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Joseph Shrager

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  • Omentum is highly effective in the management of complex cardiothoracic surgical problems.

    Shrager JB, Wain JC, Wright CD, Donahue DM, Vlahakes GJ, Moncure AC, Grillo HC, Mathisen DJ. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2003; 125 (3): 526-32

    Vascularized, pedicled tissue flaps are often used for cardiothoracic surgical problems complicated by factors that adversely affect healing, such as previous irradiation, established infection, or steroid use. We reviewed our experience with use of the omentum in these situations to provide a yardstick against which results with other vascularized flaps (specifically muscle flaps) could be compared.

    PubMedID: 12658194

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