Open AccessBrachioplasty in the patient with massive weight loss
Author(s) -
Al Aly,
Daniel G. Pace,
Albert E. Cram
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
aesthetic surgery journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.528
H-Index - 58
eISSN - 1527-330X
pISSN - 1090-820X
DOI - 10.1016/j.asj.2005.11.004
Subject(s) - medicine , surgery , closure (psychology) , closing (real estate) , wound closure , wound healing , political science , economics , law , market economy
In performing brachioplasty, the authors have created a double-ellipse marking technique to avoid overresecting and leave adequate skin for closure. After resecting, they prevent the interference of soft-tissue swelling during wound closure by immediately closing each segment with temporary staples. Their technique is ideal for patients with massive weight loss.
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