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, cilt.69, sa.1, ss.67-72, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 69 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2012
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1097/sap.0b013e31821ee432
  • Dergi Adı: ANNALS OF PLASTIC SURGERY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.67-72
  • Kocaeli Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

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