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Michael Scheflan

Who

Michael Scheflan · Science & Medicine

What

Co-authored the landmark 1982 paper introducing the transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous (TRAM) flap for breast reconstruction.

When

1945, Israel

Where

Israel

Biography

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.

How & why

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)

Contributions & Sources

Co-authored the landmark 1982 paper introducing the transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous (TRAM) flap for breast reconstruction.

1945

Source: Rambam Maimonides Med J (2026)