title: [Postmastectomy breast reconstruction using myocutaneous rectus abdominalis flap. Our experience].
abstract: The paper compares the results of 34 patients undergoing reconstructive surgery following radical mastectomy using a TRAM flap with those reported in the literature. The parameters taken into consideration in this study were indications for reconstructive surgery, morbidity and the results of reconstruction. The monopedicle flap offered good cosmetic results and a low rate of complications if correctly and selectively used. This selection should exclude high-risk patients. The bipedicle flap is an effective alternative and the morbidity rate was no higher among the abdominal donor.
authors.affiliation: Istituto Regina Elena per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori, Roma.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Pompei
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Caravelli
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Varanese
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Fanini
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Feijò
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001940:Breast / Q000601:surgery*; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015409:Mastectomy, Radical; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013524:Surgical Flaps
vernacular_title: La ricostruzione mammaria dopo mastectomia con lembo miocutaneo di retto addominale. Nostra esperienza.