The value of the anterior rectus sheath in the transverse abdominal island flap.
We report a major modification of technique for the transverse abdominal island flap, namely, taking the anterior rectus fascia with the muscle. We believe that this protects the fine vascular network supplying the flap. This has resulted in a more reliable flap, confirmed by increased fluorescein uptake, and significant reduction in operating time.
D000005:Abdomen; D001940:Breast / Q000601:surgery*; D005205:Fascia / Q000098:blood supply; D000071938:Fasciotomy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D009132:Muscles / Q000098:blood supply*; D013524:Surgical Flaps