The greater omentum: extensions in transposition and free transfer.
The greater omentum may be utilized as a transposition flap for wound coverage of the chest, neck, abdominal wall, and upper extremities. Free microvascular transfer may be accomplished for wound closure in the scalp and skull as well as the lower extremities.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D009852:Omentum; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000601:surgery