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The superior gluteal artery perforator flap for the closure of sacral sores
1Department of Surgery, National University Hospital, 5 Lower Kent Ridge Road, Singapore 119074. mgtlpg@hotmail.com
Singapore Medical Journal
|February 21, 2004
Abstract:
The purpose of this paper is to report the use of the superior gluteal artery perforator (SGAP) flap in the closure of sacral pressure sores here in Singapore. This fasciocutaneous flap is a refinement of the musculocutaneous flap which is popularly used for the closure of sacral sores. There were minimal complications. This is a reliable flap and gives the option of further reconstructive possibilities should a recurrence occur.
