Free Flap Coverage of Pyoderma Gangrenosum Leg Ulcers

• DOI: 10.1007/s10227-001-0053-6
• Publication Date: 2002-10-14T16:56:05Z
• Authors: Dale A. Classen; Chris Thomson
• Keywords: Wound Healing; 03 medical and health sciences; 0302 clinical medicine; Leg Ulcer; Humans; Female; Middle Aged; Pyoderma Gangrenosum; Surgical Flaps

Background: Pyoderma gangrenosum is a necrotizing skin disorder of unknown cause. Treatment pyoderma usually entails medical treatments. Surgical treatment generally not successful. Objective: Two patients with their lower extremities are presented. The application and utility microvascular free flap coverage ulcers discussed. Results: Both achieved successful healing flaps. Conclusion: Microvascular may be surgical option for selected gangrenosum.