Umbilicus Reconstruction with Bilateral Square "Pumpkin-Teeth" Advancement Flaps

Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018 Jan;141(1):186-189. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000003929.

Abstract

The creation of a neoumbilicus is a common challenge for plastic surgeons. The authors present their technique of umbilical reconstruction with bilateral square "pumpkin-teeth" advancement flaps. The technique described is applicable in both the setting of a vertical midline incision and when no midline incision is present (e.g., an abdominoplasty). The reconstruction has been performed in over 50 patients with a vertical midline incision and five patients without a midline incision. The only complications noted were persistent serous drainage in several patients with vertical incision and inadequate depth in one patient without a midline incision. This technique is quickly performed, and avoids small flaps, external incisions, and healing by secondary intention.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Wall / physiopathology
  • Abdominal Wall / surgery
  • Abdominoplasty / methods*
  • Esthetics
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Surgical Flaps / blood supply
  • Surgical Flaps / transplantation*
  • Suture Techniques
  • Umbilicus / surgery*
  • Wound Healing / physiology