1079 PEDICLED TRAM FLAPS - A RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS 1981-1991

Authors
SCHEFLAN M DINNER M
Citation
M. Scheflan et M. Dinner, 1079 PEDICLED TRAM FLAPS - A RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS 1981-1991, European journal of plastic surgery, 17(5), 1994, pp. 221-227
Citations number
NO
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
European journal of plastic surgery → ACNP
ISSN journal
0930343X
Volume
17
Issue
5
Year of publication
1994
Pages
221 - 227
Database
ISI
SICI code
0930-343X(1994)17:5<221:1PTF-A>2.0.ZU;2-O
Abstract
Since the first report in 1982 by Hartrampf, Scheflan and Black [2] on the TRAM flap, it has had a profound impact on the management of post -mastectomy deformity and the reconstruction of numerous chest wall de formities. A retrospective analysis of 10 years of experience of two s urgeons covering a total of 1079 flaps is presented. Lessons learned r egarding patient evaluation and preparation, advances in operative tec hniques, and post-operative care and results are assessed and discusse d.