title: The use of omental grafts in operations performed upon the colon and rectum.
abstract: The greater omentum is an organ with numerous potential uses. A simple procedure to create a vascularized pedicle based on solid anatomic principles coupled with adequate nutrition, careful operative technique and good preparation of the intestine will help ensure a postoperative course that is free of complications.
mesh_terms: D003082:Colectomy; D006801:Humans; D009852:Omentum / Q000637:transplantation*; D012007:Rectum / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013529:Surgical Wound Dehiscence / Q000601:surgery