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ShortNews.com
August 19, 2010
Synopsis: Shortnews.com covers the New York state breast reconstruction law requiring physicians and hospitals to inform women of their options for the surgery.
By David Bogue, MD
Real Self Blog
August 19, 2010
How do medical products like Alloderm aid in breast reconstruction procedures?
Alloderm is a dermal matrix derived from human skin. The skin is treated to remove all the cells from the tissue, leaving essentially a sheet of collagen. Alloderm is used as a sling to cover the lower pole of the expander. The upper 2/3 of the implant are placed underneath the pectoralis muscle. The Alloderm allows for very exact placement of the lower pole of the expanded breast thus creating a much more predictable reconstruction. Over the ensuing weeks, the body will grow blood vessels into the Alloderm and will eventually incorporate the tissue. There is anecdotal evidence for lower rates of capsular contracture with use of Alloderm, as well as less pain from expansion. In my opinion, I believe that dermal matrices are becoming the norm for breast reconstruction with tissue expanders/implants.
By Deb Wilson
AwareOfYourCare.com
August 19th, 2010
Synopsis: AwareOfYourCare.com covers the New York state breast reconstruction law requiring physicians and hospitals to inform women of their options for the surgery
By Anemona Hartocollis
New York Times
August 18, 2010
Synopsis: The New York Times discusses the lack of information given to breast cancer patients on the topic of breast reconstruction and the new law in New York which requires doctors and hospitals to inform patients of their options prior to a lumpectomy or mastectomy.
Montefiore Medical Center Press Release
August 17, 2010
Synopsis: A new state law in New York is announced which requires doctors and hospitals to inform breast cancer patients of their reconstruction options prior to a mastectomy or lumpectomy.
Andrew Stratton
American Chronicle
August 3, 2010
Synopsis: American Chronicle discusses the benefits of breast reconstruction for a woman’s emotional and physical well-being.
The Salt Lake Tribune
July 10, 2010
Synopsis: The Salt Lake Tribune covers the recent breast reconstruction study which found that women who immediately have reconstruction actually have higher rates of survival than women who don't.
WBIR-TV News
5pm Newscast
July 9, 2010
Synopsis: Dr. Jay Lucas discusses new options in breast reconstructive surgery following breast cancer.
By Stephen D. Riley
The Baltimore Afro American
July 7, 2010
Synopsis: The Baltimore Afro American takes a look at life after mastectomy and discusses new options for breast reconstruction. Dr.t Tom Grace of St. Agnes Hospital is quoted.
By Wendy Lewis
HealthNewsDigest.com
June 21, 2010
Summary: Health News Digest discusses some of the options breast cancer patients have for reconstruction and why the procedure is an important part of the healing process.
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