title: A new method for umbilicus reconstruction: preliminary report.
abstract: The umbilicus is a very important component of the abdominal aesthetic view. However, loss of the umbilicus for any reason is a challenging problem. Various methods for umbilicus reconstruction have been published. Most of these methods are complex, and the surgical outcome is mostly unsatisfactory for the patients. The authors have developed a simple method for umbilicus reconstruction using a bilobed flap.
authors.affiliation: Ankara Numune Research and Training Hospital, Plastic Surgery Department, Cankaya, 06550 Ankara, Turkey. basevin@gmail.com
authors.forename: Asuman
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sevin
authors.forename: Kutlu
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Sevin
authors.forename: Dilek
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Senen
authors.forename: Bulent
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Erdogan
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D014472:Umbilicus / Q000601:surgery*