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  • 1Department of Surgery, Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown, PA 18103, UA. pbhallock@cs.com

Annals of Plastic Surgery
|December 17, 2003
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Repairing diaphragm defects with autogenous tissue is rare. The superior-pedicled TRAM flap offers a viable reconstructive option when other flaps are unavailable due to prior surgery.

Area of Science:

  • Thoracic surgery
  • Diaphragmatic reconstruction
  • Musculocutaneous flaps

Background:

  • Diaphragmatic defects requiring repair with exogenous materials are uncommon.
  • Prior thoracotomies often compromise local flap options for diaphragmatic reconstruction.

Observation:

  • The ipsilateral superior-pedicled lower transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous (TRAM) flap presents a salvage option.
  • This flap can be tunneled into the thoracic cavity to address basilar defects.

Findings:

  • A deepithelialized TRAM flap can effectively reach and patch diaphragmatic defects.
  • It serves as a suitable autogenous graft for diaphragmatic repair.

Implications:

  • The TRAM flap provides a valuable reconstructive solution for complex diaphragmatic injuries.

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  • This technique expands the armamentarium for thoracic surgeons facing challenging cases.