GEROTAS FASCIA FLAP - AN ALTERNATIVE FOR AORTIC GRAFT COVERAGE

The greater omentum is commonly used when there is a surgical indicati on for a barrier between an aortic graft and the abdominal contents. T here are few other options when the omentum is not available. A novel approach is described for this purpose-Gerota's fascia flap. It is a s imple, durable technique that can readily be used to provide extra tis sue in the retroperitoneum for coverage of an aortic graft or possibly an aortic stump.