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The position and presence of an umbilicus on the abdominal wall are essential to the normal aesthetic appearance of the anterior torso. Even a slight lateral shift can result in a noticeable asymmetry which may result in patient dissatisfaction. Whilst of little clinical significance, such asymmetry or vertical malposition of the umbilicus can result in an inferior result of surgery.
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Williams, A.M. (2017). Relocating the Umbilicus in Abdominal Surgery. In: Shiffman, M. (eds) Adult Umbilical Reconstruction. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-43887-0_5
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