Use of polypropylene mesh for abdominal defect after TRAM flap transfer / 中华医学美学美容杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To investigate the ideal method of repair ing the abdominal defect after the TRAM flap transfer. Methods 24 cases of the abdominal defect after TRAM flap transfer were repaired by a polypropypene mesh. The anterior rectus sheaths on the pedicle were directel y sutured. Results Using of polypropylene mesh not only r epaired the abdominal defect but also achieved a superior abdominal aesthetic re sult. No ″abdominal compartment syndrome″ and infection happened d uring the ho spitalization. Mean patient follow-up was 1 year. No abdominal hernia, bulge an d laxity were encountered. The result of the abdominoplasty was continuous and t he functions of the abdomen were good. Conclusions It is an ideal method that using of polypropylene meth repairs the defect of abdomen . It keeps the integrity and the functions of the abdomen, decreases the complica tions, and at the same time gets the abdominoplasty effect.