Back to Search Start Over

[Resurfacing of a trochanteric pressure sore by a pedicled fasciocutaneous anterolateral thigh flap: a case report]

Authors :
J, Zeitoun
S, Faghahati
B, Burin Des Roziers
G, Daoud
S, Cartier
Source :
Annales de chirurgie plastique et esthetique. 58(3)
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

The anterolateral thigh flap is usually used as a free flap for various kinds of reconstruction and resurfacing of distant areas. Cover of a deep trochanteric pressure sore is commonly made by muscular or musculocutaneous flaps such as tensor of fascia lata or vastus lateralis. We report the case of a trochanteric pressure sore covered by a fasciocutaneous pedicled anterolateral thigh flap after negative pressure therapy in a 58-year-old paraplegic patient. After 6 months, a good quality of coverage was obtained with minimal morbidity of donor site. The pedicled fasciocutaneous anterolateral flap appears as a reliable option for the treatment of trochanteric pressure sore.

Details

Language :
French
ISSN :
1768319X
Volume :
58
Issue :
3
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Annales de chirurgie plastique et esthetique
Accession number :
edsair.pmid..........4ee54ecea3e9a83181d94166dd30b0a7