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Published on: January 6, 2012
Reconstruction technique for umbilical endometriosis
E M Kokuba1, N M Sabino, H Sato
1Division of Plastic Surgery, Escola Paulista de Medicina/Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil. emkokuba@uol.com.br
Objective:
To present a technique for immediate umbilical reconstruction in women undergoing resection of umbilical endometriosis.
Methods:
Umbilical reconstruction using 2 semicircular defatted skin flaps was performed in 7 patients surgically treated for umbilical endometriosis from October 2000 to June 2004. The patients were followed up for at least 6 months.
Results:
Anatomical aspect, depression, and abdominal wall scar were considered satisfactory, although hypertrophic umbilical scars developed in 2 patients.
Conclusion:
This technique using 2 semicircular defatted flaps is efficient in creating a new umbilicus with a natural appearance while leaving a minimal scar. Moreover, it allows for laparoscopic inspection of the abdominal cavity.
