The fate of free omental transfers

The authors have carried out six free omental transfers for the treatment of two chronic ulcers, two progressive hemifacial atrophies, one precancerous disorder and one contused wound. The follow-up periods ranged from 3 years 9 months to 7 years 7 months. From our experience the transferred omentum maintained its volume and nature under normal circumstances. The decrease in volume or atrophy of the transferred omentum may be caused by panniculitis of the omental fatty tissue or narrowing of the anastomosed vessels.