Large posterior trunk wounds often require flap reconstruction. One option for posterior truncal reconstruction not readily considered, often due to the combined anterior and posterior approaches required for harvesting and coverage, is the omental flap; however, the omental flap stands as a robust backup in non-healing wounds when local flap options have been exhausted. We present a case of a posterior trunk wound that had previously undergone multiple unsuccessful local and regional flaps for reconstruction and was ultimately treated with a pedicled omental flap which went on to heal without any post-operative complications.
Keywords: back reconstruction; chronic back wound reconstruction; omental flap; posterior chest wall reconstruction; posterior trunk reconstruction.
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