A free transverse rectus abdominis muscle flap procedure uses a section of belly tissue that includes skin, fat and sometimes muscle for the new breast. For this surgery, also called a free TRAM flap procedure, the surgeon removes the tissue from its blood supply and attaches the tissue to blood vessels in the chest area. The surgeon uses the tissue to form a new breast mound.
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