BACKGROUND:Forceful fixation and enough blood supply in fracture site are the fundament for treating bone nonunion. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the outcome of autologous lilac bone-grafting and plate fixation in treatment of the ununited distal ulnar fracture with osseous defects. DESIGN,TIME AND SETTING:The own control study was performed at the Department of Orthopaedics,Sixth People's Hospital,Shanghai Jiao Tong University from August 2002 to May 2006. PARTICIPANTS:Of 21 cases of the ununited distal ulnar fracture with osseous defects,13 cases were induced by ulnar and radial fracture,and 8 cases were induced by ulnar fracture. There were 15 cases of open fracture and 6 cases of closed fracture of first onset. Bone defects were 1.5 cm-5.0 cm,averagely 3.1 cm. METHODS:Bone defects were filled with intercalary lilac grafts. Length and axial ray of ulna were controlled. Ulna was fixed utilizing 5-8 wells 1/3 tubular plate,reconstruction plate or locking compression plate. At least two screws were used at the distal end,and 3 or 4 screws were fixed in the proximal end,FoUow-up was conducted once per month to observe clinical appearances and radiograph in each patient. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:Fracture nonunion,dorsal extension and palmer flexion of wrist joint,pronation and supination of the forearm were measured. RESULTS:All 21 cases were followed up for a mean time of 14.7 months. All the patients obtained bony union,and a mean time of 4.6 months (ranged 3 to 7 months). The distal ulnar healed with < 10° of angular deformity in a coronal plane in one patient and with 15° of angulation in a sagittal plane in another one,while others (19 patients) obtained satisfactory alignment. The excellent and good rate was 90.5％. CONCLUSION:Intercalary bone-grafting with autologous lilac and secure fixation for treating the ununited distal ulnar fracture with osseous defects can reconstruct ulnar length,correct deformities,and obtain good bone healing and functional recovery.

BACKGROUND: Forceful fixation and enough blood supply in fracture site are the fundament for treating bone nonunion. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the outcome of autologous iliac bone-grafting and plate fixation in treatment of the ununited distal ulnar fracture with osseous defects. DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING: The own control study was performed at the Department of Orthopaedics, Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University from August 2002 to May 2006. PARTICIPANTS: Of 21 cases of the ununited distal ulnar fracture with osseous defects, 13 cases were induced by ulnar and radial fracture, and 8 cases were induced by ulnar fracture. There were 15 cases of open fracture and 6 cases of closed fractureof first onset. Bone defects were 1.5 cm-5.0 cm, averagely 3.1 cm. METHODS: Bone defects were filled with intercalary iliac grafts. Length and axial ray of ulna were controlled. Ulna was fixed utilizing 5-8 wells 1/3 tubular plate, reconstruction plate or locking compression plate. At least two screws were used at the distaend, and 3 or 4 screws were fixed in the proximal end. Follow-up was conducted once per month to observe clinical appearanceand radiograph in each patient. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Fracture nonunion, dorsal extension and palmer flexion of wrist joint, pronation and supination othe forearm were measured. RESULTS: All 21 cases were followed up for a mean time of 14.7 months. All the patients obtained bony union, and a mean timof 4.6 months (ranged 3 to 7 months). The distal ulnar healed with

Objective To investigate the curative effect of tube placement and drug irrigation in the auditory tube under nasoscope in the treatment of secretory otitis media(SOM). Methods Under the visualization of a 30? nasoscope,an epidural guiding tube was placed through the pharyngeal opening of the auditory tube into the tympanic cavity for drug irrigation in 50 cases of secretory otitis media(50 ears).Results Follow-up observations for 6~24 months showed 26 cases of cure(52%),19 cases of improvement(38%),and 5 cases of no effect(10%),the total effective rate being 90%. Conclusions This procedure has advantages of simplicity of performance,unaffected drum membrane,high safety,no pain,and satisfactory outcomes,being an effective treatment option for improving the function of the auditory tube and hearing ability in patients with secretory otitis media.

Objective To report the anatomical study and clinical application of the medial sural artery pertorator flaps. Methods The anatomical study involved 12 fresh adult cadaver lower legs, the arteries of which were perfused with suspensions of lead oxide and gelatine. The bifurcation, location, length, diameter and blood territories of the medial sural artery and its perforating vessels were recorded by dissection, angiography and photography. The integument of the leg was dissected and ridiographed. The tendency of the vessels was analyzed, the surface areas of cutaneous territories and perforator zones were measured and calculated with Photoshop and Scion Image. With the aid of anatomic study, a series of five clinical cases was reported, including five free medial sural flaps for ipsilateral hand reconstruction. Results There was at least one perforating vessel in the medial sural areas of the specimen. A mean of 2.1 perforators was noted over the medial gastrocnemius muscle. The perforating vessels from the medial sural artery clustered about 9 to 18 cm from the popliteal crease, 1 to 5 cm from the posterior medial line. Their diameter was (1.03±0.22)mm at the deep fascial level. The average vascular territory on the sural area was (107.5±23.9)cm2, and the average supplying area of single perforator was (58.3±17.0)cm2. All the transferred free flaps taken in the 5 clinical cases survived uneventfully. All the patients were followed-up from 6 months to 12 months. The appearance of flaps and the function of the limbs were satisfied. Conclusion The standard method for the study of perforator flap is the lead oxide-gelatin technique. It is the anatomic basis that there are perforating musculocutaneous vessels on the medial gastrocnemius muscles constantly. The free medial sural perforator flap has the advantage of good appearance. It is the safe and suitable choice in the cases when a medium or small-sized flap is required for resurfacing hand injuries.

Objective To explore the curative effect of endoscopic simple maxillary ostium enlargement in the treatment of non-invasive mycosis of maxillary sinus. Methods Clinical data of 16 cases of noninvasive mycosis of maxillary sinus were analyzed retrospectively. Results The operation time was 30～120 minutes, with a mean of 60 minutes. No operative complications occurred. The hospital stay was 5～7 days, with a mean of 6 days. Histopathological examination found hyphae and spores in 16 cases, and a positive culture of Aspergillus was observed in 9 cases. Postoperative follow-up for 3～24 months (mean, 18 months) in 16 cases revealed free of symptoms in 14 cases, in which the endoscopic examination showed unobstructed ostium and normal sinusal mucosa, and recurrence in 2 cases, who underwent repeated enlargement of ostium and were re-followed for 6 and 13 months, respectively, without recurrence. Conclusions Nasal endoscopic simple maxillary ostium enlargement in the treatment of non-invasive mycosis of maxillary sinus is a radical and minimally invasive technique, but particular attention must be directed to managing the maxillary ostium.

Objective To investigate advantages of sep to plasty under nasal endoscope. Methods Septoplasty was carried out under nasal endoscope in 50 cases, including 6 cases of upper or posterior n asal septum deviation. Results The operation was completed on one session in all the 50 cases, with the deviated nasal septum being entirely c orrected. The operation time was 30~72 min (mean, 48 min). Follow-up surveys for 6~9 months (mean, 7.1 months) indicated a complete cure in 45 cases (90%) and a n improvement in 5 cases (10%). No septal hematoma, abscess, perforation, nasal cavity adhesion, or bridge collapse were encountered. Conclusions Nasal endoscopic septoplasty has advantages of short operation time, few bl ood loss, mild pain, little complications, and the possibility of nasal sinus co -operation. This technique may fully replace the traditional submucous resection .

Objective To assess the renal safety of adefovir dipivoxil (ADV) in Chinese patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB).Methods A retrospective study was performed on 1 013 CHB patients from Chinese ADV multicenter clinical trials (ADF30001 and ADF106632).All patients were administrated with ADV 10 mg daily.The serum creatinine and phosphorus levels were measured in different time pointsduring 104-week treatment.Nephrotoxicity was defined as an increase ≥44.2 μ mol/L from baseline in serum creatinine or a serum phosphorus value of ＜ 0.4845 mmol/L on two consecutive occasions.Paired t test was used to analyze serum creatinine and phosphorous data before treatment and at different time points during treatment.Results At week 28,week 52,week 80 and week 104,the median levels of serum creatinine were 74.963,76.996,76.820 and 77.969 μmol/L,respectively,and there were no significant differences from baseline (t =0.91,0.23,0.59 and 0.97,P ＞ 0.05).No patient experienced a ≥ 44.2 μmol/L increase from baseline.For serum phosphorus,the median levels at week 28,week 80 and week 104 were 1.098,1.088 and 1.048 mmol/L,and there were significant decreases from baseline (t =2.34,3.06 and 4.94,P ＜0.05 or ＜ 0.01).The cumulative incidence of serum phosphorus abnormality was 0.8％ (8/104).There were no confirmed serum phosphorous decreases to ＜ 0.4845 mmol/L.Conclusion Two years treatment with ADV (10 mg/d) does not result in marked nephrotoxicity,indicating that ADV 10 mg daily is well tolerated by Chinese patients.

Objective To discuss the donor site complications and the treatments of the anterolateral thiIgh flap transfer. Methods From July 1988 to July 2007,427 patients treated by anterolateral thish flap surgery were followed up.The donor sites were treated by several methods,including direct closure(49 cases),skin graft transfer(258 cases),anterolateral fascial flap transfer(27 cases),musculocutaneous flap and skin sraft transfer(65 cases), superficial epigastric artery flap transfer(28cases).The area of these flaps ranged from 30 cm×10 cm to 18 cm×7 cm.and the average follow-up was 21 months(ranged from 8 months to 54 months). All the data was analyzed by SPSS for Windows,Version 11.0.1. Results Short-term complications(within 4 weeks)and long-term complications (over 6months)were observed.The former included skin necrosis(5.4%),wound infection(4.0%),and necrosis of rectus femoris(0.5%); and the latter included chronic ulcer(4.9%), aerious scar(6.6%), serious discomfortable(5.9%),and quadriceps femoris disfunction(3.7%).The statistical results showed that there was a close correlation between the donor site morbidity and the surgical methods. Conclusion The complications of the donor site cannot be ignored.Protect the soft-tissue of the donor site carefully,design all appropriate operation plan.Careful preoperative examination and local flap transplantation can effectively decrease the rate of complications.

Objective To identify the practical microsurgical procedure for repairing in site of skin avulsion injury in hand, and evaluate the long-term following-up results. Methods From January 2001 to May 2005, 21 cases of skin avulsion injury in hand were treated in our department. The surgical procedures thumb skin was revascularized with vein graft from forearm, and the other part of injuried hand was resuffaced by the thickness skin graft taken from the original degloved skin, which was suitable for degloving injury in-graft, the dorsum and palm of hand was skin grafted by the original skin thinned, which was suitable for complete degloved injury at the proximal interphalangeal level. Results All the repaired skin were survival in 16 patients, partial necrosis occurred in 4 cases, which was severely crushed, required debridement and skin graft on the residual defect. Whole failure in 1 case, which underwent secondary amputation. Follow-up at 10-28 months shows acceptable cosmetic and sensible results, slight scarring was present on the volar as-pects of hand. The range of motion of the thumb and fingers was almost complete. All patients regained new jobs. Conclusion Individualization of mierosurgical methods for repairing in site of skin avulsion injury in hand does represent the best solution.

Objective To report the anatomical study and clinical application of the vascularized composite fibula perforating osteoseptocutaneous flap. Methods Latex injection studies were performed on 24 adult cadaveric lower limbs. The presence, prevalence, and location of the peronel artery and its perforators in the distal leg were documented. 16 vascularized fibul osteoseptocutaneous flaps were performed for reconstruction of composite soft-tissue defect of limbs. The flap areas ranged from 6 cm×4 cm to 16 cm× 8 cm. Results A mean of 5.3 perforating vessels of the peroneal artery was noted in the specimen. 40.6% of them were muscularcutanous perforators, and the other were septacutanous perforators. The perforating vessels were all located within 3.1 cm from the postlateral fibula. The average diameter was 1.1 mm at the deep fascial level, and the interval of them was 4-8 cm. There were two constant perforators which located about 15-25 cm and 4-7 cm from the lateral maleolar respectively. All of the 16 clinical cases survived uneventfully and the time to union of the graft-host junction site were 3 to 5 months. The appearance of flaps and the function of the limbs were satisfied during 10 to 36 months following up. Conclusion It is the anatomic basis that there are pedorating vessels of the peroneal constantly. The vnscularized compound fibula perforating osteoseptocutaneous flap has the advantage of flexible design. It is the safe and suitable choice in the cases when compound bone and soft tissue defects of the limbs are required for reconstruction.