title: Reconstruction of the umbilicus: a simple technique.
abstract: The author proposes a simple technique for umbilical reconstruction. The new umbilicus is represented by an island flap that is sunken and then sutured to a circular skin defect drawn at the intersection of the xiphoid-pubic line and the transverse umbilical line. Before sinking, an accurate excision of the subcutaneous fat of the skin island is performed. A natural-looking elliptical scar is obtained, without any additional scar and providing good aesthetic results. The technique proposed can provide a good alternative to existing umbilicus reconstruction techniques.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, St. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, Bologna, Italy.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Marconi
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*; D014472:Umbilicus / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*