Umbilicus reconstruction with modified 'unfolded cylinder' technique
Date
2005-06
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Churchill Livingstone
Abstract
Many techniques have previously been reported for reconstruction of the umbilicus. The common goal of reconstruction is to obtain a stable and aesthetically pleasing umbilicus with sufficient depth. Presented here is the reverse application of an 'unfolded cylinder' design, which has previously been reported for nipple reconstruction. The procedure can be applied with local anaesthesia on an outpatient basis and the drawing of the design is simple. Since the watts of the neoumbilicus are consisted of flaps, which are brought together without any twisting or tension, long-term use of a stent is unnecessary and the result is mostly stable and tasting. Moreover, the depth of the neoumbilicus is adjustable by widening the top rectangle in its design, which can increase it. Therefore, the procedure is suitable for thin as far patients.
Description
Bu çalışma, 18-20 Ekim 2002 tarihleri arasında Ankara'da düzenlenen 24. Türk Plastik Rekonstrüktif ve Estetik Cerrahi Derneği Kongresinde bildiri olarak sunulmuştur.
Keywords
Umbilcus, Umbilicoplasty, Neoumbilicoptasty, Flaps, Surgery
Citation
Özbek, S. ve Özcan, M. (2005). "Umbilicus reconstruction with modified 'unfolded cylinder' technique". British Journal of Plastic Surgery, 58(4), 500-503.