Hemispherectomy: a further modification using omentum vascularized free flaps

This report describes the authors' technique designed to further prevent the late complications of hemispherectomy. A vascularized omental free flap is used to fill the extradural dead space left following the procedure advocated by Adams. This procedure may provide further stability to the res...

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Published inAustralian and New Zealand journal of surgery Vol. 63; no. 8; p. 646
Main Authors Matheson, J M, Truskett, P, Davies, M A, Vonau, M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Australia 01.08.1993
Subjects
Adult
Brain - diagnostic imaging
Brain - pathology
Brain - surgery
Epilepsy - surgery
Humans
Male
Omentum - transplantation
Radiography
Surgical Flaps
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Summary:This report describes the authors' technique designed to further prevent the late complications of hemispherectomy. A vascularized omental free flap is used to fill the extradural dead space left following the procedure advocated by Adams. This procedure may provide further stability to the residual brain and reduce infective complications.
ISSN:0004-8682
DOI:10.1111/j.1445-2197.1993.tb00474.x