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ArticleCase reports in surgery2020

Abdominal Flap Necrosis and Wound Dehiscence following a Medical Tourist Tummy Tuck.

Vladislav Pavlovich Zhitny, Noama Iftekhar, Peter Caravella, Jake Patrick Young, Barry Zide, Frank Stile

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Article in Case reports in surgery, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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6 authors.

Vladislav Pavlovich ZhitnySchool of Medicine, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0923-4711
Noama IftekharSchool of Medicine, Loyola University of Chicago, Maywood, IL, USA.
Peter CaravellaLas Vegas Surgical Associates, Las Vegas, NV, USA.
Jake Patrick YoungStile Aesthetics, Las Vegas, NV, USA.
Barry ZideNew York University, Langone Health, New York City, NY, USA.
Frank StileStile Aesthetics, Las Vegas, NV, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Abdominoplasty is a major surgical procedure met with high rates of patient satisfaction and improved self-image. While many patients are lured abroad due to discounted prices for such highly requested procedures, unfortunately, there are also associated complications. A 47-year-old woman presented due to abdominal scar dehiscence due to skin necrosis secondary to a discounted abdominoplasty in Mexico. The patient had been turned away by several local surgical centers for treatment of the necrosis. The patient underwent incision, drainage, and two debridements before her abdominal wound was eventually closed. Patient recovered well postoperatively with improved aesthetic result. With the rise of social media advertisements, more patients elect to receive plastic surgery abroad. Unfortunately, many of these practices are not accurately vetted and this can complicate the postoperative care especially upon return to the United States.

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PMCPMC7707930

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