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A New Method for Umbilicus Reconstruction: Preliminary Report

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The umbilicus is a very important component of the abdominal aesthetic view. However, loss of the umbilicus for any reason is a challenging problem. Various methods for umbilicus reconstruction have been published. Most of these methods are complex, and the surgical outcome is mostly unsatisfactory for the patients. The authors have developed a simple method for umbilicus reconstruction using a bilobed flap.

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  1. Ankara Numune Research and Training Hospital, Plastic Surgery Department, Ankara, Turkey

    Asuman Sevin M.D., Dilek Senen M.D. & Bulent Erdogan M.D.

  2. Ankara University Ankara Medical Faculty, Plastic Surgery Department, Ankara, Turkey

    Kutlu Sevin M.D.

  3. Zirvekent 2-E tap C-1/43, Cankaya, 06550, Ankara, Turkey

    Asuman Sevin M.D.

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Sevin, A., Sevin, K., Senen, D. et al. A New Method for Umbilicus Reconstruction: Preliminary Report. Aesth Plast Surg 30, 589–591 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-006-0027-6

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