Various Flaps Used For Reconstruction of Pressure Injuries: A Narrative Review

Abstract

Pressure injury/ulcer is localized damage to the skin and/or underlying tissues primarily caused by prolonged unrelieved pressure, particularly in patients with limited mobility. The increasing incidence of pressure injuries as a result of aging population and growing number of nursing home residents along with the posing socio-economic burden highlights the importance of increasing our understanding of this global problem, and the available preventive and therapeutic strategies. Surgical intervention using flap reconstruction is the mainstay therapy for management of pressure injuries with advanced stages. We present a comprehensive review on various types, indications, advantages and limitations of flaps used in reconstruction of advanced-stage pressure injuries.