The latissimus dorsi free flap for coverage of sacral radiodermatitis in the ambulatory patient.
Ambulatory patients with large sacral ulcers can represent extremely challenging coverage problems. Technical options become fewer when sacral ulcers are coupled with radiation dermatitis. Latissimus dorsi free flap transfer, with direct anastomoses to sacral vessels, is described in 2 patients.
D005260:Female; D006085:Graft Survival; D006801:Humans; D008161:Lumbosacral Region / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D011855:Radiodermatitis / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps