Building a breast without a prosthesis. the transverse abdominal island flap
Scheflan, M.
Clinics in Plastic Surgery 11(2): 303-315
1984
ISSN/ISBN: 0094-1298 PMID: 6233060 Document Number: 236330
Use of the transverse abdominal island flap for breast reconstruction enables the plastic surgeon to redistribute the body's excess fat and skin into more fashionable and aesthetic proportions. The operation remains a complex and detailed procedure. Patient selection, suitability, and preparation for the operation are critical to its success.
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