A simple calculation for the preoperative estimation of transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous free flap volume in 2-stage breast reconstruction using a tissue expander
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Recovery after transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap breast reconstruction surgery.
PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES To assess pain and activity limitations and to determine realistic goals for recovery after a transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous (TRAM) flap breast reconstruction in a standard rehabilitation and recovery program. Assessing patient satisfaction with educational information is a secondary objective. DESIGN Before and after comparison. SETTING A National Cancer Instit...
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عنوان ژورنال: Archives of Plastic Surgery
سال: 2018
ISSN: 2234-6163,2234-6171
DOI: 10.5999/aps.2017.01473