| Bariatric and body-contouring surgery: a continuum of care for excess and lax skin. | |
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PMID: 17356449 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Obesity continues to reach epidemic proportions in the United States, with more than 60% of Americans classified as obese. Correspondingly, the number of individuals undergoing bariatric surgery has increased dramatically. There are several bariatric procedures that may be performed, with laparoscopic adjusted gastric band (LABG) the newest. Following bariatric surgery and massive weight loss, patients may be left with problematic loose, hanging skin. The loose or redundant skin may occur on the abdomen, back, upper arms, and inner and outer thighs. Body-contouring surgery may be performed to correct the residual excess tissues. Prebariatric planning for plastic surgery to correct skin defects, as well as postoperative bariatric and body-contouring care, is discussed. |
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Authors:
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Helen B Zuelzer; Nancy G Baugh |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Plastic surgical nursing : official journal of the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgical Nurses Volume: 27 ISSN: 0741-5206 ISO Abbreviation: Plast Surg Nurs Publication Date: 2007 Jan-Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-03-14 Completed Date: 2007-05-29 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8403490 Medline TA: Plast Surg Nurs Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 3-13; quiz 14-5 Citation Subset: N |
Affiliation:
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Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, PO Box 980154, Richmond, VA 23298, USA. s2hbzuel@mail.vcu.edu |
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Adipose Tissue
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surgery* Bariatric Surgery* Breast / surgery Buttocks / surgery Dietary Supplements Elasticity Humans Postoperative Period Reconstructive Surgical Procedures / methods* Skin / surgery* Weight Loss Wound Healing |
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