Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Abdominoplasty

Surgical removal of excess abdominal skin and fat and tightening of the ABDOMINAL WALL. Abdominoplasty may include LIPECTOMY of INTRA-ABDOMINAL FAT, tightening of the ABDOMINAL MUSCLES, and re-creation of the UMBILICUS.

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Abstract

Surgical removal of excess abdominal skin and fat and tightening of the ABDOMINAL WALL. Abdominoplasty may include LIPECTOMY of INTRA-ABDOMINAL FAT, tightening of the ABDOMINAL MUSCLES, and re-creation of the UMBILICUS.

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3 entry terms
  • Abdominoplasties
  • Panniculectomy
  • Panniculectomies

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17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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2013

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  1. E02w.218.042w
  2. E04w.617w.025w

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WE 757

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Abdominoplasty. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D061645. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D061645
  2. Abdominoplasty. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abdominoplasty
  3. Abdominoplasty. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q811133