Gluteal plication closure of sacral pressure ulcers.
A technique for closure of gluteal pressure sores is described. It has been successfully used on 19 of 21 patients during the last 58 months. Median follow-up time is 23 months. Muscular and vascular integrity are preserved for future myocutaneous flap coverage if required. It is recommended as a relatively conservative method of early repair of sacral pressure defects not in excess of 8 cm in diameter.
D000328:Adult; D002081:Buttocks / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D009132:Muscles / Q000601:surgery*; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012445:Sacrococcygeal Region / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps