Omentopexy
Omentopexy is a surgical procedure whereby the greater omentum is sutured to a nearby organ. Suture to the abdominal wall is used to induce circulation away from portal circulation into caval circulation. It may also be sutured to another organ to increase arterial circulation.
| Omentopexy | |
|---|---|
| ICD-9-CM | 54.74 |
References
- The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
- The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
- The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
- The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
- The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
- Farm Animal Surgery
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