Post-mastectomy reconstruction of the breast utilizing the transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap.
Today there are many types of reconstruction available for the patient with a post-mastectomy deformity. Experience with all the types enables the surgeon to select the one that is appropriate to the particular reconstruction. The TRAM flap method is one which has proven to be an excellent method in selected cases. It is one that can result in the reconstruction of an attractive breast, yet be done with an acceptable risk of surgical complication.
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Department of Plastic Surgery, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence.
D000009:Abdominal Muscles / Q000637:transplantation*; D001940:Breast / Q000601:surgery*; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008408:Mastectomy; D011184:Postoperative Period; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*