title: Plastic surgical considerations for urologic surgeons.
abstract: Some of the catastrophic problems involving the abdominal wall that occur after surgery are avoidable. Careful planning of the incision with vascular territories in mind can avoid devascularizing areas of skin. The use of intravenous fluorescein can help the surgeon to predict necrosis and take steps to circumvent the problem. These considerations and timely plastic surgical consultations can aid the urologic surgeon in providing patients with the optimal care.
authors.forename: R V
authors.initials: RV
authors.lastname: Dowden
mesh_terms: D000009:Abdominal Muscles / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000473:pathology; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005452:Fluoresceins; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009132:Muscles / Q000098:blood supply; D009336:Necrosis; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012039:Regional Blood Flow; D012867:Skin / Q000098:blood supply; D014570:Urologic Diseases / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D005452:Fluoresceins