Breast reconstruction
Breast Reconstruction
Breast reconstruction (/bɹɛst ˌriːkənˈstɹʌkʃən/) is a surgical procedure that restores shape to your breast after mastectomy — surgery that removes your breast to treat or prevent breast cancer.
Etymology
The term "Breast reconstruction" is derived from the Latin word "reconstructio" which means "to build again". The term "breast" is from the Old English "breost" meaning "the breast, bosom; the womb, the interior of the body".
Types of Breast Reconstruction
Breast reconstruction can be achieved through several plastic surgery techniques that attempt to restore a breast to near normal shape, appearance and size following mastectomy.
- Implant reconstruction: This involves the use of silicone or saline implants to recreate the breast mound.
- Autologous or "flap" reconstruction: This uses tissue from another part of the patient's body, such as the abdomen or back.
- Combination reconstruction: This combines both implant and autologous reconstruction techniques.
Related Terms
- Mastectomy: Surgical removal of one or both breasts, partially or completely.
- Lumpectomy: Surgery in which only the tumor and some surrounding tissue is removed.
- Oncoplastic surgery: A type of surgery that combines the latest plastic surgery techniques with breast surgical oncology.
- Prosthesis: An artificial body part, in this case, an artificial breast form that can be worn under clothing.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Breast reconstruction
- Wikipedia's article - Breast reconstruction
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