Immediate simultaneous bilateral breast reconstruction with deep inferior epigastric (DIEP) free flap and transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous (TRAM) pedicled flap
- Author:
Elsa Jasmin Roslan
;
Enda G Kelly
;
Ali Mat Zain
;
Normala Basiron
;
Farrah-Hani Imran
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Bilateral breast reconstruction;
free flap;
pedicled flap;
deep inferior epigastric (DIEP) flap;
transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous (TRAM) flap
- MeSH:
Mastectomy
- From:
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
2017;72(1):85-87
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Breast reconstructive surgery has evolved tremendously
since its inception. Following tumour clearance surgery,
physical restoration with breast reconstruction is an
important aspect of physical and emotional rehabilitation.
Various methods have been described to suit patients
demand for the best aesthetic outcome. Surgeon’s
preference, experience and practicality of differing
procedures must be considered. We describe a
simultaneous bilateral breast reconstruction with free deep
inferior epigastric (DIEP) flap and pedicled transverse rectus
abdominis musculocutaneous (TRAM) flap immediately post
mastectomies for bilateral breast cancers. The surgery
described has resulted in a reasonable technical ease,
acceptable flap and abdominal morbidity and good aesthetic
outcome.
- Full text:P020170306457238514285.pdf
