Inferior Gluteus Maximus Island Flap for Reconstruction of Ischial Pressure Sores

Abstract

Surgical management of ischial pressure sores has always been a challenge due to high recurrence rate. Ischial pressure sores develop due to unrelieved pressure over the Ischium. Inferior gluteus maximus island flap has been used effectively for coverage of ischial pressure sores. Objective: To describe the efficacy of inferior gluteus maximus flap for reconstruction of ischial pressure sores. Methods: A retrospective case series, consisted of sample of 17 cases. The study was conducted in the