What causes necrosis in tummy tucks?

April 18, 2014
Asked By:chicago80 in California, CA

What causes necrosis with tummy tucks.and what also causes pulmonary embolism

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April 26, 2014

Answer: Tummy tuck complications

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Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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April 26, 2014

Answer: Tummy tuck complications

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Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 22, 2014

Answer: Necrosis and pulmonary embolism in tummy tuck

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Robert W. Kessler, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 22, 2014

Answer: Necrosis and pulmonary embolism in tummy tuck

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Robert W. Kessler, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 22, 2014

Answer: Necrosis of skin after a tummy tuck is a product of poor blood supply.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 22, 2014

Answer: Necrosis of skin after a tummy tuck is a product of poor blood supply.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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