Reconstruction
I was wondering if there is anyone who has had a failed tram flap procedure and what the final outcome was. I am hoping to find some guidance on where to go from here.
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I had pre surgery to pool the blood for the BIG op to ensure adequate supply to the blood vessels to prevent any of the tissue dying. Unfortunately this didn't work and 1/2 the new formed breast died. Last Thursday I went back into surgery to have the dead tissue & skin removed. Thats 3 ops in 3 1/2 weeks. i could have a skin graft from my leg but that would mean different colour skin on my breast and a big chunk out of my leg so I chose to let the skin grow naturally which I am told takes about 6 weeks ( I am not really sure on this). I am now not sure what to do next. I am told I could have an implant or the dorsi muscle from my back could be pulled around but I told my doctor that I would never do that.