[The gluteal perforator-based flap for repair of refractory wounds on different sites of buttocks].
OBJECTIVE
To discuss the application of perforator-based flap for repair of refractory sacral, ischial and trochanter wounds.


METHODS
Vacuum sealing drainage (VSD) were applied for all the wounds for 6 - 21 days and cutaneous perforator was detected by Doppler before operation. According to the location of the perforator arteries, different types of perforator-based flaps were used to cover the wounds on the buttocks.


RESULTS
Since 2005, 18 wounds in 14 patients were treated, including 11 sacral, 5 ischial and 2 trochanter defects. All flaps survived with primary healing.All the patients were followed up for 2 to 24 months with no ulcer relapse. The colour and texture of the flaps were excellent with satisfactory cosmetic results.


CONCLUSIONS
The gluteal perforator-based flaps have reliable blood supply with less morbidity in donor sites. It is an optimal method in repairing refractory wounds of the gluteal region.
Xiao
Hai-tao
HT
Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
Li
Yong-lin
YL
Qian
Han-gen
HG
Qi
Qiang
Q
Lin
Wei
W
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002081:Buttocks / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000098:blood supply*; D014945:Wound Healing