Umbilicoplasty in children with huge umbilical hernia

• Main Authors: Akakpo-Numado Gamedzi Komlatsè (Author), Mihluedo-Agbolan Komlan Anani (Author), Boume Missoki Azanledji (Author), Adabra Komlan (Author), Gnassingbe Komla (Author), Tekou Hubert (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Huge umbilical hernias (HUH) are voluminous umbilical hernia (UH) that are frequent in black African children. Several surgical techniques are used in their treatment for umbilical reconstruction, but techniques using skin flaps provide better aesthetic results. In this study, we present...