FREE TRAM FLAP FOR LOWER-EXTREMITY RECONSTRUCTION

Authors
COESSENS BC VANGEERTRUYDEN JP VICO PG
Citation
Bc. Coessens et al., FREE TRAM FLAP FOR LOWER-EXTREMITY RECONSTRUCTION, Journal of reconstructive microsurgery, 10(5), 1994, pp. 305-311
Citations number
NO
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
Journal of reconstructive microsurgery → ACNP
ISSN journal
0743684X
Volume
10
Issue
5
Year of publication
1994
Pages
305 - 311
Database
ISI
SICI code
0743-684X(1994)10:5<305:FTFFLR>2.0.ZU;2-1
Abstract
The usefulness of TRAM flaps is well-established. Their use in soft-ti ssue 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 o f this flap are discussed.