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J Reconstr Microsurg 1995; 11(2): 131-134
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1006520
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© 1995 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

Anterior Chest-Wall Reconstruction with the Extended Tram Double-Pedicle Free Flap: Case Report

Richard P. Rand, John Grant, Roger E. Moe
  • Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Department of Surgery, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington
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Accepted for publication 1994

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08 March 2008 (online)

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ABSTRACT

A case of massive, anterior, chest-wall reconstruction is described, utilizing an extended TRAM flap design which was microsurgically transferred on both deep inferior epigastric pedicles, in order to perfuse the flap maximally. The flap is capable of reconstructing the largest chest-wall wounds and should be added to the armamentarium of those reconstructive surgeons involved in the care of these patients.