Pedicled omental flaps for complex wound reconstruction following surgery for primary spine tumors of the mobile spine and sacrum.
Elie MassaadShalin S PatelMargaret StenJane ShimAli KiapourJohn T MullenDaniel G TobertShannon MacDonaldFrancis J HornicekJohn H ShinPublished in: Journal of neurosurgery. Spine (2024)
The pedicled omentum is an effective local tissue graft that can be used for complex wound reconstruction and management of high-risk closures in primary spine tumors. This technique may have a lower rate of complications than other approaches and may influence surgical planning and flap selection in challenging cases.