Treatment for the Lumbosacral Soft Tissue Defect after Spine Surgery

Choi, Sun Jin; Lee, Chang Bum; Park, Hyung Taek; Park, Jong Hoon; Lee, Hyeong Seok; Kim, Yong Jin

doi:10.4184/asj.2010.4.1.44

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“…Another possible disadvantage is that in the case of bilateral flaps the suture line lies in the pressure area. Choi et al [ 4 ] reported a single case of a lumbosacral defect after spinal surgery using the transverse lumbosacral rotational flap.…”

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Paraspinal Transposition Flap for Reconstruction of Sacral Soft Tissue Defects: A Series of 53 Cases from a Single Institute

et al. 2014

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Study DesignCase series.PurposeTo describe paraspinal transposition flap for coverage of sacral soft tissue defects.Overview of LiteratureSoft tissue defects in the sacral region pose a major challenge to the reconstructive surgeon. Goals of sacral wound reconstruction are to provide a durable skin and soft tissue cover adequate for even large sacral defects; minimize recurrence; and minimize donor site morbidity. Various musculocutaneous and fasciocutanous flaps have been described in the literature.MethodsThe flap was applied in 53 patients with sacral soft tissue defects of diverse etiology. Defects ranged in size from small (6 cm×5 cm) to extensive (21 cm×10 cm). The median age of the patients was 58 years (range, 16-78 years).ResultsThere was no flap necrosis. Primary closure of donor sites was possible in all the cases. The median follow up of the patients was 33 months (range, 4-84 months). The aesthetic outcomes were acceptable. There has been no recurrence of pressure sores.ConclusionsThe authors conclude that paraspinal transposition flap is suitable for reconstruction of large sacral soft tissue defects with minimum morbidity and excellent long term results.

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