Hatchet-type Gluteus Maximus Musculocutaneous Flap for Reconstruction of Sacral Pressure Sore.
- Author:
Sang Wook BAE
1
;
Tae Kang LIM
;
Hyong Suk KIM
;
Baek Yong SONG
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Eulji General Hospital, Eulji University, Seoul, Korea. sby2409@eulji.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Sacrum;
Myocutaneous flap;
Pressure ulcer;
Gluteus maximus;
Hatchet
- MeSH:
Myocutaneous Flap*;
Pressure Ulcer*;
Sacrum;
Skin
- From:Archives of Reconstructive Microsurgery
2014;23(1):25-28
- CountryRepublic 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.
