Gerota's fascia flap for control of hemorrhage of the hepatic surface.
A technique of providing coverage with a Gerota's fascia flap coverage for the raw bleeding surface of the liver after major hepatic resection is described. It is most applicable in patients in whom conventional omental or falciform ligaments flaps are not available.
D005205:Fascia; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006498:Hepatectomy; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000556:secondary / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps