Free Bipedicled Radial Forearm and Posterior Interosseous Artery Perforator Flap Phalloplasty

IntroductionThe free radial forearm (FRFA) flap is universally still considered as the gold standard technique in penile reconstruction. Typically, a considerably large flap is required, often involving almost the entire circumference of the forearm. Partial necrosis may occur at the distal-most (dorsoradial) part of the flap as a result of insufficient perfusion.AimTo describe a new technique using the posterior interosseous artery (PIOA) to supercharge FRFA phalloplasty.MethodsIn a 12-month period, all patients having FRFA flap phalloplasty were enrolled. Perioperative, after complete flap dissection, an indocyanine green perfusion scan was performed. In case of insufficient perfusion at the distalmost part of the flap, a supramicrosurgical anastomosis was performed between the FRFA pedicle and the PIOA (artery only).Main Outcome MeasuresStudied outcomes included the rate of marginal necrosis, surgical time, postoperative posterior interosseous nerve damage and urethral complications (fistula, stenosis or necrosis).ResultsA total of 27 FRFA flap phalloplasties was performed. Anastomosis of the PIOA was needed in 15 cases. No marginal necrosis was observed in these cases. There were no cases of postoperative posterior interosseous nerve damage. There were no significant differences in urethral complications (fistula, stenosis or necrosis) between the 2 groups.Clinical ImplicationsIn selected cases where insufficient perfusion of the dorsoradial part of the flap is present, patients may benefit from arterial supercharging to prevent postoperative marginal necrosis.Strength & LimitationsStrengths include a single surgeon, thus lending continuity of skill and technique, a consecutive series, and 100% short-term follow-up. Limitations include single institution series and a limited number of patients.ConclusionArterial supercharging is effective in improving perfusion of large FRFA flaps used in phalloplasty when dorsoradial hypoperfusion is detected on an indocyanine green perfusion scan. It is a technically challenging addition to the standard technique because of the small size of the vessels, the close relationship between the PIOA and the posterior interosseous nerve, and the vulnerability of the newly constructed intra-flap anastomosis.De Wolf E, Claes K, Sommeling CE, et al. Free Bipedicled Radial Forearm and Posterior Interosseous Artery Perforator Flap Phalloplasty. J Sex Med 2019;16:1111–1117.     

Technique tip: EDL-to-EHL double loop transfer for extensor hallucis longus reconstruction

BackgroundExtensor hallucis longus (EHL) tendon injuries often occur in the setting of lacerations to the dorsum of the foot. End-to-end repair is advocated in acute lacerations, or in chronic cases when the tendon edges are suitable for tension free repair. Reconstruction with allograft or autograft is advocated for cases not amenable to a primary direct repair. This is often seen in cases with tendon retraction and more commonly in the chronic setting. In many countries the use of allograft is very limited or unavailable making reconstruction with autograft and tendon transfers the primary choice of treatment. Tendon diameter mismatch and diminished resistance are common issues in other previously described tendon transfers.MethodsWe present the results of a new technique for reconstruction of non-reparable EHL lacerations in three patients using a dynamic double loop transfer of the extensor digitorum longus (EDL) of the second toe that addresses these issues.ResultsAt one-year follow up, all patients recovered active/passive hallux extension with good functional (AOFAS Score) and satisfaction results. No reruptures or other complications were reported in this group of patients. No second toe deformities or dysfunction were reported.ConclusionsSecond EDL-to-EHL Double Loop Transfer for Extensor Hallucis Longus reconstruction is a safe, reproducible and low-cost technique to address EHL ruptures when primary repair is not possible.Level of evidenceIV (Case Series).     

Intervention for arch obstruction after the Norwood procedure: Prevalence,associated factors,and practice variability

Objective

Arch obstruction after the Norwood procedure is common and contributes to mortality. We determined the prevalence, associated factors, and practice variability of arch reintervention and assessed whether arch reintervention is associated with mortality.

Charcot hindfoot deformity reconstruction using a hindfoot nail- surgical technique

Various techniques of reconstruction of deformed Charcot hindfoot using different internal fixation devices have been described in the literature. We present our surgical technique using specific principles that has resulted in improved outcomes to allow correction of deformity, obtain stability and allow progression to weightbearing in orthotic shoes. We describe our preoperative evaluation, planning and surgical timing. We also hope to share some technical pearls and details on the finer points to achieve a satisfactory correction and reduce the learning curve.     

Security and reliability of CUSTOMBONE cranioplasties: A prospective multicentric study

BackgroundRepairing bone defects generated by craniectomy is a major therapeutic challenge in terms of bone consolidation as well as functional and cognitive recovery. Furthermore, these surgical procedures are often grafted with complications such as infections, breaches, displacements and rejections leading to failure and thus explantation of the prosthesis.ObjectiveTo evaluate cumulative explantation and infection rates following the implantation of a tailored cranioplasty CUSTOMBONE prosthesis made of porous hydroxyapatite. One hundred and ten consecutive patients requiring cranial reconstruction for a bone defect were prospectively included in a multicenter study constituted of 21 centres between December 2012 and July 2014. Follow-up lasted 2 years.ResultsMean age of patients included in the study was 42 ± 15 years old (y.o), composed mainly by men (57.27%). Explantations of the CUSTOMBONE prosthesis were performed in 13/110 (11.8%) patients, significantly due to infections: 9/13 (69.2%) (p < 0.0001), with 2 (15.4%) implant fracture, 1 (7.7%) skin defect and 1 (7.7%) following the mobilization of the implant. Cumulative explantation rates were successively 4.6% (SD 2.0), 7.4% (SD 2.5), 9.4% (SD 2.8) and 11.8% (SD 2.9%) at 2, 6, 12 and 24 months. Infections were identified in 16/110 (14.5%): 8/16 (50%) superficial and 8/16 (50%) deep. None of the following elements, whether demographic characteristics, indications, size, location of the implant, redo surgery, co-morbidities or medical history, were statistically identified as risk factors for prosthesis explantation or infection.ConclusionOur study provides relevant clinical evidence on the performance and safety of CUSTOMBONE prosthesis in cranial procedures. Complications that are difficulty incompressible mainly occur during the first 6 months, but can appear at a later stage (> 1 year). Thus assiduous, regular and long-term surveillances are necessary.     

Distal biceps rupture: Evaluation and management

Injury to the distal biceps occurs in certain high risk groups. Anatomical continuity of the lacertus fibrosus has bearing on the extent of retraction of the torn tendon stump. The objective of clinical and imaging evaluation is to discriminate between tendinosis, partial tear, acute complete tear and chronic complete tear. A complete tear of the distal biceps tendon can be diagnosed clinically with the Hook test. The traditional Hook test and the resisted Hook test are useful clinical tests. Though x-rays are routinely done, MRI remains the investigation of choice. Non-operative treatment has a role in selected patients with partial tear or patients with complete tear who have low functional demands. Operative treatment is the recommended treatment for complete tear of the distal biceps and is associated with good functional outcome and patient satisfaction.     

3D打印全骶骨假体在全骶骨切除患者腰-髂稳定性重建中的应用

目的:评估3D打印全骶骨假体在全骶骨切除患者腰-髂稳定性重建中的应用价值。方法 :回顾性分析2015年1月～2018年12月于我中心接受全骶骨切除术的42例患者资料。根据重建方式将患者分为3组:假体重建组(14例)采用3D打印全骶骨假体重建,联合重建组(19例)采用包含前方椎体重建的联合重建方案,脊柱骨盆(SPF)重建组(9例)采用单纯SPF重建。比较三组患者的腰-髂稳定性(疼痛及运动功能评分)、内置物生存情况(内置物失败率及生存期)、手术安全性(手术时间、术中出血量及围手术期并发症发生率)。结果:术后平均随访时间为33.6±14.2个月。假体重建组手术平均耗时394.6±128.0min,术中出血量平均为3250.0±1711.4ml,共2例患者发生围手术期并发症。末次随访时,13例患者无需拐杖等辅助行走,12例患者无需使用止痛药。共4例患者发生影像学内置物失败,其中2例需行二次手术,1例因严重疼痛并伴有肿瘤复发接受二次手术,术中因假体与周围骨融合牢固而未取出假体;1例因严重疼痛及运动功能明显受损接受二次手术取出假体。假体重建组平均内置物生存期为49.3(95%CI 40.8～57.9)个月。相较于其他两组患者,假体重建组患者的腰-髂稳定性、内置物生存情况均与联合重建组相近(疼痛评分2.4±0.8 vs 2.3±0.7,P=0.59;运动功能评分2.4±0.6 vs 2.2±0.7,P=0.44;内置物失败率14.3%vs 5.3%,P=0.56;内置物生存期49.3 vs 59.4个月,P=0.28),并显著优于SPF重建组(疼痛评分2.4±0.8 vs 1.7±1.0,P=0.028;运动功能评分2.4±0.6 vs 1.3±0.7,P=0.001;内置物失败率14.3%vs 66.7%,P=0.023;内置物生存期49.3 vs 28.6个月,P=0.01),且不显著增加手术时间、术中出血及围手术期并发症发生率。结论:在全骶骨切除患者中应用3D打印全骶骨假体进行重建能够取得理想的腰-髂稳定性以及满意的内置物生存情况,同时不会增加手术风险。