The management of decubitus ulcers by musculocutaneous flaps: a five-year experience

Ann Plast Surg. 1992 Feb;28(2):167-74. doi: 10.1097/00000637-199202000-00007.

Abstract

Large decubitus ulcers can be treated by using many methods, including musculocutaneous flaps. Musculocutaneous flaps provide reliable, well-vascularized cover and often can be revised in patients with secondary recurrence. We have treated 30 patients with large decubitus ulcers during a 5-year period by using musculocutaneous advancement flaps of the gluteus maximus, the hamstring muscle, and the tensor fasciae latae. There were two complications treated by debridement with flap advancement in 1 patient and the use of another flap in the second patient. Four patients developed a recurrent ulcer, which was treated by reelevation and advancement of the original flap in all patients. The general management and overall results are presented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Buttocks
  • Fascia Lata
  • Hip
  • Humans
  • Knee
  • Leg Ulcer / etiology
  • Leg Ulcer / surgery*
  • Lumbosacral Region
  • Muscles / transplantation*
  • Pressure Ulcer / etiology
  • Pressure Ulcer / surgery*
  • Skin Transplantation / methods*
  • Surgical Flaps*
  • Tendon Transfer / methods*
  • Wound Healing