Transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous (TRAM) flap, pedicled

BACKGROUND The pedicled temporoparietal fascial flap (TPFF) with a direct superficial temporal artery-to-middle cerebral artery… Expand

OBJECTIVES The transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous (TRAM) flap is an important option for breast reconstruction. Several… Expand

Introduction: Prolonging of the grafts permeability used in coronary bypass is a constant challenge. Objective: To compare… Expand

Oroantral fistula (OAF) is a pathologic, epithelialized communication between the oral cavity and the maxillary sinus. OAF most… Expand

Background Nonunion of distal radius fractures is disabling. Treatment is difficult and the results are not predictable. However… Expand

Pedicled vascularized bone grafts (VBGs) are an effective option in the treatment of Kienbock’s disease. As tools in a surgeon’s… Expand

OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks continue to be the most common postoperative complication in expanded… Expand

Background: In the early 1980s, the pedicled transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous (TRAM) flap was described and quickly… Expand

A persistent cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak is potentially lethal, and surgical treatment is often required. CSF leak repair is… Expand

The results of vaginoplasty by inversion of penile and scrotal skin in male-to-female transsexuals, in general, are satisfying… Expand