When should patients begin ambulating following lower limb split skin graft surgery? A systematic review

Pretibial lacerations and lower limb wounds are referred to plastic surgery teams for split skin graft surgery. Traditionally, these patients have been immobilised on bedrest following surgery. More recently, patients have commenced ambulation earlier to avoid medical complications and facilitate discharge. The objective of this literature review was to determine when such patients should begin walking. A literature search was undertaken using the electronic databases AMED, Cinahl, Embase, Medline (via Ovid), PEDro and Pubmed. Clinical trials using human subjects, written in English, were included. Seventeen (of 1137) papers met the inclusion criteria and were reviewed. The literature suggested that patients should begin walking immediately or at the earliest possible opportunity after lower limb skin graft surgery. Although the literature advocated early ambulation, the evidence base presented with a number of recurrent methodological limitations, including small sample sizes, lack of a control sample, and limited follow-up. Accordingly, further research employing large, well-designed, randomised controlled trials is recommended. It will then be possible to understand with greater certainty when patients should begin walking after lower extremity split skin graft surgery.     

结膜入路整形术治疗下眼袋

自１９９３年以来，对５２岁以下较为严重下眼袋患者施术２２例，共计４４只眼，应用结膜入路下眼袋整形术，这一手术方法既克服了皮肤入路手术皮肤遗留痕迹的缺点，且有手术过程操作简单，出血少，不损伤重要组织及血管等特点，满意率达９７．７３％，取得了满意的临床效果。作者阐述了手术适应证、手术设计、方法以及注意事项，同时认为严格手术适应证和精湛外科技术是手术成功的关键。     

Angiodysplasia as the cause of massive lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage in a young adult

PURPOSE: This study was undertaken to clarify the importance of bleeding vascular ectasia of the colon as the etiology of massive lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage in patients 40 years of age or younger. METHODS: An otherwise healthy 21-year-old male was admitted to a tertiary medical center with massive lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage. Technetium-labeled red blood cell scan, selective visceral angiography, and colonoscopy identified the source of bleeding as vascular abnormality of the descending colon. Segmental colonic resection was performed. RESULTS: Histologic review of the specimen demonstrated a vascular ectasia. The patient recovered uneventfully and has had no further stigmata of hemorrhage. A review of the literature was undertaken to make clear the significance of vascular ectasia as the source for massive colonic hemorrhage in the young adult. CONCLUSION: This is the first report that documents histologically a vascular ectasia as the source of massive lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage in an otherwise healthy patient less than 40 years of age. Vascular ectasia is an uncommon cause of lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage in the young adult.The Chief, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Navy Department, Washington, DC, Clinical Investigation Program sponsored this report #84-16-1968-532, as required by HSETCINST 6000.41A. The views expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Navy, Department of Defense, or the United States Government.     

Fricke supraorbital flap for reconstruction of total lower eyelid defects

Summary Split or full thickness eyelid defects resulting from tumor destruction or surgical excision present a dilemma for plastic and reconstructive surgeons. Full thickness eyelid replacement requires composite grafting of the skin, together with tarsal support of its substitute and mucosa. The flap described by Fricke in 1829 was used for reconstruction of anterior lamella in six lower eyelid defects. In three of our cases chondromucosal grafts taken from nasal septum were utilized for posterior lamella repair. The results have been satisfactory from a functional and cosmetic standpoint.     

不同低浓度罗哌卡因低位硬膜外镇痛对运动神经阻滞的临床观察

目的 观察不同低浓度罗哌卡因（ropivacaine,Rop）低位硬膜外镇痛对运动神经的阻滞作用。探讨罗哌卡因低位硬膜外镇痛的最佳药物浓度。方法 随机选择我院67例下腹部择期手术患者，术后随机分为5个治疗组（A、B、C、D、E）和一个对照组（F），3h后硬膜外腔用药。前5组使用不同浓度罗哌卡因（A：0.1%;B:0.15%;C:0.2%;D:0.25%;E:0.3%），F组使用0.9%生理盐水。注药前后20分钟分别观察、记录以下项目：1.视觉模拟评分（Visual analogue scale,VAS）；2.阻滞区运动神经反射；3. 下肢指令运动。结果 不同低浓度罗哌卡因均有程度不同的术后镇痛作用。对运动神经的阻滞作用A、B、C三组与对照组无显著性差异（P＞0.05），而D、E两组有显著性差异（P＜0.05）。结论 选择浓度为0.2%的罗哌卡因低位硬膜外镇痛既可以有效地发挥术后镇痛作用，又最大程度地减少了对运动神经的阻滞作用，有利患者术后恢复。     

下消化道出血的少见病因

下消化道出血病因复杂,随着诊疗技术的发展,人们对一些少见病因有了越来越多的了解,现就部分少见病因作一综述,以帮助临床诊断与治疗.     

颞肌筋膜瓣与全厚皮片移植修复下睑凹陷性畸形

目的探讨颞筋膜瓣或颞肌筋膜瓣与自体全厚皮片移植,在下睑凹陷性瘢痕畸形修复中的应用效果。方法设计以颞浅动脉为蒂的颞筋膜瓣,对伴眶下壁骨缺损者同时行以颞浅、深动脉为蒂的颞肌筋膜瓣,并取耳后全厚皮片移植联合矫正下睑凹陷性畸形。结果8例患者,术后组织瓣及皮片成活良好,凹陷处填充效果满意。随访6个月至1年,睑外翻矫正,瘢痕不显,颞部供区毛发生长良好。结论应用颞筋膜瓣或颞肌筋膜瓣与全厚皮片移植,联合矫正下睑凹陷性畸形的方法,具有操作简便,且无明显的供区损害的特点,是修复下睑凹陷性瘢痕畸形较理想的方法。     

髋臼骨折合并同侧下肢骨折临床治疗分析

目的：探讨髋臼骨折合并同侧下肢骨折的创伤机制和治疗方法。方法：髋臼骨折并同侧下肢骨折14例,男9例,女5例;年龄18～65岁,平均35岁。髋臼骨折按Letournel分型,后壁伴后柱骨折11例,单纯后柱骨折3例,均行钢板内固定。伴同侧股骨转子间骨折3例,1例行起重机架外固定,2例行DHS固定;伴同侧股骨颈骨折3例,均行空心钉加压固定;伴同侧股骨干骨折6例,1例行钢板固定,余5例行带锁髓内钉固定;伴同侧胫骨平台骨折2例,行钢板内固定。结果：1例半年后死亡,余13例获得随访,随访时间18个月～5年,平均30个月。按照美国矫形外科研究院髋关节疗效评定标准,优9例,良3例,差1例。结论：髋臼骨折合并同侧下肢骨折受伤暴力大、机制复杂、合并创伤多、易漏诊,应早期明确诊断,合理内固定。     

Reconstruction of a transmetatarsal amputation stump using a salvaged peroneal artery fasciocutaneous flap from the opposite leg: A case report

During lower extremity amputation, the objective is to provide a functional residual limb that permits maximum patient mobility and independence. Preservation of length of the fore part of the foot using salvageable tissue from the amputated part in young patients prevents equines deformity and revision of amputation to a higher level. This can be achieved using tissue available from the amputated part. The spare part concept in reconstructive surgery should be integrated into the trauma algorithm to avoid additional donor site morbidity. Reported here is a young adult patient with crush injuries to both feet, which resulted in amputations. A fasciocutaneous flap raised from one extremity was used to facilitate transmetatarsal amputation stump length preservation of the other extremity.