1.The application of microsurgical thinning of the anterolateral thigh flap in plastic surgery for treating limb tumors
Dawei ZHENG ; Zhangcan LI ; Guangnan PEI ; Jie FANG ; Yong PAN ; Rongjian SHI ; Xiao ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2024;40(6):626-633
Objective:To explore the application effect of microsurgical thinning optimized anterolateral thigh flap in the repair of limb tumor wounds.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of patients with limb tumors at the Microsurgery and Reconstruction Department of Xuzhou Renci Hospital from January 2019 to January 2021. All patients underwent surgical resection of the lesions and were repaired with microsurgical thinning optimized anterolateral thigh flap. The outpatient follow-up was conducted after surgery. One year after surgery, limb function and appearance were evaluated using the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS) bone tumor limb salvage surgery limb energy scale and efficacy satisfaction score. The total score is 30 points, and a higher score indicates better function. The limb appearance was evaluated using a satisfaction score scale, with a total score of 5-10 points being satisfactory, 0-4 points being average, and -5 to -1 points considered unsatisfactory. Descriptive methods were used for statistical analysis, and normally distributed measurement data were expressed as Mean±SD.Results:A total of 11 patients were included, comprising 7 males and 4 females, aged between 19 and 55 years, with an average age of 31.5 years. Among them, there were 3 cases of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans, 4 cases of invasive fibroma, 1 case of mucinous fibrosarcoma, 2 cases of malignant fibrous histiocytoma, and 1 case of squamous cell carcinoma of the skin. The tumor lesion ranged from 5.5 cm × 8.0 cm to 9.0 cm × 19.0 cm, and the tumor resection range during surgery was from 6.5 cm × 9.0 cm to 10.0 cm × 20.0 cm. The size of the skin flap ranged from 7.5 cm × 11.0 cm to 10.0 cm × 22.5 cm. The average thickness of the flap before thinning was 2.2 cm (1.6-3.5 cm), and the average thickness after thinning was 1.2 cm (0.9-1.7 cm). One case of superficial necrosis occurred at the edge of the flap measuring 1.5 cm × 2.0 cm after surgery, and the wound healed after dressing changes. One case of arterial crisis occurred 48 hours after surgery, and thrombus formation was detected at the distal end of the anastomosis during exploration. After reanastomosis, blood flow was restored. The remaining flaps survived well, and the incisions healed in one stage. The average postoperative follow-up period was 14.5 months (12-18 months) with no tumor recurrence. The MSTS score for limb function was (25.2±2.1) points, and the satisfaction score for limb appearance efficacy was (7.4±1.6) points, with a satisfaction rate of 10 out of 11.Conclusion:The application of microsurgical thinning optimized anterolateral thigh flap in the plastic surgery of limb tumors can restore satisfactory limb function and appearance, making it an ideal surgical method.
2.The application of microsurgical thinning of the anterolateral thigh flap in plastic surgery for treating limb tumors
Dawei ZHENG ; Zhangcan LI ; Guangnan PEI ; Jie FANG ; Yong PAN ; Rongjian SHI ; Xiao ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2024;40(6):626-633
Objective:To explore the application effect of microsurgical thinning optimized anterolateral thigh flap in the repair of limb tumor wounds.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of patients with limb tumors at the Microsurgery and Reconstruction Department of Xuzhou Renci Hospital from January 2019 to January 2021. All patients underwent surgical resection of the lesions and were repaired with microsurgical thinning optimized anterolateral thigh flap. The outpatient follow-up was conducted after surgery. One year after surgery, limb function and appearance were evaluated using the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS) bone tumor limb salvage surgery limb energy scale and efficacy satisfaction score. The total score is 30 points, and a higher score indicates better function. The limb appearance was evaluated using a satisfaction score scale, with a total score of 5-10 points being satisfactory, 0-4 points being average, and -5 to -1 points considered unsatisfactory. Descriptive methods were used for statistical analysis, and normally distributed measurement data were expressed as Mean±SD.Results:A total of 11 patients were included, comprising 7 males and 4 females, aged between 19 and 55 years, with an average age of 31.5 years. Among them, there were 3 cases of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans, 4 cases of invasive fibroma, 1 case of mucinous fibrosarcoma, 2 cases of malignant fibrous histiocytoma, and 1 case of squamous cell carcinoma of the skin. The tumor lesion ranged from 5.5 cm × 8.0 cm to 9.0 cm × 19.0 cm, and the tumor resection range during surgery was from 6.5 cm × 9.0 cm to 10.0 cm × 20.0 cm. The size of the skin flap ranged from 7.5 cm × 11.0 cm to 10.0 cm × 22.5 cm. The average thickness of the flap before thinning was 2.2 cm (1.6-3.5 cm), and the average thickness after thinning was 1.2 cm (0.9-1.7 cm). One case of superficial necrosis occurred at the edge of the flap measuring 1.5 cm × 2.0 cm after surgery, and the wound healed after dressing changes. One case of arterial crisis occurred 48 hours after surgery, and thrombus formation was detected at the distal end of the anastomosis during exploration. After reanastomosis, blood flow was restored. The remaining flaps survived well, and the incisions healed in one stage. The average postoperative follow-up period was 14.5 months (12-18 months) with no tumor recurrence. The MSTS score for limb function was (25.2±2.1) points, and the satisfaction score for limb appearance efficacy was (7.4±1.6) points, with a satisfaction rate of 10 out of 11.Conclusion:The application of microsurgical thinning optimized anterolateral thigh flap in the plastic surgery of limb tumors can restore satisfactory limb function and appearance, making it an ideal surgical method.
3.Predictive value of CAS grade combining preoperative albumin-globulin score and skeletal muscle index for postoperative outcomes of pancreatic cancer
Rongjian CAO ; Xiaoyun LI ; Xueguo SUN ; Xiaowei WANG ; Yan LIU ; Xue JING
Chinese Journal of Pancreatology 2024;24(4):278-286
Objective:To investigate the prognostic value of the combined preoperative albumin-globulin score (AGS) and skeletal muscle index (SMI), referred to as the CAS classification, in predicting postoperative outcomes in patients with pancreatic cancer.Methods:The clinical data from 265 patients who underwent surgical treatment and were pathologically confirmed to have pancreatic cancer at the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University between January 2012 and December 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. Patients were randomly divided into a training group ( n=184) and a validation group ( n=81) in a 7∶3 ratio. Patients' age, gender, body mass index (BMI), smoking history, alcohol consumption history, previous history of metabolic diseases, AGS, SMI, and CAS classifications within 7 days before surgery, preoperative upper abdominal CT imaging features, presence of vascular and neural invasion, and lymph node metastasis were recorded. Patients with AGS grade 0 were classified into the low AGS group ( n=48), while those with AGS grades 1 and 2 were classified into the high AGS group ( n=136). The optimal cutoff value for SMI was determined using X-tile software: male patients with SMI>42.6 cm 2/m 2 or female patients with SMI>37.8 cm 2/m 2 were categorized into the high SMI group ( n=125), while those below these thresholds were categorized into the low SMI group ( n=59). Patients with AGS grade 0 and SMI>42.6 cm 2/m 2 for males or >37.8 cm 2/m 2 for females were classified into the CAS grade 1 group (n=32). Patients with AGS grades 1 or 2 and SMI ≤42.6 cm 2/m 2 for males or ≤37.8 cm 2/m 2 for females were classified into the CAS grade 3 group ( n=43). The remaining patients were classified into the CAS grade 2 group ( n=109). Clinical characteristics were compared across these groups. Cumulative survival rates were estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method, and survival curves were plotted to analyze the relationship between AGS, SMI, and CAS classifications and overall survival after pancreatic cancer surgery. Differences among groups were assessed using the Log-Rank test. Receiver operating characteristic curves (ROC) were plotted, and the area under the curve (AUC) was calculated to evaluate the predictive efficacy of AGS, SMI, and CAS on postoperative survival. Results:Compared to the high AGS group, the low AGS group exhibited higher SMI values [(46.17±9.63) cm 2/m 2vs (44.11±7.43) cm 2/m 2], and a lower incidence of lymph node metastasis (16 vs 66, 33.3% vs 48.5%). The mortality rate in the low AGS group was 50.0%(24/48), significantly lower than the 70.6% (96/136) observed in the high AGS group, with a median overall survival of 22.08 months (95% CI 16.87-29.62) longer than 13.1 months (95% CI 8.84-18.82) in high AGS group. Compared to the low SMI group, the high SMI group had a lower prevalence of metabolic diseases (26.4% vs 44.1%). The mortality rate in the low SMI group was 78.0% (46/59), higher than the 58.4% (73/125) in the high SMI group, with a median overall survival of 12.97 months (95% CI 9.37-18.20) obviously shorter than 16.20 months (95% CI 10.7-24.12) in high SMI group. Lymph node metastasis rate for CAS grade 1, 2, and 3 was 34.4% ( n=11), 44.0% ( n=48), and 62.8% ( n=27), respectively, with corresponding mortality rate of 34.3% (11/32), 67.9% (74/109), and 79.1% (34/43), and median overall survival time of 25.55 months (95% CI 19.49-30.07), 14.10 months (95% CI 10.22-19.14), and 12.5 months (95% CI 8.53-18.00), respectively. All the differences were statistically significant (all P value <0.05). Kaplan-Meier survival analyses demonstrated that patients in the low AGS group had significantly longer overall survival than those in the high AGS group in both the training and validation cohorts. Similarly, patients in the high SMI group had longer overall survival compared to those in the low SMI group. Notably, patients in CAS grade 1 exhibited the longest overall survival, whereas those in CAS grade 3 had the shortest. ROC curve analysis revealed that the AUC for CAS classification was superior in the training cohort (0.649) compared to AGS (0.588) and SMI (0.593), and in the validation cohort (0.644) compared to AGS (0.587) and SMI (0.577). Conclusions:CAS classification could effectively predict postoperative prognosis in pancreatic cancer patients, with higher CAS grades correlating with poorer outcomes.
4.Establishment of HPLC fingerprint and content determination of 8 components in Jianpi huayu decoction
Xiaokai CHEN ; Yong LI ; Wei TAN ; Rongjian YU ; Jianjiang HUANG ; Zhixin LIU ; Junze LIN ; Changjun WANG
China Pharmacy 2023;34(23):2874-2879
OBJECTIVE To establish the HPLC fingerprint of Jianpi huayu decoction, and to determine the contents of 8 components. METHODS Thermo Hypersil Gold C18 column was used with mobile phase consisted of methanol-0.05% phosphoric acid aqueous solution (gradient elution) at the flow rate of 1.0 mL/min. The column temperature was 30 ℃, the injection volume was 5 μL. The detection wavelength of matrine was 211 nm, and the other components’ detection wavelength was 283 nm. The similarity evaluation of HPLC fingerprints for 10 batches of Jianpi huayu decoction was performed by using the Similarity Evaluation System of Chromatographic Fingerprint of Traditional Chinese Medicine (2012 edition). The contents of chlorogenic acid, vanillic acid, p-coumaric acid, ferulic acid, hesperidin, quercetin, bergapten and matrine in the samples were determined by HPLC. RESULTS HPLC fingerprint of Jianpi huayu decoction was established. A total of 27 common peaks were identified, and 8 components were identified. The similarity between 10 batches of samples and the control map ranged from 0.942-0.999. RSDs of precision, repeatability and stability tests were less than 3% (n=6). The average recoveries of chlorogenic acid, vanillic acid, p-coumaric acid, ferulic acid, hesperidin, quercetin, bergapten and matrine were 99.48%, 101.32%, 101.18%, 100.79%, 101.12%, 99.19%, 99.81% and 102.46%, respectively; RSDs were 1.34%, 0.93%, 1.90%, 1.84%, 0.54%, 1.53%, 1.33% and 1.01%, respectively (n=6). The contents were 0.021-0.061, 0.025-0.034, 0.116-0.295, 0.006- 0.062, 0.014-0.053, 0.017-0.026, 0.014-0.027 and 14.05-24.11 mg/g, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The established fingerprint and content determination method can provide a reference for the quality control and subsequent preparation development for Jianpi huayu decoction.
5.Preliminary application of surgical microscope installed with a measuring system in blood vessel measurement in super-microsurgical model of chicken wing
Dawei ZHENG ; Zhangcan LI ; Guangnan PEI ; Yali ZONG ; Xiao ZHOU ; Rongjian SHI
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2023;46(4):447-450
Objective:To explore the effect of preliminary application of a surgical microscope with a measuring system in measurement of the outer diameter of blood vessels in the super-microsurgical model of chicken wing.Methods:From November 2022 to January 2023, 12 chicken wing models were established by having the main blood vessels of chicken wings dissected and separated. Outer diameter of blood vessels were measured by the surgical microscope with an installed measuring system and a digital vernier calliper. Results of the 2 measuring methods and measuring time were compared. SPSS 26.0 was used for statistical analysis of the data. The comparison between the 2 measuring methods with continuity data consistent with the homogeneity of normal distribution variance was performed by paired t test, and expressed by Mean ± SD. The difference between the 2 measuring methods was statistically significant ( P<0.05). Results:Results measured by the microscope with a measuring system and a digital vernier calliper were 1.29 mm± 0.08 mm and 1.28 mm± 0.07 mm for chicken wing brachial artery, 1.11 mm± 0.11 mm and 1.09 mm ± 0.11 mm for radial artery, 0.98 mm± 0.09 mm and 0.99 mm± 0.12 mm for ulnar artery, 0.63 mm ± 0.06 mm and 0.64 mm± 0.07 mm for dorsal metacarpal artery, and 0.39 mm± 0.06 mm and 0.40 mm± 0.09 mm for palmar artery, respectively. No significant difference was found between the 2 measuring methods ( P>0.05). The time of measurement for the 2 measuring methods was 5.90 s± 1.12 s and 8.86 s± 1.74 s, respectively. The time for the microscope with a measuring system was less, with statistically significant difference ( P<0.05). Conclusion:It is accurate, convenient and intuitive to use a surgical microscope installed with a measuring system to measure the outer diameter of tinny vessels. It is worth to popularise and apply the surgical microscope equipped with a measuring system in super-microsurgery.
6.A free preauricular flap for reconstruction of the nasal tip defect
Dawei ZHENG ; Zhangcan LI ; Zhen HUANG ; Xuyang ZHANG ; Rongjian SHI ; Yali ZONG ; Xiao ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2022;38(7):767-770
The nasal tip defect has a significant influence on one’s facial appearance, and reconstruction of this defect is challenging. In February 2021, a 44-year-old man with a soft tissue defect of the nasal tip after biting was diagnosed and treated in Xuzhou Renci Hospital. The nasal tip was reconstructed with a free preauricular flap based on the superficial temporal artery, which was anastomosed with the terminal branches of the facial artery by super microsurgical technique. After the operation, the skin flap survived with infection prevention, anticoagulation, and antispasmodic treatment. After three months of follow-up, the incision scar was un-noticeable, and the patient was satisfied with the appearance of the reconstructed nasal tip.
7.A free preauricular flap for reconstruction of the nasal tip defect
Dawei ZHENG ; Zhangcan LI ; Zhen HUANG ; Xuyang ZHANG ; Rongjian SHI ; Yali ZONG ; Xiao ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2022;38(7):767-770
The nasal tip defect has a significant influence on one’s facial appearance, and reconstruction of this defect is challenging. In February 2021, a 44-year-old man with a soft tissue defect of the nasal tip after biting was diagnosed and treated in Xuzhou Renci Hospital. The nasal tip was reconstructed with a free preauricular flap based on the superficial temporal artery, which was anastomosed with the terminal branches of the facial artery by super microsurgical technique. After the operation, the skin flap survived with infection prevention, anticoagulation, and antispasmodic treatment. After three months of follow-up, the incision scar was un-noticeable, and the patient was satisfied with the appearance of the reconstructed nasal tip.
8.Chimeric bone flap pedicled with superficial palmar branch of radial artery in reconstruction of fingers with composite tissue defect
Hui ZHU ; Dawei ZHENG ; Zhangcan LI ; Yong PAN ; Jichao ZHANG ; Rongjian SHI ; Kuishui SHOU
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2021;44(5):487-490
Objective:To investigate the clinical effect of free chimeric bone flap pedicled with superficial palmar branch of radial artery in reconstruction of partial finger with composite tissue defect.Methods:From July, 2018 to January, 2020, 9 cases of compound tissue defect of fingers were reconstructed by free transfer of chimeric bone flap pedicled with superficial palmar branch of radial artery. The wrist transverse striated flap and distal radius bone flap pedicled with superficial palmar branch of radial artery were harvested in operations. The size of flap were 2.0 cm × 4.0 cm -3.0 cm × 6.5 cm, and the length of bone flaps were 1.5-2.5 cm. All patients entered monthly follow-up by clinic visit in 6 months after the surgery, and thereafter by WeChat interviews.Results:All of the 9 chimeric bone flaps survived well. The average healing time of bone flap was 1.7 months, and the average length of reconstructed finger was 2.4(1.8-3.0) cm; The appearance of the affected fingers restored well, the scars of the donor sites were mild, and average of the TPD of the flaps was 6.6(5.3-8.6) mm at 6 months after the surgery. The function of the affected finger was evaluated according to the Trial Standard of the Upper Limb Function Evaluation proposed by the Hand Surgery Society of the Chinese Medical Association: excellent in 7 cases, good in 1 case and medium in 1 case.Conclusion:Free chimeric bone flap pedicled with superficial palmar branch of radial artery can be used in reconstruction of the soft tissue and bone defects of fingers at the same time. It restores the functional length of fingers, improves the function and appearance of fingers, with less damage to the donor site. It is a simple method for reconstruction of finger defects.
9.Non-occupational post-exposure prophylaxis in men who have sex with men in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
Yufei WU ; Zhiyong SHEN ; Xinyu YANG ; Rongjian LI ; Nengxiu LIANG ; Guanghua LAN
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2020;41(7):1086-1091
Objective:To analyze the effects of HIV non-occupational post-exposure prophylaxis (nPEP) in men who have sex with men (MSM) in Nanning and Liuzhou, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.Methods:Participants were recruited through community publicity and advocacy under a "Trinity" approach among non-governmental organizations (NGO), CDCs/hospitals and pharmacies. Basic information, drug taking and follow-up tests of participants who had enrolled for 28 days of the research were collected. Descriptive statistics were used for data analysis.Results:From September 2017 to March 2019, a total of 213 MSM cases consulted for nPEP service, 159 of them were eligible for nPEP, and 154 were enrolled in the study for drug taking. For 132 cases enrolled in the study for 28 days and above, 118 completed the 28-day course of antiretroviral therapy (ART), while 10 failed to complete the 28-day course of ART, and 4 could not be confirmed whether completed the full course of ART due to loss of contact. For those who completed 28-day course of ART, 94.1% (111/118) and 75.4% (89/118) respectively received HIV tests at 4-6 weeks and 3 months after exposure, the results were all HIV negative.Conclusion:Under the "Trinity" approach, taking antiviral drugs earlier after HIV non-occupational exposure can effectively reduce the risk of HIV infection and to some extent, reduce the new infection cases.
10. Emergency repair of soft tissue defect with relay wrist transverse skin flap
Dawei ZHENG ; Zhangcan LI ; Weiya QI ; Hui ZHU ; Rongjian SHI ; Kuishui SHOU
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2019;35(10):1008-1011
Objective:
To explore the clinical effect of the flap from the rasceta area to repair the hand wound, with relayed superior carpal perforator flap of the ulnar artery to repair the donor site.
Methods:
During July 2015 to July 2016, 11 cases of hand skin and soft tissue defects from 3.0 cm × 5.5 cm to 5.0 cm × 7.5 cm were treated. and the rasceta flap was used to repair the wound. The superior carpal perforator flap of ulnar artery was used to repair the donor site.
Results:
All the 22 flaps survived after operation in 11 cases.Followed up for 6-12 months (average 8.5 months). The area of the superior carpal branch of ulnar artery skin flap is 4.0 cm ×6.5 cm to 6.5 cm× 8.5 cm. The skin flap appearance was good and the scar of the donor area was minimal. After 6 months of operation, the function of the affected limbs was evaluated according to the criteria of functional evaluation of the upper limb of the Chinese Medical Association, 8 cases were excellent, 3 were good, and the excellent rate was 88.9%.
Conclusions
Relayed superior carpal perforator flap of ulnar artery. Not only expands the repair area of the island flap, but also avoids the skin grafting in donor site. It is applicable to the recovery of the function and appearance of the affected limbs.

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