Record Status This is a bibliographic record of a published health technology assessment. No evaluation of the quality of this assessment has been made for the HTA database. Citation Panniculectomy for abdominal contouring following massive weight loss. Lansdale: HAYES, Inc.. Healthcare Technology Brief Publication. 2012 Authors' conclusions Panniculectomy is a body contouring surgery that removes the large flap of subcutaneous hanging fat and redundant skin that hangs down from the abdomen and covers the pubis and groin, typically after massive weight loss. It may be performed by itself or combined with other abdominal surgeries. A large panniculus can interfere with normal activities such as walking, and lead to serious medical problems. The heavy overhanging tissue can cause chronic skin inflammation under the flap, and subsequently, skin breakdown and infection. The number of panniculectomies performed in the United States is increasing with the increasing incidence of obesity and bariatric surgery. Historically, panniculectomy has been considered primarily a cosmetic procedure; however, for some patients, surgery is the only option if a large panniculus causes debilitating symptoms that do not respond to conventional medical therapy. Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by CRD MeSH Abdomen; Cosmetic Techniques; Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; Estheticss; Weight Loss Language Published English Country of organisation United States English summary An English language summary is available. Address for correspondence HAYES, Inc., 157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218 Email: hayesinfo@hayesinc.com AccessionNumber 32013000145 Date abstract record published 20/03/2013 |
