A transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous (TRAM) flap for reconstruction of a large deformity in the buttock: A new indication for a TRAM flap
Scandinavian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Hand Surgery, cilt.39, sa.2, ss.95-99, 2005 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 39 Sayı: 2
- Basım Tarihi: 2005
- Doi Numarası: 10.1080/02844310410016844
- Dergi Adı: Scandinavian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Hand Surgery
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.95-99
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Buttock, Deformity, Transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous (TRAM) flap
- Van Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır
Özet
A rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap has been used to repair the abdominal wall, chest wall, sternum, breast, and groin. We describe a patient in whom a large deformity in the buttock caused by a road crash was repaired with a transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous (TRAM) flap. Distally-based TRAM flaps provide a good and reliable way of reconstructing the buttock. Its advantages are a long arc of rotation and well-vascularised bulky tissue that serve as a partition and promote quick healing of the defect. However, the flap is not the first choice for traumatic and infected wounds where fatty tissue is not desired. © 2005 Taylor & Francis.