The use of perforator flaps for the reconstruction of sacral defects: Ten-year experience

The use of perforator flaps for the reconstruction of sacral defects: Ten-year experience

Background: Despite advances in reconstruction techniques, sacral defects continue to challenge surgeons. The perforator flap preserves the entire contralateral side as a future flap donor site and the gluteal muscle itself on the ipsilateral side to minimize donor-site morbidity. Materials and Meth...

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Main Authors: Hao-Yu Chiao, Shun-Cheng Chang, Chang-Yi Chou, Yuan-Sheng Tzeng, Shyi-Gen Chen, Chin-Ta Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Health/LWW 2018-01-01
Series:Formosan Journal of Surgery
Subjects:
Perforator flap
pressure ulcer
reconstruction
sacral defect
Online Access:http://www.e-fjs.org/article.asp?issn=1682-606X;year=2018;volume=51;issue=4;spage=142;epage=147;aulast=Chiao

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http://www.e-fjs.org/article.asp?issn=1682-606X;year=2018;volume=51;issue=4;spage=142;epage=147;aulast=Chiao

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