Modification of Rectal Myofascial Repair in Abdominoplasty for Patients with Widely Divaricated Recti | ||
| The Egyptian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery | ||
| Article 29, Volume 43, Issue 3, October 2020, Pages 539-544 PDF (14.57 M) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejprs.2020.68215 | ||
| Author | ||
| Medhat S Hassan* | ||
| The Department of Plastic, Reconstructive & Burn Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Egypt | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: To gain the best aesthetic outcome after abdominoplasty for patients with weak abdominal wall muscles has been the ultimate goal for plastic surgeons and patients. Myofascial repair is one of the modern techniques to have a flat abdomen and a perfect waist with accepted rehabilitative outcome. But as any technique, it has its benefits and drawbacks. Aim of the Study: This study aims to document and evaluate the durability of modified myofascial repair as a method for musculoapneurotic reconstruction in abdominoplasty for patients with moderate to severe weak lax abdomen. Patients and Methods: Thirteen patients were included in this study for the purpose of performing abdominoplasty to treat weak lax abdomen over the period of 2 years from January 2017 to February 2019. Follow-up period for each case was at least 6 months for the functional outcome and patient satisfaction. Results: Changes in spirometry values before and after operation were recorded and tolerated by all patients. Waist measures taken before and after operation showed great improvement. Patients satisfaction was extremely high and there were no evidences for secondary hernias. Conclusion: Myofacial repair modification is a durable method to gain a good aesthetic and functional output in abdominoplasty for patients with severe abdominal laxity. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Divaricated recti – Rectal myofascial repair –; Abdominoplasty | ||
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