title: Rectus sparing approach to left ventricular assist device exchange and use of the omental flap for coverage.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Outram Road, Singapore 169608, Singapore.
authors.forename: Cheryl
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Hui
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Outram Road, Singapore 169608, Singapore.
authors.forename: Adrian
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ooi
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, National Heart Centre, Outram Road, Singapore 169608, Singapore.
authors.forename: Teing Ee
authors.initials: TE
authors.lastname: Tan
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Outram Road, Singapore 169608, Singapore. Electronic address: bienkeem@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Bien Keem
authors.initials: BK
authors.lastname: Tan
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006353:Heart-Assist Devices / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009852:Omentum / Q000637:transplantation*; D016459:Prosthesis-Related Infections / Q000601:surgery*; D017568:Rectus Abdominis / Q000637:transplantation; D013524:Surgical Flaps