[Superior or inferior gluteal artery perforator flaps for the gluteal sores]

Abstract

Objective: To investigate the clinical application of superior or inferior gluteal artery perforator flaps for the gluteal sores.

Methods: Before operation, the perforator artery was detected by Doppler flowmeter and labeled. The perforator flap was designed, including the perforator artery, but not the gluteal maximum muscle.

Results: From Aug. 2006 to May 2009, 15 cases were treated. The flap size ranged from 6 cm x 8 cm to 7 cm x 15 cm. All the flaps survived completely without hematoma, seroma or other complication.

Conclusions: The gluteal maximum muscle-reserved gluteal artery perforator flap is a good choice for gluteal sore with reliable blood supply and less morbidity in donor site.