The use of the ipsilateral versus contralateral pedicle and vertical versus horizontal flap inset models in TRAM flap breast reconstruction: The aesthetic outcome

Ozkan, AC; Cizmeci, O; Aydin, Ömer; Ozden, BC; Tumerdem, B; Emekli, U; Asoglu, O; Bozfakioglu, Y

doi:10.1007/s00266-002-1495-y

The use of the ipsilateral versus contralateral pedicle and vertical versus horizontal flap inset models in TRAM flap breast reconstruction: The aesthetic outcome

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Ozkan A., Cizmeci O., Aydin H., Ozden B., Tumerdem B., Emekli U., ...More

AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGERY, vol.26, no.6, pp.451-456, 2002 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 26 Issue: 6
Publication Date: 2002
Doi Number: 10.1007/s00266-002-1495-y
Journal Name: AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGERY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.451-456
Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The use of an ipsilateral or a contralateral rectus abdominis muscle as a pedicle and comparison of their advantages and disadvantages in TRAM flap breast reconstruction have been reported in the literature. In our clinical experience with 22 pedicled TRAM flap breast reconstructions, the use of either an ipsilateral or contralateral pedicle was found to be equivocal regarding the flap viability and the aesthetic outcome. Thus, it seems better to decide their use according to the needs of an individual patient.