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Abdominoplasty in paraplegic patients
Y Yamamoto1, K Nohira, Y Shintomi
1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hokkaido University, Japan.
British Journal of Plastic Surgery
|June 1, 1993
Summary
Abdominoplasty can alleviate discomfort for obese paraplegics in prone positions and wheelchairs. This surgical intervention offers satisfactory results for managing these specific patient complaints.
Area of Science:
- Medicine
- Surgery
- Rehabilitation
Background:
- Obesity presents unique challenges for individuals with paraplegia.
- Discomfort in prone positions and while seated in wheelchairs is common among obese paraplegics.