Clinical Application of the Upper Part Gluteus Maximum Myocutaneous Flap to the Repair of Huge Sacarl Pressure Sores / 中国医师杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To explore a safe,high efficiency and rapid approach for the repair of huge sacral pressure sores. Methods From 1993 to 2001,17 cases of huge sacral pressure sore were repaired using the pedicled upper part gluteus maximum myocutaneous flap .Results The outcome of repair in stage Ⅰ was satisfactory in all the cases during the followed-up period for 1～9 years,the size of the flap ranged from 16cm?10cm to 10cm?8cm,No recurrence was occurred,The function of gluteus in donor areas was keeped maximally. Conclusions The method is a good treatment for huge sacral pressure sores. It possesses the advantages of easiness to perform,rich blood supply,no necessity of free skin graft in the donor areas,less complications,high success rate. The treatment can be completed in one stage.It is worthy of popularization.