Are fasciocutaneous flaps adequate in the reconstruction of grade 3 and 4 sacral sores? - A retrospective volumetric study using Artec 3D scanner

Pressure ulcers are amongst the commonest challenges faced by reconstructive surgeons on a daily basis. Grade III and IV presacral pressure sores require reconstruction by fasciocutaneous,1 musculocutaneous,2 perforator flaps3 and sometimes free tissue transfer. Very few options will remain if major flaps like musculocutaneous flaps are already utilized, in case the patient develops a recurrence Numerous studies have debated the choice of fasciocutaneous versus musculocutaneous flaps but none have used any relevant objective methods to logically show the advantage of one method over another.

Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery - July 17, 2019 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Dr Madhubari Vathulya, Dr Pankaj Kandwal, Praveen Tags: Correspondence and Communications Source Type: research