title: [Transposition of the pedicled gluteus maximum myocutaneous flap for the repair of huge sacral pressure sores].
abstract: From 1986 to 1992, the authors repaired huge sacral pressure sores in 14 cases using the pedicled gluteus maximum myocutaneous flap. The treatment was completed in one stage and the results were satisfactory in all the cases during the follow-up period of 6 months to 7 years. No recurrence occurred. The authors concluded that the method is a good treatment for persistent sacral pressure sores.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Xinyang District Hospital, Henan.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Wan
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Ma
authors.forename: Z
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Zhao
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000601:surgery*; D012445:Sacrococcygeal Region; D013524:Surgical Flaps