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Tram Flap Breast Reconstruction

mema1963
mema1963 CSN Member Posts: 18
in Breast Cancer #1
Has anyone had Tram Flap reconstruction? I would like to know if you recommend it and how long is the recovery.
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  • csr771
    csr771 CSN Member Posts: 117
    #2
    DIEP Flap
    I had DIEP flap reconstruction and skin sparring mastectomy in January. I think the difference is that TRAM uses abdominal muscle, DIEP does not. DIEP uses the fat from the abdomen. Through microsurgery veins and arteries are reconnected.
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  • Pam Kiley
    Pam Kiley CSN Member Posts: 18
    #3
    trans flap
    Hi Meena i had the trans flap 4 years oago and am very satified w the results and grateful for procedure. 2-4 week recovery but careful watch after brought good results!! hope all goes well for you. God Bless You Meena, I know its been a bumpy road. Take care.Hugs Kiley
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