An explanation of risk-reducing breast surgery aimed at women who know they have an increased risk of developing breast cancer. Explores the different types of breast reconstruction, including the potential risks and recovery process, as well as the emotional impact.
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Keywords: MAC11680_E06_N, Risk-reducing breast surgery, risk-reducing mastectomy, breast reconstruction, breast implants, cancer genetics, BRCA1, BRCA2, TP53, PTEN and ATM, skin-sparing mastectomy, nipple-sparing mastectomy, breast screening, chemoprevention, risk-reducing bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, expandable implants, temporary tissue expander, permanent silicone implant, capsular contracture, safety and silicone implants, breast implant associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), free flap reconstruction, pedicled flap reconstruction, latissimus dorsi flap (LD flap), Free SIEA flap (superficial inferior epigastric artery flap), TRAM flap (transverse rectus abdominus muscle flap), nipple reconstruction, recovery after breast reconstructive surgery
This resource was last revised in November 2022.
