Abstract

A free gluteus maximus compound flap transfer to the chest was firstly reported by Fujino.1 The gluteus maximum muscle flap2, 3, 4, 5 and recently developped musculocutaneous flaps have been the chosen method of coverage of sacral pressure sores.In this report, we present the gluteus maximus island flap successfully used in the reconstruction of sacral radiation ulcers.

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