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A member asked:

Please explain if it is possible for men to donate breast tissue to women who have undergone mastectomys?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

No: Perhaps a twin? But there are numerous reconstruction techniques that are well tolerated. Discuss with breast surgeon

Answered 7/27/2014

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Orthotopic tissue: transplantation is not done for breast tissue at this time.

Dr Roth agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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