"Simultaneous bulge repair and recontouring after abdominally based breast reconstruction: A well-fixed open transversus abdominis release approach"

The authors aim to address the issue of abdominal bulge, a common complication following abdominally based breast reconstruction (ABBR), by presenting a new technique using an open transversus abdominis release (TAR) with well-fixed polypropylene mesh. Their study, involving 11 patients, demonstrates that this approach effectively resolves bulge symptoms without recurrence, improving both core function and aesthetic contour. The findings suggest that this technique is well-tolerated and reproducible for managing postoperative bulge anatomy.