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| − | A '''panniculus''' refers to the dense layer of fatty tissue growth in the lower abdomen.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2014/11/pannus-2/ What Did You Find Under Your Patient’s Pannus?]</ref><ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2016/11/lost-penis-pannus/ Search-and-Rescue Spots Man’s Penis Under Fourth Panniculus]</ref> It is a magical place where mystery gifts and [[Turkey Sandwich|prizes]] are found when you least expect it. Much like the word "obese," the word '''"panniculus"''' is synonymous with the word "American."<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2016/10/new-bmi-classification/ BMI Classification Replaces Word “Obesity” with “American”]</ref> If a '''panniculus''' needs to be surgical excised, be sure to remove the right one.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2014/03/pannus/ Patient Sues Surgeon for Removing Wrong Pannus]</ref> | + | A '''panniculus''' refers to the dense layer of fatty tissue growth in the lower abdomen.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2014/11/pannus-2/ What Did You Find Under Your Patient’s Pannus? (Gomerblog)]</ref><ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2016/11/lost-penis-pannus/ Search-and-Rescue Spots Man’s Penis Under Fourth Panniculus (Gomerblog)]</ref> It is a magical place where mystery gifts and [[Turkey Sandwich|prizes]] are found when you least expect it. Much like the word "obese," the word '''"panniculus"''' is synonymous with the word "American."<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2016/10/new-bmi-classification/ BMI Classification Replaces Word “Obesity” with “American” (Gomerblog)]</ref> If a '''panniculus''' needs to be surgical excised, be sure to remove the right one.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2014/03/pannus/ Patient Sues Surgeon for Removing Wrong Pannus (Gomerblog)]</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 08:51, 6 July 2017
A panniculus refers to the dense layer of fatty tissue growth in the lower abdomen.[1][2] It is a magical place where mystery gifts and prizes are found when you least expect it. Much like the word "obese," the word "panniculus" is synonymous with the word "American."[3] If a panniculus needs to be surgical excised, be sure to remove the right one.[4]
Grading of Abdominal Panniculi
Grade 1 - Panniculus barely covers the hairline of the mons pubis but not the genitalia.
Grade 2 - Extends to cover the genitalia.
Grade 3 - Extends to cover the upper thigh.
Grade 4 - Extends to cover the mid thigh.
Grade 5 - Extends to cover the knees or beyond.
Grade 6 - Extends to cover planet Earth.
Grade 7 - Extends to cover holes in the ozone layer.
Grade 8 - Extends to cover the solar system.
Grade 9 - Extends to cover the Milky Way.
Grade 10 - Extends into heaven.
References
- Jump up ↑ What Did You Find Under Your Patient’s Pannus? (Gomerblog)
- Jump up ↑ Search-and-Rescue Spots Man’s Penis Under Fourth Panniculus (Gomerblog)
- Jump up ↑ BMI Classification Replaces Word “Obesity” with “American” (Gomerblog)
- Jump up ↑ Patient Sues Surgeon for Removing Wrong Pannus (Gomerblog)
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