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Should diastasis recti be corrected?

F X Nahas, S M Augusto, C Ghelfond

    Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
    |July 1, 1997
    PubMed
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    Rectus plication during abdominoplasty effectively corrects recti diastasis, with CT scans confirming stable muscle positioning six months post-surgery. This surgical technique ensures long-term effectiveness for diastasis correction.

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    Area of Science:

    • Plastic Surgery
    • Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
    • Surgical Anatomy

    Background:

    • Rectus sheath plication is a common abdominoplasty procedure.
    • Concerns exist regarding the long-term effectiveness and stability of recti diastasis correction.
    • Assessing the anatomical and functional outcomes of this surgical correction is crucial.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness and stability of anterior rectus sheath plication for correcting recti diastasis.
    • To assess the postoperative position of rectus muscles using CT scans at different time points.

    Main Methods:

    • A prospective study involving 14 abdominoplasty patients with recti diastasis.
    • CT scans were used to compare preoperative and postoperative rectus muscle positions (3 weeks and 6 months).

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  • Recti diastasis was repaired using a two-layer 2-0 Nylon suture; dynamometry measured anterior aponeurosis resistance.

    • Main Results:

    • CT data confirmed complete correction of recti diastasis in all patients at the 6-month follow-up.
    • Stable positioning of the rectus muscles was observed throughout the postoperative period.
    • Dynamometry indicated sufficient resistance force of the anterior aponeurosis post-correction.

    Conclusions:

    • Anterior rectus sheath plication is an effective and stable method for correcting recti diastasis in abdominoplasty.
    • The procedure leads to complete and sustained anatomical correction of the abdominal wall.
    • This surgical approach provides reliable long-term results for patients undergoing abdominoplasty.