Abdominoplasty

Overview

4.6 out of 5 (46 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

5

Expiration Date

28 Feb 2026

Last Reviewed

1 Mar 2023

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

The abdominoplasty, commonly referred to as a "tummy tuck", is a procedure to reduce excess skin and fat around the abdomen and strengthen the abdominal wall musculature. The abdominoplasty has become a popular modality for helping patients remove excess abdominal tissue both after significant weight loss or as an adjunct to it. This activity reviews the indications and contraindications for abdominoplasty, details specifics of the procedure, and reviews post-operative care and complications. This activity highlights the role of the interprofessional team in caring for patients who have undergone or who are considering undergoing abdominoplasty.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Review the indications and contraindications to abdominoplasty.
  • Describe how to perform an abdominoplasty.
  • Describe post-operative management considerations for patients who have undergone abdominoplasty.
  • Explain why an interprofessional team that provides an integrated approach to postoperative care can help patients achieve the best possible outcomes.

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Continuing Education Accreditation Information


This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University, and StatPearls, LLC. The Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity is reported to the following Maintenance of Certification (MOC) boards:
American Board of Anesthesiology
  • General Operative Anesthesia
American Board of Surgery
  • General Surgery

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  6. Obtain a certificate.

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Reviews

Arthur C. on 12/6/2020

L. on 12/13/2020

Michele T. on 4/29/2021

OFER R. on 5/26/2021

Joseph G. on 6/18/2021

Valerie H. on 6/25/2021

F P. on 8/21/2021

Howard S. on 9/2/2021

Huy D. on 9/13/2021

Doctor G. on 9/16/2021

Kelsey b. on 9/27/2021

Ariel T. on 10/4/2021

Shantel B. on 10/18/2021

Karl S. on 11/3/2021

Michael M. on 11/6/2021

Carly S. on 11/11/2021

There was a question about a TAP block in the post test. This was not covered anywhere in the article (unless I missed it?)

Neeraj H. on 12/25/2021

Rene G. on 12/29/2021

Cherie T. on 12/31/2021

OFER R. on 2/17/2022

Howard S. on 2/23/2022

Terry W. on 8/5/2022

ALI H. on 8/3/2022

KIMBERLY R. on 8/8/2022

Ziyad H. on 9/22/2022

OSVALDO C. on 10/25/2022

Kimlyn L. on 10/14/2022

Dwayne W. on 11/12/2022

Gila W. on 11/13/2022

mariam g. on 11/19/2022

Neda m. on 11/20/2022

Nicole C. on 11/22/2022

Tanya O. on 12/4/2022

William S. on 12/15/2022

Michael J. on 12/17/2022

Olivia H. on 12/22/2022

Rene G. on 12/27/2022

Cherie T. on 12/28/2022

Walter G. on 12/30/2022

Good overview

David g. on 1/17/2023

William S. on 1/19/2023

David M. on 2/5/2023

stephen g. on 2/18/2023

Great program

Ronald F. on 2/27/2023

Daniel M. on 3/14/2023

Ariel T. on 3/24/2023

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