Omental protection of autogenous arterial reconstruction following femoral prosthetic graft infection Donna Mendes, M.D., Mark Kahn, M.D., Ibrahim M. Ibrahim, M.D., Barry Sussman, M.D., Robert Fox, M.D., Herbert Dardik, M.D. Journal of Vascular Surgery Volume 2, Issue 4, Pages 603-606 (July 1985) DOI: 10.1016/0741-5214(85)90019-9 Copyright © 1985 Society for Vascular Surgery and North American Chapter, International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig. 1 Intraoperative view of autologous (contralateral) reversed saphenous vein (forceps) placed orthotopically as replacement for infected PTFE component of component femoral-popliteal bypass. Omentum (upper right) is seen extending from peritoneal cavity held open with Babcock clamp. Journal of Vascular Surgery 1985 2, 603-606DOI: (10.1016/0741-5214(85)90019-9) Copyright © 1985 Society for Vascular Surgery and North American Chapter, International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig. 2 Omentum has been spread over arterial reconstruction and sutured in place to provide soft tissue coverage and surface for skin coverage. Journal of Vascular Surgery 1985 2, 603-606DOI: (10.1016/0741-5214(85)90019-9) Copyright © 1985 Society for Vascular Surgery and North American Chapter, International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig. 3 Artistic rendition of omental transposition. Omentum is withdrawn from peritoneal cavity (A) and sutured in place (B). Journal of Vascular Surgery 1985 2, 603-606DOI: (10.1016/0741-5214(85)90019-9) Copyright © 1985 Society for Vascular Surgery and North American Chapter, International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery Terms and Conditions