Breast reconstruction - natural tissue
Transverse rectus abdominus muscle flap; TRAM; Latissimus muscle flap with a breast implant; DIEP flap; DIEAP flap; Gluteal free flap; Transverse upper gracilis flap; TUG; Perforator flap-breast reconstruction; Mastectomy - breast reconstruction with natural tissue; Breast cancer - breast reconstruction with natural tissueAfter a mastectomy, some women choose to have surgery to rebuild their breast. This type of surgery is called breast reconstruction. It can be performed at the same time as a mastectomy (immediate reconstruction) or later (delayed reconstruction). During breast reconstruction that uses natural tissue, the breast is reshaped using muscle, skin,...
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Breast reconstruction - natural tissue
Transverse rectus abdominus muscle flap; TRAM; Latissimus muscle flap with a breast implant; DIEP flap; DIEAP flap; Gluteal free flap; Transverse upper gracilis flap; TUG; Perforator flap-breast reconstruction; Mastectomy - breast reconstruction with natural tissue; Breast cancer - breast reconstruction with natural tissueAfter a mastectomy, some women choose to have surgery to rebuild their breast. This type of surgery is called breast reconstruction. It can be performed at the same time as a mastectomy (immediate reconstruction) or later (delayed reconstruction). During breast reconstruction that uses natural tissue, the breast is reshaped using muscle, skin,...
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Breast reconstruction - natural tissue
Transverse rectus abdominus muscle flap; TRAM; Latissimus muscle flap with a breast implant; DIEP flap; DIEAP flap; Gluteal free flap; Transverse upper gracilis flap; TUG; Perforator flap-breast reconstruction; Mastectomy - breast reconstruction with natural tissue; Breast cancer - breast reconstruction with natural tissueAfter a mastectomy, some women choose to have surgery to rebuild their breast. This type of surgery is called breast reconstruction. It can be performed at the same time as a mastectomy (immediate reconstruction) or later (delayed reconstruction). During breast reconstruction that uses natural tissue, the breast is reshaped using muscle, skin,...
The Basics
Tests for breast cancer surgery
A Closer Look
Talking to your MD
Review Date: 2/17/2025
Reviewed By: David A. Lickstein, MD, FACS, specializing in cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery, Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.