Retrocolic omental pedicle flap for routine plication of abdominal aortic grafts

Surg Gynecol Obstet. 1984 Jun;158(6):591-2.

Abstract

A simple method of aortic graft plication with a retrocolic omental pedicle is described; plication should protect against both graft infection and graft enteric fistulas.

MeSH terms

  • Aorta, Abdominal / surgery*
  • Colon
  • Duodenum
  • Humans
  • Methods
  • Omentum / surgery*
  • Surgical Flaps*