New method of tunnelling for omental transposition in the treatment of a complex radionecrotic groin ulcer.
Omental transposition is often used for reconstruction of soft tissue in the groin. However, the potential for incisional hernia is a relative contraindication. We report the cure of a groin ulcer with omental transposition using a new method of tunnelling to avoid herniation.
Department of Plastic Surgery, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, University of Buenos Aires School of Medicine, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Horacio F
HF
Mayer
Luis H
LH
Diodato
Roberto J
RJ
Sanchez
Hugo D
HD
Loustau
Manuel
M
Sarrabayrouse
Daniel A
DA
Bracco
D005260:Female; D006119:Groin / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009852:Omentum / Q000601:surgery*; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000601:surgery*