Michael Scheflan
Michael Scheflan · Science & Medicine
Co-authored the landmark 1982 paper introducing the transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous (TRAM) flap for breast reconstruction.
1945, Israel
Israel
Michael Scheflan is recognized among Jewish contributors to Science & Medicine — Co-authored the landmark 1982 paper introducing the transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous (TRAM) flap for breast reconstruction.
Michael Scheflan is featured among Jewish innovators in breast reconstruction and served as president of the Israel Society of Plastic Surgeons. He co-authored the landmark 1982 paper introducing the transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous (TRAM) flap for breast reconstruction. This technique became a cornerstone of autologous breast reconstruction worldwide.
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Source: Rambam Maimonides Med J (2026)
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Co-authored the landmark 1982 paper introducing the transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous (TRAM) flap for breast reconstruction.
Source: Rambam Maimonides Med J (2026)
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