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  • Title: [Reconstruction of a thoracic wall defect using a flap of omentum obtained by laparoscopy].
    Author: Domene CE, Volpe P, Onari P, Birbojm I, Szachnowicz S, Barreira LF, Reiff AM, Pinotti HW.
    Journal: Rev Hosp Clin Fac Med Sao Paulo; 1997; 52(4):217-20. PubMed ID: 9567373.
    Abstract:
    Reconstructive of complex chest wall defects following infected sternotomy represents a surgical challenge. Several options were described for these defects reconstructions, using muscles flaps and omentum which provided obliteration of dead space and coverage. We present a reconstruction of a major chest and abdominal wall defect in a 62-year old patient, who had mediastinitis, osteomyelitis and necrosis of sternum after myocardial revascularization. The pectoralis major was used unsuccessfully, with total loose of the flap. After wound failure, a flap of omentum based on the left gastroepiploic vessels was obtained by a laparoscopic surgery, with no complication. The omentum was translocated through the defect that reached the abdominal wall covering the defect and allowing the use of split-thickness grafts. The laparoscopic procedure showed advantages over the laparotomy in the management of omentum, with the same results in the reconstruction of the defect added the advantages of a minimal invasive procedure, mainly in patient with bad clinical conditions.
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