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  • Title: Umbilical reconstruction using a modified inverted C-V flap with conjoint flaps.
    Author: Lee Y, Lee SH, Woo KV.
    Journal: J Plast Surg Hand Surg; 2013 Sep; 47(4):334-6. PubMed ID: 23829506.
    Abstract:
    The umbilicus is an important aesthetic feature of the abdomen. Because of its location, the umbilicus can be injured after abdominal surgical procedures. Various methods have been devised to reconstruct the umbilicus by using local flaps, purse-string sutures, or a cartilage graft, but there are no ideal methods. The authors have created a modified inverted C-V flap with conjoint flaps. A 10-year-old boy presented with deformed umbilicus because he had undergone surgical correction of an omphalocele. The drawback of the traditional C-V flap method is the transverse long abdominal scar because of the long length of the V flap. However, by using two conjoint flaps at the superior part of the C-V flap, the length of V flap can be more short and the umbilical wall can be reconstructed by rotation of two conjoint flaps. It is also good for making a sinusoidal pocket and it makes the umbilicus deeper and more natural-looking. After the operation, there were no complications like flap necrosis, infection, haematoma, and so on. The patient was satisfied with the results The patient had a more attractive umbilicus than the one with the other previous technique. This new method makes a natural-looking umbilicus with less of a transverse scar and an adequate sinusoidal pocket and umbilical wall.
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