A Proposed Classification and Treatment Algorithm for Rectus Diastasis: A Prospective Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study presents a classification system and treatment method to correct Rectus diastasis (RD) during abdominoplasty.

Materials and methods

One hundred and sixty seven patients undergoing abdominoplasty were enrolled between April 2014 and January 2018. Forty-three patients did not present with RD and were excluded from the analysis. Mean age was 40.32 years, mean BMI was 23.84, and minimum follow-up was 24 months. A four-type (A: mild 2-3cm, B: moderate 3-5cm, C: severe 5-7cm, and D: very severe 7-9cm) classification system is described. A different treatment method is performed in each category using continuous and interrupted absorbable sutures. Postoperatively patients filled up a questionnaire that involved the level of pain, the postoperative day they per

SUBMITTER: Keramidas E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9592666 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature