STEVEN J. KRONOWITZ, M.D.
Radiology at Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX
License number
Texas L0355
Category
Radiology
Type
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Address
Address
1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030
Phone
(713) 792-6161
(713) 792-2991
(713) 792-2991
Professional information
Steven J Kronowitz, Houston TX
Specialties:
Plastic Surgeon
Address:
1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030
1400 Pressler St, Houston, TX 77030
1400 Pressler St, Houston, TX 77030
Board certifications:
American Board of Plastic Surgery Certification in Plastic Surgery, American Board of Surgery Certification in Surgery
Steven J Kronowitz, Houston TX
Specialties:
Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Plastic Surgery
Work:
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030
1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030
Education:
University of Miami(1992)
Methods And Systems For Breast Reconstruction
US Patent:
8641759, Feb 4, 2014
Filed:
Aug 29, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/220426
Inventors:
Steven J. Kronowitz - Houston TX, US
International Classification:
A61F 2/12
US Classification:
623 8
Abstract:
Methods for optimal breast reconstruction are disclosed. The methods include steps for performing a mastectomy that preserves a breast skin envelope. A prosthesis may be inserted into the breast and may be inflated to preserve the shape of the breast skin envelope. The prosthesis may include, a base, a balloon coupled to the base, where the balloon may be inflated to preserve the shape of the breast skin envelope. The prosthesis may also include tube coupled to port for filling the balloon to a predetermined volume. A needle-lock system, coupled to the port may be used to inject, for example, fluids into the balloon. If a patient requires post-mastectomy radiation, breast reconstruction may be delayed and the prosthesis may remain in the breast cavity during the treatment. The treatment may be external beam radiation. Alternatively, the treatment may include brachytherapy technique for treating the internal breast cavity.