title: Immediate breast reconstruction using the free TRAM flap.
abstract: This article presents the author's experience using the free TRAM flap for immediate breast reconstruction at the time of mastectomy. Indications and contraindications, preoperative preparation, and surgical technique are emphasized.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Medicine.
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Grotting
mesh_terms: D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D013997:Time Factors