title: The Maltese cross technique: umbilical reconstruction after dermolipectomy.
abstract: A simple and easy technique for reconstruction of the umbilicus was devised, with emphasis on forming walls of the umbilicus and a depression in a caudal direction. A quite satisfactory result was obtained. A permanent and sufficient depression for the umbilicus can be expected as a result of three-dimensional formation of walls. We also obtained a natural-looking neo-umbilicus.
authors.affiliation: University Tor Vergata Rome, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Policlinico Casilino, Rome, Italy. marco.rogliani@uniroma2.it
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rogliani
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Silvi
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Arpino
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Gentile
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Grimaldi
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Cervelli
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006554:Hernia, Umbilical / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D015187:Lipectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014472:Umbilicus / Q000601:surgery*