Pediatric Umbilical Reconstruction

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xv

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2. Embryology

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1

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   2. Embryology of the Umbilicus and Associated Newborn Defects

      • Robert K. Minkes, Mark V. Mazziotti

      Pages 3-20

3. Classification

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 21-21

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   2. Classification of Umbilical Hernia

      • Gamedzi Komlatsè Akakpo-Numado, Komlan Anani Mihluedo-Agbolan, Missoki Azanledji Boume, Komlan Adabra, Yawa Sesime Sanni, Hubert Tekou

      Pages 23-30

4. Techniques

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 31-31

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   2. A New Umbilicoplasty for Children: Creating a Vertically Long and Deep Umbilical Depression Facing Forward at the Correct Position

      • Akiyoshi Kajikawa

      Pages 33-42

   3. Umbilicoplasty: A Novel Technique

      • Parshotam Gera, Guy Henry

      Pages 43-47

   4. The “Y- to-V” Plastic Surgery: A Solution of Skin Excess Following Herniorrhaphy of Pedunculated Umbilical Hernia in the Infant and the Child

      • Aloïse Sagna, Aïssata Ly, Ibrahima Fall

      Pages 49-53

   5. Umbilicoplasty in Children with Huge Umbilical Hernia

      • Gamedzi Komlatsè Akakpo-Numado, Missoki Azanledji Boume, Komlan Anani Mihluedo-Agbolan, Komlan Adabra, Yawa Sesime Sanni

      Pages 55-65

   6. Double Half-Cone Flap Umbilicoplasty for the Proboscoid Umbilical Hernia in Children

      • Sherif M. Shehata, Nagi I. Eldesouki, Hesham M. Almohamady

      Pages 67-75

   7. How to Reconstruct a Natural and Deep Umbilicus for All Kinds of Umbilical Deformities: Three Methods of Umbilicoplasty for Five Types of Deformities

      • Akiyoshi Kajikawa

      Pages 77-92

   8. Reconstruction of a Natural-Appearing Umbilicus Using a Local Flap

      • Natsuko Kakudo, Rina Hikiami, Masakatsu Hihara, Kenji Kusumoto

      Pages 93-99

5. Benign Tumors

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 101-101

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   2. Angiomyxoma: A Rare Tumor of the Umbilical Cord

      • Hale Göksever Çelik, Murat Celiloğlu

      Pages 103-108

6. Exstrophy

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 109-109

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   2. Introduction to Abnormalities of the Umbilicus in the Infant

      • Melvin A. Shiffman

      Pages 111-115

   3. Construction of a Naturally Looking Inverted Umbilicus for Bladder Exstrophy

      • Valeria Solari, Raimondo Maximilian Cervellione

      Pages 117-122

   4. Tubularized Trapezoid Flap Neoumbilicoplasty: Simple Technique for Umbilical Reconstruction in Bladder Exstrophy

      • Shiv N. Kureel, Archika Gupta, Apala Priyadarshini

      Pages 123-130

   5. Umbilicoplasty for Bladder Exstrophy

      • Moneer K. Hanna

      Pages 131-137

The book starts with a short introduction to the topic, followed by a detailed description of the anatomical differences between exstrophy and gastroschisis. In the following chapters, the authors describe the surgical umbilicoplasty for congenital defects in children. Outcomes and complications will be discussed in the last chapter. Written by respected authors, this book will offer residents and fellows as well as practicing and highly experienced plastic surgeons essential guidance on treatment and decision-making concerning umbilical reconstruction. Its numerous illustrations and clearly structured content make the book a must-read.

• Bladder Exstrophy
• Congenital Defect
• Hernia
• Neoumbilicoplasty
• Urachal Cyst

• Tustin, USA

  Melvin A. Shiffman

Melvin A. Shiffman, MD, JD, FCLM, received his MD from Northwestern University School of Medicine in 1957 and completed his residency in general surgery in 1964 at the Veterans Administration Hospital, Long Beach, California. Since then he has been continuously involved in the practice of oncologic surgery, reconstruction, and cosmetic surgery. In 2002, Dr. Shiffman became Chair of the Section of Surgery at Tustin Hospital and Medical Center and in 2009-10 he served as President of the American College of Legal Medicine. He is Editor Emeritus of the American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery, a member of the Scientific Committee of the American Journal of Aesthetic Medicine, and an examiner for the International Board of Cosmetic Surgery. He is also a former Editor-in-Chief of both the American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and the International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Shiffman is the recipient of many honors and is a Fellow of various colleges and societies. He has published almost 300 articles, authored or edited 34 books, and written more than 140 book chapters.

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