A simple technique for reconstruction of the umbilicus, using a conchal cartilage composite graft.
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.
Matsuo
K
K
Unit of Plastic Surgery, Shinshu University Hospital, Matsumoto, Japan.
Kondoh
S
S
Hirose
T
T
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*