Image - TRAM Flap Breast Reconstruction - Preparation

Woman after mastectomy, showing trans–rectus abdominis muscle (TRAM) and surrounding tissues, in preparation for reconstruction.

A mastectomy site

B right trans rectus abdominis muscle

C left trans rectus abdominal muscle

D segment of abdominal tissues: skin and fat, to be transferred along with muscle to create the new breast

Continue learning about TRAM Flap reconstruction, and other options in our Reconstruction section.

Preparation | In process | Lines of incisions

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