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Fleur-de-Lis Abdominoplasty: A Safe Alternative to Traditional Abdominoplasty for the Massive Weight Loss Patient

Friedman T, O’Brien Coon D, Michaels JV, et al (Univ of Pittsburgh Med Ctr, PA) Plast Reconstr Surg 125:1525-1535, 2010^§

Abstract

Background

Traditional abdominoplasty techniques often fail to adequately correct the complex contour deformities in the massive weight loss patient. To address these deformities, addition of a vertical skin resection to the traditional horizontal excision has become a popular procedure. The authors analyzed the impact of vertical (fleur-de-lis) excision on complications when compared with traditional transverse excision.

Methods

A review of massive weight loss patients enrolled in an institutional review board–approved prospective registry was performed on consecutive patients undergoing abdominoplasty by a single surgeon. Patients were included if they underwent at least 50 pounds of weight loss. Demographic information, procedural data, and outcome measures were studied. Logistic regression and t

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