Thoracic Reconstruction With the Omentum: Indications, Complications, and Results

This study provides a retrospective analysis of 60 patients who underwent thoracic reconstruction with the omentum. Patients were identified by searching several databases to determine demographics, indications for surgery, operative technique, and postoperative course, including donor and recipient site morbidity. From January 1975 to May 2000, the authors harvested and transferred the omentum successfully (57 pedicled, 3 free) in 60 patients...