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A Study of Postural Changes After Abdominal Rectus Plication Abdominoplasty

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Correct human posture consists of musculoskeletal system balance which protects body structures from injury and progressive deformities. The body segments are balanced in the position of least strain and maximum support. The authors discuss anatomic consideration in posture balance, body image, self-esteem and quality of life, anatomic consideration in abdominoplasty, abdominal wall deformity classifications, the body-contouring operations, abdominoplasty techniques and liposuction, and management of complications. Abdominal-contouring surgery greatly improves functional status of the massive weight loss patient, especially in patients with a higher body mass index at the time of surgery.

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  1. Department of Plastic Surgery and Burns, University Hospital Split, School of Medicine, Soltanska 1, Split, 21000, Croatia

    Zdravko Roje M.D., Ph.D.

  2. Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, University Hospital Dubrava, Avenija Gojka Šuška 6, Zagreb, 10000, Croatia

    Željka Roje M.D.

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Roje, Z., Roje, Ž. (2016). A Study of Postural Changes After Abdominal Rectus Plication Abdominoplasty. In: Di Giuseppe, A., Shiffman, M. (eds) Aesthetic Plastic Surgery of the Abdomen. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-20004-0_38

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