Surprise Baby: Abdominoplasty Performed During Unknown Pregnancy.

ABSTRACT: Abdominoplasty is a commonly performed procedure for patients after significant weight loss and in postpregnancy women. Stable weight and completed family planning are critical for optimal outcomes, as pregnancy postabdominoplasty can increase risks for both mother and fetus and potentially compromise aesthetic results. We present the first reported case of a patient undergoing abdominoplasty while unknowingly pregnant. A 40-year-old woman, 4 years postbariatric bypass surgery, presented for abdominoplasty with a body mass index of 28 kg/m². She had 3 children and had concluded her family planning. The surgery was performed without complications. Four months later, an unexpected pregnancy at 24 weeks was discovered. The patient developed gestational diabetes and hypertension but

SUBMITTER: Lagumdzija J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11666211 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature