Coverage of Sacral Pressure Ulcer with Superior Gluteal Artery Perforator Flap

Dr. A. Venkata Subramanian, Dr. S. Gnanasekaran, Dr. V. Jeyakodish

Abstract: The purpose of this report is about the use of SGAP Superior Gluteal artery flap for the cover of Sacral Pressure Ulcer in our institution at Madurai Medical College. We had utilised SGAP Flap in 6 patients. In all the patient flap survived well there were only minimal complications. This Flap is a reliable one with advantage of preserving other options if recurrence occurs.

Keywords: sacral pressure sore, paraplegics, SGAP flap

How to Cite?: Dr. A. Venkata Subramanian, Dr. S. Gnanasekaran, Dr. V. Jeyakodish, "Coverage of Sacral Pressure Ulcer with Superior Gluteal Artery Perforator Flap", Volume 6 Issue 4, April 2017, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1627-1628, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ART20172670, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/ART20172670