Necrotizing fasciitis and evisceration complicating an inferiorly based epigastric TRAM flap

Summary The rectus abdommis myocutaneous flap, based on the deep inferior epigastric vessels, is an excellent flap for reconstructing large wounds of the groin and perineum. However, wound infection in the donor site is a potential complication, even with thorough preparation of the recipient site. We present one such case in a diabetic patient who developed a necrotizing fasciitis and evisceration following transfer of an inferiorly based myocutaneous flap.     

网状减张小切口缝合法提高大鼠背部张力皮瓣存活机制

Foropenseverewoundandthewoundafterdebridement,mostscholarsthinkthewoundshouldbeclosedindelayedfirst-phase.Meshrelaxingshortincision(MRSI)methodcanclosemoreskindeficiencyandhightensionopenwound,andavoidsubcutaneoushematomaandskinflapdrift.Intheexperiment,theexperimentalmodelonrattensionskinflaphasbeeninvolved,andthecontentofendothelin(ET)inratskinflaptissuehasbeenmeasuredinvariousperiodofwoundhealingaftermeshedrelaxingshortincisionsuturewithimmunohistochemistry,inordertodiscussprobablemechani…     

阔筋膜皮瓣移植修复手前臂巨大创面

报道采用吻合血管的阔筋膜皮瓣移植，修复手、前臂巨大创面１１例，均获成功，其优点：①阔筋膜长而坚韧，内面光滑，覆盖关节、骨、肌腱粘连轻，尤其利于肌腱滑动，是修复手、前臂的最佳皮瓣。②皮肤与肌腱同时缺损时，利用阔筋膜修复肌腰，一期完成肌腱及皮肤的修复。③股外侧皮神经长而粗，分支多，适合手部感觉修复。④供区隐蔽，皮下组织簿，血运丰富，供皮及阔筋膜面积大。     

Yucatan Pig: An Optimal Hairless Model for a True Random Cutaneous Flap

Porcine models have been used extensively for skin flap research because of the established similarity between the cutaneous blood supply of the swine and humans. The Yucatan minipig provides an excellent model for researching the properties of random cutaneous flaps, offering several advantages over other breeds of swine. In this study, a total of 67 random cutaneous dorsal flank flaps measuring 4 × 14 cm were raised on nine Yucatan minipigs. The mean survival length (10.03 ± 1.60 cm) of the nondelayed flaps was greater than others reported in the literature. The well-defined plane between the subcutaneous tissue and the panniculus carnosus facilitated flap elevation consistently above the level of the panniculus carnosus thereby ensuring the creation of a true random cutaneous flap. Furthermore, the hairless nature of the skin, particularly beneficial in studying chemical peels, permits easy visualization and monitoring of any external skin changes. These advantages make the Yucatan minipig a more desirable alternative to other breeds of swine for use in skin flap research.     

Free vascularized jejunum interposition for pharyngoesophageal reconstruction after total laryngopharyngectomy

The records of 28 patients who underwent free jejunal graft reconstruction after resection for cancer involving the pharynx were analysed. Seven patients had a T₃ carcinoma, 15 patients T₄ and six patients recurrence after laryngectomy. Ten patients had received radiotherapy in the past. Post-operatively, 15 patients (54%) had complications and two patients (7%) died. No significant difference was observed in the complication rate between the group that received radiotherapy in the past and those who did not. Nineteen patients received post-operative radiotherapy. Nine patients had no radiotherapy on the basis of complete resection or because of serious complications. For the whole group the 2-year recurrence free period and survival were 42% and 51% respectively. The postoperative radiotherapy group had a significantly better survival (73%) and recurrence free period (63%) than the group without post-operative radiotherapy (0%). Thus, post-operative radiotherapy seems indicated irrespective of resection margins.     

四肢带表浅静脉干的局部皮瓣在创伤修复中的应用

设计4种带表浅静脉干的局部皮瓣用于修复四肢创面14例,获得了满意的效果。该皮瓣所包含的一条浅静脉干,不仅有利于静脉回流,且其血流对皮瓣亦有营养作用。因此,该皮瓣容易成活,长宽比值可大于传统任意型皮瓣。并具有操作简便,不损伤主要动脉等优点。文中介绍了皮瓣的设计及手术方法,并对该皮瓣的血液循环特点、适应证及供区选择等进行了讨论。     

Rupture of an isolated internal iliac artery aneurysm into the rectum: Report of a case

Aneurysmal rupture into the intestinal tract is a rare but disastrous complication of an internal iliac artery aneurysm. We report herein the successful surgical repair of a fistula between a huge aneurysm of the right internal iliac artery and the rectum in an 81-year-old man. After a femoro-femoral cross-over bypass had been performed, the aneurysm was opened and its patent arterial branches were ligated with sutures. The fistula was then intra-aneurysmally sutured and covered with an omental flap. The diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to this severe complication are discussed with a review of the literature following the presentation of this case.     

前臂桡侧复合血管网皮瓣的临床应用

目的　报道前臂桡侧神经血管复合岛状皮瓣的解剖方法及临床应用效果。　方法　对手部创面及瘢痕挛缩以该皮瓣进行修复 2 2例 2 3处 ,切取皮瓣面积最大 13cm× 6cm ,最小 8cm× 4cm ,旋转点至皮瓣顶端最长 2 2cm ,旋转点设计在鼻烟窝或其近端 ,蒂部及皮瓣下筋膜中含有桡神经浅支、头静脉及桡动脉鼻烟窝上行支 ,含或不含前臂外侧皮神经。　结果　临床应用 2 2例 2 3块皮瓣 ,其中皮瓣全部成活 2 2块 ,部分坏死 1块。术后随访 1～ 3个月 ,成活的皮瓣质地优良 ,外观比较满意。　结论　前臂桡侧复合皮瓣的临床应用 ,皮瓣切取面积大 ,旋转点更远 ,可达手部较远端创面 ,给手部创面的修复提供了一种新选择。     

胫后动脉内踝上皮支皮瓣的临床应用

目的　探讨一种修复足踝部软组织缺损的有效方法。　方法　从 1999年 2月～ 2 0 0 2年6月 ,采用胫后动脉内踝上皮支血管为蒂的逆行岛状小腿内侧皮瓣修复足跟后部软组织缺损 2例、内踝部软组织缺损 2例以及踝前与足背软组织缺损 4例。　结果　临床应用 8例 ,皮瓣面积最小为 7cm×5cm ,最大 2 2cm× 7cm ,术后 8例皮瓣全部成活 ,随访 3～ 2 4个月 ,皮瓣感觉恢复 ,质地良好 ,外形不臃肿。　结论　胫后动脉内踝上皮支皮瓣血运可靠 ,手术切取简便安全 ,皮瓣厚薄适中 ,质地好 ,不牺牲胫后血管 ,是一种修复足踝部软组织缺损较好方法。     

保留胸背神经的背阔肌皮瓣游离移植

目的 为减少背阔肌皮瓣切取时供区的代价，尽可能保留肌皮瓣切取后背阔肌的功能。方法 通过了解胸背神经、血管的解剖特点，切取肌皮瓣时不将胸背神经完全切断，保留部分或全部神经的支配。手术前后对背阔肌的神经肌肉动作电位进行检查，了解术后保留的背阔肌功能。临床应用20例修复下肢或前臂软组织缺损或伴骨外露。结果 19例移植皮瓣成活良好，保留的背阔肌有收缩功能存在。结论 在切取一定大小的背阔肌皮瓣时，保留胸背神经的支配，可减小背阔肌的功能损失，使供区的代价降低，符合皮瓣切取原则。