title: Simultaneous bilateral facial reconstruction of a Barraquer-Simons lipodystrophy with free TRAM flaps.
abstract: Barraquer-Simons lipodystrophy is a rare disorder of unknown origin characterized by a progressive atrophy of the subcutaneous fat of the upper part of the body. Renal disease with abnormalities of complement factors is the most frequent accompanying feature. A case is presented in which bilateral facial contour has been restored simultaneously with two deepithelialized TRAM flaps.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, Brugmann University Hospital, Brussels, Belgium.
authors.forename: B C
authors.initials: BC
authors.lastname: Coessens
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Van Geertruyden
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003176:Complement C3 / Q000032:analysis; D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008060:Lipodystrophy / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps
chemical_list: D003176:Complement C3