TRAM Flap Breast Reconstruction Dissected

After a woman has had a mastectomy or breast cancer removal she may choose to have a breast reconstruction procedure. There are several different techniques for breast reconstruction.  A common technique is the TRAM flap, or transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous surgery, which utilizes a portion of a woman’s abdominal fat, muscle, and skin to reconstruct a breast.  Many women prefer using their own tissue for their breast reconstructions because it can produce a more natural looking result.…