[Free and pedicled omental flaps. Harvesting and transplanting]

The paper describes technique of harvesting and transplanting of great omentum. The flap is a useful alternative to other flaps particularly in large tissue defects within upper extremity. Depending on general patient's condition and local vascular status at acceptor site the flap can be transplanted as a free or pedicled one. In the latter case immobilization of the extremity is required for two weeks until the pedicle can be divided. Plastic properties of the flap are underlined; postoperative management is also presented.