The Transverse Musculocutaneous Gracilis Flap for Breast Reconstruction: Guidelines for Flap and Patient Selection

Abstract

The TMG flap is more than an alternative to the deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap in microsurgical breast reconstruction in selected patients. In certain indications, such as bilateral reconstructions, it possibly surpasses the DIEP flap because of a better concealed donor scar and easier harvest.