Modified gluteus maximus V-Y advancement flaps.
A modified method is presented for the closure of wounds using gluteus maximus V-Y advancement flaps. Extra tissue is included in each flap by extending the corners of its advancing edge. The extra tissue is utilised to aid closure by using a combination of rotation and transposition in addition to advancement. This modification is illustrated and examples of its clinical use described.
Department of Plastic Surgery, Bangour General Hospital, Broxburn, West Lothian.
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Heywood
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Quaba
D002081:Buttocks / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps