How long is recovery from TRAM flap?
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How long is recovery from TRAM flap?
It can take about 6 to 8 weeks to recover from TRAM flap reconstruction surgery. Your doctor may recommend that you wear a compression girdle for up to 8 weeks after surgery.
What is tram in breast reconstruction?
TRAM (transverse rectus abdominus muscle) flap procedure harvests abdominal tissue. This is the most common method of breast reconstruction using the patient’s own tissue. It uses the lower abdominal skin, fat and rectus abdominal muscle.
Do you have feeling in your breast after DIEP flap surgery?
Right after the surgery, you will probably feel weak, and you may feel pain for 2 to 3 weeks. You will be sore in the breast and in the area where the flap was taken. You may have a pulling or stretching feeling in those areas.
What are some of the complications for tram surgery?
Measured complications included fat necrosis, mastectomy flap necrosis, abdominal flap necrosis, partial TRAM flap loss, wound infection, hematoma, seroma, vessel thrombosis, and abdominal hernia.
What is the safest breast reconstruction surgery?
Implants are a safe choice for breast reconstruction, but they may have to be replaced at certain points in life. Breast implants are a safe and popular choice for breast reconstruction.
Is a TRAM flap a free flap?
Free TRAM flap The “free flap” (microsurgical) TRAM commonly uses the same tissue as the “tunneling” method described above. The main difference in the free TRAM reconstruction is that the tissue, rather than remaining attached, is completely removed from the body.
What do you wear after DIEP flap surgery?
What do you wear after DIEP flap surgery? You may be given a support girdle or compression garment for your abdomen, and we recommended a supportive sports bra for your breasts. Wear clothes that are comfortable and don’t pull at or aggravate your stitches, and that are easy to get on and off.
How long do you have drains after DIEP flap?
Surgical drains The drains can help prevent the tissue from becoming swollen and will usually stay in the body for 1–2 weeks.
