A Case Report of Breast Reconstruction with Free TRAM Flap in HIV-Infected Patient
Journal of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
;
: 539-542, 2011.
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em Coreano
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| ID: wpr-31808
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Despite the increasing number of patients with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection, surgical experience with these patients remains limited in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. The authors performed breast reconsruction with free TRAM (Transverse Rectus Abdominis Muculocutaneous) flap in HIV infected patient firstly in Korea.METHODS:
A 53-years-old female with HIV positive underwent delayed breast reconstruction with free TRAM flap and 6 months lateral nipple reconstruction was performed. All procedures were performed according to the HIV infection control guidelines provided by the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.RESULTS:
There were no complications such as infection, hematoma and flap loss and symmetry of breast was achieved.CONCLUSION:
When the operation is performed in line with the guidelines of HIV infection control, breast reconstruction with free flap is possible and can obtain successful results.
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Assunto principal:
Mama
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Infecções por HIV
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HIV
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Mamoplastia
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Reto do Abdome
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Retalhos de Tecido Biológico
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Hematoma
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Coreia (Geográfico)
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Mamilos
Limite:
Feminino
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Humanos
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Journal of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
Ano de publicação:
2011
Tipo de documento:
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