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Cancer
Data on cancer reported by researchers at Chang-Gung University
December 11th, 2008
According to a study from Kaohsiung, Taiwan, "Breast cancer is a common cancer among women. The transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous (TRAM) flap is a Popular option because not only does it provide a breast with satisfactory bulk composed of autogenous tissue but it also provides an abdominal dermolipectomy to the patient." "Fat necrosis remains a common problem following TRAM flap reconstruction, occurring in 10% to 36% of patients undergoing the procedure. A 44-year-old woman underwent a modified radical mastectomy followed by pedicled TRAM flap reconstruction after 5 months. Follow-up mammography 27 months after TRAM flap reconstruction showed a cluster of...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-12-11)
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