Horacio F Mayer, Luis H Diodato, Roberto J Sanchez, Hugo D Loustau, Manuel Sarrabayrouse, Daniel A Bracco
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Abstract
Omental transposition is often used for reconstruction of soft tissue in the groin. However, the potential for incisional hernia is a relative contraindication. We report the cure of a groin ulcer with omental transposition using a new method of tunnelling to avoid herniation.