Outcomes of abdominoplasty
Patterson J
Record ID 32004000057
English
Authors' objectives:
This study aims to assess the effects of abdominoplasty on social and psychological health and quality of life in people requesting abdominoplasty, compared with other non-surgical treatments.
Authors' recommendations:
We found insufficient evidence to assess the effectiveness of abdominoplasty in improving quality of life or social or psychological health compared with other treatments.
Authors' methods:
Review
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.wihrd.soton.ac.uk
Year Published:
2003
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
England
MeSH Terms
- Abdomen
- Lipectomy
- Surgery, Plastic
Contact
Organisation Name:
Wessex Institute for Health Research and Development
Contact Address:
Pauline King. Wessex Institute for Health Research and Development, Boldrewood Medical School, Bassett Crescent East, Highfield, Southampton. SO16 7PX Tel. +44 1703 595661 Fax +44 1703 595662
Copyright:
Bazian Ltd, Wessex Institute for Health Research and Development
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