1.The Rotated Bipedicled Tram Flap: Maximising Breast Projection but Minimising Donor Morbidity - A Case Report
Norlia Abdullah ; Saiyidah Adila Mohd Adib ; Nur Fa&rsquo ; izah Ab Muin ; Nordashima Abd Shukor ; Suria Hayati Md Pauzi
Journal of Surgical Academia 2026;16(1):19-23
The Rotated Bipedicled Tram Flap: Maximising Breast Projection but Minimising Donor Morbidity - A Case Report
Autologous breast reconstruction using the transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous (TRAM) flap remains a cornerstone of breast reconstructive surgery. However, with the classical TRAM flap, it is challenging to close a large post mastectomy defect in nulliparous and/or slim women. The resultant reconstructed breast also lacks projection. This case reported a novel modified TRAM flap technique performed in a nullipara. She had previously undergone a hysterectomy and oophorectomy for endometrial carcinoma via a pfannenstiel incision. She presented with a large left breast invasive micropapillary carcinoma (ER/PR negative HER2 3+) with only marginal response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy. She underwent a left mastectomy with axillary dissection and immediate breast reconstruction. The rotated bipedicled TRAM Flap was used to close the large defect, maximising breast projection while minimising donor site morbidity.


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