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Abdominoplasty  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Surgical removal of excess abdominal skin and fat and tightening of the ABDOMINAL WALL. Abdominoplasty may include LIPECTOMY of INTRA-ABDOMINAL FAT, tightening of the ABDOMINAL MUSCLES, and re-creation of the UMBILICUS. Surgical removal of an overhanging apron of skin and subcutaneous fat in the lower abdominal area of morbidly obese or formerly obese patient.

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-M25X619R-F

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