Abdominal-wall Recovery Following TRAM Flap Surgery

Kozempel, Jeannie; Dell, Deena Damsky; Weaver, Carolyn

doi:10.1097/01893697-200321010-00010

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“…The deep inferior epigastric perforator (DiEP) flap is a newer version of the free flap. Only skin and fat (with their perforators) are taken from the lower abdomen; no muscle is removed (Kozempel, Dell, & Weaver, 2003) (see Figures 1, 2, and 3).…”

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“…The effect that this temporary abdominal weakness has on the resumption of activities has not been previously reported. Kozempel et al (2003) proposed the assistance of a physical therapist to minimize abdominal wall weakness, but that conclusion is based on anecdotal results.…”

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