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International Orthopaedics
Published in: International Orthopaedics 1/2006

01-02-2006 | Original Paper

Comparison of gluteal fasciocutaneous rotational flaps and myocutaneous flaps for the treatment of sacral sores

Authors: T. C. Wong, F. K. Ip

Published in: International Orthopaedics | Issue 1/2006

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Abstract

To compare the outcomes of gluteal fasciocutaneous rotational flaps and myocutaneous flaps in the treatment of sacral sores, together with a review of surgical complications in two matched cohorts. Thirty-eight patients (18 gluteal fasciocutaneous rotational flaps and 20 myocutaneous flaps) were reviewed retrospectively at a mean follow-up of 58 weeks. The rate of healing of the sore, the sore healing time, and the incidence of surgical complications, together with rate of recurrence, were obtained by chart review. Treatment groups were matched by patient characteristics, operative time and blood loss. The rate of healing of the sore, sore healing time and complication rate were comparable in the two groups but the rate of recurrence was lower to a statistically significant extent in myocutaneous flap patients. The authors suggest that both methods are comparable, good and safe in treating sacral sores; myocutaneous flaps are more durable.
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Metadata
Title
Comparison of gluteal fasciocutaneous rotational flaps and myocutaneous flaps for the treatment of sacral sores
Authors
T. C. Wong
F. K. Ip
Publication date
01-02-2006
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
International Orthopaedics / Issue 1/2006
Print ISSN: 0341-2695
Electronic ISSN: 1432-5195
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00264-005-0031-5

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