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Immediate transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous flap reconstruction after mastectomy.

Department of Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
Journal of the American College of Surgeons (impact factor: 4.55). 03/1995; 180(2):177-83. pp.177-83
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ABSTRACT This study examines the early and long-term outcomes of immediate transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous (TRAM) reconstruction of the breast after mastectomy.
The records of all patients undergoing mastectomy and immediate TRAM breast reconstruction between December 1989 and October 1993 were reviewed retrospectively using hospital and breast care center databases.
Fifty-three patients underwent a total of 73 immediate TRAM breast reconstructions. Reconstruction was successfully completed in all patients, using 46 pedicle flaps and 27 free tissue transfers. There were no flap losses or cardiopulmonary complications. Overall, the complication rate was 26 percent (29 percent for pedicle TRAM and 22 percent for free TRAM flaps). The median follow-up period among the 53 patients was 22.6 months (range of three to 48 months). All patients employed preoperatively resumed their occupations postoperatively.
Our experience indicates that immediate TRAM breast reconstruction is a safe and viable option for patients seeking reconstruction at the time of mastectomy.

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    Article: Initial experience with breast reconstruction using the transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap: a study of 45 patients.
    E Andrews, J Bond, S Dolan, S Kirk
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    ABSTRACT: Breast conserving surgery for breast cancer has led to an increased interest in reconstruction following mastectomy. The transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap has been proven to give good results in terms of restoration of body symmetry with near normal contour and consistency. Furthermore, immediate reconstruction has the advantage of a single procedure with less psychological morbidity, and reduction in hospital stay and overall complication rate. The aim of this study was to review our experience with the transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap procedure an initial series of 45 patients. The overall complication rate of 27% is similar to that reported in the literature, with no total flap loss and nine patients with partial flap loss. There was no delay in commencement of adjuvant chemotherapy or radiotherapy and we believe our ability to detect local recurrence has not been compromised. We consider that immediate breast reconstruction is now an integral part of the surgical treatment of breast cancer.
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