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Abdominoplasty - series
Abdominoplasty - series


Abdominal wall surgery

Alternative Names:
Cosmetic surgery of the abdomen; Tummy tuck; Abdominoplasty

Risks:

The risks of bleeding and infection are present for all surgeries. Additional risks of blood clots and infection also exist.




Review Date: 8/11/2005
Reviewed By: Joseph P. Hart, M.D., Marco Polo Traveling Fellow c/o Department of Vascular Surgery, A. Z. St. Blasius Hospital (Belgium). Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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