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July 2007

Microsurgical Expertise in
Breast Reconstruction at Penn
Responses to your Questions about Breast Reconstruction
Cancer Risk Evaluation Program
Penn Joins Elite Group of Centers of Excellence for Parkinson’s Disease
What is Perinatal Depression?
Cord Blood: Ability to Save a Life
 

Answers to your questions!

The following questions were answered by Dr. Joseph Serletti from the Division of Plastic Surgery.


Judy Asks:
I had a lumpectomy of my left breast three years ago for carcinoma in situ. Would this microsurgical technique be available to augment my left breast?

Joseph M. Serletti, MD, FACS Responds:
Yes, but your case is an unusual situation to use reconstructive microsurgery. You would have to be evaluated for this in the office. Thanks for your question.

Gina Asks:
I had DIEP surgery in Baltimore in September, 2004. I need adjustment and nipples. Is it possible to have this done at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, or should I stick with my original plastic surgeon? Insurance changes may make this difficult. Thank you in advance for your response.

Joseph M. Serletti, MD, FACS Responds:
We can definitely do these procedures at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 800-789-PENN (7366).




Joseph M. Serletti, MD

Joseph M. Serletti, MD, is chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Serletti's areas of expertise include breast reconstruction and aesthetic surgery. He is a pioneer in the field of free flap autogenous breast reconstruction, currently using the most advanced muscle-preserving techniques.

He is internationally recognized for his work in reconstructive microsurgery, which, in addition to breast reconstruction, includes head and neck and extremity reconstruction. He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

 


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