A new method for umbilicus reconstruction: preliminary report

The umbilicus is a very important component of the abdominal aesthetic view. However, loss of the umbilicus for any reason is a challenging problem. Various methods for umbilicus reconstruction have been published. Most of these methods are complex, and the surgical outcome is mostly unsatisfactory...

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Published in:Aesthetic plastic surgery 2006-10, Vol.30 (5), p.589-591
Main Authors: Sevin, Asuman, Sevin, Kutlu, Senen, Dilek, Erdogan, Bulent
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Humans
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures - methods
Surgery
Umbilicus - surgery
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Summary:The umbilicus is a very important component of the abdominal aesthetic view. However, loss of the umbilicus for any reason is a challenging problem. Various methods for umbilicus reconstruction have been published. Most of these methods are complex, and the surgical outcome is mostly unsatisfactory for the patients. The authors have developed a simple method for umbilicus reconstruction using a bilobed flap.
ISSN:0364-216X
1432-5241
DOI:10.1007/s00266-006-0027-6