What are the Common Flap Surgeries in Cancer Care?
Some common flap surgeries used in cancer care include:
- TRAM Flap: Often used in breast reconstruction, it involves tissue from the lower abdomen. - Latissimus Dorsi Flap: Utilizes muscle and skin from the upper back for breast reconstruction. - Radial Forearm Free Flap: Frequently used in head and neck cancer reconstruction, involves tissue from the forearm. - Fibula Free Flap: Used for jaw reconstruction, it takes bone and tissue from the leg.