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Breast cancer is one of the common malignancy affecting women. Awareness and early detection has lead to an increase in the number of treatable breast cancer patients. The understanding of the biology of the malignant cells and with the advances in chemotherapy and radiotherapy, the life expectancy of these cancer patients can be prolonged. Surgery has a significant role in the treatment of breast cancer. In curing the patients of breast cancer and increasing their lifespan, these patients have to endure the psychological trauma of recurrence and the physical disfigurement caused by the removal of breast (mastectomy). We at Sakra World Hospital are reconstructing the breast following mastectomy in these cancer survivors to restore their confidence and self-image.

TYPES OF RECONSTRUCTION

Early reconstruction

This is performed at the time of cancer resection surgery of the breast. These patients undergo radiotherapy following the reconstruction surgery.

Late reconstruction

This is performed after the patient has undergone radiotherapy. This can be done immediately after completion of the course of treatment or later whenever the patient desires.

Reconstructive options

1. Autologous (Patients own tissue)

2. Implant based reconstruction

3. Combined

AUTOLOGOUS RECONSTRUCTION

Pedicle flaps

1. Latissimus Dorsi (LD) flap – the muscle and the skin from the back are tunneled through the axilla to reconstruct the breast.

2. Transverse Rectus Abdominal Muscle (TRAM) flap – the muscle and the skin from the abdomen are rotated upwards to reconstruct the breast

Free flaps

1. Free TRAM flap –the muscle and the skin from the abdomen are transferred to reconstruct the breast with its blood supply connected to the vessels in the chest or axilla

2. Deep Inferior Epigastric artery Perforator (DIEP) flap –the fat and the skin from the lower abdomen are transferred as a free flap for breast reconstruction.

3. Superficial Inferior Epigastric Artery (SIEA) flap – the skin from the groin and lower abdomen are transferred as a free flap for breast reconstruction

4. Transverse Upper Graclis (TUG) flap – the gracilis muscle and the skin from the upper part of the inner thigh are used to reconstruct the breast tissue as a free flap

5. SGAP and IGAP flap – the fat and the skin from the gluteal region are transferred as a free flap to reconstruct the breast

6. Profonda femoris Artery Perforator (PAP) flap – the skin from the posterior thigh is transferred to reconstruct the breast as a free flap

Implant based reconstruction

Expander- implant exchange reconstruction – This reconstruction technique consists of two stages. In the first stage a tissue expander is placed under the skin or the muscle at the time of mastectomy. The expansion of the overlying tissue is performed till an adequate breast size is achieved in comparison to the opposite side. In the second stage the tissue expander is removed and an implant is inserted into the newly created breast pocket. This technique is not preferred in patients who have already undergone radiotherapy as tissue expansion in these patients are fraught with complications. However, the expanded tissue expander can be kept in place during radiotherapy and the implant exchanged after completion of the same.

Implant only reconstruction – this is preferred in patients with small breasts and in patients following bilateral mastectomy.

Combined autologous and implant based reconstruction

Here a combination of autologous tissue like LD muscle with an implant is used in the expander-implant exchange technique or an implant alone is used, depending on the size of the opposite breast.

Secondary procedures

These procedures add to the improvement of beast reconstruction in terms of out of bra appearance. These include nipple reconstruction (can be performed at the time of autologous reconstruction) and tattooing of the areola in the reconstructed breast. Procedures like augmentation, reduction mammoplasty and mastopexy of the opposite breast is performed to match the symmetry of the normal breast to the reconstructed breast.

Fat grafting

Fat grafting has a role in patients who undergo wide local excision of small tumours, have contour irregularities in the operated breast and in patients who have undergone autologous reconstruction and have asymmetry or contour irregularities of the reconstructed breast. Fat grafting is done after radiotherapy to prevent the loss of the volume of fat during the radiotherapy. The injected fat due to the presence of stem cells in them has been found to improve the texture of the overlying skin in post radiotherapy patients.

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What is breast reconstruction surgery?
Breast reconstruction surgery is performed to create a new breast using a breast implant or tissue from another part of the body (back /thigh / lower abdomen), usually after removal of breast for benign or malignant conditions.

What is the type of breast reconstruction? 
There are mainly two methods for breast reconstruction:

  • Implant reconstruction: In this procedure, an implant filled with saline or silicone gel is inserted.
  • Autologous reconstruction: It is done using tissue from another part of your body, it also may include an implant. 

What is Mastectomy?
Mastectomy is surgery in which the whole breast is removed. There are many types of mastectomy which include simple mastectomy, modified radical mastectomy, skin-sparing mastectomy, nipple-sparing mastectomy etc. It is the best way to treat breast cancer.

What is a Breast Lift?
A breast lift also called mastopexy is a surgical procedure performed to change the shape of ptotic or saggy breasts. During the procedure, extra skin is removed and breast tissue is reshaped to raise the breasts. Breast lift is usually done to enhance self-image and self-confidence.

What is Breast reduction surgery?
Breast reduction surgery also known as reduction mammaplasty is a procedure performed to remove excess fat, tissue and skin from the breasts. It is done to ease discomfort and to get a proper breast size.

What are the risks associated with Mastectomy?
The risks associated with mastectomy include bleeding, infection, pain, swelling, the formation of hard scar tissue, shoulder pain and stiffness, numbness, a buildup of blood in the surgical site.

What are the types of Breast Implants?
There are various types of breasts implants:

  • Saline breast implants: These implants are filled with sterile saline and they provide a uniform shape, firmness, and feel.
  • Silicone breast implants:  They are filled with silicone gel, it feels a bit more like natural breast tissue.
  • Round breast implants: They are round in shape. Commonly used for breast augmentation.
  • Anatomical breast implants: They anatomically match the shape of the breast. Used for certain patients depending on the assessment by a plastic surgeon.
  • Smooth breast implants: The surface of the implant is smooth. Very safe but can cause capsular contracture
  • Textured breast implants: The surface is textured. Very rarely can cause ALCL type of cancer.

What signs can tell you that you need a  breast reduction?
The common signs of having a breast reduction surgery include chronic back pain, neck pain, nerve pain, restricted activity, difficulty fitting into bras and other clothes, lack of self-confidence, etc.

How is breast created with autologous tissue?
The most commonly used tissue is tissue from the lower abdomen. It is called a DIEP flap or MS TRAM flap. The biggest advantage is that the patient’s own tissue is used to create a natural breast. An added advantage is that the patient will also get a ‘Tummy tuck’ (Abdominoplasty) as a part of the procedure. Some women may also require reduction or adjustment of the opposite breast to create symmetry. Nipple and areola can also be created in subsequent stages using simple techniques. This is the most commonly done procedure in the world for breast cancer patients. Other options are to take tissue from the upper thigh (TUG flap) and back (LD flap).

How should you prepare for breast reconstruction surgery?
Your breast surgeon or plastic surgeon will give you instructions on how to prepare for surgery such as:

  • Quit smoking if you are a smoker
  • Avoid certain medicines, supplements for some weeks before the surgery. Your plastic surgeon will give you a detailed list.
  • Gather full knowledge about both mastectomy and breast reconstruction from your breast surgeon and plastic surgeon.

What is the recovery period after Mastectomy and breast reconstruction?
It usually takes 4 to 6 weeks to recover from a mastectomy. Give yourself extra time to rest in the first few weeks after surgery. The plastic surgeon and pain specialists will give you the pain medicine to ease the pain and numbness around the breast incision. 

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