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Calf augmentation using free TRAM flap.

K C Hui1, F Zhang, L Greenberg

  • 1Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, CA 94305, USA.

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|July 22, 1999
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This study presents a novel approach to calf augmentation using a transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous (TRAM) free flap. This method offers an effective alternative to silicone implants for correcting calf contour deformities.

Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Reconstructive Surgery
  • Microsurgery

Background:

  • Calf augmentation traditionally uses silicone implants, often yielding unsatisfactory outcomes.
  • Contour deformities can result from various conditions, including congenital abnormalities and post-polio sequelae.

Observation:

  • A 27-year-old female patient presented with a left calf contour deformity stemming from childhood polio.
  • The patient opted for a transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous (TRAM) free flap for reconstruction.

Findings:

  • This case report details the first-time use of a TRAM free flap for calf augmentation.
  • Excellent aesthetic and functional results were achieved following the TRAM free flap procedure.

Implications:

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  • The TRAM free flap represents a viable and effective option for calf augmentation, particularly in cases with unsatisfactory outcomes from traditional implants.
  • This technique expands reconstructive possibilities for lower limb contour deformities.