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Fig. 2 | BMC Geriatrics

Fig. 2

From: Couple-kissing flaps for successful repair of severe sacral pressure ulcers in frail elderly patients

Fig. 2

SPU in case #1 patient. a Preoperative view of refractory SPU covered with necrotic tissue and secretions. b and c The wound was debrided radically, resulted in a 7 cm × 9 cm full-thickness soft-tissue defect. The resultant defect was closed by rotated couple-kissing flap in the shape of Tai-Chi. d The flap survived completely, with no complication at 2 weeks postoperatively. An excellent outcome was observed

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