Breast reconstruction using body tissue Your surgeon might be able to use your own body tissue to make a new breast during a mastectomy operation or some time afterwards. They call this a …

Learn about exercises to do after breast reconstruction using muscles from your back. This is also known as breast reconstruction with a latissimus dorsi flap.

Breast reconstruction techniques have improved over the years and there are fewer problems. Find out some of complications after breast reconstruction surgery.

The DIEP flap is also called a free flap. Recreating a nipple and areola The nipple is the centre of the breast and the darker area of skin around it called the areola. This is also known as the …

Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is an early breast cancer. It means that some of the cells lining the breast ducts have started to turn into cancer cells. Find out about the symptoms, how …

Jan 10, 2025 · A percutaneous transhepatic cholangiogram (PTC) is a way of looking at your bile ducts using x-rays. If your bile duct is blocked you may have a drain or stent put in.

Apr 11, 2025 · A lumbar puncture is a test to check the fluid that circulates around the brain and spinal cord. This is called the cerebrospinal fluid or CSF.

Jun 24, 2025 · Flexible sigmoidoscopy is a very safe procedure. Your nurse will tell you who to contact if you have any problems after your test. Your doctor ensures that the benefits of …

Chemotherapy safety at home Cancer treatments include chemotherapy, hormone therapy, targeted cancer drugs and immunotherapy. These treatments are also called systemic anti …

ERCP stands for endoscopic retrograde cholangio pancreatography. It can help to diagnose conditions of the liver, bile ducts, pancreas or gallbladder.