Dissection Technique for Abdominoplasty: A Prospective Study on Scalpel versus Diathermocoagulation (Coagulation Mode)

Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of the dissection technique on outcomes and complications after a full abdominoplasty, comparing 2 different techniques used to raise the abdominal flap: the steel scalpel and the diathermocoagulation device on coagulation mode. Method...

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Main Authors: Rita Valença-Filipe, MD, Apolino Martins, MD, Álvaro Silva, MD, Luis O. Vásconez, MD, José Amarante, MD, PhD, António Costa-Ferreira, MD, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer 2015-01-01
Series:Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open
Online Access:http://journals.lww.com/prsgo/Fulltext/2015/01000/Article.6.aspx