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Erschienen in: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery 6/2009

01.06.2009 | Review Article

The Omentum: Anatomical, Metabolic, and Surgical Aspects

verfasst von: Danielle Collins, Aisling M. Hogan, Donal O’Shea, Des C. Winter

Erschienen in: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery | Ausgabe 6/2009

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Abstract

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.
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Metadaten
Titel
The Omentum: Anatomical, Metabolic, and Surgical Aspects
verfasst von
Danielle Collins
Aisling M. Hogan
Donal O’Shea
Des C. Winter
Publikationsdatum
01.06.2009
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery / Ausgabe 6/2009
Print ISSN: 1091-255X
Elektronische ISSN: 1873-4626
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11605-009-0855-1

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