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2. DIEP flap - Wikipedia

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   DIEP flap reconstruction is procedure that reconstructs breasts after a single or double mastectomy due to breast cancer. Length of surgery/hospital stay: A DIEP flap reconstruction surgery takes about six to eight hours on average. [1] If the mastectomy is performed during the same procedure, the length of time will be hours longer.

3. Olivia Munn Says She Was 'Devastated' After Her Double Mastectomy

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   Olivia Munn is opening up about her breast reconstruction surgery. The 43-year-old actress appeared on the latest episode of the SHE MD podcast, and discussed coming to terms with her body after ...

4. This Breast Cancer Surgery Was 'Better.' But Scientists Say ...

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   A new study says a double mastectomy doesn't increase the rates of surviving breast cancer. Here's what study authors and doctors say this means for patients. This Breast Cancer Surgery Was 'Better.'

5. Mastectomy - Wikipedia

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   Mastectomy is the medical term for the surgical removal of one or both breasts, partially or completely. A mastectomy is usually carried out to treat breast cancer. [1][2] In some cases, women believed to be at high risk of breast cancer have the operation as a preventive measure. [1] Alternatively, some women can choose to have a wide local ...

6. Breast reconstruction - Wikipedia

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   Breast reconstruction is termed "immediate" when it takes place during the same procedure as the mastectomy. Within the United States, approximately 35% of women who have undergone a total mastectomy for breast cancer will choose to pursue immediate breast reconstruction. [ 2] One of the inherent advantages of immediate reconstruction is the ...

7. Jill Martin reveals breast cancer diagnosis: 'I am devastated ...

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   My first surgery is this week. I will be having a double mastectomy with Dr. Elisa Port, chief of breast surgery for the Mount Sinai Health System, and I’ll begin reconstruction with Dr. Mark ...