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100 1 $aSteligo, Kathy.
245 14 $aThe breast reconstruction guidebook :$bissues and answers from research to recovery /$cby Kathy Steligo, with a foreword by Gail Lebovic.
260 $aSan Carlos, CA :$bCarlo Press,$c℗♭2003.
300 $axi, 208 pages :$billustrations ;$c23 cm
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504 $aIncludes bibliographical references (pages 201-202) and index.
505 0 $aDecision: Mastectomy -- Why Mastectomy? -- Anatomy of the breast -- A breast cancer primer -- Surgical treatments -- Do you really need a mastectomy? -- Post-Mastectomy Options -- Empty chest -- The prosthesis alternative -- Breast reconstruction -- Breast Reconstruction Basics -- Sorting through the options -- Matching the opposite breast -- Choosing or refusing -- How Mastectomy Affects Reconstruction -- The mastectomy procedure -- Immediate reconstruction -- Delayed reconstruction -- Coordinating reconstruction with adjuvant therapies -- Considering Prophylactic Mastectomy -- Making sense of statistics -- Risk factors -- Genetic testing -- Genetic counseling -- Making your decision -- Finding Inswers, Making Decisions -- Finding Dr. Right -- Caveat emptor -- Four characteristics of an ideal plastic surgeon -- Shopping for a surgeon -- Before you schedule an appointment -- The consultation -- The value of a second (or third) opinion -- Searching for Answers -- Why bother with research? -- Eight tips to make the most of your research -- References and resources -- Paying for your reconstruction -- The decision roadmap -- Taming the Wild Ride -- Reflect and accept -- Adjust your attitude -- Finding inspiration -- You're not alone -- Talking about your reconstruction -- Reconstructive Procedures -- Breast Implants -- Saline or silicone -- Are they safe? -- Implant procedures -- Recovery -- Are implants right for you? -- Potential problems -- The Expander Experience -- Getting your fill -- Living in limbo -- Exchange surgery -- Potential problems -- Tummy Tuck Flaps -- Tissue flap basics -- The attached TRAM flap -- The free TRAM -- The DIEP flap -- Building a new belly button -- Is a TRAM or DIEP right for you? -- Comparing abdominal flaps and implants -- Other Flap Methods -- The back flap -- Gluteal flaps -- The thigh flap -- Altering the Opposite Breast -- Breast augmentation -- Breast reduction -- Breast lift -- Final Touches: Creating the Nipple and Areola -- Icing on the cake -- Building the nipple -- Adding the areola -- Problems and solutions -- Non-Surgical alternatives -- From Prep to Post-Op -- Preparing for Your Surgery -- Countdown: four weeks to surgery -- Two weeks before surgery -- One week to go -- The day before surgery -- It's reconstruction day -- In the Hospital -- Admitting and pre-op -- In the OR -- A peek into post-op -- The day after surgery -- The rest of your hospital stay -- Recovery and Beyond -- Back Home -- A timetable for healing -- Managing medication -- Dealing with drains -- Tips for an easier recovery -- Seeing your new breasts for the first time -- Building Strength and Flexibility with Exercise -- Before your surgery -- The first week after surgery -- Exercises after implant reconstruction -- Exercises after flap reconstruction -- Dealing with Problems -- The best defense is a good offense -- Lingering pain -- Lymphedema -- Cosmetic imperfections -- Improving scars -- Life After Reconstruction -- Back to work -- Dating, intimacy, and sex -- Follow-up care -- Dealing with recurrence -- Mending mind, body and spirit -- Your turn to share -- Searching for Silver Bullets -- Redefining early detection -- Enhanced genetics -- Kinder, gentler biopsies -- Innovative treatments -- Pioneering reconstructive techniques -- Someday ...
520 $aThe Breast Reconstruction Guidebook will help you make decisions about your post-mastectomy options.
520 $aNo woman wants to lose her breasts. But when mastectomy is necessary, you have options to recreate what breast cancer takes away. But how real will your reconstructed breast look? Will it match your opposite breast? What if you dont want implants? Will your insurance company pay? How long will reconstruction take and how painful will recovery be?
520 $aThe Breast Reconstruction Guidebook answers these questions and many more. It will help you sort through the benefits and limitations of each reconstructive procedure, and decide which, if any, is right for you.
520 $aYoull discover how to.
520 $a℗ʺ Choose how your reconstruction will be done.
520 $a℗ʺ Decide when your breast will be rebuilt.
520 $a℗ʺ Find an experienced plastic surgeon.
520 $a℗ʺ Deal with your insurance company.
520 $a℗ʺ Prepare for surgery and plan for recovery.
520 $a℗ʺ Identify your risk of breast cancer (if youre considering preventative mastectomy).
520 $a℗ʺ Exercise to restore your strength and mobility.
520 $aTake action if youre unhappy with your results.
650 0 $aMammaplasty.
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650 0 $aMammaplasty$xComplications.
650 0 $aWomen$xHealth and hygiene.
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655 2 $aPopular Works.
776 08 $iOnline version:$aSteligo, Kathy.$tBreast reconstruction guidebook.$dSan Carlos, CA : Carlo Press, ℗♭2003$w(OCoLC)753478524
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