Revascularization of the lower extremity with omentum.
The use of the omental graft with multiple level arterial anastomoses may prove useful for salvaging the severely ischemic lower limb. Because the long-term results of full free omental grafts may depend on neovascularization of the omentum from the surrounding tissue, the technique described here should be utilized only in those patients who are not suitable candidates for other procedures.
Herrera
H R
HR
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, New York.
Geary
J
J
Whitehead
P
P
Evangelisti
S
S
D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000379:methods; D000818:Animals; D004285:Dogs; D005263:Femoral Artery / Q000601:surgery; D005528:Foot / Q000098:blood supply*; D006083:Graft Occlusion, Vascular / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009852:Omentum / Q000637:transplantation*; D012501:Saphenous Vein / Q000637:transplantation; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*