Abstract:Summary:
Obliteration of an organized subphrenic abscess with an enteric fistula is a great challenge, especially after hepatectomy, as most of the conventional flaps used to fill the abscess cavity are not feasible. A seromuscular flap is an innovative option for this purpose because of its proximity to the pathology, flexibility in the size and volume of the flap harvested, antibacterial ability of the muscle flap, and preservation of trunk musculature. We illustrate the use of a colonic seromuscular flap fo… Show more
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