Title

Indication of Abdominal Wound Complication within Breast Cancer Reconstruction

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Author

Taylor Lawson, Cleveland State University

Faculty Advisors

Knackstedt, Rebecca

Description

Following a mastectomy, breast reconstruction can be performed immediately with one possible procedure being the use of the body’s own tissue. Natural tissue breast reconstruction surgery can result in abdominal wound complications. My research focus is on Retrospective Chart Review of patient’s pre- op risk factors for abdominal wound complications post- surgery; including factors such as diabetes, smoking, prior C-section, etc. Patients’ charts will be examined for medical history and health concerns and if patient had any issues after one- year post surgery such as hematoma, seroma, wound breakdown, and/or belly umbilical necrosis.

Publication Date

2018

College

College of Sciences and Health Professions

Department

School of Health Sciences

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

Recommended Citation

Lawson, Taylor, "Indication of Abdominal Wound Complication within Breast Cancer Reconstruction" (2018). Undergraduate Research Posters 2018. 51.
https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/u_poster_2018/51

Student Publication

This item is part of the McNair Scholars Program.