title: The use of the vastus lateralis musculocutaneous flap for the repair of trochanteric pressure sores.
abstract: The surgical technique of using the vastus lateralis as a musculocutaneous flap is described in 5 paraplegic patients. Good padding and closure are provided at the recipient site, and the donor site is closed primarily. This method enables use of other musculocutaneous flaps if required in the trochanteric area.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003128:Coma / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D006615:Hip; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D009132:Muscles / Q000601:surgery; D010264:Paraplegia / Q000150:complications; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013848:Thigh / Q000601:surgery