JPRAS Open (Mar 2024)
Surgical approach to a rare case of Beckwith Wiedemann syndrome with left thigh hyperplasia
- F. Gesuete,
- M. Molle,
- L. Cagiano,
- L. Annacontini,
- V. Verdura,
- G.F. Nicoletti,
- G. Ferraro,
- D. Parisi,
- A. Portincasa
Affiliations
- F. Gesuete
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit, Multidisciplinary Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine. University of Foggia - Medical School of Foggia, Italy; Corresponding author at: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties Piazza Luigi Miraglia, 2, 80138, Napoli, Naples, Italy.
- M. Molle
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit, Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Napoli, Italy
- L. Cagiano
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit, Multidisciplinary Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine. University of Foggia - Medical School of Foggia, Italy
- L. Annacontini
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit, Multidisciplinary Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine. University of Foggia - Medical School of Foggia, Italy
- V. Verdura
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit, Multidisciplinary Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine. University of Foggia - Medical School of Foggia, Italy
- G.F. Nicoletti
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit, Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Napoli, Italy
- G. Ferraro
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit, Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Napoli, Italy
- D. Parisi
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit, Multidisciplinary Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine. University of Foggia - Medical School of Foggia, Italy
- A. Portincasa
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit, Multidisciplinary Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine. University of Foggia - Medical School of Foggia, Italy
- Journal volume & issue
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Vol. 39
pp. 303 – 306
Abstract
Thigh lift surgery is generally performed in patients with severe weight loss outcomes, particularly those undergoing bariatric surgery. However, there are other congenital malformation conditions that may require the same treatment, such as Beckwith Wideman syndrome.
