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  • Title: [Myocutaneous flap in the treatment of pressure sores].
    Author: Hou CL.
    Journal: Zhonghua Zheng Xing Shao Shang Wai Ke Za Zhi; 1989 Mar; 5(1):30-1, 77. PubMed ID: 2507107.
    Abstract:
    Thirty cases of large pressure sores were treated by myocutaneous flaps (39 flaps) and the cure rate was 92%. Of them, 15 pressure sores were treated by gluteus maximus myocutaneous flaps, 12 in the greater trochanteric area by tensor fascia lata myocutaneous flaps, 7 in the ischiatic area by gracilis myocutaneous flaps and 4 in the ischiatic area biceps femoris myocutaneous flaps, 2 by a abductor hallucis myocutaneous flap and a flexor digitorum brevis myocutaneous flap. In author's opinion, myocutaneous flap transposition is simple, safe and reliable method in treating large pressure sores. These flaps increased the blood flow on recipient sites through its own intrinsic blood vessels so as to accelerate wound healing.
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