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Free TRAM Flap Vs. Pedicled TRAM Flap
What is the difference between the free TRAM flap surgery and the pedicled TRAM flap surgery for breast reconstruction?
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Tram or DIEP Flap Using Stomach Apron for Breasts After Weight Loss?
I had breast cancer (Chemo./Rads.), and am awaiting reconstruction. I have lost 175+ pounds, and have a large stomach apron of excess skin. I was...
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Fluid Collection After TRAM Flap Surgery
I had TRAM flap surgery on March 2, and I still need to have fluid drained from my stomach. I had a hematoma in the same area after surgery that had...
3 doctor answers
Which is Better For Breast Reconstruction, Tram Flap or Expanders?
I had a lumpedemy and the chemo. I started doing radiation and had done 4 rounds and had gotten a hole in the incision site. I got that all cleared up...
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I Had Double Tram Flap and Now I Have a Blister on my Left Breast Where I Had the Tissue Flap? (photo)
4 months Post Op. Any input would be great, no rads no heating pads , zero sun.. cancer was in right breast 8years ago . I was stage 3 her2 nu.. I...
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Mastectomy 15 years ago with a tram flap reconstruction. Now, Cancer in Other Breast.
I had a mastectomy 15 years ago on the left breast and had reconstruction with a tram flap the same day. Now i have been diagnosed with breast cancer...
6 doctor answers
Should or Can I Get Pregnant After Chemo and Bilateral Tram Flap Surgery?
Should or Can I Get Pregnant After Chemo and Bilateral Tram Flap Surgery?
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