1.Posterior lateral perforator flap in lower limb combined with free fibula for maxillary tissue defect repair.
Mingming YAN ; Luwen SONG ; Zhenghao MA ; Tao WANG ; Kai HU ; Xuji WANG ; Jiancheng LI
Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery 2025;39(1):88-94
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate the effectiveness of posterior lateral perforator flap in lower limb combined with free fibula for maxillary tissue defect repair.
METHODS:
Between December 2018 and December 2023, 16 patients with the maxillary malignant tumors were admitted. There were 10 males and 6 females, with an average age of 64.3 years (range, 54-75 years). There were 7 cases of maxillary gingival cancer, 5 cases of hard palate cancer, and 4 cases of maxillary sinus cancer. According to the 2017 American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) TNM stage, there were 8 cases of stage Ⅲ, 6 cases of stage Ⅳa, and 2 cases of stage Ⅳb. After resection of the lesion, the remaining maxillary defects were classified into class Ⅱa in 3 cases, class Ⅱb in 5 cases, and class Ⅲb in 8 cases according to Brown's classification. The size of soft tissue defects ranged from 4 cm×3 cm to 8 cm×6 cm. The posterior lateral perforator flap in lower limb in size of 5 cm×4 cm-9 cm×7 cm were harvested to repair soft tissue defects, and free fibula in length of 6-11 cm were used to repair bone defects. The donor sites of the lower limb were sutured directly (6 cases) or repaired with free skin grafting (10 cases). Six patients with positive lymph node pathology were treated with radiotherapy after operation. At 6 and 12 months after operation, the self-assessment was performed by the University of Washington Quality of Survival Questionnaire Form (QUW-4) in five dimensions (facial appearance, swallowing function, chewing function, speech function, and mouth opening), and swallowing function was evaluated by using the Kubota water swallowing test.
RESULTS:
Postoperative pathological examination showed that all patients were squamous cell carcinoma. One patient who was treated with radiotherapy developed osteomyelitis and 1 patient developed venous crisis of skin flap. The rest of the flaps and all skin grafts survived, and the wounds healed by first intention. All patients were followed up 1-5 years (mean, 2.8 years). Two patients died of local recurrence of the tumor at the 4th and 5th years after operation, respectively. Except for the chewing function score and total score at 6 months after operation, which showed significant differences compared to preoperative scores ( P<0.05), there was no significant difference in other QUW-4 scale scores between different time points ( P>0.05). The patients' swallowing function evaluated by Kubota water swallowing test reached normal in 4 cases, suspicious in 9 cases, and abnormal in 3 cases at 6 months after operation, and 10, 6, and 0 cases at 12 months after operation, respectively. The swallowing function at 12 months was significantly better than that at 6 months ( Z=-2.382, P=0.017).
CONCLUSION
The posterior lateral perforator flap in the lower limb combined with free fibula to repair maxillary tissue defects can repair soft and hard tissue defects at the same time, so that the patient's facial appearance, swallowing function, chewing function, speech function, and mouth opening are satisfactorily restored and the mid-term effectiveness is good.
Humans
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Middle Aged
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Male
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Female
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Fibula/surgery*
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Aged
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Perforator Flap
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Plastic Surgery Procedures/methods*
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Maxilla/surgery*
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Maxillary Neoplasms/surgery*
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Free Tissue Flaps/transplantation*
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Lower Extremity/surgery*
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Bone Transplantation/methods*
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Treatment Outcome
2.Free latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap transplantation combined with external fixation for bone and soft tissue defects around knee joint.
Abula ABULAITI ; Peng REN ; Saimaiti GULIAYIXIAMU ; Erlin CHENG ; Abulaiti ALIMUJIANG ; Yusufu AIHEMAITIJIANG
Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery 2025;39(4):488-494
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate the effectiveness of free latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap transplantation combined with external fixation in the treatment of bone and soft tissue defects around the knee joint.
METHODS:
A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 13 patients with high-energy trauma-induced bone and soft tissue defects around the knee joint admitted between January 2016 and July 2023. Among them, 11 were male and 2 were female, the age ranged from 23 to 61 years, with an average of 35.7 years. The causes of injury included 10 cases of traffic accident, 2 cases of machine entanglement injury, and 1 case of heavy object crush injury. According to the Gustilo-Anderson classification, 11 cases were type Ⅲ B and 2 cases were type Ⅲ C. Post-injury, 2 cases had wound infection and 2 cases had popliteal artery injury. The time from injury to flap repair was 40-49 days, with an average of 27.5 days. The wound size was 18 cm×13 cm to 32 cm×20 cm, all accompanied by distal femoral bone defects and quadriceps muscle defects. After primary debridement, vacuum sealing drainage combined with external fixation was used for treatment. In the second stage, free latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flaps were transplanted to repair soft tissue defects, with the flap size ranging from 20 cm×15 cm to 34 cm×22 cm. The donor sites of 9 flaps were directly sutured, and 4 cases with large tension were repaired with a keystone flap based on the posterior intercostal artery perforator. At 6-15 months postoperatively, with an average of 10.5 months, 11 patients underwent knee arthrodesis surgery; 2 patients with large bone defects at the distal femur and proximal tibia underwent multi-segment bone transport reconstruction of the bone defect. At last follow-up, the recovery of the flap and the donor site was recorded, and the function of the shoulder joint was evaluated by the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, and the function of the affected knee joint was evaluated by the Knee Society Score (KSS).
RESULTS:
All the flaps survived after operation, the wounds and donor site incisions healed by first intention. All 13 patients were followed up 15-55 months, with an average of 21.6 months. Four patients who underwent the restoration of the donor site with the thoracodorsal keystone perforator flap had obvious scar hyperplasia around the wound, but no contracture or symmetrical breasts on both sides. At last follow-up, the appearance and texture of the flaps were good; the bony fusion of the knee joint was good, and the range of motion and function recovered well; the shoulder joint function on the flap-harvested side was not significantly affected, and the range of motion was satisfactory. The ASES shoulder joint score of the latissimus dorsi muscle-harvested side was 85-95, with an average of 89.5. The knee joint function KSS score was 75-90, with an average of 81.2.
CONCLUSION
Free latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap transplantation combined with external fixation for the treatment of bone and soft tissue defects around the knee joint caused by high-energy trauma can repair bone and soft tissue defects and reconstruct the stability of the knee joint, effectively preserve the integrity of the limb and soft tissues, and improve the patient's ability of self-care.
Humans
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Male
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Female
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Adult
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Middle Aged
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Retrospective Studies
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Soft Tissue Injuries/surgery*
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Plastic Surgery Procedures/methods*
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Superficial Back Muscles/transplantation*
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External Fixators
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Myocutaneous Flap/transplantation*
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Knee Joint/surgery*
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Young Adult
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Treatment Outcome
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Knee Injuries/surgery*
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Free Tissue Flaps/transplantation*
3.Effectiveness of free fascia lata flap assisted by indocyanine green angiography in treatment of Myerson type Ⅱ and Ⅲ chronic Achilles tendon ruptures.
Liping GUO ; Rong ZHOU ; Jihui JU ; Guangzhe JIN ; Liang YANG ; Chao GENG
Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery 2025;39(5):620-627
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate of effectiveness of free fascia lata flap assisted by indocyanine green angiography (ICGA) in treatment of Myerson type Ⅱ and Ⅲ chronic Achilles tendon ruptures.
METHODS:
A clinical data of 14 patients with Myerson type Ⅱ and Ⅲ chronic Achilles tendon ruptures between March 2020 and June 2024 was retrospectively analyzed. All Achilles tendon defects were repaired with the free fascia lata assisted by ICGA during operation. There were 12 males and 2 females with an average age of 45.4 years (range, 26-71 years). The causes of Achilles tendon rupture included sports injury in 10 cases, Achilles tendon-related tendinopathy in 3 cases, and glass laceration injury in 1 case. The time from Achilles tendon rupture to operation was 4-40 weeks (median, 4.5 weeks). Preoperative MRI examination showed that the defect length of the Achilles tendon was 2-5 cm (mean, 3.2 cm). The operation time and intraoperative blood loss were recorded. The color Doppler ultrasound (CDU) and MRI were taken to observe the foot blood vessels and the tendon healing. The visual analogue scale (VAS) score, American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score, Achilles Tendon rupture score (ATRS), and range of motion of the ankle joint were used to estimate the pain and function of ankle joint.
RESULTS:
All operations of the 14 patients were successfully completed. The operation time ranged from 3.00 to 4.50 hours (mean, 3.60 hours). The intraoperative blood loss ranged from 10 to 50 mL (mean, 36.4 mL). After operation, 1 patient had exudation at the recipient site, which healed after dressing change; the other incisions healed by first intention. All incisions at the donor sites healed by first intention. All patients were followed up 6-36 months (mean, 11.4 months). The CDU of the foot at 1 month after operation showed that the blood flow signal of the perforating vessels of the fascia lata flap was clear. The ankle MRI at 2 months after operation showed the good continuity of the Achilles tendon. No complication such as the Achilles tendon re-rupture, ankle stiffness, or scar contracture occurred during follow-up. Compared with preoperative score, the AOFAS score, ATRS score, and plantar flexion range of motion significantly increased at 1, 3, and 6 months after operation ( P<0.05), while the VAS score and dorsiflexion range of motion significantly decreased ( P<0.05). The AOFAS score, ATRS score, and VAS score at 3 and 6 months further improved when compared with those at 1 month ( P<0.05); however, there was no significant difference in the range of motion of the ankle joint ( P>0.05). There was no significant difference in above indicators between 3 and 6 months after operation ( P>0.05).
CONCLUSION
The treatment of Myerson type Ⅱ and Ⅲ chronic Achilles tendon ruptures with free fascia lata flaps under the guidance of ICGA has the advantages of precise design, fast healing, and a wide range of adaptability.
Humans
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Achilles Tendon/diagnostic imaging*
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Male
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Female
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Adult
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Middle Aged
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Retrospective Studies
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Indocyanine Green
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Rupture/surgery*
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Aged
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Fascia Lata/transplantation*
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Angiography/methods*
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Free Tissue Flaps/blood supply*
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Plastic Surgery Procedures/methods*
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Tendon Injuries/diagnostic imaging*
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Treatment Outcome
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Chronic Disease
4.Clinical observation of free rectus femoris flap for repair of surgical defect in pharyngo-laryngeal malignant tumor.
Wen LI ; Zhe CHEN ; Jiayan WANG ; Xiaojiao LAN ; Zila PURA ; Xiaoxing XIONG ; Liu YANG
Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery 2025;39(11):1452-1458
OBJECTIVE:
To explore the feasibility and effectiveness of repairing surgical defect in pharyngo-laryngeal malignant tumor with free rectus femoris flap.
METHODS:
The clinical data of 34 patients with surgical defects in pharyngo-laryngeal malignant tumor who met the selection criteria between July 2014 and August 2024 were retrospectively analyzed. There were 25 males and 9 females, aged 25-82 years, with a median age of 54 years. The disease duration ranged from 2 months to 2 years, with a median of 7 months. The tumor locations included the oropharynx, hypopharynx, cervical esophagus, and larynx. Pathological types included squamous cell carcinoma (29 cases), myoepithelial carcinoma (2 cases), adenoid cystic carcinoma (1 case), and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (2 cases). TNM staging: 16 cases of T 4N 1M 0, 3 cases of T 4N 2M 0, 3 cases of T 4N 0M 0, 10 cases of T 3N 1M 0, and 2 cases of T 3N 0M 0. The 2017 American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) staging was stage Ⅲ in 2 cases and stage Ⅳ in 32 cases. The blood supply of the proximal rectus femoris muscle was observed by enhanced CT of the lower limb vessels before operation, and the surgical defects ranged from 3.0 cm×2.0 cm to 12.0 cm×8.5 cm. The blood supply and perforators of rectus femoris muscle were explored during operation, and the free rectus femoris flap pedicled with the direct vascular stem of rectus femoris muscle was used to repair the defect. For the patients with pharyngeal fistula or obvious neck swelling after operation, the blood supply of the flap was analyzed by vascular enhanced CT to determine the corresponding strategies of nutritional support, anti-infection, dressing change and drainage. Radiotherapy and chemotherapy were supplemented in 27 patients with lymph node metastasis after operation.
RESULTS:
All the 34 patients were followed up 1-10 years, with an average of 3 years. The flap was found to be necrotic by fibrolaryngoscopy at 1 week after operation in 2 cases, and the incision healed after dressing change and nutritional support, and no reoperation was performed. The flap was in good condition at 1 week after operation in 4 cases, and the signs of gradual necrosis of the flap were found within 1 month after operation, of which 2 cases were healed after dressing change, 1 case was removed the necrotic tissue by reoperation, and 1 case was healed after pectoralis major myocutaneous flap was used to repair the pharyngeal tissue defect. The flaps survived in 28 cases, including 4 cases of pharyngeal fistula, which healed by dressing change. Twenty-two cases achieved satisfactory results in swallowing or phonation. Two patients with total laryngectomy and voice reconstruction underwent reoperation to seal the voice tube because of postoperative aspiration. During the follow-up, 1 case had tracheal stomal recurrence, 2 cases had bone metastasis, and 1 case had bone and lung metastasis.
CONCLUSION
The free rectus femoris flap has good flexibility, the volume of the flap is easy to adjust, and the incision of the donor site is concealed, which is expected to become a new choice for the repair of the surgical defect in pharyngo-laryngeal malignant tumor.
Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Female
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Aged
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Adult
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Plastic Surgery Procedures/methods*
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Retrospective Studies
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Laryngeal Neoplasms/pathology*
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Aged, 80 and over
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Pharyngeal Neoplasms/pathology*
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Free Tissue Flaps/blood supply*
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Quadriceps Muscle/transplantation*
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Surgical Wound/surgery*
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Treatment Outcome
5.The clinical outcomes of using superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator flap and radial forearm free flap for reconstructing oral and maxillofacial soft tissue defects.
Changquan WANG ; Tianbin HUANG ; Shanbin GUAN ; Guangru HUANG ; Xiaoyuan CHENG ; Liushan LU
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2025;39(6):534-541
Objective:To compare the clinical outcomes of reconstruction of oral and maxillofacial soft tissue defects using superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator flap (SCIA PF) and radial forearm free flap (RFF). Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on 90 patients with head, neck, and maxillofacial tumors who were treated in our department from June 2019 to January 2024. Patients were divided into two groups based on the surgical method used: the SCIA group(n=45), who underwent reconstruction with SCIA PF, and the RFF group(n=45), who received RFF reconstruction. Six months postoperatively, clinical efficacy was evaluated by comparing flap swelling, flap survival rate, and patient satisfaction. Oral function was assessed using standardized scoring systems before surgery, at 1 week, 3 months, and 6 months post-surgery. Hemorheological parameters, including high-shear viscosity(shear rate 200/s), low-shear viscosity(shear rate 30/s), plasma viscosity, erythrocyte aggregation index, and erythrocyte sedimentation rate(ESR), were also measured at each time point. Results:Compared with the RFF group, the SCIA group showed significantly larger flap size, longer flap harvesting and reconstruction times, earlier nasogastric tube removal and oral intake initiation, higher scores in all aspects of oral function, reduced flap edema and faster resolution, higher flap survival rates, and greater overall satisfaction (all P<0.05). During the follow-up period (preoperative, 1 week, 3 months, and 6 months post-surgery), hemorheological indices including high-and low-shear viscosity, plasma viscosity, erythrocyte aggregation index, and ESR progressively decreased in the SCIA group (P<0.05). In the RFF group, these parameters improved significantly by 6 months postoperatively compared with preoperatively and 1-week postoperatively, with a notable decrease in erythrocyte aggregation index at 6 months (P<0.05). Conclusion:Compared with RFF, SCIA PF provides larger flaps, better functional recovery, higher patient satisfaction, improved flap survival, fewer complications, and more favorable hemorheological profiles following reconstructive surgery for oral and maxillofacial defects.
Humans
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Perforator Flap/blood supply*
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Plastic Surgery Procedures/methods*
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Retrospective Studies
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Free Tissue Flaps
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Iliac Artery/transplantation*
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Forearm/surgery*
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Male
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Female
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Soft Tissue Injuries/surgery*
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Head and Neck Neoplasms/surgery*
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Middle Aged
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Treatment Outcome
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Adult
6.Clinical analysis of mandibular tumor resection with free fibula transplantation and implant implantation via the intraoral approach.
Jiancheng LI ; Mingming YAN ; Zhenghao MA ; Ruixue TIAN ; Xuji WANG ; Kai HU ; Lina JIANG
West China Journal of Stomatology 2025;43(2):212-219
OBJECTIVES:
To investigate the clinical application of the digital-assisted reconstruction of the mandible and tumors with free fibula transplantation and immediate implantation via the intraoral approach.
METHODS:
Twelve patients with benign mandibular tumors were collected. Three-dimensional mandibular reconstruction was performed digitally before surgery to simulate mandibular tumor resection, fibula resection and reconstruction, and implant implantation. The intraoperative resection of the mandibular tumor was conducted through the intraoral approach under the guidance of a guide plate, and fibula resection, molding, reconstruction, and oral fixation were immediately performed. Implant implantation was performed during the second phase of implant surgery and denture restoration was performed 1-2 months after surgery.
RESULTS:
The types of mandibular defects were BrownⅠ (one case), Ⅰc (four cases), Ⅱ (one case), Ⅱc(three cases), and Ⅲ (three cases). The length of the fibular bone was 12-22 cm. The number of fibular molding amputations was as follows: two cases in two segments, six cases in three segments, three cases in four segments, and one case in five segments. All of these cases underwent folding fibular reconstruction of mandibular and alveolar bone defects. A total of 44 implants were implanted, and none failed after operation.
CONCLUSIONS
The intraoral approach is a reliable method for the resection of mandibular benign tumors, with few postoperative complications and the ability to position and fix accurately the reconstructed folded fibula under digital design. The immediate implantation of the transplanted fibula does not affect the blood supply and has a high success rate. It is an effective and reliable method for the resection and reconstruction of mandibular benign tumors.
Humans
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Fibula/transplantation*
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Mandibular Neoplasms/surgery*
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Mandibular Reconstruction/methods*
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Bone Transplantation/methods*
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Female
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Mandible/surgery*
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Adult
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Free Tissue Flaps
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Surgery, Computer-Assisted
7.A prospective study of super-thin anterolateral thigh flap harvesting assisted by high-frequency color Doppler ultrasound in detecting perforators in deep adipose layers.
Qianyuan LIU ; Jiandong ZHOU ; Wencheng WANG ; Xueming CHEN ; Yajun XU ; Hai HUANG ; Jingyi MI
Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery 2024;38(1):62-68
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate the clinical application of high-frequency color Doppler ultrasound (HFCDU) in detecting perforators in the deep adipose layers for harvesting super-thin anterolateral thigh flap (ALTF).
METHODS:
Between August 2019 and January 2023, 45 patients (46 sides) with skin and soft tissue defects in the foot and ankle were treated, including 29 males and 16 females, aged from 22 to 62 years, with an average of 46.7 years. The body mass index ranged from 19.6 to 36.2 kg/m 2, with an average of 23.62 kg/m 2. The causes of injury included traffic accident injury in 15 cases, heavy object crush injury in 20 cases, mechanical injury in 8 cases, heat crush injury in 1 case, and chronic infection in 1 case. There were 20 cases on the left side, 24 cases on the right side, and 1 case on both sides. After thorough debridement, the wound size ranged from 5 cm×4 cm to 17 cm×11 cm. All patients underwent free super-thin ALTF transplantation repair. HFCDU was used to detect the location of the perforators piercing the deep and superficial fascia, as well as the direction and branches of the perforators within the deep adipose layers before operation. According to the preoperative HFCDU findings, the dimensions of the super-thin ALTF ranged from 6 cm×4 cm to 18 cm×12 cm. The donor sites of the flaps were directly sutured.
RESULTS:
A total of 55 perforators were detected by HFCDU before operation, but 1 was not found during operation. During operation, a total of 56 perforators were found, and 2 perforators were not detected by HFCDU. The positive predictive value of HFCDU for identifying perforator vessels was 98.2%, and the sensitivity was 96.4%. Among the 54 perforators accurately located by HFCDU, the orientation of the perforators in the deep adipose layers was confirmed during operation. There were 21 perforators (38.9%) traveled laterally and inferiorly, 12 (22.2%) traveled medially and inferiorly, 14 (25.9%) traveled laterally and superiorly, 5 (9.3%) traveled medially and superiorly, and 2 (3.7%) ran almost vertically to the body surface. Among the 54 perforators accurately located by HFCDU, 35 were identified as type 1 perforators and 12 as type 2 perforators (HFCDU misidentified 7 type 2 perforators as type 1 perforators). The sensitivity of HFCDU in identifying type 1 perforators was 100%, with a positive predictive value of 83.3%. For type 2 perforators, the sensitivity was 63.2%, and the positive predictive value was 100%. The surgeries were successfully completed. The super-thin ALTF had a thickness ranging from 2 to 6 mm, with an average of 3.56 mm. All super-thin ALTF survived, however, 1 flap experienced a venous crisis at 1 day after operation, but it survived after emergency exploration and re-anastomosis of the veins; 1 flap developed venous crisis at 3 days after operation but survived after bleeding with several small incisions; 3 flaps had necrosis at the distal edge of the epidermis, which healed after undergoing dressing changes. All 45 patients were followed up 6-18 months (mean, 13.6 months). Three flaps required secondary defatting procedures, while the rest had the appropriate thickness, and the overall appearance was satisfactory.
CONCLUSION
Preoperative application of HFCDU to detect the perforator in the deep adipose layers can improve the success and safety of the procedure by facilitating the harvest of super-thin ALTF.
Male
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Female
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Humans
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Thigh/surgery*
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Plastic Surgery Procedures
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Prospective Studies
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Skin Transplantation
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Free Tissue Flaps
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Burns
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Soft Tissue Injuries/surgery*
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Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color
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Crush Injuries/surgery*
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Perforator Flap
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Treatment Outcome
8.Application of digital guide plate in repairing mandibular defects with free fibular myocutaneous flap.
Xingqiang LI ; Shuwei LI ; Changyang LIU ; Xiufeng BAI ; Ming GONG ; Gang LI
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2024;38(11):1045-1055
Objective:Exploring the clinical application effect of a series of digital designed guide plates in the repair of mandibular defects with free fibular muscle flap. Methods:A total of 32 patients who underwent fibular muscle flap repair of mandibular defects in the Head and Neck Tumor Surgery Department of Xi'an Jiaotong University Stomatological Hospital were selected as the research subjects. They were divided into a guide plate assisted group(16 cases) and a conventional surgery group(16 cases) according to the different surgical methods. The guide plate assisted group completed the surgery with the assistance of a digital design series of guide plates, while the conventional surgery group served as the control. Record the preparation and shaping time of two groups of fibular myocutaneous flaps, evaluate the surgical effect at least 6 months after surgery, and conduct a patient satisfaction survey. Use SPSS 16.0 software package to statistically process the data. Results:The preparation and shaping time of the fibular muscle flap in the guide plate assisted group were significantly shorter than those in the conventional surgery group(P<0.05). The excellent and good rate(87.5%) of the guide plate assisted group in evaluating the surgical effect was significantly higher than that of the conventional surgery group(75.0%)(P<0.05). The satisfaction scores of patients in the guide plate assisted group for facial shape and bite function recovery were significantly higher than those in the conventional surgery group(P<0.05), while there was no significant statistical difference in the satisfaction scores of pronunciation function recovery between the two groups(P>0.05). Conclusion:The design of digital guide plates can improve the accuracy of repairing mandibular defects with fibular flaps, shorten the preparation and shaping time of fibular flaps, restore good facial appearance and bite relationship of patients, and improve satisfaction. It is worth promoting and applying in clinical practice, but the design accuracy still needs to be continuously improved.
Humans
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Myocutaneous Flap
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Mandible/surgery*
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Fibula/transplantation*
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Plastic Surgery Procedures/methods*
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Male
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Free Tissue Flaps
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Female
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Middle Aged
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Mandibular Reconstruction/methods*
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Adult
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Patient Satisfaction
9.Application of plantar medial thin skin flaps preserving plantar fascia with its superficial fascia tissue to repair skin defects in hands and feet.
Jian ZHOU ; Yucen ZHENG ; Shune XIAO ; Zairong WEI ; Kaiyu NIE ; Zhiyuan LIU ; Shusen CHANG ; Wenhu JIN ; Wei CHEN
Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery 2023;37(12):1501-1504
OBJECTIVE:
To explore the feasibility and effectiveness of plantar medial thin skin flaps preserving plantar fascia with its superficial fascia tissue to repair skin defects in hands and feet.
METHODS:
Between July 2017 and January 2023, 35 cases of hand and foot defects were repaired with plantar medial thin skin flaps preserving plantar fascia with its superficial fascia tissue (13 pedicled flaps and 22 free flaps). There were 18 males and 17 females, with an average age of 38.8 years (range, 8-56 years). Thirty cases of defects were caused by trauma, and the interval between injury and admission ranged from 2 to 6 hours (mean, 3.3 hours). Three cases were ulcer wounds with a course of 3.0, 3.8, and 7.0 months, respectively. Two cases were malignant melanoma. Eight cases of wounds located in the fingers, 13 cases in the palm, 12 cases in the heel, and 2 cases in the distal foot. The size of skin defects ranged from 4.0 cm×3.5 cm to 12.0 cm×10.0 cm, and the size of flap ranged from 5.0 cm×4.5 cm to 13.0 cm×11.0 cm. The donor sites were repaired with skin grafts.
RESULTS:
All flaps were survived and the wounds healed by first intention after operation. The partial necrosis at the edge of the skin graft occurred in 1 case, which healed after dressing change; the other skin grafts survived successfully. All patients were followed up 6-24 months (mean, 18 months). The flaps exhibited similar color and thickness to the surrounding hand and foot skin. Two-point discrimination ranged from 7 to 10 mm in the flaps with an average of 8 mm. The donor sites had no painful scars or sensory abnormalities. Foot and ankle functions were good and gaits were normal.
CONCLUSION
Application of plantar medial thin skin flaps preserving plantar fascia with its superficial fascia tissue to repair skin defects in hands and feet had good flap shape, high survival rate of skin graft at the donor site, and no obvious complications.
Male
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Female
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Humans
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Adult
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Plastic Surgery Procedures
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Subcutaneous Tissue/surgery*
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Soft Tissue Injuries/surgery*
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Skin Transplantation
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Fascia
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Free Tissue Flaps
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Treatment Outcome
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Perforator Flap
10.Dental implant treatment in vascularized bone flaps after jaw reconstruction.
West China Journal of Stomatology 2023;41(2):123-128
Jaw defects caused by various reasons often seriously affect appearance and function. The goal of the treatment of oral and maxillofacial tumors should include the cure of the tumor and the restoration of premorbid function. The development of microsurgery and digital surgery technology has promoted the development of jaw reconstruction with vascularized free bone flap. Good appearance and improved predictability could be obtained with the help of preope-rative visual design. How to rehabilitate occlusal function on the reconstructed jaw and improve the quality of life of patients has become an important research direction. This article discusses the challenge of jaw reconstruction, the selection of vascularized bone flap, the choice of implant timing, the treatment of peri-implant soft tissue, and the influence of radiotherapy on implants after jaw reconstruction.
Humans
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Dental Implants
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Plastic Surgery Procedures
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Free Tissue Flaps/surgery*
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Quality of Life
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Dental Implantation, Endosseous
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Fibula/surgery*
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Bone Transplantation
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Mandibular Reconstruction

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