P-070 ROLE OF MESH AUGMENTATION IN TRAM FLAP DEFECTS AFTER BREAST RECONSTRUCTION: LITERATURE REVIEW

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Abstract Aim The aim of this study was to assess the problem of hernia occurrence in patients after transverse rectus abdominis flap in breast reconstructive surgery and the influence of using donor site reinforcement with mesh to prevent bulging and hernia. Method Literature searches were performed using databases, using key terms to include related articles in the last ten years. Results Out of 65 articles found by the research, 7 articles included in this review, risk factors were identified as obesity, smoking, unipedicule vs bipedicle, mesh vs non-mesh repair. 5 of the included articles involved retrospective study with 6 to 160 patients and follow up period 6 to 48 months, one double blinded study and one was cost utility study retrospective. it is showed that TRAM reconstruction associated with hernia in 18% and 63% had abdominal bulging. using mesh reinforcement reducing bulging 2% to 6% and hernia to 1% to 2%, Consideration should be given particularly in high-risk populations. Conclusion Although the literature about the best way to deal with TRAM defect has not been published yet, this review shows the important of mesh augmentation, it magnified the effect of that on patient with high risk for hernia or bulging.