title: The management of decubitus ulcers by muscle transposition. An 8-year review.
abstract: Our 8-year experience with the management of decubitus ulcers by means of muscle transposition and skin cover is reviewed. The role of infection and its management are discussed. Some modifications of our previous techniques and newer operative approaches are detailed. Our complications and follow-up results are presented.
mesh_terms: D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000601:surgery; D006084:Graft Rejection / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007512:Ischium; D008875:Middle Aged; D009132:Muscles / Q000601:surgery*; D009336:Necrosis; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000601:surgery*; D012447:Sacrum; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013035:Spasm / Q000209:etiology; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous