Reconstruction of the umbilicus using a reverse fan-shaped flap.
The goal of the reconstruction for umbilical absence is to obtain a natural three-dimensional appearance of the umbilicus with minimal operative scarring. This paper presents two cases of umbilical reconstruction using a reverse fan-shaped flap. In both cases, the umbilicus was lost during surgical procedures on the abdominal wall when the patients were newborns. We performed this technique in both cases. This technique is simple and safe. With this technique, a permanent umbilical depth and ring can be obtained without any complications.
Masuda
Ryuji
R
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan. kprs@kitasato-u.ac.jp
Takeda
Akira
A
Sugimoto
Takayuki
T
Ishiguro
Masashi
M
Uchinuma
Eiju
E
D002675:Child, Preschool; D006554:Hernia, Umbilical / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014472:Umbilicus / Q000601:surgery*