Plicature of abdominoplasties with Marlex mesh.
We propose reinforcing the abdominal wall in abdominoplasties with a polypropylene mesh over three fusiform plications. A marked degree of musculoaponeurotic reinforcement is achieved and maintained postoperatively, especially if these layers are very flaccid. Indications for the procedure and patient selection are described.
Marques
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Division of Plastic Surgery, Escola Paulista de Medicina, São Paulo, Brazil.
Brenda
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Pereira
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de Castro
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Abramo
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D000009:Abdominal Muscles / Q000601:surgery*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011095:Polyethylenes; D011126:Polypropylenes; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*; D013526:Surgical Mesh
C016674:Plastipore; D011095:Polyethylenes; D011126:Polypropylenes