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Published in: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 5/2007

01-10-2007 | Original Article

Umbilical Reinsertion in Abdominoplasty: Technique Using Deepithelialized Skin Flaps

Authors: Paulo F. Castillo, M.D., Cristian A. Sepúlveda, M.D., Arturo C. Prado, M.D., Antonio L. Troncoso, M.D., Juan J. Villamán, M.D.

Published in: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery | Issue 5/2007

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Abstract

One goal of abdominoplasty is to reestablish a natural-appearing umbilicus with hidden scars. The authors present a new technique for navel reinsertion.
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Metadata
Title
Umbilical Reinsertion in Abdominoplasty: Technique Using Deepithelialized Skin Flaps
Authors
Paulo F. Castillo, M.D.
Cristian A. Sepúlveda, M.D.
Arturo C. Prado, M.D.
Antonio L. Troncoso, M.D.
Juan J. Villamán, M.D.
Publication date
01-10-2007
Publisher
Springer New York
Published in
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery / Issue 5/2007
Print ISSN: 0364-216X
Electronic ISSN: 1432-5241
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-006-0225-2

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