Current indications for the intrathoracic transposition of the omentum

Abstract Background The intrathoracic transposition of the omentum (ITO) has been reported with more or less good results in various clinical circumstances but with no clear guidelines or indications. Methodology and review This article reviews the main clinical situations in which omento-plasty (OP...

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Main Author: Petre V. H. Botianu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-06-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13019-019-0924-9