Abstract

FERNANDEZ GARCIA, A.; FERNANDEZ PASCUAL, C.; SANTOYO GIL-LOPEZ, F.  and  ALONSO ROSA, S.. Morel-Lavallee pseudocyst after abdominoplasty without liposuction. Cir. plást. iberolatinoam. [online]. 2009, vol.35, n.2, pp.163-168. ISSN 1989-2055.

The french physician Morel-Lavallée described in 1853 the formation of pseudocysts after tangential traumas with separation of the subcutaneous and fascial layers in the lower limbs. Abdominoplasty has evolved as a very effective and satisfactory procedure, specially when combined with local liposuction. This technique can produce fat necrosis, seroma and Morell-Lavallée extravasations. Although not very common, this phenomenon can occur following an abdominoplasty even without liposuction. In this report we present a 67 year old woman who developed a pseudocyst of 570 gr, 2 years after an abdominoplasty without liposuction. We review the diagnostic procedures and the treatment options.

Keywords : Morel-Lavallée; Pseudocyst; Abdominoplasty.

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