Use of a pedicled omental flap in the treatment of chest wall tuberculosis.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2011.08.053.
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Abstract
The most effective way to treat the chest wall tuberculosis is to fill the residual space with a muscle flap after complete resection of the lesion. However, in some situations a muscle flap cannot be used. The greater omentum has been widely used for reconstruction and the treatment of infections. We describe our technique of using a pedicled omental transposition flap in the management of chest wall tuberculosis for closing the dead space created by excision of the lesion.
Medical subject headings
- Surgical Flaps
- Thoracic Wall
- Tuberculosis