Complication Rates of Lipoabdominoplasty versus Traditional Abdominoplasty in High-Risk Patients
Samra S, Sawh-Martinez R, Barry O, Persing JA. Complication Rates of Lipoabdominoplasty versus Traditional Abdominoplasty in High-Risk Patients. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2010, 125: 683-690. PMID: 20124853, DOI: 10.1097/prs.0b013e3181c82fb0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh-risk patientsPerfusion-related complicationsComplication rateTraditional abdominoplastyPercent of patientsPrevious abdominal surgeryAbdominal scarringActive smokingChart reviewSmoking historyAbdominal surgeryActive smokersSkin necrosisSurgical revisionWound infectionAbdominal scarRevision surgeryAbdominoplasty flapCosmetic clinicsPatientsComplicationsAbdominoplastyLipoabdominoplastySignificant differencesSurgery