The use of innervated flaps for the closure of ischial pressure sores
โ Scribed by Krupp, S ;Kuhn, W ;Zaech, G A
- Book ID
- 109975132
- Publisher
- Nature Publishing Group
- Year
- 1983
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 502 KB
- Volume
- 21
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1362-4393
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In this article, a reconstructive method for ischial pressure sores using an inferior rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap, is reported. Results obtained with two paraplegic patients with recurrent ischial pressure sores were excellent, and they were free from recurrence over two years after this oper
## Abstract The treatment of pressure sores requires soft tissue reconstruction with thick tissue to provide padding of bony prominences and obliterate dead space. Fasciocutaneous flaps may not provide adequate bulk. Propeller flaps (180ยฐ) based on perforators from the gluteal artery may be harvest