Latissimus Dorsi reconstruction on already radiated skin
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Thanks for the reply. WasMyTurnNow said:Yes, I did.
And, for the same reason. My PS actually did the latissimus flap on both sides with the reasoning that it is a more symetrical outcome. I am having my exchange surgery next Monday and so far so good.
Thanks for the reply. Was your PS worried about the radiated skin contracting over time?0 -
I had it
I had DIEP procedure done bilaterally. They told me to wait at least 10 months after radiation to allow time for the tissues to "settle" into a "new normal". As it turned out, I waited longer that that so that I could get the surgery done during the Summer because I work in a Public school and wanted to take less time off from work. The radiated skin was fine, though I did have complications in other areas. It's all good now. Definitely talk to your Doctor, but I expect it would be OK if you wait long enough.
seof0 -
Lat flap~seof said:I had it
I had DIEP procedure done bilaterally. They told me to wait at least 10 months after radiation to allow time for the tissues to "settle" into a "new normal". As it turned out, I waited longer that that so that I could get the surgery done during the Summer because I work in a Public school and wanted to take less time off from work. The radiated skin was fine, though I did have complications in other areas. It's all good now. Definitely talk to your Doctor, but I expect it would be OK if you wait long enough.
seof
I had mine done 2 years ago, and it was on radiated skin. I have healed up beautifully. I had no complications. Only one side involved. I am symetrical and even ( i did have the right side reduced to match).
Melanie~0 -
Yes, I Did
I had radiation in 2002 and had my Lat Flap reconstruction in 2006. Pretty much for the same reason you stated, they said I didn't have enough belly fat. I really questioned that! LOL.
Anyway...didn't seem to have any issues. I'm very happy with my results.
Good luck,
Sally0
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