Episode 75: Diastasis Recti and Why to Repair it During DIEP Flap
Description
This interview is another resource provided by DiepCFoundation.org specifically providing access to care for those affected by breast cancer. The slide presentation and interview are available on the Foundation educational channel for our listeners and followers who would like to access it at DiepCFoundation YouTube channel.
We are discussing a topic that is often discussed in my community so I reached out to my guest to share her expertise on the repair of diastasis and recognizing what a hernia or bulge might look like after autologous breast reconstruction, specifically DIEP flaps.
My guest is Dr. Kelsey McClure who practices with a team of other microsurgeons at Southwest Breast and Aesthetics in Phoenix, AZ. She is a board-certified plastic surgeon and holds certification with The American Board of Plastic Surgery.
She is an active member of:
- The American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery (ASRM)
- The American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS)
- Mountain West Society of Plastic Surgeons (MWSPS) AND the
- Arizona Society of Plastic Surgeons
She has authored several research publications. Dr. McClure believes that shared decision- making is necessary to tailor a comprehensive aesthetic and reconstructive plan.
We reference a PRS Global Open paper published by Dr. Arvind Gowda who has been a guest on a previous episode of the DiepCJourney podcast. The paper can be accessed through this open-source Journal here:
Approach to DIEP Flap Pedicle Dissection via a Midline Fascial Incision
Connect with Dr. Kelsey and her team across these platforms:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/southwestbreast/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SWBreast
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