Laparoscopic harvest and free transplantation of great omentum flap for extensive tissue defects in complex wounds.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The repair of extensive tissue defects remains a challenge, although great progress has been made in reconstructive surgery. The transplantation of a single huge flap or several flaps in combination will inevitably result in donor-site morbidity. Here we report our experience in the repair of these wounds with laparoscopically harvested great omentum flaps.

Methods

Twelve patients with extensive tissue defects caused by deep burn injury, avulsion injury, and open fracture underwent free omental flap transplantation and split-thickness skin grafting. The patient demographics, wound characteristics, and complications postsurgical operation were recorded. Prior to omentum flap transplantation, these patients underwent debridement, vacuum sealing drainage treatment,

SUBMITTER: Liu J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10700857 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature