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The dashed line indicates the line of incision to free the top of the umbilical stalk from the umbilical skin.
Using a #15 blade at a 45-degree angle, the surgeon carefully separates the stalk from the skin, repeatedly checking the upper surface of the skin for orientation to prevent buttonholing.
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As the stalk is opened, the preperitoneal fat peeks out.
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