Pregnancy after breast reconstruction with a transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous flap

Ann Plast Surg. 1986 Apr;16(4):354-5. doi: 10.1097/00000637-198604000-00010.

Abstract

The transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous flap has been used for breast reconstruction with increasing frequency in recent years. It has not previously been reported whether or not an abdominal wall weakened by the transfer of this flap can withstand the added stress of pregnancy. An experience with one such patient who successfully carried a pregnancy to term is described.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Muscles / surgery*
  • Adult
  • Breast Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Carcinoma, Intraductal, Noninfiltrating / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy*
  • Surgical Flaps*