Intraoperative Assessment of the Umbilicopubic Distance: A Reliable Anatomic Landmark for Transposition of the Umbilicus

Rodriguez-Feliz JR, Makhijani S, Przybyla A, et al (Albany Med Ctr, NY; et al) Aesthetic Plast Surg 36:8-17, 2012^§

Abstract

Background

A clear understanding of the anatomic location and the aesthetic traits of the umbilicus is essential for the plastic surgeon repositioning the umbilicus during an abdominoplasty. Currently no consensus exists regarding the ideal location for this unique aesthetic unit of the abdomen. To their interest, the authors noted that the intraoperative distance from the pubic symphysis to midumbilical stalk measured 15 cm for several consecutive patients. They believe the umbilicopubic distance is another clinically useful and reliable anatomic landmark for the plastic surgeon relocating the umbilicus during an abdominoplasty.

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