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When the defect involves primarily subcutaneous tissue loss resulting in abnormal contour, omental free flaps provide effective coverage and restoration of contour. In addition, the inherent capability of the omentum to combat infection and form an ideal bed for the establishment of skin or bone grafts provides further indications for its use.<\/jats:p>\n<jats:p content-type=\"fine-print\">The authors have used omental free flaps in nine cases to reconstruct gunshot wounds of the head, orbit, and face, heal chronic cavitating frontal sinus infections, form a base over exposed dura for reconstruction of the skull with rib grafts, and cover large defects after resection of invasive tumors or infected scalp. These wounds of neurosurgical interest were reconstructed with acceptable structural and aesthetic results. The indications, surgical techniques, results, alternative procedures, and potential complications of this procedure are discussed. 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