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Omentum as a cover for abdominal wall loss

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A case of necrotising fasciitis with full-thickness loss of the entire abdominal wall is reported after an uncomplicated elective low anterior resection. Salvage was accomplished by early wide surgical extirpation and repeated re-explorations and debridements. The presence of ample omentum helped prevent evisceration and allowed granulation tissue to gradually seal the abdominal cavity over a period of 4 months without further reconstructive procedures.

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Chuwa, E.W., Seow-Choen, F. Omentum as a cover for abdominal wall loss. Tech Coloproctol 10, 139–142 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-006-0268-z

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