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Abdominoplasty (procedure)

Known as: abdominal wall reconstruction, Abdominoplasty, abdominal wall repair 
Surgical removal of excess abdominal skin and fat and tightening of the ABDOMINAL WALL. Abdominoplasty may include LIPECTOMY of INTRA-ABDOMINAL FAT… 
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2015
2015
Obesity is a complex mixture of psychological, environmental, social, cultural, economic, geographic, and genetic influences with… 
Review
2007
Review
2007
BackgroundMorbid obesity is associated with various co-morbidities. With the significant weight loss, new dysfunctions arise, and… 
Highly Cited
2006
Highly Cited
2006
This study was designed to determine whether the novel spatial geometry of macroporous condensed poly(tetrafluoroethylene) (cPTFE… 
2003
2003
The development of sophisticated bariatric surgery techniques has led to an increasing number of patients demanding a complexity… 
Review
2000
Review
2000
BACKGROUND The association of bowel atresia with gastroschisis is well recognized, but the ideal management is less certain… 
2000
2000
&NA; Abdominal wall reconstruction of ventral hernia defects with loss of visceral domain and inadequate soft‐tissue coverage… 
Highly Cited
1998
Highly Cited
1998
Forty-two female patients underwent liposuction of large volumes and extensive abdominoplasty during an 18-month period, with an… 
Highly Cited
1990
Highly Cited
1990
: The alleviation of back pain in 24 of 25 patients who previously had chronic, persistent pain is reported following wide… 
1978
1978
The author describes an abdominoplasty emphasizing preparation of the abdominal flap, reinforcement of the muscular aponeurotic…