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| Omentopexy | |
|---|---|
| ICD-9-CM | 54.74 |
Omentopexy is asurgical procedure whereby thegreater omentum is sutured to a nearby organ. Suture to theabdominal wall is used to induce circulation away from the portal circulation into caval circulation. It may also be sutured to another organ to increasearterial circulation.