Show Notes
When it comes to implant-based reconstruction, you might hear the terms UTM and OTM. But what do they mean and why might you choose one over the other?
Luan talks to one of Australia’s leading consultant breast surgeons, Associate Professor Sanjay Warrier, about under and over the muscle implants, including: What’s involved for UTM & OTM What might dictate your decision The benefits of each Acellular dermal matrix UTM dual plane technique OTM two staged approach with expanders Exercise after UTM/OTM What happens if you have a port? What about radiotherapy? Potential complications of each How these can be addressed (eg rippling) Surveillance imaging after UTM/OTM
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