1.Design and clinical application of the free chimeric peritoneal-deep inferior epigastric artery perforator flap in reconstruction of extremities
Enqi GUO ; Qingping XIE ; Xinyan WANG ; Ziguan ZHU ; Liang WANG
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2015;38(6):530-534
Objective To investigate the reliability and effect of using the chimeric flap retrieved by laparoscopic surgery to cover the large defect of the extremities.Methods The debridement and vacuum sealing drainage (VSD) were performed on 18 patients, who were admitted due to the defects of the extremities.The free chimeric peritoneal-deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEP) flap assisted by laparoscopic surgery was transplanted to cover the defect with exposed tendons and/or skeleton.Results The remaining defects of the extremities were 12 cm × 8 cm-30 cm × 17 cm.The peritoneal component of the chimeric flaps measuring 8 cm × 6 cm -14 cm × 10 cm retrieved by laparoscopic surgery was used to cover the tendons, bones and joints.The deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEP) flaps measuring 13 cm × 10 cm-32 cm × 18 cm allowed the cutaneous coverage of wounds.The chimeric flaps survived completely excepting two patients.The two patients experienced partial necrosis of the chimeric flaps and received skin grafting to achieve the wound closure.The function of the injured extremities recovered partially after 6-18 months of follow-up.No abdominal pain, distension, herniation,bulging and intestinal obstruction were recorded.Conclusion The chimeric flap assisted by laparoscopy is a helpful, safe and effective method for reconstruction of large wounds in extremities with exposed tendons and bones.
2.A preliminary experience of Da Vinci robot-assisted free fibula flap for the management of mandibular and mouth segmental defect: A case report and review of literature
Qi LIU ; Ziguan ZHU ; Gang CHENG ; Qingping XIE
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2017;40(4):320-323
Objective To discuss the clinical effect of Da Vinci robot-assisted free fibula flap for the management of mandibular and mouth segmental defect.Methods There was a patient with malignant neoplasm of lower gum,which underwent robot-assisted free fibula flap for the management of mandibular and mouth segmental defect,was analyzed.The surgery was divided into two groups:a group resected the primary tumors,another group cut fibula free flap.Use of Da Vinci robotic surgical system for vascular anastomosis and suture of the oral mucosa.Results Four weeks after surgery,the free fibula flap survived completely.There was no infection in the mouth.The patient can walk freely and eating semifluid.Conclusion The Da Vinci robotic surgical system is a stable,minimally invasive,clear and safe method for microsurgery.
3.Clinical application of tissue engineering bone loaded with adipose derived stem cells after flap reconstruction in the treatment of composite tissue defects
Enqi GUO ; Qingping XIE ; Ziguan ZHU ; Yan SUO
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2017;40(3):213-217
Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy of using the tissue engineering bone loaded with adipose derived stem cells (ADSCs)and perforator flap in the treatment of composite tissue defects.Methods From April,2013 to June,2015,there were 9 cases of traumatic bone and skin composite tissue defects,including 7 males and 2 females,with an averaged age of 43 years old.The ADSCs were isolated,induced and co-cultured with demineralized bone scaffold.The tissue engineering bone and deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEP) flap were adopted for reconstruction of composite tissue defects.Results All 9 patients were followed up for 12-36 months,averaged of 18 months.The bone growth was obviously for 5 cases with bone defects at the middle and lower part of the tibia.They tolerated full weight bearing walking.One case of middle humeral bone defect demonstrated normal bone tissue growth,and the 2/3 of cross section had been restored.One case of humeral bone defect and 1 case of radial bone defect reached bone union.The remaining 1 with skull defect showed new bone growth,but it had not yet achieved complete bone healing.Conclusion The combination of tissue engineering bone and perforator flap is a minimally invasive,easy accessible and effective method for reconstruction of composite tissue defects.
4.Free jejunal segment transplantation to reconstruct the esophageal defect caused by tumor resection and fol-low-up observation by endoscopy
Ziguan ZHU ; Qingping XIE ; Lizhong SU ; Peihong JIN ; Xiaodong XU
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2018;41(1):49-52
Objective To investigate the method and curative effect of the posterior cervical esophageal de-fect after the reconstruction of lower pharyngeal carcinoma by dissociation of the lower pharyngeal carcinoma. Meth-ods From August,2015 to June,2017, we used the jejunum segment. to reconstruct five patients' esophageal defect in the neck segment enlarged after the enlargement of the hypopharyngeal carcinoma. The length of the jejunum was 8.0 -15.0 cm, We used microvascular stapling to anastomosis vein in surgery. The morphological and functional changes of the graft tube were observed by endoscopic follow-up. Results All 5 patients were discharged from the hospital with an average of 12 days in hospital.The mean time of heat ischemia was 8 minutes,and the average oper-ation time was 5.2 hours. After endoscopic follow-up for 12 months, no stricture or anastomotic leakage occurred in the transplanted bowel, and the intestine moves downward autonomously, the morphological and functional remodeling of transplanted intestinal tract was observed. Conclusion Free jejunal reconstruction of hypopharyngeal carcinoma resection for cervical esophageal is a safe method with a good outcome in morphological and functional remodeling.It' s one of the ideal methods to reconstruct cervical esophageal defect.