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The Omentum: Anatomical, Metabolic, and Surgical Aspects.
J Gastrointest Surg. 2009 Mar 17;
Authors: Collins D, Hogan AM, O’Shea D, Winter DC
INTRODUCTION: The omentum is acknowledged to have diverse functions in the pathophysiology of intra-abdominal disease. Its angiogenic properties act as a natural defense mechanism in peritonitis and intra-abdominal sepsis. With advancing technology the omentum is revealing itself as a new player in the field of molecular surgery with special reference to cancer, obesity and tissue reconstruction. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This article reviews the existing and potential surgical applications of the omentum.
PMID: 19291335 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]