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Breast Cancer (Expert Forum)
tram flap problems
Questions posted in the Breast Cancer Forum are answered by medical professionals from The Cleveland Clinic. Topics include Breast Biopsy, Chemotherapy, Hormone Therapy, Lumps, Lumpectomy, Lymph node dissection, Lymphedema, Mammograms, Mastectomy, Radiation Therapy, Reconstruction, Self Breast Exam, and Surgery.
tram flap problems
by PPinn, Feb 06, 2003 12:00AM
I received a tram flap six months post mastectomy in 2001. I am having many problems with abdominal bulging and possible hernias. (lower abdomen and epigastric areas) Cat scans show nothing but I was in a supine position for testing. When I stand or lift they are obvious. The epigastric one seems to present while bending over. I needed merlex mesh to cover areas of missing muscle even though my surgery was unilateral. X-rays subsequently have shown the presence of staples also,which seem to burn and pull. I can no longer do the same things I did previously, I am becoming increasingly depressed. What do you suggest? Please respond.Thank you.
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-RN,MSN-rf, Feb 06, 2003 12:00AM
Dear PPinn: Have you spoken with your plastic surgeon? Perhaps he/she would have some suggestion. If not, you might consider an opinion with another plastic surgeon, preferably one who specializes in breast reconstruction.
