Simultaneous breast reconstruction with transverse rectus abdominal myocutaneous (TRAM) flaps
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Outcome analysis of breast reconstruction with free transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous (TRAM) flaps.
QUESTIONS UNDER STUDY With the reduction in breast cancer mortality in recent years the aesthetic outcome after treatment has gained increasing attention. The aim of this study was to assess the outcome quality of our single institution concept of free TRAM flap breast reconstruction with the aim of providing data to assist the patient's decision-making when breast reconstruction is an option. ...
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BACKGROUND Current teaching suggests increased perfusion in free transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous (TRAM) flaps over pedicled TRAM flaps, broadening indications for its use in high risk patients. This study compared perfusion analysis of free muscle-sparing versus pedicle TRAM flaps in vivo in the peri-operative and late post-operative periods. METHODS The SPY-Elite system using...
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عنوان ژورنال: Plastic Surgery
سال: 1998
ISSN: 2292-5503
DOI: 10.4172/plastic-surgery.1000200