1) Omentofixation
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Omentopexy is a surgical procedure whereby the greater omentum is sutured to a nearby organ. Suture to the abdominal wall is used to induce circulation away from portal circulation into caval circulation. It may also be sutured to another organ to increase arterial circulation. ...
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1. Suture of the great omentum to the abdominal wall to induce collateral portal circulation. ... 2. Suture of the omentum to another organ to increase arterial circulation. ... See: omentoplasty. ... Synonym: omentofixation. ... Origin: omento-+ G. Pexis, fixation ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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(o-men´to-pek″se) an operation in which omentum is fastened to some other tissue, especially one in which the omentum is being used as a circulatory bridge to reduce congestion or provide vascular nutrition. Called also omentofixation.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: ō′men′tō-pek-sē Definitions: 1. Suture of the greater omentum to the abdominal wall to induce collateral portal circulation. 2. Suture of the omentum to another organ to increase arterial circulation. Synonyms: omentofixation
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omentopexy, omentofixation In general, an operation in which omentum is fastened to some other tissue, especially one in which omentu>m is used as a circulatory bridge to reduce congestion or provide vascular nutrition. The omentum is a sheet of fat that is covered by the peritoneum. The greater omentum is attached to the bottom edge of the stoma...
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