1.Simplified all-arthroscopic Broström technique in treatment of chronic lateral ankle instability in adolescents.
Xiancheng HUANG ; Sufen YE ; Canfeng LI ; Yong LUO ; Jiatong LI ; Mingyang ZOU ; Tian YOU
Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery 2025;39(4):457-461
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate effectiveness of simplified all-arthroscopic Broström technique in treatment of chronic lateral ankle instability in adolescents.
METHODS:
A clinical data of 21 adolescent patients with chronic lateral ankle instability, who met the selection criteria and were admitted between June 2023 and May 2024, was retrospectively analyzed. There were 18 males and 3 females with an average age of 16.0 years (range, 13-18 years). There were 9 cases of left ankle joint injury and 12 cases of right ankle joint injury. Anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) injury was diagnosed by arthroscopy in all patients. There were 11 cases of cartilage injury, 5 cases of avulsion fractures, and 6 cases of ankle impingement syndrome. The time from first sprain to operation ranged from 3-60 months (mean, 12.0 months). The ATFL was repaired and the ankle joint stability was restored by simplified all-arthroscopic Broström technique. Visual analogue scale (VAS) score, Tegner score, American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score, Karlsson ankle function scale (KAFS) score, Foot and Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS) were used to evaluate ankle pain and function. MRI was used to evaluate the ligament healing.
RESULTS:
All patients were followed up 8-15 months (mean, 12.6 months). After operation, 1 patient suffered from superficial peroneal nerve injury, 1 patient developed anterior scar impingement on the ankle, 2 patients had superficial wound infection, and 1 patient suffered from sprain again. The VAS score, Tenger score, AOFAS score, KAFS score, and FAOS score significantly improved when compared with the preoperative scores ( P<0.05). MRI examination showed the ligament healing and good tension.
CONCLUSION
For adolescent patients with chronic lateral ankle instability, using simplified all-arthroscopic Broström technique to repair ATFL can effectively alleviate ankle pain, improve stability, and achieve good effectiveness.
Humans
;
Joint Instability/surgery*
;
Male
;
Adolescent
;
Female
;
Arthroscopy/methods*
;
Ankle Joint/physiopathology*
;
Retrospective Studies
;
Ankle Injuries/surgery*
;
Lateral Ligament, Ankle/injuries*
;
Treatment Outcome
;
Chronic Disease
;
Range of Motion, Articular
2.Construction of a prediction model for muscular invasion in upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma based on preoperative MRI features
Haonan CHEN ; Lingkai CAI ; Hongyuan DING ; Hao JI ; Tianxiao HONG ; Hao YU ; Qikai WU ; Chaoran ZHAO ; Xiao YANG ; Qiang CAO ; Xiancheng ZHAO ; Pengchao LI ; Qiang LYU
Chinese Journal of Urology 2025;46(9):661-668
Objective:To construct a nomogram based on preoperative MRI imaging features for the prediction of muscle-invasive upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma(UTUC)and evaluate its performance.Methods:This retrospective cohort study analyzed the clinical data of 99 UTUC patients treated at the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University from April 2018 to May 2024. Among them,69(69.7%)were male and 30(30.3%)were female,with a median age of 67.0 years. All patients underwent preoperative MRI and radical nephroureterectomy. According to postoperative pathology,tumors staged ≥ T 2 were assigned to the muscle-invasive group,and those staged ≤ T 1 were assigned to the non-muscle-invasive group. Baseline data,pathological information,and imaging characteristics were collected and compared between the two groups. Logistic regression analysis was performed to identify risk factors for muscle-invasive UTUC,and a nomogram was constructed. The diagnostic performance of the model was assessed using receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curves,calibration curves,and decision curve analysis(DCA). Results:Among the 99 patients,70(70.7%)were diagnosed with muscle-invasive UTUC,and 29(29.3%)with non-muscle-invasive UTUC. The muscle-invasive group had significantly larger tumor size[4.5(2.8,7.0)cm vs. 3.0(2.3,4.5)cm, P = 0.029],a higher incidence of multifocal tumors[37.1%(26/70)vs. 3.5%(1/29), P < 0.001],patchy tumors[30.0%(21/70)vs. 6.9%(2/29), P = 0.019],spiculated tumor margins[52.9%(37/70)vs. 17.2%(5/29), P = 0.001],tumor compression on renal parenchyma or periureteral/peripelvic fat[68.6%(48/70)vs. 10.3%(3/29), P < 0.001],high-grade pathology[92.9%(65/70)vs. 75.9%(22/29), P = 0.043],lymph node metastasis[28.6%(20/70)vs. 0, P = 0.001],and lymphovascular invasion[42.9%(30/70)vs. 10.3%(3/29), P=0.002]. The apparent diffusion coefficient(ADC)values[0.9(0.8,1.1)× 10 -3 mm2/s vs. 1.1(1.0,1.4)× 10 -3 mm2/s, P < 0.001]and normalized ADC(NADC)values[0.8(0.7,1.0)vs. 0.9(0.8,1.1), P = 0.002]were significantly lower in the muscle-invasive group. Univariate logistic regression identified multifocality,patchy tumor patterns,spiculated tumor margins,tumor compression on renal parenchyma or periureteral/peripelvic fat,and low NADC values as risk factors for muscle-invasive UTUC(all P < 0.05). Multivariate analysis revealed multifocality( OR = 17.903,95% CI 1.650 - 194.253, P = 0.018),tumor compression on renal parenchyma or perirenal / ureteral fat( OR = 14.690,95% CI 3.069 - 70.323, P < 0.001),and low NADC value( OR = 0.016,95% CI 0.001 - 0.471, P = 0.017)as independent risk factors. A nomogram was constructed based on these factors. The area under the ROC curve(AUC)of the model was 0.898(95% CI 0.838 - 0.957),with an optimal cutoff value of 0.639. The model showed an accuracy of 83.8%,sensitivity of 81.4%,and specificity of 89.7%. Calibration curves indicated good calibration,and DCA showed that the model provided substantial clinical net benefit. Conclusions:This study constructed a nomogram based on preoperative MRI features,including tumor multifocality,compression on renal parenchyma or periureteral/peripelvic fat and NADC value,which demonstrates good predictive performances for muscle-invasive UTUC.
3.Surgical strategies of contracted nose correction
Weiliang ZENG ; Xiancheng WANG ; Yang SUN ; Xiang XIONG ; Xianxi MENG ; Wenbo LI ; Zhongjie YI ; Zhihua QIAO
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2025;41(8):781-788
Objective:To evaluate the treatment strategies and outcomes for contracted nasal deformity.Methods:A retrospective review was conducted of the patients with contracted noses who underwent surgery at the Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, the Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, between January 2021 and January 2024. Based on the pathologic-anatomic features and severity of the deformity, patients were categorized as having mild, moderate or severe contraction. Mild cases received extensive subcutaneous dissection and framework reconstruction with various grafts. Moderate cases underwent preoperative nasal-skin distraction and intra-operative reconstruction with lower lateral or septal cartilage. Severe cases, in addition to reconstruction of the lower lateral cartilage and nasal septum, underwent individualized repair, including mucosal or cutaneous defect resurfacing. Postoperative follow-up assessed nasal appearance, complications and recurrence of contraction. Nasal aesthetics were quantified with visual analogue scale (VAS, 0-10 points; higher scores = less deformity), and patient satisfaction with the rhinoplasty outcome evaluation (ROE) questionnaire (0 = very dissatisfied, 100 = very satisfied) before surgery and at final follow-up. Paired t-test was used for VAS and ROE comparisons; categorical variables were analyzed with the χ2 test. A P-value < 0.05 denoted statistical significance. Results:A total of 96 patients were included, comprising 7 males and 89 females, aged (27.4 ± 8.0) years (19-58 years). There were 64 cases of mild, 19 cases of moderate, and 13 cases of severe contracted nose deformities. Postoperative follow-up(14.0 ± 4.6) months (6-19 months). No cases of abnormal nasal appearance, infection, necrosis, scar hyperplasia, or recurrence of contracted nose were observed during follow-up. Significant improvements in nasal aesthetic outcomes were observed. The VAS scores for mild, moderate, and severe contracted noses increased significantly from preoperative values of 4.7 ± 1.0, 3.0 ± 1.2, and 2.2± 1.1 to postoperative values of 8.6 ± 0.7, 8.9 ± 0.7, and 8.2 ± 0.9, respectively (all P < 0.01). Similarly, the ROE scores improved significantly from 59.1 ± 10.0, 34.2 ± 12.1, and 28.5± 6.3 preoperatively to 90.2 ± 9.5, 91.5 ± 7.5, and 93.3 ± 5.8 postoperatively (all P < 0.01). Conclusion:Selecting appropriate surgical methods based on the pathological and anatomical characteristics and severity of contracted nose deformities can achieve favorable outcomes. Postoperative nasal aesthetic appearance is significantly improved, and patient satisfaction is high.
4.Surgical strategies of contracted nose correction
Weiliang ZENG ; Xiancheng WANG ; Yang SUN ; Xiang XIONG ; Xianxi MENG ; Wenbo LI ; Zhongjie YI ; Zhihua QIAO
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2025;41(8):781-788
Objective:To evaluate the treatment strategies and outcomes for contracted nasal deformity.Methods:A retrospective review was conducted of the patients with contracted noses who underwent surgery at the Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, the Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, between January 2021 and January 2024. Based on the pathologic-anatomic features and severity of the deformity, patients were categorized as having mild, moderate or severe contraction. Mild cases received extensive subcutaneous dissection and framework reconstruction with various grafts. Moderate cases underwent preoperative nasal-skin distraction and intra-operative reconstruction with lower lateral or septal cartilage. Severe cases, in addition to reconstruction of the lower lateral cartilage and nasal septum, underwent individualized repair, including mucosal or cutaneous defect resurfacing. Postoperative follow-up assessed nasal appearance, complications and recurrence of contraction. Nasal aesthetics were quantified with visual analogue scale (VAS, 0-10 points; higher scores = less deformity), and patient satisfaction with the rhinoplasty outcome evaluation (ROE) questionnaire (0 = very dissatisfied, 100 = very satisfied) before surgery and at final follow-up. Paired t-test was used for VAS and ROE comparisons; categorical variables were analyzed with the χ2 test. A P-value < 0.05 denoted statistical significance. Results:A total of 96 patients were included, comprising 7 males and 89 females, aged (27.4 ± 8.0) years (19-58 years). There were 64 cases of mild, 19 cases of moderate, and 13 cases of severe contracted nose deformities. Postoperative follow-up(14.0 ± 4.6) months (6-19 months). No cases of abnormal nasal appearance, infection, necrosis, scar hyperplasia, or recurrence of contracted nose were observed during follow-up. Significant improvements in nasal aesthetic outcomes were observed. The VAS scores for mild, moderate, and severe contracted noses increased significantly from preoperative values of 4.7 ± 1.0, 3.0 ± 1.2, and 2.2± 1.1 to postoperative values of 8.6 ± 0.7, 8.9 ± 0.7, and 8.2 ± 0.9, respectively (all P < 0.01). Similarly, the ROE scores improved significantly from 59.1 ± 10.0, 34.2 ± 12.1, and 28.5± 6.3 preoperatively to 90.2 ± 9.5, 91.5 ± 7.5, and 93.3 ± 5.8 postoperatively (all P < 0.01). Conclusion:Selecting appropriate surgical methods based on the pathological and anatomical characteristics and severity of contracted nose deformities can achieve favorable outcomes. Postoperative nasal aesthetic appearance is significantly improved, and patient satisfaction is high.
5.Construction of a prediction model for muscular invasion in upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma based on preoperative MRI features
Haonan CHEN ; Lingkai CAI ; Hongyuan DING ; Hao JI ; Tianxiao HONG ; Hao YU ; Qikai WU ; Chaoran ZHAO ; Xiao YANG ; Qiang CAO ; Xiancheng ZHAO ; Pengchao LI ; Qiang LYU
Chinese Journal of Urology 2025;46(9):661-668
Objective:To construct a nomogram based on preoperative MRI imaging features for the prediction of muscle-invasive upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma(UTUC)and evaluate its performance.Methods:This retrospective cohort study analyzed the clinical data of 99 UTUC patients treated at the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University from April 2018 to May 2024. Among them,69(69.7%)were male and 30(30.3%)were female,with a median age of 67.0 years. All patients underwent preoperative MRI and radical nephroureterectomy. According to postoperative pathology,tumors staged ≥ T 2 were assigned to the muscle-invasive group,and those staged ≤ T 1 were assigned to the non-muscle-invasive group. Baseline data,pathological information,and imaging characteristics were collected and compared between the two groups. Logistic regression analysis was performed to identify risk factors for muscle-invasive UTUC,and a nomogram was constructed. The diagnostic performance of the model was assessed using receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curves,calibration curves,and decision curve analysis(DCA). Results:Among the 99 patients,70(70.7%)were diagnosed with muscle-invasive UTUC,and 29(29.3%)with non-muscle-invasive UTUC. The muscle-invasive group had significantly larger tumor size[4.5(2.8,7.0)cm vs. 3.0(2.3,4.5)cm, P = 0.029],a higher incidence of multifocal tumors[37.1%(26/70)vs. 3.5%(1/29), P < 0.001],patchy tumors[30.0%(21/70)vs. 6.9%(2/29), P = 0.019],spiculated tumor margins[52.9%(37/70)vs. 17.2%(5/29), P = 0.001],tumor compression on renal parenchyma or periureteral/peripelvic fat[68.6%(48/70)vs. 10.3%(3/29), P < 0.001],high-grade pathology[92.9%(65/70)vs. 75.9%(22/29), P = 0.043],lymph node metastasis[28.6%(20/70)vs. 0, P = 0.001],and lymphovascular invasion[42.9%(30/70)vs. 10.3%(3/29), P=0.002]. The apparent diffusion coefficient(ADC)values[0.9(0.8,1.1)× 10 -3 mm2/s vs. 1.1(1.0,1.4)× 10 -3 mm2/s, P < 0.001]and normalized ADC(NADC)values[0.8(0.7,1.0)vs. 0.9(0.8,1.1), P = 0.002]were significantly lower in the muscle-invasive group. Univariate logistic regression identified multifocality,patchy tumor patterns,spiculated tumor margins,tumor compression on renal parenchyma or periureteral/peripelvic fat,and low NADC values as risk factors for muscle-invasive UTUC(all P < 0.05). Multivariate analysis revealed multifocality( OR = 17.903,95% CI 1.650 - 194.253, P = 0.018),tumor compression on renal parenchyma or perirenal / ureteral fat( OR = 14.690,95% CI 3.069 - 70.323, P < 0.001),and low NADC value( OR = 0.016,95% CI 0.001 - 0.471, P = 0.017)as independent risk factors. A nomogram was constructed based on these factors. The area under the ROC curve(AUC)of the model was 0.898(95% CI 0.838 - 0.957),with an optimal cutoff value of 0.639. The model showed an accuracy of 83.8%,sensitivity of 81.4%,and specificity of 89.7%. Calibration curves indicated good calibration,and DCA showed that the model provided substantial clinical net benefit. Conclusions:This study constructed a nomogram based on preoperative MRI features,including tumor multifocality,compression on renal parenchyma or periureteral/peripelvic fat and NADC value,which demonstrates good predictive performances for muscle-invasive UTUC.
6.Complications of silicone prosthesis implant/expander breast reconstruction and related treatments
Kai YANG ; Xiancheng WANG ; Yang SUN ; Xiang XIONG ; Xianxi MENG ; Wenbo LI ; Xiaofang LI ; Borong FANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2024;30(4):370-376
Objective:To investigate the complications and related etiologies after immediate silicone implant and immediate two-stage tissue expander/implant breast reconstruction.Methods:A retrospective study was conducted in 23 patients who underwent implant or tissue expander/implant breast reconstruction surgery from June 2016 to October 2019. The etiology, medical history and clinical symptoms of each patient were analyzed and related treatments were carried out depending on its complication.Results:All patients were followed up for 3-12 months after surgery. Among the 23 patients, a total of 8 patients had different types of postoperative complications. Partial necrosis of the nipple-areola complex occurred in 1 case, postoperative infection in 2 cases, 2 patients experienced deviation of the implant or tissue expander and displacement of the nipple-areola complex in 3 cases. All complications were treated accordingly, and a good therapeutic effect was finally maintained.Conclusions:For patients with complications after immediate silicone implant and two-stage tissue expander/implant breast reconstruction, treatment should be carried out according to the causes of complications in time. In this way, patient can get better prognosis.
7.Experimental study of domestic thulium laser ablation for the ablative surgical treatment of isolated porcine kidneys
Zhongjie HU ; Yuanbin HUANG ; Shuyao TAO ; Shuang MA ; Xinmiao MA ; Xiancheng LI
Chinese Journal of Urology 2024;45(5):366-371
Objective:Evaluation of the effectiveness of domestic ultrapulsed thulium laser ablation of isolated porcine kidneys.Methods:Forty-two fresh porcine kidneys were taken. One porcine kidney was dissected along the sagittal plane at the renal hilum, and then dissected along the coronal plane and divided into four pieces.A total of 168 pieces of renal tissues were obtained, of which 162 pieces were selected for the domestic hyperpulsed thulium laser ablation of isolated porcine kidneys using the single-needle method and the double-needle method, respectively. The ablation was carried out with different ablation modes (single-needle and double-needle methods), ablation power (4, 5, and 6 W), ablation modes (continuous, low-energy and high-frequency mode, and high-energy and low-frequency mode), and ablation time (10, 15, and 20 s). The size of the ablation area in terms of the long diameter, the short diameter, and the thick diameter were measured and recorded. The embedded tissues were sectioned and stained with HE to study the microscopic pathological characteristics of the ablation foci. The ablation foci volume and sphericity coefficient (Φ) were calculated, and the ablation foci volume and sphericity coefficient were statistically analyzed by analytic factorial design and one-way ANOVA.Results:The gross specimen showed that the single-needle ablation foci were elliptical in shape, containing black carbonized areas and gray-white necrotic areas with clear boundaries, and the peripheral renal tissues were pink, and the ablation focus was clearly demarcated from the normal tissues. The double-needle ablation foci were a large ellipse containing two small ellipse ablation foci, and the structure was similar to that of the single-needle method. Under the light microscope, the center of the ablation focus was a "cavity-like" carbonized area, outside of which was an area of coagulation necrosis, with deepened cell staining, reduced cell volume, disorganized arrangement, loose nuclei, nuclear consolidation, and some cell nuclei were cleaved and ablated. Ablation mode ( P<0.001), ablation pattern ( P <0.001), ablation time ( P <0.001), and ablation power ( P <0.001) all significantly affected ablation focus volume. The volume of the ablation foci increased with increasing number of needle feeds, longer ablation time, higher ablation power, and with the ablation mode being continuous mode. Single-needle ablation produced the largest volume of ablation foci (259.56 mm 3) in continuous mode, ablation time of 20 s, and ablation power of 6 W. Double-needle ablation produced the largest volume of ablation foci (452.00 mm 3) in continuous mode, ablation time of 20 s, and ablation power of 6 W. The analysis of the sphericity coefficient showed that in single-needle ablation, the sphericity coefficient was the largest (Φ=0.76) under the conditions of continuous mode, ablation power of 4 W, and ablation time of 15 s. The sphericity coefficient was the smallest (Φ=0.56) under the conditions of high-energy, low-frequency mode, ablation time of 10 s, and ablation power of 6 W, and the morphology of the ablation foci were more close to ellipsoid shape. When ablated by the double-needle method, the ablation foci morphology was closer to spherical shape (Φ=0.91) under the conditions of continuous mode, ablation time of 10 s, and ablation power of 5 W. The combined main effect and interaction results showed that ablation mode ( P<0.001), ablation pattern ( P<0.001), and ablation power ( P<0.001) significantly affected the sphericity coefficient of the ablation foci, and ablation time did not affect the ablation foci morphology. Conclusions:Domestic ultrapulsed thulium laser ablates isolated porcine kidney tissues with precise effect, the tissue morphology of the unablated area is normal, the thulium laser ablated foci have a definite safe boundary. Choosing double needle method, continuous mode, ablation power 6 W for 20 s, can ablate spherical cancer foci within 1 cm in diameter, which can be used for spherical small kidney cancer ablation. Selecting the single-needle method, high-frequency, low-energy mode and ablation power of 6 W, the ablation foci were similar to the oval volume, and could be used for the ablation of oval small renal cancer. However, this study is only limited to the animal ex vivo model, which needs to be confirmed by further study.
8.Surgical techniques for pollybeak deformity correction
Hongli ZHAO ; Xiancheng WANG ; Yang SUN ; Xiang XIONG ; Xianxi MENG ; Wenbo LI ; Zhihua QIAO ; Kai YANG ; Weiliang ZENG ; Yi TIAN
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2024;40(2):156-162
Objective:To evaluate the effectiveness of surgical methods for correcting pollybeak deformity in Chinese rhinoplasty.Methods:A retrospective chart review was conducted for patients who underwent pollybeak correction between January 2021 and December 2022 at the Department of Plastic and Aesthetic (Burn) Surgery, the Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University. Individualized correction was tailored based on the etiology and severity of the nasal deformity of each patient, involving techniques such as resection of the anterior part of the nasal septum, reconstruction of nasal tip support, reconstruction of the middle part of the nasal vault, and excision of skin in the upper region of the nasal tip. A modified classification system for pollybeak deformity, the supratip fullness rating scale (SFRS), was developed to evaluate supratip fullness (0-3 points, with higher scores indicating more apparent deformity). The patients aesthetic outcomes were assessed by surgeons using the visual analogue scale (VAS) (0-10 points, with higher scores indicating more apparent deformity), and patient self-assessed using the rhinoplasty outcome evaluation (ROE) questionnaire (0-100 points, with higher scores indicating higher satisfaction). The measurement data of normal distribution was expressed as Mean±SD and analyzed by paired t-test; the measurement data of non-normal distribution was expressed as M( Q1, Q3) and analyzed by Wilcoxon signed rank test. Results:In a cohort study of 53 rhinoplasty patients (7 male, 46 female; age range 19-45 years, mean 29 years), comprising 15 primary and 38 secondary surgeries, nasal tip deformities were evaluated. Deformities were classified as mild (5 cases), moderate (25 cases), and severe (23 cases). Over a follow-up period of 6-17 months (mean 9.5 months), significant aesthetic improvements in the nasal tip region were observed. The SFRS scores decreased from 2(2, 3) preoperatively to 0(0, 0) postoperatively ( Z = -6.58, P < 0.001), and VAS scores decreased from 7.47±1.73 to 1.79±1.67 ( t = -25.61, P < 0.001). High patient satisfaction was indicated by a mean ROE score of 82.45±11.55. No significant complications, such as nasal tip ptosis, skin necrosis, or scar hyperplasia, were reported. Conclusion:Selecting an appropriate surgical method based on the severity and cause of pollybeak deformity can achieve satisfactory outcomes. Post-operative patients exhibit significant aesthetic improvement in the upper nasal tip area, resulting in high patient satisfaction.
9.Modified superomedial pedicle technique for reduction mammaplasty with inverted T-shaped incision
Kai YANG ; Xiancheng WANG ; Yang SUN ; Xiang XIONG ; Xianxi MENG ; Wenbo LI ; Zhongjie YI ; Hongli ZHAO ; Zhihua QIAO
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2024;40(5):491-498
Objective:To explore the clinical efficacy of modified superomedial pedicle technique using an inverted T-shaped incision for reduction mammaplasty and mastopexy.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on clinical data of patients who underwent modified superomedial pedicle technique for breast reduction surgery with inverted T-shaped incision between March 2021 and March 2023 at the Department of Plastic and Aesthetic (Burn) Surgery, Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University. Preoperatively, a handheld Doppler ultrasound blood flow detector was used to detect and mark the exit points of the 2nd to 4th perforating vessels of the internal thoracic artery, and a superomedial pedicle containing at least two perforators was designed based on the perforator locations, with a pedicle width generally about 6 cm. Intraoperatively, the pedicle was rotated superolaterally, moving the nipple-areola complex (NAC) upwards to construct a fuller upper pole of the breast and removing excess skin in the lower fold to form a inverted T-shaped incision. Postoperatively, the blood supply of the NAC, breast morphology, and incidence of complications were observed and followed up. Canfield Mirror 7.1.1 software was utilized to measure pre- and post-operative breast morphology data from lateral photographs at 6 months, including total breast area, maximum breast protrusion, upper pole protrusion, lower pole height, and nipple elevation height. The BREAST-Q questionnaire was used to survey patient satisfaction with breast appearance, psychosocial well-being, sexual well-being, and physical health before surgery and 6-12 months after surgery, with each dimension scoring 0-100 points, where higher scores indicate greater satisfaction and health. SPSS 28.0 software was used for data analysis, with normally distributed measurement data expressed as Mean±SD, and paired t-test was applied for comparisons of pre- and post-operative breast morphology data (the first 4 indicators) and BREAST-Q scores, with P<0.05 considered statistically significant. Results:A total of 56 female patients were included, with an age of (32.0±6.7) years and a body mass index of (29.1±5.7) kg/m 2. Preoperative Doppler ultrasound blood flow detection showed that none of the patients had missing or significantly variant perforators of the superomedial pedicle. The volume of breast tissue removed ranged from 890 to 1 800 ml, averaging 1 250 ml, with an average pedicle width of 5.4 cm (4.0-7.0 cm). The follow-up period was (13.3±2.5) months, during which all patients exhibited good blood supply to the NAC and favorable breast morphology, with universal high satisfaction with surgical outcomes. Postoperatively, one case developed incisional seroma, which resolved naturally within 3 months; two cases experienced minor incision dehiscence, which healed well after dressing changes; all other patients recovered well without any complications such as flap necrosis or hematoma. Comparison of breast morphology data showed significant reductions in postoperative left and right total breast area ( P<0.05 for both), and increases in maximum breast protrusion and lower pole height postoperatively ( P<0.05 for both), while the difference in upper pole protrusion was not statistically significant ( P>0.05 for both); postoperative left and right nipple elevation heights were (6.30±1.84) cm and (6.52±1.66) cm, respectively. Among the 44 patients who completed the BREAST-Q survey both before and after surgery, scores showed significant improvements in postoperative breast satisfaction [(50.30±10.30) points vs. (83.20±6.02) points] ( t=5.17, P=0.008) and psychosocial well-being [(56.20±17.20) points vs. (89.70±2.70) points] ( t=5.09, P=0.010), while sexual well-being and physical health scores did not differ significantly from preoperative scores ( P>0.05 for both). Conclusion:Preoperative identification of perforator locations using a handheld Doppler blood vessel detector, followed by the design of a modified superomedial pedicle technique for reduction mammaplasty with inverted T-shaped incision, can not only ensure NAC blood supply, avoiding ischemic necrosis due to vascular anomalies, but also maximally reduce pedicle width and increase pedicle rotation flexibility, achieving desirable breast shaping effects.
10.Severe subcutaneous hematoma after injection of botulinum toxin into the masseter muscle: a case report and literature review
Kemin YI ; Xiancheng WANG ; Yang SUN ; Xiang XIONG ; Xianxi MENG ; Wenbo LI ; Zhongjie YI ; Zhihua QIAO ; Xiaoting LI ; Naixin XIONG
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2024;40(6):668-673
The patient was a 29-year-old male with a history of hemophilia for more than 10 years. After 6 hours of botulinum toxin injection into the masseter muscle, the redness and swelling of the right face gradually worsened, accompanied by local pain, and restricted mouth opening, etc. The hematoma was absorbed and the swelling subsided significantly after the infusion of coagulation factor Ⅸ. Such cases of large-scale hematomas after botulinum toxin injection in hemophiliacs is rarely reported. This article summarized the diagnosis and treatment process of this case and combines with literature review to provide clinical experience for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of similar complications.

Result Analysis
Print
Save
E-mail