Reconstruction of the umbilicus using a single triangular flap.

Sugawara, Y; Hirabayashi, S; Asato, H; Yoshimura, K · Ann Plast Surg · 1995

case_series · Level IV

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Abstract

Many techniques for reconstruction of an absent umbilicus have been described; however, none has achieved a perfect result. We report a new alternative for constructing an umbilicus using a conical flap and present two representative clinical cases. Our technique creates an umbilicus with sufficient depth with good results, including maintenance of depth after more than 1 year.

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