Hatchet-shaped tensor fascia lata musculocutaneous flap for the coverage of trochanteric pressure sores: A new modification
ANNALS OF PLASTIC SURGERY, cilt.51, sa.4, ss.419-422, 2003 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 51 Sayı: 4
- Basım Tarihi: 2003
- Doi Numarası: 10.1097/01.sap.0000054244.11278.ea
- Dergi Adı: ANNALS OF PLASTIC SURGERY
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.419-422
- Ankara Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır
Özet
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 musculocutancous 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.