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. 1995 Nov;96(6):1341-5.
doi: 10.1097/00006534-199511000-00016.

Extended skin island delay of the unipedicle TRAM flap: experience in 35 patients

J A Jensen, N Handel, M J Silverstein, J Waisman, E D Gierson

Extended skin island delay of the unipedicle TRAM flap: experience in 35 patients

J A Jensen et al. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1995 Nov.

Abstract

A technique to surgically delay a single-pedicle TRAM flap is described. This extended skin island delay essentially divides the unipedicle TRAM flap into two stages separated by 1 week. Experience with this flap in 35 patients is reported. On the basis of this experience, we believe that the extended skin island delayed TRAM flap should be considered a safe and reliable alternative to double muscle pedicle and free tissue transfer in high-risk patients.

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