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Preventive mastectomy (also called prophylactic or risk-reducing mastectomy) is the surgical removal of one or both breasts. It is done to prevent or reduce the risk of ... Many women who choose to have preventive mastectomy also decide to have breast reconstruction to restore the shape of the breast (see Question 6).
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Breast reconstruction using your own tissue after a prophylactic mastectomy requires surgery that takes three to six hours, followed by a hospital stay of approximately five days, and later, nipple reconstruction...
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For more information, see Chapter 4: How Mastectomy Affects Reconstruction.; Q: I'm having a prophylactic mastectomy; can I still have reconstruction? A: Yes! Just about any woman who has a mastectomy, whether for cancer treatment or to reduce her risk of developing breast cancer, can have reconstruction.
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Bresser PJ, Seynaeve C, Van Gool AR, et al. Satisfaction with prophylactic mastectomy and breast reconstruction in genetically predisposed women. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2006;117(6):1675-1682. discussion 1683-1674.
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The Medscape Journal ... Allergy & Clinical Immunology ... Mastectomy, Modified Radical [adverse effects]
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What is Prophylactic Mastectomy? ... Who is a Candidate for Prophylactic Mastectomy? ... Prophylactic mastectomy can usually followed by immediate or delayed breast reconstruction.
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Is Prophylactic Mastectomy Effective at Preventing Breast Cancer? ... In hopes of avoiding future disease, some women at very high risk of developing breast cancer elect to have both breasts surgically removed, a procedure called bilateral prophylactic mastectomy or preventive mastectomy. ... Breast Reconstruction Options...
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I have a PFO and recently found out that I have a BRCA2 mutation. I was scheduled for a prophylactic mastectomy, reconstruction and a BSO. Originally I was told... ... I was scheduled for a prophylactic mastectomy, reconstruction and a BSO. Originally I was told that the breast surgeon would be able to manage my...
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Patients often look better after their reconstruction than before, particularly in patients undergoing prophylactic mastectomy where skin sparing, areolar sparing or nipple sparing mastectomy is performed. ... Prophylactic Mastectomy with Reconstruction...
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