Breast Reconstruction, Free TRAM: Workup

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Further Reading

Keywords

breast reconstruction, transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap, TRAM flap, autogenous tissue, free flap, microsurgery, deep inferior epigastric perforator flap, DIEP flap, superficial inferior epigastric perforator flap, SIEP flap, free-tissue transfer, TRAM flap breast reconstruction, mastectomy, chest irradiation, radiation injury, breast mount, belly tissues, breast symmetry, breast revision, nipple reconstruction, nipple tattoo, areolar tattoo

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Michael R Zenn, MD, FACS, Associate Professor, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Program Director of Plastic Surgery Residency, Duke University Medical Center
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