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

  • Bae, Sang Wook (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Eulji General Hospital, Eulji University) ;
  • Lim, Tae Kang (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Eulji General Hospital, Eulji University) ;
  • Kim, Hyong Suk (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Eulji General Hospital, Eulji University) ;
  • Song, Baek Yong (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Eulji General Hospital, Eulji University)
  • Received : 2014.04.29
  • Accepted : 2014.05.09
  • Published : 2014.05.30
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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.

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