in the treatment of breast ptosis, associated or not with hypertrophy of the gland, followed by satisfactory results" 10/01/2005 - "The purpose of the study in this article was to evaluate the physical impairment of patients with breast hypertrophy and to justify the medical necessity of reduction mammaplasty" Get all the results and reference details, order at left...
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Related Therapies and Procedures

1.	Mastectomy (Mammectomy)
2.	Prostheses and Implants (Prosthesis)
3.	Segmental Mastectomy (Lumpectomy)
4.	Modified Radical Mastectomy (Mastectomy, Modified)
5.	Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
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