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Abdominal lipocutaneous reduction

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The history of surgical correction of the pendulous abdomen is briefly reviewed. Based on our experience in 30 consecutive cases, the method of lipocutaneous reduction is outlined, incorporating modifications of previously described techniques.

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  1. Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, Montefiore Hospital and Medical Center and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York

    Ravelo V. Argamaso, Barry H. Schwiber & Michael L. Lewin

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Argamaso, R.V., Schwiber, B.H. & Lewin, M.L. Abdominal lipocutaneous reduction. Chir Plastica 2, 255–262 (1974). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00265655

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