Post-Caesarean and Post-Laparotomy Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (Tummy Tuck) For Aesthetic and Functional Restoration in A Low Resource Setting: A Case Report.
This case demonstrates the feasibility and safety of complex abdominal wall reconstruction in resource-constrained environments when appropriate patient selection, surgical technique, and perioperative management are employed. The successful outcome challenges conventional assumptions about the technical requirements for such procedures and supports the expansion of reconstructive surgical services in low-resource settings.
Authors
- Chinedu Nnaemeka Ilokanuno (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8412-5895)
- Michel Chiedu Egbuniwe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4170-7435)
- Johnbosco E. Mamah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9039-0238)
- Adanna Vivian Egwim
- Chukwuemeka Chukwubuikem Okoro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5772-661X)
- Stanley Chigaemezu Egbogu
- Chukwudubem Chinagorom Onyejiaka
- Chigozie Geoffrey Okafor (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4458-8216)
- Chiemezie Mac-Kingsley Agbanu
- Emmanuel Onyebuchi Ugwu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3342-434X)
- George Uchenna Eleje (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0390-2152)
- Emmanuel Chukwubuikem Egwuatu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2726-2302)
- Ekeuda Uchenna Nwankwo
- Obinna Kenneth Nnabuchi
- Kenechukwu Ezekwesili
- Ahizechukwu Chigoziem Eke
- Onyecherelam Monday Ogelle
- Chimaobi Isiguzo
- Gerald Okanandu Udigwe
- Chidinma Theresa Ezidiegwu
- Blessing Ifunanya Enyi
- Uchenna Clara Chijioke Ofoma
- Chichi Ukoha
Institutions
- University of Nigeria (NG)
- Johns Hopkins University (US)
- Deakin University (AU)
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NG)
- Johns Hopkins Medicine (US)
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NG)
- Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki (NG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PubMed
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- Primary Topic
- Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00