Current News & Events

Upcoming Calendar Events:

Friday, February 24
3:30 – 4:45
Hyatt Regency
New Orleans
At the upcoming C4YW – Annual Conference
for Young Women Affected by Breast Cancer,
Dr. Sullivan will offer a workshop on "Breast Reconstruction Options"
Whether you are considering your first reconstructive procedure or contemplating an 'update' this workshop will be informative. Hear about the newest procedures in breast reconstruction and use the opportunity to ask any questions to help with your decision making.

What Is The Ideal Secondary Choice
for Autologous Breast Reconstruction?
Dr. DellaCroce will be participating in an expert panel/teaching course for the microsurgeon/plastic surgeon attendees of the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery's annual meeting this January in Las Vegas. "No abdominal tissue for the breast reconstruction? That's okay, as this panel will discuss the ideal choice for autologous tissue reconstruction of the breast when the abdomen is not an option."

Recently Published Information:

Stacked Deep Inferior Epigastric
Perforator Flap Breast Reconstruction:
A Review of 110 Flaps in 55 Cases over 3 Years
March, 2011
DellaCroce, Frank J. M.D.; Sullivan, Scott K. M.D.;
Trahan, Chris M.D.
For patients with the need for autogenous reconstruction of a single breast and insufficient abdominal fatty volume for routine DIEP flap reconstruction, the authors present an option that allows for incorporation of the entire abdominal fatty composite with sequential linkage and stacked inset of two individual abdominal flaps. The ability to take advantage of the entirety of the abdominal donor volume allows those with a relatively thin body habitus to enjoy candidacy for DIEP flap reconstruction...
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Breast Reconstruction, Perforator Flap
Sept 10, 2009
By Dr. Frank DellaCroce and Dr. Scott Sullivan
A diagnosis of breast cancer and a treatment plan that includes mastectomy can profoundly affect a patient. Such a patient has concerns about disfigurement and anxiety about her diagnosis. These concerns are addressed with reconstructive techniques that have been developed to provide not only a return to normal clothing and full activities but also a restoration of beauty and femininity...
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Survival in Breast Cancer Patients
Undergoing Immediate Breast Reconstruction.
June 29, 2010
Agarwal S, Liu JH, Crisera CA, Buys S, Agarwal JP.
Pritzker School of Medicine, University of Chicago
Immediate and early-delayed breast reconstruction are the preferred methods of reconstruction in breast cancer patients treated with mastectomy. These options for reconstruction allow for superior outcomes through peri-operative planning between the oncologic surgeon and reconstructive team.
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Awards & Honors:

Dr. DellaCroce FACS, Dr. Sullivan, FACS and Dr. Trahan have been named “Best Doctors in America.”
As part of a nationwide survey by “Best Doctors Inc.”, over 30,000 doctors in more than 40 medical specialties were asked: “If you or a loved one needed a doctor in your specialty, and you could not treat them yourself, to whom would you refer them.”
For more information please visit www.bestdoctors.com

The American Cancer Society
Named Dr. DellaCroce and Dr. Sullivan
“Hope Lodge Heroes” for their sponsorship of
a special room at the Hope Lodge - a very special
home away from home for women being treated
for breast cancer.

The American Cancer Society
Has named Dr. Sullivan and Dr. DellaCroce
Spirit Award Honorees for going above and
beyond in the fight against cancer.

The American Cancer Society
Has named Cheri Saltaformaggio a
Spirit Award Honoree for going above and
beyond in the fight against cancer.

New Orleans City Business
Has named Dr. DellaCroce and Dr. Sullivan
“Health Care Heroes”

New Orleans City Business
Cheri Saltaformaggio, CEO, has been recognized
by City Business as a "Women of the Year"
for being an innovative leader with energy, ideas,
achievements and a commitment to excellence.

New Orleans Magazine
Has named Cheri Saltaformaggio, CEO
a “Top 10 Female Achiever”