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How do they differ from the TRAM and gluteal flaps?

April 26, 2017differ flaps gluteal tram

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How do they differ from the TRAM and gluteal flaps?

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The TRAM and gluteal flaps take the underlying muscles with the skin and fat for the breast reconstruction. This can lengthen recovery and and in the case of the TRAM flap may increase your risk for hernia or abdominal bulge. Taking the gluteal musculature may result in some weakness in the buttocks. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..