134例头颈部肿瘤手术后缺损修复

目的：分析4种皮瓣修复头颈部缺损的效果、功能、并发症和供区创伤的大小，以为不同的缺损选择不同的皮瓣。方法：134例头颈部肿瘤患者，均行联合根治术加胸大肌肌皮瓣、颈阔肌肌皮瓣、额瓣、前臂皮瓣修复。结果：胸大肌皮瓣全部存活96例，部分坏死21例，坏死≥1／25例，全部坏死2例，颈阔肌皮瓣全部存活2例，部分坏死1例，全部坏死1例，4例额瓣和2例前臂皮瓣全部存活。结论：口腔及颈部大面积缺损需要胸大肌肌皮瓣修复，对需要洞穿修复的，尤其是女性，应尽量避免用胸大肌折叠瓣，可用复合瓣。对一般的口腔缺损用前臂皮瓣修复最为合适。     

改良带蒂胸大肌皮瓣修复头颈部晚期恶性肿瘤术后复杂缺损的临床应用

背景与目的：带蒂胸大肌皮瓣因为具有多种优点一直是头颈部组织缺损修复应用的经典组织瓣。当今,随着显微技术普及和提高,游离组织瓣逐步取代了带蒂组织瓣。然而,临床上并非所有病例均适宜接受游离组织瓣修复手术,邻近带蒂组织瓣更安全可靠。拟通过改进胸大肌皮瓣的制备及修复方法,探讨改良带蒂胸大肌皮瓣在修复头颈部晚期恶性肿瘤术后复杂缺损时的应用。方法：在皮瓣设计方案及制备方法等多方面改进胸大肌皮瓣,修复头颈部晚期恶性肿瘤术后复杂缺损患者51例。结果：51例改良胸大肌皮瓣全部存活,缺损区修复后外形和供区外形情况满意,缺损区功能得到良好的恢复,供区术后功能损伤最小化。结论：胸大肌皮瓣在设计及制备方法等多方面的改良,提高了对头颈部恶性肿瘤术后复杂缺损修复的范围及修复的距离,减少皮瓣坏死的概率,术后供区和受区外形、功能效果满意,目前仍然是头颈部恶性肿瘤术后缺损的重要修复手段之一。     

胸大肌肌皮瓣用于咽喉晚期肿瘤术后一期修复

[目的]探讨胸大肌肌皮瓣在咽喉晚期肿瘤术后一期修复中的应用价值.[方法]对1996年6月到2004年6月55例咽喉晚期肿瘤根治术后一期应用胸大肌肌皮瓣修复的资料进行分析总结.其中舌根癌19例、扁桃体癌10例、喉咽癌9例、喉癌9例、鼻咽癌8例.术前放疗21例,术后放疗25例.胸大肌肌皮瓣修复咽喉部黏膜及黏膜下软组织缺损40例,修复颈部皮肤缺损15例.[结果]55例胸大肌肌皮瓣均一期修复完成.1例肌皮瓣皮肤完全坏死失败,3例肌皮瓣远端皮肤少许坏死重新清创缝合,修复成功率为98.2%(54/55).40例修复咽喉部黏膜缺损病人有3例进食轻度呛咳,1例进食吞咽不畅外均恢复吞咽功能,除全喉切除病人外均基本恢复语言功能.15例修复颈部皮肤缺损病人切口均愈合.3、5年存活率舌根癌为4/8,2/5;扁桃体癌为3/6,2/4;喉咽癌为2/4,1/3;喉癌为2/3,1/2;鼻咽癌为2/4,1/3.[结论]胸大肌肌皮瓣血供可靠,组织容量大,在咽喉部晚期肿瘤手术中应用可以提高存活率及病人术后生存质量,成功率高,是一期修复的理想材料.     

Sternocleidomastoid island flap preserving the branch from superior thyroid artery for the reconstruction following resection of oral cancer

Introduction

Sternocleidomastoid muscle has been described as a myocutaneous skin island flap where a skin paddle is taken over the lower aspect of the muscle for reconstruction of defect following resection of oral cavity cancer; however, its routine use is not recommended because of number of disadvantages including loss of flap. It is a superior pedicle based flap on the branch of occipital artery and lower arterial pedicle is sacrificed to gain the full length of the muscle. The oral part of the skin undergoes total or partial necrosis in many of the cases as this skin paddle receives its blood supply from a segment which is very far from the superior arterial pedicle.

Patients and methods

We describe a technique in which we preserve the branch from superior thyroid artery to the lower half of the muscle while raising the flap which leads to augmentation of the blood supply of the flap and reduces the incidence of necrosis and superficial sloughing. A total of 32 cases underwent reconstruction with this flap.

Results

The flap was used for floor of mouth defects in 8, tongue in 7, buccal mucosa in 8, base of tongue defects in 5 and lateral pharyngeal wall in two cases. Total flap loss occurred in 2, and loss of skin paddle in 5. Partial skin loss was seen in 3 cases. None of these 10 cases required secondary reconstruction as the mucosal defects healed by itself on prolonged nasogastric feeding and antibiotic cover. The final cosmesis was good.

Conclusions

Preserving the branch of superior thyroid artery supplements supply of blood and increases the viability of the flap. This flap may be a good option in select cases of oral cancer.     

Skin sparing mastectomy: Technique and suggested methods of reconstruction

AimTo demonstrate the feasibility and accessibility of performing adequate mastectomy to extirpate the breast tissue, along with en-block formal axillary dissection performed from within the same incision. We also compared different methods of immediate breast reconstruction used to fill the skin envelope to achieve the best aesthetic results.Methods38 patients with breast cancer underwent skin-sparing mastectomy with formal axillary clearance, through a circum-areolar incision. Immediate breast reconstruction was performed using different techniques to fill in the skin envelope. Two reconstruction groups were assigned; group 1: Autologus tissue transfer only (n = 24), and group 2: implant augmentation (n = 14).Autologus tissue transferThe techniques used included filling in the skin envelope using Extended Latissimus Dorsi flap (18 patients) and Pedicled TRAM flap (6 patients).Augmentation with implantsSubpectoral implants(4 patients), a rounded implant placed under the pectoralis major muscle to augment an LD reconstructed breast. LD pocket (10 patients), an anatomical implant placed over the pectoralis major muscle within a pocket created by the LD flap. No contra-lateral procedure was performed in any of the cases to achieve symmetry.ResultsAll cases underwent adequate excision of the breast tissue along with en-block complete axillary clearance (when indicated), without the need for an additional axillary incision.Eighteen patients underwent reconstruction using extended LD flaps only, six had TRAM flaps, four had augmentation using implants placed below the pectoralis muscle along with LD flaps, and ten had implants placed within the LD pocket.Breast shape, volume and contour were successfully restored in all patients.Adequate degree of ptosis was achieved, to ensure maximal symmetry.ConclusionsSkin Sparing mastectomy through a circum-areolar incision has proven to be a safe and feasible option for the management of breast cancer in Egyptian women, offering them adequate oncologic control and optimum cosmetic outcome through preservation of the skin envelope of the breast when ever indicated. Our patients can benefit from safe surgery and have good cosmetic outcomeby applying different reconstructive techniques.     

The indications and complications of pectoralis major myocutaneous flap reconstruction in head and neck surgery-our experience

Most of the head and neck cancer patients in India present to the Otolaryngologist, Head and Neck surgeon in the advanced stages of their disease. Extensive resection followed by acceptable morphological & functional reconstruction is the goal for the surgeon. Use of the pectoralis major myocutaneous (PMMC) flap enables extensive ablative procedures to be carried out followed by immediate and reliable reconstruction. Thirty consecutive cases of biopsy proven squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck region were studied. All underwent extensive resection of the tumour with pectoralis major myocutaneous flap reconstruction, with preor post-operative external irradiation. This study concentrates on the indications for and complications encountered with the use of the pectoralis major myocutaneous flap. Also included is an extensive review of the literature relating to the complications encountered with the use of this method of reconstruction.     

带蒂胸大肌肌皮瓣移植在头颈癌放疗后手术中的运用

目的:探讨头颈癌放疗后因肿瘤复发进行挽救性手术,带蒂胸大肌肌皮瓣修复手术切除后软组织缺损的可行性和价值。方法:7例头颈部恶性肿瘤进行了根治性放疗后局部复发或颈淋巴结转移,通过手术切除病灶,颈淋巴结清扫,同侧带蒂胸大肌肌皮瓣移植修复软组织缺损创面。结果:7例移植的带蒂胸大肌肌皮瓣全部成活,有2例出现切口裂开,愈合困难。结论:在头颈癌放疗后手术中,带蒂胸大肌肌皮瓣移植是修复手术切除后软组织缺损的有效方法。     

胸大肌肌皮瓣在头颈部肿瘤术后组织缺损修复中的应用

目的 总结胸大肌肌皮瓣在头颈部肿瘤术后组织缺损修复中的应用。方法 1992年10月至2001年12月，对80例头颈肿瘤患者应用81块胸大肌肌皮瓣进行一期组织修复。结果 全组肌皮瓣完全存活71块。2块肌皮瓣皮肤完全坏死。8块肌皮瓣皮肤远端轻度坏死。结论 胸大肌肌皮瓣血供可靠，修复操作简单，用途广泛，能满足头颈部肿瘤术后缺损的修复。     

颌面部恶性肿瘤术后洞穿性缺损的瓦合式胸大肌肌皮瓣的修复

目的为解决颌面部恶性肿瘤根治性切除术后所致的颌面洞穿性缺损的修复问题,以提高病人的生存质量.方法1990～1998年用瓦合式胸大肌肌皮瓣带蒂移转修复颌面部洞穿性缺损14例.分别为口颊癌12例、牙龈癌2例,肿瘤根治术后形成洞穿性缺损.将胸大肌肌皮瓣折叠形成瓦合瓣,一部分肌皮瓣做口腔衬里,一部分肌皮瓣修复面部缺损,手术一次性完成.结果14例瓦合式胸大肌肌皮瓣全部成活,成功率为100%,术后随访1～3年,颌面部外形及功能改善良好,被修复区不显臃肿.结论颌面洞穿性缺损即刻修复是可行的,瓦合式胸大肌肌皮瓣是较好的修复材料,成功率高,临床上应用可取得功能和外形同时修复的效果.     

多种组织瓣在口颊缺损重建中的应用

背景与目的：合理采用组织瓣进行口颊缺损重建,可以扩大口颊癌手术指征,改善患者的生存质量,延长患者生命。本研究目的是探讨组织瓣重建口颊缺损的指征,不同组织瓣的选择以及重建的手术技巧。方法：2005年9月至2007年8月间共行26例组织瓣重建口颊缺损手术,其中单纯口颊粘膜切除8例;口颊大型缺损18例,其中包括口颊面部皮肤洞穿切除11例,口颊、皮肤以及口角全缺损切除7例。26例患者中有7例行腮腺导管切除。胸大肌肌皮瓣转移重建5例,游离前臂桡侧皮瓣重建11例,游离股前外侧皮瓣6例,胸锁乳突肌肌皮瓣4例。8例患者行术后放疗,剂量为66～70Gy。结果：围术期无死亡病例,1例皮瓣坏死,为游离前臂皮瓣重建病例;1例皮瓣部分坏死,为胸大肌肌皮瓣重建病例。皮瓣成功率为96．2％（25／26）。1例伤口积液,为涎腺瘘。所有患者均随访1-3年,7例复发患者中4例为原发灶复发,3例为颈部淋巴结复发。随访期间2例患者死亡,均为原发灶局部复发者。结论：游离股前外侧皮瓣和游离前臂皮瓣是重建口颊大型缺损的良好皮瓣,是大于4cm的口颊缺损的首选：胸大肌肌皮瓣可作为口颊大型缺损重建的备用皮瓣;小于4cm的口颊缺损可选用胸锁乳突肌肌皮瓣。     

Metastatic spread of floor of the mouth squamous cell carcinoma via pectoralis major myocutaneous flap

In a patient with recurrent head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, reconstruction of the floor of the mouth was carried out by transposition of a pectoralis major myocutaneous flap after composite resection. Twelve months after surgery, a chest wall metastasis corresponding to the site of the vascular pedicle was observed. It appears that the lymphatic and hematogenous tumor spread can occur along the vascular pathways of a transposed myocutaneous flap.     

Free muscle transfer with split thickness skin graft coverage in head and neck reconstructive surgery

Sixteen patients (eight females and eight males) who underwent microsurgical free tissue transfers for head and neck reconstruction are reviewed. In this series, the flap reconstruction was completed on eleven patients with extra-oral defects and five with intra-oral defects. Split thickness skin graft coverage was used in all cases. The rectus abdominis free muscle flap was used in nine patients and the latissimus dorsi free muscle flap in seven patients. The choice of tissue reconstruction was decided by the size of the surgical defect. There were no failures of the tissue transfers and skin grafts. In skilled hands, free tissue transfer provides a reliable method of head and neck reconstruction, with a low incidence of recipient and donor site complications. In extra-oral defects, coverage of free muscle transfer with split thickness skin grafts, results in a better colour match than musculocutaneous flaps, and complements the appearance and pliability of the free muscle flap.     

Use of the lateral portion of the pectoralis major muscle to cover exposed axillary structures

The pectoralis major myocutaneous flap has been used to cover many different defects. This article will describe the use of the lateral portion of the pectoralis major muscle to cover exposed axillary structures when the latissimus dorsi muscle is not available for coverage.     

Breast reconstruction after mastectomy

The goal of breast reconstruction is to reconstruct breasts which meet the patient's expectations both psychologically and aesthetically, while adhering to the principles of sound oncological management. Breast reconstruction is usually started around 3 to 9 mos after mastectomy. The simplest method of reconstruction uses tissue available after mastectomy and a silicone implant. The recent advances with tissue expansion of the skin of the mastectomy site can permit reconstruction without the use of a flap. The latissimus dorsi flap from the back is a useful source of muscle and skin and the transverse rectus abdominus musculocutaneous flap provides tissue from the lower abdomen enabling breast reconstruction without the use of a silicone implant. Fat and skin from the buttocks may be used in a microsurgical transfer technique. Prophylactic mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction are still controversial, but are options for the woman who is worried about the development of breast cancer. The reconstruction of the nipple and areola is only done after reconstructed breast symmetry is ascertained.     

Reconstruction of Combined Oral Mucosa-Mandibular Defects Using the Vascularized Myoosseous Iliac Crest Free Flap

The authors present five cases of combined oral mucosa-mandible defects reconstructed with thevascularized internal oblique-iliac crest myoosseous free flap. This technique has many advantages comparedto other conventional methods such as the radial flap, scapula flap, and fibula flap. Vascularized iliac crestflaps provide sufficient high-quality bone suitable for reconstructing segmental madibular defects. Althoughfibular flaps allow longer donor bone tissue to be harvested, the iliac crest can provide an esthetic shape formandibular body reconstruction and also provides sufficient bone height for dental implants. Conventionalvascularized iliac crest myoosseous flaps have excessive soft tissue bulk for reconstruction of intraoral softtissue defects. The modification discussed in the present article can reduce soft tissue volume, resulting inbetter functional reconstruction of the oral mucosa. Another advantage is that complete replacement of theoral mucosa is observed in as early as one month post-operation. The final mucosal texture is much betterthan that obtained with other skin paddle flaps, which is especially beneficial for the placement of dentalimplant prostheses. Donor site morbidity looks to be similar to, if not less than that observed for othermodalities in terms of function and esthetics. For combined oral mucosa-mandible defects, the vascularizedinternal oblique-iliac crest myoosseous free flap shows good results with respect to hard and soft tissuereconstruction.     

胸大肌肌皮瓣在晚期头颈肿瘤手术中的应用

目的探讨胸大肌肌皮瓣在晚期头颈肿瘤手术中的应用。方法应用胸大肌肌皮瓣一期修复晚期头颈肿瘤术后缺损262例（其中折叠瓣17例修复口内外穿通性缺损,20例胸大肌肌膜瓣修复口内缺损,5例胸大肌皮瓣联合游离植皮修复咽瘘,5例胸大肌肌皮瓣联合游离皮瓣双瓣修复颌面部洞穿性缺损）。舌再造62例,修复口咽53例,修复口底41例,修复口颊24例,修复颈部31例,修复下咽缺损22例,修复腮腺区缺损29例。结果262例肌皮瓣252例全部成活,8例皮瓣部分坏死肌瓣成活,2例肌皮瓣完全坏死,总的成活率为99.2%（260/262）。术后随访1～10年,所有患者术后进食、吞咽功能恢复良好,语言功能大多恢复良好。结论胸大肌肌皮瓣血供可靠,组织量丰富,且应用较灵活,可制作成肌皮瓣或肌瓣,对于晚期头颈肿瘤术后缺损是最优选择。     

The use of myocutaneous flap for reconstruction of surgical defects in the oropharyngeal area

Oncological Dispensary of Leningrad Region, St.Petersburg Our paper deals with evaluation of the results of using distal pectoralis major myocutaneous flap (38) in 37 patients; bilateral dissection of tissue--1. Plastic reconstruction of surgical effects of the oral cavity and pharynx was performed in 27 (skin cancer--8, parotid salivary gland tumor--1). Flap was used to both shield the parotid artery and prevent erosive bleeding following radical cervical dissection, urgent plastic surgery--30, postponed--8. Complication, chiefly slight was reported in 60.5% and treated conservatively. Total necrosis was identified in 2 (5.3%), partial--4 (10.8%), salivary fistula--10 out of 27 reconstructions of the upper intestinal tract (18.4%), cervical suture failure--7 (18.4%), flap avulsion from wound edges--6 (15.8%), wound edge avulsion--2 (5.3%). Nasogastric probe for feeding was used for approx. 23.7 days. Feeding per os after the first operation was restored in 23 (85.2%). Repeat reconstruction using pectoralis major myocutaneous flap has proved effective in patients with surgical effects of head and neck.     

Osteomyocutaneous flap reconstruction for major mandibular defects

Mandibular defects after composite resections for carcinoma of the buccal mucosa require immediate restitution of both form and function with an acceptable cosmetic result. The pectoralis major osteomyocutaneous flap (PM-OMC) provides restoration of bone, soft tissue and skin with minimum morbidity. The procedure is technically simple, and in our series reconstruction using this flap has been performed by consultants, fellows and residents in training. We present a series of 116 PM-OMC flaps with good postoperative mastication in more than 70% of cases, and satisfactory swallowing and intelligible speech in 85% patients. © Wiley-Liss, Inc.     

Comparison between free flap and pectoralis major pedicled flap for reconstruction in oral cavity cancer patients--a quality of life analysis

We aimed to compare the differences between free flap and pectoralis major myocutaneous flap (PMMF) for reconstruction in oral cavity cancer patients. Patients who received free flap or PMMF reconstruction after ablation surgeries were eligible for the current study. The patients' demographic data, medical history, and quality of life scores were collected and analyzed. A total of 491 patients' records were obtained. Among them, 100 patients completed a quality of life questionnaire. No significant differences could be found in age, morbidity, stage, and hospitalization between the free flap and PMMF groups. However, there were significant differences between both groups in gender, primary site, peri-operative blood loss, and operation duration. Patients reconstructed with free flap had better speech and shoulder functions as well as better mood status. Data from this study provide useful information for physicians and patients during their discussion of treatment modalities for oral cancers.     

Extensive resection reconstruction using pectoralis major myocutaneous flap

A case of extensive resection of an oral—oropharyngeal tumour and the reconstruction using pectoralis major myocutaneous flap is described.