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[Immediate reconstruction of the breast with the free, microvascular "TRAM" flap]
C J Gabka1, G Maiwald, D Theodorou
1Chirurgische Klinik, Klinikum Grosshadern, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München.
Langenbecks Archiv Fur Chirurgie. Supplement. Kongressband. Deutsche Gesellschaft Fur Chirurgie. Kongress
|January 1, 1996
Abstract:
The free TRAM flap for breast reconstruction offers superior blood flow and a lower donor defect morbidity than the pedicled flap. In the immediate setting, it is much easier to dissect the recipient vessels, because the thorco-dorsal vessels are not encased in a scarred post-mastectomy bed, which adds to the advantage of the free flap. The operative technique, the results and complications of nine patients having received a free TRAM for immediate breast reconstruction between 5/95 and 3/96 are reported.