Post-Mastectomy Diaphragmatic Breathing

Post Mastectomy Diaphragmatic breathing is an essential, evidence-based component of the postoperative pulmonary and lymphatic rehabilitation protocol following mastectomy and breast reconstruction. Physiologically, post-surgical pain and splinting can induce a restrictive ventilatory pattern, reducing functional residual capacity (FRC) and predisposing the patient to postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs), notably atelectasis. Diaphragmatic Read more

Microvascular breast reconstruction – Cancer Rehab Continuing Education

This week’s series focuses on Cancer Rehab Continuing Education Course material specifically microvascular breast reconstruction. The course Maximizing Post-Surgical Outcomes in Cancer Rehabilitation presents several reconstructive surgical procedures for cancer patients. Today’s topic is reconstruction surgery. When Does Reconstruction Begin? Usually, reconstruction starts at the time of a mastectomy; you Read more