Pedicled omentum for coverage of extra-abdominal vascular bypass graft in the groin

Abstract

The omentum is a well-established pedicled flap for coverage of intra-abdominal and thoracic pathology, and as a free-flap for a multitude of applications. Its use as a pedicled flap for extra-abdominal applications other than those on the chest is less well described. Here we present a case where a pedicled omental flap was utilized to provide circumferential and buried coverage of an in-line ilio-femoral bypass graft well below the level of the inguinal ligament. The reach of the omentum was more than adequate, and the delicate nature of the flap provided excellent circumferential coverage of a cryo-vein bypass graft.

Keywords

Omentum / pedicled omentum / reconstruction / groin reconstruction

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