omentopexy

omentopexy
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. SEE ALSO: omentoplasty. SYN: omentofixation. [omento- + G. pexis, fixation]

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omen·to·pexy ō-'ment-ə-.pek-sē n, pl -pex·ies the operation of suturing the omentum esp. to another organ

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omen·to·pexy (o-menґto-pek″se) [omentum + -pexy] any of various operations in which omentum is fastened to some other tissue, especially when the omentum is used as a circulatory bridge to reduce congestion or provide vascular nutrition.

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