Use of Inferior Gluteal Artery and Posterior Thigh Perforators in Management of Ischial Pressure Sores With Limited Donor Sites for Flap Coverage

Unal C., Ozdemir J., Yirmibesoglu O., Yucel E., Agir H.

ANNALS OF PLASTIC SURGERY, vol.69, no.1, pp.67-72, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 69 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.1097/sap.0b013e31821ee432
  • Journal Name: ANNALS OF PLASTIC SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.67-72
  • Kocaeli University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Reconstructive surgery for ischial pressure sore defects presents a challenge because of high rates of recurrence. The aim of this study was to describe the use of inferior gluteal artery (IGA) and posterior thigh perforators in management of ischial pressure sores with limited donor sites. Patients and