The superior gluteal neurocutaneous flap transfer for sacrococcygeal pressure sores
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1001-2036.2011.01.014
- VernacularTitle:臀上皮神经营养血管皮瓣转位修复骶尾部褥疮
- Author:
Yongqing XU
;
Yueliang ZHU
;
Jun LI
;
Yuanfa GUO
;
Sheng LU
;
Xingyu FAN
;
Xiaoshan XU
;
Hui TANG
;
Tao MA
;
Jing DING
;
Xun TANG
;
Yueqiu LIN
;
Qian LV
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Pressure sores;
Superior gluteal neurocutaneous flap;
Transplantation;
Microsurgical operation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery
2011;34(1):29-30
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To observe the clinical outcomes of the superior gluteal neurocutaneous flap for sacrococcygeal pressure sores. Methods Twelve cases with sacrococcygeal pressure sores were covered by the superior gluteal neurocutaneous flap from May 2005 to Nov. 2009. The sore size ranged from 15 cm ×30 cm to 5 cm × 8 cm, while the flap size ranged from 17 cm × 32 cm to 10 cm× 12 cm. Results All 12 flaps survived totally with the pressure sores healed. The longest follow-up time was four years, the short follow-up time was half a year, the average time was 2.5 years. The superior gluteal neurocutaneous flap was good blood circulation, pressure sores not recur. Conclusion The superior gluteal neurocutaneous flap is a good treatment for sacrococcygeal pressure sores for its reliable blood supply and simple harvesting.
