A transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous (TRAM) flap for reconstruction of a large deformity in the buttock: A new indication for a TRAM flap

Gürlek, Ali; Demir, Canser; Askar, Ibrahim; Aydoǧan, Hakan; Alaybeyoglu, Nezih; Coban, Y.

doi:10.1080/02844310410016844

A transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous (TRAM) flap for reconstruction of a large deformity in the buttock: A new indication for a TRAM flap

Gürlek A., Demir C. Y., Askar I., Aydoǧan H., Alaybeyoglu N., Coban Y. K.

Scandinavian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Hand Surgery, cilt.39, sa.2, ss.95-99, 2005 (SCI-Expanded)

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.