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Cirugía Plástica Ibero-Latinoamericana
On-line version ISSN 1989-2055Print version ISSN 0376-7892
Abstract
GOMEZ-ESCOLAR LARRANAGA, L.; DELGADO MARTINEZ, J.; GONDRA ELGUEZABAL, A. and GONZALEZ PEIRONA, E.. Postero-medial thigh flap (adductor flap): case report. Cir. plást. iberolatinoam. [online]. 2008, vol.34, n.4, pp.295-298. ISSN 1989-2055.
Amputation of the lower extremity and total thigh flaps may be necessary for coverage in patients with massive multiple or confluent sores in the buttock region. This is an aggressive technique with important physical and psychological consequences for the patient. The Adductor flap was used as an alternative of the amputation in a patient with a big ischial-trocantericsacral pressure sore.
Keywords : Pressure sores; Surgical flap; Amputation.
