Protection of Abdominal Aortic Grafts by Omentum Flap

Ismail M. Khalil; David H. Livingston

doi:10.1177/153857448602000603

Protection of Abdominal Aortic Grafts by Omentum Flap

Ismail M. Khalil, David H. Livingston

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Abstract

Prosthetic graft infection is a devastating complication of aortic surgery with a high morbidity and mortality. In selected cases the use of an omentum pedicle provides excellent coverage of the aortic prosthesis and interposes viable tissue between the suture line and abdominal viscera. The omentum is superior to preaortic soft tissue because of its availability, vascularity, and lymphatic drain age. The technique is outlined and an illustrative case presented.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	365-367
Number of pages	3
Journal	Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
Volume	20
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/153857448602000603
State	Published - Nov 1986
Externally published	Yes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

Surgery
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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