Reconstruction of Stage IV Pressure Ulcers Using Delayed Flaps in a Pediatric Patient With Spinal Cord Injury: A Case

Audrey Ulfers1, Genevieve Messa1, Kory Imbrescia2

  • 1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, USA.

Cureus
|March 6, 2026
PubMed
Summary

Reconstructing pressure ulcers in pediatric patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) requires specialized surgical techniques. Delayed fasciocutaneous flaps offer a viable option for reconstruction, preserving essential muscle function.