Closure of large traumatic lumbosacral defects.
The authors describe a new method for the surgical closure of large traumatic defects of the lumbosacral region. In this surgical procedure, longitudinal muscle masses are mobilized to obtain a watertight closure. An anatomical description of the lumbosacral region and a discussion of the importance of anatomy in the development of the procedure are included. Three cases are illustrated.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003646:Debridement; D004322:Drainage; D006801:Humans; D007796:Laminectomy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013124:Spinal Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013529:Surgical Wound Dehiscence / Q000601:surgery; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000601:surgery; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000601:surgery*