Procedures: Special Considerations
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BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations have been linked to hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. The risk of developing breast and/or ovarian cancer is greatly increased with a BRCA mutation.
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Lumpectomy Reconstruction
For patients choosing breast conservation, reconstruction may be performed soon after the lumpectomy if the surgical margins are clear of tumor and the excision is large enough to cause a significant defect after radiation changes are complete.
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While fat transfer has proven to be a safe and effective technique for breast reconstruction surgery, its use in elective, cosmetic breast augmentation is still controversial.
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Lymphedema Treatment
Lymphedema is a condition that can occur after breast cancer surgery, wherein the accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the interstitial tissue can cause swelling in the patient's arms, legs or other body parts.
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