Breast reconstruction using free tram flap transfer--ten years experience

Over the course of ten years, 119 breast reconstruction procedures using a free TRAM flap transfer were performed in our department. In the present review, the authors explain the indication pattern for breast reconstruction. The age of patients undergoing breast reconstruction is given, as well as a description of the time interval between mastectomy and breast reconstruction, which recipient vessels were used, the general and local complications and the complications relating to the anastomosis. The review of the group of patients is supplemented by information on the time interval between breast reconstruction and reconstruction of the nipple areolar complex as well as summarized data on the results of breast reconstruction that were achieved using a free TRAM flap transfer.