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Omental Flap Herniation

Imaging findings

Gas and bowel content located anterior to the sternum in a post-transplant patient.

Key takeaways

Distinguish intentional surgical reconstructions (like omental flaps used for mediastinitis) from spontaneous iatrogenic hernias; recognize when these flaps eventually allow bowel herniation.

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