• Archives of Reconstructive Microsurgery
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.124-130
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• 2001

Both of latissimus dorsi and rectus abdominis muscles are workhorse for various reconstructive surgeries. These muscle flaps have been used widely for soft tissue coverage, tissue augmentation, and functional muscle transfer. However, the traditional method for muscle harvest requires a long incision that often results in an unsightly scar and becomes the main concern of the patient. The purpose of this study is to introduce our clinical experience of endoscopic harvest of latissimus dorsi muscle and rectus abdominis muscle, and to make comparison with traditional harvest of these two muscle flaps. Of the 13 rectus abdominis muscles free flaps, 6 muscles were harvested traditionally and 7 muscles were harvested with endoscopic assistance. Of the 21 latissimus dorsi muscle free flaps, 12 muscles were harvested traditionally and 9 muscles were harvested with endoscopic assistence. Follow up period was between 6 months and 24 months. The patients age ranged from 7 to 70 years old. The result revealed no statistically significant differences in the amount of intraoperative bleeding, incidence of postoperative hematoma and seroma, and the incidence of donor-site wound infection. However, patients feel less pain and start earlier and better movement after the operation with endoscopically assisted harvest. This technique is easy to learn, is safe, and can reduce substantially the donor site morbidity comparing traditional harvesting technique.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제36권7호
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• pp.504-509
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• 2003

최근 들어 관상동맥 우회술에 장기 열림이 우수한 동맥 이식편이 주로 이용되고 있으나, 복재정맥도 부가되어 이용될 중요한 이식편으로 남아있다. 더욱이 정맥의 주위조직의 손상이 적으면 이식편으로서 장기 열림도 우수하다는 보고가 있다. 본 연구는 복재정맥의 수확방법 중 정맥 이식편의 손상을 줄이고 정맥 수확 부위의 수술창 합병증을 줄일 수 있는 방법을 찾고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 관상동맥 우회술시 이식편으로서 대 복재정맥을 사용했던 34예의 환자들에게 50개의 수확 부위를 선택하여 비교 관찰하였다. 25 정맥 이식편의 수확부위(제 1군)는 무릎 아래의 장딴지에 대복재정맥을 따라 긴 절개를 하고 정맥의 주위 조직을 깨끗이 박리하였으며, 10 수확부위(제 2군)는 무릎 위의 대퇴부에서 내시경을 이용하여 정맥 이식편을 수확하였다. 다른 15 수확부위(제 3군)는 대퇴부의 대 복재정맥을 따라 3개의 분리된 절개를 만들어 정맥의 주위 조직을 일부 포함하여 무딘 박리로 복재정맥을 박리하였다. 결과: 정맥 이식편의 수확시간은 내시경 방법에서 가장 길었고(44.7${\pm}$9.8분) 대퇴부위의 절개방법에서 가장 짧았다(24.2${\pm}$5.9분)(p＝0.000). 수확 시 이식편의 분지 손상은 내시경 수확방법에서 가장 많았다. 대퇴부에서 수확한 정맥 이식편은 이식편당 연속문합수가 1.72${\pm}$0.98개로 장딴지의 정맥 이식편(1.16${\pm}$0.37개)보다 더 많았다(p＝0.02). 가장 많은 수술창의 합병증으로는 입원 중 다리부종으로 제 1군이 20부위(80%)에서 발생하여 가장 많았고(p＝0.000) 수술창의 신경증상(저림)도 제 1군의 7부위(28%)에서 발생하여 제 1군이 다른 두 군보다 더 많은 합병증을 보였다(p＝0.013). 수술창합병증의 위험인자는 절개방법이었으며, 부위별 위험도는 무릎하방(장딴지)이 상방(대퇴부)보다 더 높았다. 결론: 정맥 이식편의 수확에 있어 대퇴부의 분리 절개방법은 내시경 방법이나 장딴지 부위의 절개 방법보다 더 빠르고 정맥의 손상이 더 적으며 창상의 합병증도 상대적으로 적어 정맥 이식편의 우수한 수확방법으로 생각된다.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제37권5호
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• pp.571-576
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• 2010

Purpose: Reconstruction of soft tissue defects of the foot often requires free-flap transfer. Free muscle flap transfer and skin grafts on the muscle has been an option for these defects. Here we present our experiences of foot reconstruction using an endoscopy-assisted free muscle flap harvest. Methods: Using endoscopy-assisted free muscle flap harvests, four patients with soft tissue defects of the foot were treated with a free muscle flap and skin graft. The gracilis muscle was used for two patients and the rectus abdominis muscle for two. A single small transverse skin incision was placed on the lower abdomen for the rectus abdominis muscle. A small transverse skin incision on the proximal thigh was the only incision for harvesting the gracilis muscle flap. The small incisions were enough for the muscle flap to be pulled through. Results: The flaps survived successfully in all cases. Contours were good from both functional and aesthetic aspects. No breakdowns or ulcerations of the flap developed during long-term follow-up. Resultant scars were short and relatively hidden. Functional morbidities such as abdominal bulging were not noted. Conclusion: Endoscopy-assisted harvest of muscle flap and transfer with skin graft is a good option for soft tissue defects of the foot. Morbidities of the donor site can be minimized with endoscopic flap harvest. This method is preferable for young patients who want a small donor site scar.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제41권5호
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• pp.513-519
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• 2014

Background Currently, breast conservation therapy is commonly performed for the treatment of early breast cancer. Depending on the volume excised, patients may require volume replacement, even in cases of partial mastectomy. The use of the latissimus dorsi muscle is the standard method, but this procedure leaves an unfavorable scar on the donor site. We used an endoscope for latissimus dorsi harvesting to minimize the incision, thus reducing postoperative scars. Methods Ten patients who underwent partial mastectomy and immediate partial breast reconstruction with endoscopic latissimus dorsi muscle flap harvest were reviewed retrospectively. The total operation time, hospital stay, and complications were reviewed. Postoperative scarring, overall shape of the reconstructed breast, and donor site deformity were assessed using a 10-point scale. Results In the mean follow-up of 11 weeks, no tumor recurrence was reported. The mean operation time was 294.5 (${\pm}38.2$) minutes. The postoperative hospital stay was 11.4 days. Donor site seroma was reported in four cases and managed by office aspiration and compressive dressing. Postoperative scarring, donor site deformity, and the overall shape of the neobreast were acceptable, scoring above 7. Conclusions Replacement of 20% to 40% of breast volume in the upper and the lower outer quadrants with a latissimus dorsi muscle flap by using endoscopic harvesting is a good alternative reconstruction technique after partial mastectomy. Short incision benefits from a very acceptable postoperative scar, less pain, and early upper extremity movement.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제46권3호
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• pp.165-177
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• 2013

This is the third in a series on coronary artery bypass which reviews three alternative arterial conduits. The radial artery has become the most widely used of the three and accumulating experience demonstrates better patency at 10 years versus saphenous vein. Drawbacks are a long incision on the forearm, the propensity for spasm and persistent sensory disturbance in about 10%. The first is answered by endoscopic harvest which may yield a shorter conduit but reduces sensory nerve injury. Spasm is managed pharmacologically and by less harvest trauma. The gastroepiploic artery is used in situ and free and although the abdominal cavity is entered complications are minimal and patency compares favorably with the radial artery. Use of the inferior epigastric artery remains minimal and its similar length often requires composite use but limited patency data are supportive. Other arteries have had rare use and this is unlikely to change because the three presented here have significant advantages and acceptance.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제39권1호
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• pp.35-41
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• 2006

배경: 관상 동맥 우회로 조성술에서 요골동맥 이식편의 사용빈도가 점차 늘어나고 있다. 저자들은 전통적 획득방법에 따른 미용상의 문제와 신경학적 증상 등을 줄이고자 내시경을 이용하여 요골동맥 이식편을 획득하였고, 그 사용 방법과 조기 결과를 보고하고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: 2003년 5월부터 2005년 4월까지 관상동맥우회로 조성술을 위해 내시경을 통한 요골동맥 수확을 시행한 86명의 환자를 대상으로 하였다. 요골동맥은 비우성의 팔에서 수확하는 것을 원칙으로 하였으며, 손목의 요골부에 2 cm절개를 시행하여 내시경을 삽입 후 요골동맥을 박리하고 전주와 부위에 5 mm 절개를 시행하여 요골동맥을 매듭 후 절제하였다. 결과: 표재 요골 신경 지배 부위의 감각 이상이 23예 있었으며 가쪽 아래팔 피부 신경 지배부위의 감각 이상은 없었으며 수부의 기능 저하 역시 없었다. 창상 내 국소 부위 혈종이 있던 1예를 제외하고는 창상 문제는 없었다. 술 후 7.9$\pm$3.6개월 후 전화 문진을 통해 추적 관찰하였으며 감각 이상을 보이던 23예 중 4예에서 증상이 지속되었으며 창상의 미용적인 측면에서는 모두 만족하였다. 술 후 요골동맥의 조기 개통성 평가를 위해 66예에서 다검출기 전산화 단층 촬영을 시행하였고, 원위부와 근위부 모두 협착이 2예(3.0$\%$), 폐색이 1예(1.5$\%$)가 관찰되었다. 결론: 내시경을 이용한 요골동맥 수확법은 전통적 개방식 수확법에 비해 수부의 기능 장애 없이 신경학적 합병증의 빈도는 낮았으며 창상의 미용학적 만족도는 매우 뛰어났다. 그리고, 이식편의 단기 개통률도 전통적인 방법과 차이가 없어 적극적으로 추천할 수 있는 우수한 방법이라고 생각한다. 2년과 4년 누적 생존율은 A군이 95.4$\%$, 79.9$\%$, B군이 95.4$\%$, 90.1$\%$였다(p=ns). 결론: 70세 이상 고령 환자에서의 관상동맥우회술은 낮은 사망률과 만족할 만한 합병증 발생률로 시행될 수 있어 환자 나이만으로 수술 여부를 결정해서는 안 될 것으로 생각한다.rtening Fraction)은 평균 23.6$\pm$4.7$\%$에서 37.4$\pm$7.9$\%$로 호전되었고, 좌심실의 수축기말의 용적지수(LVEDDI: Left ventricular end-diastolic dimension index to body surface area)는 수술 전100.8$\pm$25.6 mm/$m^{2}$에서 79.3$\pm$ 15.8 mm/$m^{2}$로 감소한 소견을 보였다. 승모판 성형술은 전 승모판엽 탈출증이 있는 두 환아에서 동시에 시행하였다. 수술 후 1년 내 시행한 심초음파에서 모든 환아에서 단지 경등도 이하의 승모판 폐쇄 부전 소견을 보였다. 수술 후 조기 사망은 없었으며, 합병증으로는 유미흉이 한 명에서 있었다. 술 후 10개월째 허혈성 확장성 심근증이 호전되지 않아 Dor 술식을 시행한 후 사망한 예를 제외한 나머지 6명은 특이 증상 없이 정상 생활 중이다 결론: 좌관상동맥 페동맥이상 기시증은 드물기는 하나, 영유아기에 심근경색 및 허혈성 심근증 또는 선천성 승모판 폐쇄 부전등을 초래하는 심각한 선천성 심질환이다. 그러나 진단 즉시 직접 좌관상동맥-대동맥 이식술로

• 대한관절경학회지
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.72-80
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• 1997

Numerous techniques of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction have been described in literature. All have inherent advantages and disadvantages. The central one-third patellar tendon and hamstring tendons are the most commonly used autogenous tissues for replacement of a torn anterior cruciate ligament. Although the central one-third patellar tendon is considered to be 'the gold standard' for replacement of torn ACL. equivalent results have been reported using hamstring tendon grafts. Autogenous hamstring grafts provide adequate strength while avoiding donor site morbidity associated with bone-tendon-bone harvest. $EndoButton^{\circledR}$ femoral fixation allows precise femoral tunnel placement without a second incison. The purpose of this article is to describe surgical techniques using a quadrupled semitendinosus tendon and $EndoButton^{\circledR}$ fixation, and review the results of replacement of ACL.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제64권4호
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• pp.619-630
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• 2021

Objective : The skull base reconstruction step, which prevents cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage, is one of the most challenging steps in endoscopic skull base surgery (ESS). The purpose of this study was to assess the outcomes and complications of a reconstruction technique for immediate CSF leakage repair using multiple onlay grafts following ESS. Methods : A total of 230 consecutive patients who underwent skull base reconstruction using multiple onlay grafts with fibrin sealant patch (FSP), hydroxyapatite cement (HAC), and pedicled nasoseptal flap (PNF) for high-flow CSF leakage following ESS at three institutions were enrolled. We retrospectively reviewed the medical and radiological records to analyze the preoperative features and postoperative results. Results : The diagnoses included craniopharyngioma (46.8%), meningioma (34.0%), pituitary adenoma (5.3%), chordoma (1.6%), Rathke's cleft cyst (1.1%) and others (n=21, 11.2%). The trans-planum/tuberculum approach (94.3%) was the most commonly adapted surgical method, followed by the trans-sellar and transclival approaches. The third ventricle was opened in 78 patients (41.5%). Lumbar CSF drainage was not performed postoperatively in any of the patients. Postoperative CSF leakage occurred in four patients (1.7%) due to technical mistakes and were repaired with the same technique. However, postoperative meningitis occurred in 13.5% (n=31) of the patients, but no microorganisms were identified. The median latency to the diagnosis of meningitis was 8 days (range, 2-38). CSF leakage was the unique risk factor for postoperative meningitis (p<0.001). Conclusion : The use of multiple onlay grafts with FSP, HAC, and PNF is a reliable reconstruction technique that provides immediate and complete CSF leakage repair and mucosal grafting on the skull base without the need to harvest autologous tissue or perform postoperative CSF diversion. However, postoperative meningitis should be monitored carefully.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제38권1호
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• pp.74-77
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• 2021

Lymphorrhea is a rare but potentially severe complication that occurs after various surgical procedures. Untreated lymphorrhea may lead to wound dehiscence, infection, and prolonged hospital stay. Currently, there is no standard effective treatment. Early management usually includes leg elevation, drainage, and pressure dressing. However, these methods are associated with prolonged recovery and high recurrence rates. We report a case of lymphorrhea from a calf wound after endoscopic great saphenous vein (GSV) harvesting for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). The patient presented with intractable oozing from the postoperative wound on the right calf. Lymphorrhea persisted for 6 weeks despite negative-pressure wound therapy with a long-acting somatostatin. We performed unilateral pedal lymphangiography that confirmed wound lymphorrhea, followed by glue embolization. No recurrence was observed after 8 months of follow-up. This case report demonstrates the successful use of lymphangiography with glue embolization in the control of lymphorrhea after GSV harvesting for CABG.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제49권1호
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• pp.34-38
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• 2022

The deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap has been widely used for autologous breast reconstruction after mastectomy. In the conventional surgical method, a long incision is needed at the anterior fascia of the rectus abdominis muscle to obtain sufficient pedicle length; this may increase the risk of incisional hernia. To shorten the incision, several trials have investigated the use of endoscopic/robotic devices for pedicle harvest; however, making multiple additional incisions for port insertion and operating in the intraperitoneal field were inevitable. Here, we describe the first case, in which a DIEP free flap was successfully made using the da Vinci SP model. Our findings can help surgeons perform operations in smaller fields with a single port in the extraperitoneal space. Moreover, this method is expected to lead to fewer donor-related complications and faster healing.