A frequently used method for reconstructing this type of defect is a pedicled flap made from one of the muscle bellies of the rectus abdominis muscle, with or without the overlying skin (vertical ...

Introduction The Transverse Rectus Abdominis Myocutaneous (TRAM) flap is used for breast reconstruction, but involves the risk of necrosis. Adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal Stem Cells (ADSCs) can be ...

Rectus abdominis flap coverage of high-risk perineal wounds following extirpative pelvic procedures can result in improved perineal outcomes. However, rectus abdominis flap harvest has morbidity ...

The six-pack muscles are formally known as the rectus abdominis, a muscle group responsible for flexion and extension of your torso in the sagittal plane of motion (think sit-ups, crunches and leg ...

Abstract: To report the method of resection of advanced tongue cancer and reconstruction using free rectus abdominis musculocutaneous flap through extraoral approach and analyze its clinic effect.

Tissue from the abdominal wall (tummy) can also be used as a pedicle flap (transverse rectus abdominis muscle or TRAM flap). But this has been largely replaced by its free flap version, where the ...

It takes about 6 weeks or more to get over the surgery. Using a flap from your abdomen (TRAM flap) The rectus abdominis muscle is in your tummy (abdomen) and runs from your breastbone to your pubic ...

A pedicled vertical rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap addressed the soft tissue defect. The wound showed remarkable improvement at the 8-month follow-up visit. Conclusions: DSWI management is a ...

She then decided to undergo a radical mastectomy of her right breast– a 10 hour procedure called a rectus abdominis flap. Immediately after the surgery, doctors realized the blood vessel was ...