Camper's fascia

Camper's fascia

the superficial fatty layer of the superficial fascia of the abdominal wall.

Camper's fascia

The upper layer of the superficial fascia of the abdomen that overlies Scarpa's fascia and consists of a layer of fatty tissue.
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Del Valle et al (10) (1992) found a significantly higher incidence of wound disruption in patients who did not have their Camper's fascia approximated with suture.
Camper's fascia provides a potential space for haematoma and seroma formation.
Closure of subcutaneous fat in obese patients: a prospective randomised study in abdominal incisions

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