Study on the strength of abdominal wall after TRAM flap for breast reconstruction
Abstract：Objective To study the strength of abdominal wall after TRAM flap. Methods We made results by questionaire, examination test and CT scanning of rectus abdominis muscles. Results The strength of abdominal wall decreased in initial stage, especially in double-pedicle flap, but there was no significant difference after 3 months, examination tests show decreased strength after operation yet morphology of rectus abdominis muscle remained well. Conclusion The strength of abdominal wall shows no significant change after TRAM flap.
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Publication Date：2001-01-01
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：3( 131-133 )