Abdominoplasty with special attention to construction of the umbilicus: Technique and complications

Freeman, Bromley S. ; Wiemer, D. Robert
Springer
Published 1978
ISSN:
1432-5241
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract We present a simple technique for umbilicoplasty and some guidelines for improving the results in abdominoplasty. These include preoperative erect marking, equal and exacting retraction, formation of a suprapublic fat pad and a central raphe, and prolonged splinting of the abdominal incisions including an umbilical stent.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
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