Autologous Options for Postmastectomy Breast Reconstruction: A Comparison of Outcomes Based on the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Michael S. Gart, MD, John T. Smetona, BS, BA, Philip J. Hanwright, BA, Neil A. Fine, MD, Kevin P. Bethke, MD, Seema A. Khan, MD, Edward Wang, PhD, John Y.S. Kim, MD Journal of the American College of Surgeons Volume 216, Issue 2, Pages 229-238 (February 2013) DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2012.11.003 Copyright © 2013 American College of Surgeons Terms and Conditions
Figure 1 Study attrition diagram. NSQIP, National Surgical Quality Improvement Program; TRAM, transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous. Journal of the American College of Surgeons 2013 216, 229-238DOI: (10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2012.11.003) Copyright © 2013 American College of Surgeons Terms and Conditions
Figure 2 Relative use of autologous reconstructive techniques. Blue, pedicled transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous (TRAM) flaps; red, latissimus flaps; green, free flaps. Journal of the American College of Surgeons 2013 216, 229-238DOI: (10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2012.11.003) Copyright © 2013 American College of Surgeons Terms and Conditions
Figure 3 Expected outcomes by procedure type. Dark blue bars, TRAM flaps; striped bars, free; light blue bars, latissimus flaps. SSI, surgical site infection; TRAM, transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous. Journal of the American College of Surgeons 2013 216, 229-238DOI: (10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2012.11.003) Copyright © 2013 American College of Surgeons Terms and Conditions