CMS Breast Reconstruction Town Hall

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Breast reconstruction

https://www.cms.gov/files/document/hcpcs-public-meeting-agenda-non-drug-and-non-biological-items-and-services-june-1-2023-updated-05/09.pdf Zoom Meeting, for remote participation Thursday, June 1, 2023 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, eastern time (ET) 8:45 am, ET:• Zoom meeting login: https://cms.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_r_Xpc62cSt-p9CdWjBYhhA• Additional information regarding participation in the public meeting will be sent to participants after they register to attend the meeting. 9:00 am, ET:• Welcome• Background and purpose of meeting • Meeting format and ground rules Send … Read More

Simultaneous DIEP flap and LAP Flap

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DIEP flap and LAP Flap

Our paper describing breast reconstruction with a combination of LAP and DIEP flaps was published this month in #PRSJournal. This technique involves total breast reconstruction with tissue from the tummy (DIEP flap) and from the back, or love handle (LAP flap). We have a large volume experience with both types of breast reconstruction and recently started combining them to provide … Read More