Open AccessPositioning the umbilicus in african newborns with large anterior abdominal wall defects
Author(s) -
Olakayode Olaolu Ogundoyin,
D I Olulana,
Taiwo Akeem Lawal
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of indian association of pediatric surgeons
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.306
H-Index - 17
eISSN - 1998-3891
pISSN - 0971-9261
DOI - 10.4103/jiaps.jiaps_201_17
Subject(s) - umbilicus (mollusc) , medicine , anterior superior iliac spine , anatomy , abdominal wall , gestational age , surgery , pregnancy , biology , genetics
We tried to determine the normal position of the umbilicus in African newborns with a potential application in aesthetically acceptable umbilical reconstruction.