Robotically-harvested, thoracoscopically-tunneled transdiaphragmatic omental pedicle flap for obliteration of radiated empyema cavity

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Intra-thoracic defects continue to pose a challenge for the reconstructive surgeon. Stable soft tissue coverage and obliteration of dead space can be particularly challenging when complicated by infection or previous radiation. These cases may require a less conventional method of reconstruction. We describe a case in which vacuum-assisted closure followed by pedicled omental flap transposition was successfully used to reconstruct a complicated intra-thoracic wound following pneumonectomy, radiation therapy, and recurrent wound dehiscences secondary to chronic infection.

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