Breast Reconstruction Patients Educational Brochure - Mentor

6Free TRAM FlapGel Bleed/Gel DiffusionGel FractureGranulomaGroinHematomaHypertrophic ScarringInfectionInflammation/IrritationInframammary FoldInframammary IncisionInpatient SurgeryIntracapsular RuptureLactationLatissimus DorsiA TRAM (transverse rectus abdominus musculocutaneous)flap (section of skin, muscle and other tissue from theabdomen) that is disconnected from (completely cut awayfrom) the blood vessels in the rest of the body before beingrelocated to the breast area for reconstruction. The bloodvessels must then be surgically reconnected when the flapis placed at the breast.When silicone gel leaks or “bleeds” or “diffuses” throughthe implant shell.The appearance of a fissure or fault line in the gel within theimplant as a result of applied force.Noncancerous lumps that can form around foreign material,such as silicone. Like any lump, it should be evaluated todistinguish it from a lump that might be cancerous.The fold where the lower abdomen meets the inner part ofthe thigh.A collection of blood inside the body, for example in skintissue or other body space.An enlarged scar that remains after a wound heals.The growth in the human body of microorganisms such asbacteria, viruses or fungi. An infection can occur as a resultof any surgery.The response of the body to infection or injury resulting inswelling, redness, warmth and/or pain.The crease under the breast where the breast and chest meet.An incision made in the fold below the breast.A surgical procedure in which the patient is required tostay overnight in the hospital.A type of rupture in which the silicone gel remains inside thescar tissue capsule surrounding the breast implant (see Rupture).The production and secretion of milk by the breast glands.Two triangular muscles running from the spinal column(backbone) to the shoulder.