Gluteus Maximus Fasciocutaneous V-Y Advancement Flap for Sacral Wounds

A new V-Y advancement flap using the gluteus maximus fasciocutaneous flap is described. The skin, subcutaneous fat and gluteus maximus fascia are cut, but not the muscle belly. Thirteen patients with sacral pressure sores and radionecrosis underwent surgery using this method. Eleven of 13 patients e...

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Published inOrthopedics & Traumatology Vol. 43; no. 4; pp. 1191 - 1194
Main Authors Setsu, Yuri, Haraga, Isao, Kuchiishi, Yasuhiro, Ogata, Kosuke, Ohjimi, Hiroyuki
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published West-Japanese Society of Orthopedics & Traumatology 1994
Subjects
fasciocutaneous flap
gluteus maximus muscle flap
sacral ulcer
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ISSN0037-1033
1349-4333
DOI10.5035/nishiseisai.43.1191

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Summary:A new V-Y advancement flap using the gluteus maximus fasciocutaneous flap is described. The skin, subcutaneous fat and gluteus maximus fascia are cut, but not the muscle belly. Thirteen patients with sacral pressure sores and radionecrosis underwent surgery using this method. Eleven of 13 patients experienced complete wound healing. In comparison with the conventional V-Y gluteus maximus musclocutaneous flap, this technique is easier and can achieve a better functional prognosis.
ISSN:0037-1033
1349-4333
DOI:10.5035/nishiseisai.43.1191