Hatchet-shaped tensor fascia lata musculocutaneous flap for the coverage of trochanteric pressure sores: a new modification.
The tensor fascia lata flap is one of the appropriate choices for the coverage of trochanteric pressure sores. The authors designed a new, hatched-shaped tensor fascia lata musculocutaneous flap with distal Z-plasty closure and applied it to four trochanteric defects in 4 patients. Satisfactory results were obtained in all patients. The hatchet-shaped tensor fascia lata musculocutaneous flap is very safe, reliable, and practical. Designing the flap in a hatchet shape allows one to use the proximal and well-vascularized portion of the flap in the trochanteric pressure sore area. Another important advantage is the possibility of reuse resulting from recurrence. Prevention of a "dog-ear" deformity at the recipient site provides a smooth contour on the lateral aspect of the thigh. Another advantage is the tension-free Z-plasty closure of the donor site without need of grafting.
Demirseren
M Erol
ME
Medical Faculty, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Ankara University, Turkey.
Gökrem
Serdar
S
Ozdemir
Orhan Murat
OM
Katircioğlu
Arda
A
Can
Zeki
Z
Serel
Savaş
S
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005206:Fascia Lata; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps