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Title: The operative technique of the transverse abdominal island flap for breast reconstruction. Author: Dinner MI, Dowden RV. Journal: Clin Plast Surg; 1984 Apr; 11(2):317-31. PubMed ID: 6233061. Abstract: Meticulous attention to operative details is essential to the success of the transverse abdominal island flap in each phase of the procedure: raising the flap, transfer to the anterior chest wall, molding the flap, and repair of the donor site. This will culminate in a rewarding procedure for reconstruction of the breast by autogenous tissue.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]