
Anton Fries MD PhD
@antonfries
Division Chief, Associate Professor, Division of Plastic Surgery,
University of Texas Health, San Antonio
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https://lsom.uthscsa.edu/surgery/divisions/plastic-reconstructive-surgery/ 03-09-2019 07:59:28
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.Anton Fries MD PhD, MD, chief of plastic and reconstructive surgery, explains the cancers that may cause lymphedema. UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center offers leading treatments to ease symptoms and improve quality of life.

First reported case of a sentinel flap in a lung transplantation patient for monitoring of acute rejection University Health Network UHN Sprott Department of Surgery UHN Research Ajmera Transplant Centre UHN Stephen Juvet MD PhD FRCPC Marcelo Cypel Shaf Keshavjee #transplantation #international Frontiers #worldfirst #research #VCA #microsurgery


Lymphedema caused by cancer occurs when lymph nodes are removed during surgery or there's been radiation treatment to the lymph node area. Anton Fries MD PhD, MD, chief of plastic surgery, explains the two innovative surgical treatment options that may improve the quality of life.

Contrary to opinions this is my favorite time of year. The enthusiasm of residents starting their next PGY year is infectious. Not to mention our first Grand Rounds lecturer is a colleague in the Royal Navy, Commander Penn-Barwell. UT Health San Antonio Orthopaedic Residency Boris A. Zelle, MD, MBA #orthotwitter


🎙️Podcast Alert🎙️ Our Dr. David Hovord joined Adam Striker, M.D. and Dr. Jeffrey Feldman on the @ASAlifeline Central Line podcast to talk all things low-flow anesthesia: What is it? And what is the impact on patients — and the environment? asahq.org/podcasts/centr…

I am pleased to add Dr. Anton Fries of PRMA Plastic Surgery to the list of reconstructive #microsurgeons performing #DIEPflap #lymphedema surgery, and #breastsurgery on the DiepCFoundation Board Certified Plastic Surgeons Resource page here: diepcjourney.com/breast-reconst… #patientadvocacy


Thank you News 4 San Antonio / FOX SA for sharing the inspiring story of our patient Rosalyn, and thank you Dr. Anton Fries MD PhD and Dr. Ian Mitchell for your dedication to giving hope to every patient at Fresh Start.🦋 Visit the link to read more: zurl.co/UQ42

Happy Veteran’s Day to our surgery faculty Long School of Medicine and all those who served! 🇺🇸🗽


New year, new DiepCFoundation video with Anton Fries MD PhD of UT Health San Antonio @UTHealthSAMDA and PRMA Plastic Surgery on #Lymphedema Treatment and Surgery for #breastcancer Patients Breast Advocate Minas Chrysopoulo MD FACS youtu.be/PlY5lb14ovY?si… via YouTube


On this #WorldLymphedemaDay we present the summary of the #DiepCJourney #podcast featuring #microsurgeon Anton Fries MD PhD of UT Health Physicians and PRMA Plastic Surgery discussing #lymphedema treatment and #surgery for #BreastCancer patients. diepcjourney.com/episode-51-lym…

Lymphedema may appear in patients after cancer treatment of the lymph nodes, and can create swelling in the arms, legs and other body parts. At @UTHealthSAMDA, we offer options to prevent or treat lymphedema — like surgery and PT. #LymphedemaAwarenessMonth Anton Fries MD PhD





Hit the ▶️ to see our medical speaker line up for the #DiepCFoundation #BreastSymposium #breastcancer #breastreconstruction #cancerresearch #lymphedema 📆 July 19th 📍Overlake Medical Center & Clinics 🅿️is free Buy tickets 🎟️ now: eventbrite.com/e/diepcfoundat…