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Hernia prevention and aesthetic contouring of the abdomen following TRAM flap breast reconstruction by the use of polypropylene mesh.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 1995 November
The value of synthetic mesh use in the treatment of recurrent abdominal hernias is well recognized and has led to its advocacy by some authors as an adjunct in primary hernia repair. Mesh use in the donor-site closure associated with TRAM flap reconstruction is typically restricted to situations where undue tension or questionable tissue integrity may be predisposing factors to herniation. Although more liberal use of mesh has been advocated for these circumstances, fear of mesh complications may continue to restrict its use. We present a series of 65 consecutive patients who had routine mesh application to fascial closures following TRAM flap breast reconstruction. The use of mesh provides an added margin of strength to fascial reconstruction and was found to have additional benefit as a technical adjunct to the aesthetic aspects of the abdominoplasty. Mean patient follow-up was 56.4 months. The resulting rates of hernia (1.5 percent) and mesh-related infection (1.5 percent) demonstrate its considerable safety. We recommend consideration of polypropylene mesh use for improved strength and aesthetic quality of the donor-site closure following TRAM flap breast reconstruction.
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