title: A simple technique for reconstruction of the umbilicus, using a conchal cartilage composite graft.
abstract: A simple technique to reconstruct the umbilicus is reported in which a conchal cartilage composite graft, such as that used in tragus construction in the treatment of microtia, was employed with a very satisfactory result.
authors.affiliation: Unit of Plastic Surgery, Shinshu University Hospital, Matsumoto, Japan.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Matsuo
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kondoh
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Hirose
mesh_terms: D004425:Ear Cartilage / Q000637:transplantation*; D004431:Ear, External / Q000637:transplantation*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous; D014472:Umbilicus / Q000601:surgery*