%0 Journal Article
%T Umbilicoplasty for giant umbilical hernia: a new technique
%A Maur¨ªcio Macedo
%A Karine Furtado Meyer
%A Olga Maria Garcia Ferreira
%A Lina Wang
%J Einstein (S£¿o Paulo)
%D 2008
%I Instituto Israelita de Ensino e Pesquisa Albert Einstein
%X Objective: We report the results of a simple technique for umbilicoplasty recently used in patients with umbilical hernia and large umbilical protrusion. Methods: Between December 2005 and July 2006, ten children with umbilical hernia and large umbilical protrusion were treated with the technique described. Results: There were no postoperative complications, and the new technique produces acceptable aesthetic results. Cconclusions: The new technique for umbilicoplasty presents good solution for reconstruction of the protruding umbilical skin.
%K Hernia
%K umbilical/surgery
%K Surgical procedures
%K operative/methods
%U http://www.einstein.br/revista/arquivos/PDF/552-Einsteinv6n2p125-7.pdf