Latissimus Dorsi Flap Breast Reconstruction

Go to your nearest emergency department if you see these signs of infection:

• Your temperature goes higher than 38°C (100°F) and lasts longer than 24 hours.
• If you feel chills.
• Bright red, hot and swollen incisions and skin.
• White fluid or pus or pus that smells bad.

The Nurse Coordinator is your first place to call for post-operative questions:

Agnes Wisniewski RN, BScN, MN
Phone: 416 340 4800 ext. 5161

You can also call your surgeon's office for more information.

If you have concerns regarding your breast reconstruction, please call your surgeon’s office or go to the emergency department at the hospital where you had your operation.