Archives of Reconstructive Microsurgery  2014;23(1):25-28

Hatchet-type Gluteus Maximus Musculocutaneous Flap for Reconstruction of Sacral Pressure Sore.

Sang Wook BAE 1 ; Tae Kang LIM ; Hyong Suk KIM ; Baek Yong SONG

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Keywords

Sacrum; Myocutaneous flap; Pressure ulcer; Gluteus maximus; Hatchet

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

English

Abstract

One of the most frequently used flaps for coverage of sacral skin and soft-tissue defects is the gluteus maximus musculocutaneous flap. These authors encountered two cases of sacral pressure sore, for which reconstructive surgery was performed, using the hatchet-shaped gluteus maximus musculocutaneous flap - a modified flap type. We report on our experience in treatment of these two cases, with an excellent outcome.