Combined V-Y Fasciocutaneous Advancement and Gluteus Maximus Muscle Rotational Flaps for Treating Sacral Sores

Figure 3

(a) The muscle flap immediately after elevation. (b) After the muscle was rotated to the defect site, the deep fascia on the opposite side was sutured. Then, the fasciocutaneous flap was rotated likewise. (c) The rotated fasciocutaneous flap was moved to the defect site, advanced, and sutured. It was not kinked with the muscle flap and was inset without trouble. (d) After closure.

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