Use of polypropylene mesh for abdominal defect after TRAM flap transfer
- VernacularTitle:应用聚丙烯网修补腹直肌肌皮瓣乳房再造后的腹壁缺损
- Author:
Congfeng WANG
;
Qun QIAO
;
Keming QI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Polypropylene mesh;
Breast reconstruction;
Abdomin al defect
- From:
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology
2001;0(05):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To investigate the ideal method of repair ing the abdominal defect after the TRAM flap transfer. Methods 24 cases of the abdominal defect after TRAM flap transfer were repaired by a polypropypene mesh. The anterior rectus sheaths on the pedicle were directel y sutured. Results Using of polypropylene mesh not only r epaired the abdominal defect but also achieved a superior abdominal aesthetic re sult. No ″abdominal compartment syndrome″ and infection happened d uring the ho spitalization. Mean patient follow-up was 1 year. No abdominal hernia, bulge an d laxity were encountered. The result of the abdominoplasty was continuous and t he functions of the abdomen were good. Conclusions It is an ideal method that using of polypropylene meth repairs the defect of abdomen . It keeps the integrity and the functions of the abdomen, decreases the complica tions, and at the same time gets the abdominoplasty effect.
