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Bipedicled TRAM Flap

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The author presents his experience with the bipedicled transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap technique in postmastectomy breast reconstruction. The technique is introduced and different aspects such as indications and safety are widely discussed. The technique is then compared with other techniques, and advantages and disadvantages are pointed out. A complete description of the operation is given.

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  1. Department of Plastic Surgery and Reconstructive Microsurgery, National Cancer Institute (INCA), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Paulo Roberto Leal

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  1. , BreastUnit, Hospital Nossa Senhora das Gracas, Rua Padre Agostinho 913 ap 51, Curitiba, 80430050, Brazil

    Cicero Urban

  2. , Plastic and Reconstructive Division, European Institute of Oncology, Via Ripamonti, 435, Milan, 20100, Italy

    Mario Rietjens

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Leal, P.R. (2013). Bipedicled TRAM Flap. In: Urban, C., Rietjens, M. (eds) Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-2652-0_29

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