title: Free TRAM flap for lower-extremity reconstruction.
abstract: The usefulness of TRAM flaps is well-established. Their use in soft-tissue reconstruction of the lower limbs is illustrated. The flaps allow coverage of soft-tissue defects with good quality skin, and add bulk to enhance leg contour. Three cases are presented, and the advantages of this flap are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Hôpital Brugmann, Belgium.
authors.forename: B C
authors.initials: BC
authors.lastname: Coessens
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Van Geertruyden
authors.forename: P G
authors.initials: PG
authors.lastname: Vico
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002056:Burns / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D018461:Soft Tissue Infections / Q000601:surgery*; D017695:Soft Tissue Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*