Summary
A simple and easy technique for reconstruction of the umbilicus was devised, with
emphasis on forming walls of the umbilicus and a depression in a caudal direction.
A quite satisfactory result was obtained. A permanent and sufficient depression for
the umbilicus can be expected as a result of three-dimensional formation of walls.
We also obtained a natural-looking neo-umbilicus.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: May 18, 2007
Accepted:
March 12,
2007
Received:
October 1,
2006
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© 2007 British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
