• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제40권5호
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• pp.627-629
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• 2013

The ReCell system (Avita Medical) is a cell culture product that allows the immediate processing of a small split-thickness skin biopsy to produce a complete population of cells including keratinocytes, melanocytes, Langerhans cells and fibroblasts. This series is the first to highlight the reconstructive applications of ReCell following ablative skin cancer surgery. The ReCell system was utilized for three patients following skin cancer excision. In two cases, the cells were applied to forehead flap donor sites following nasal reconstruction. In one case, the cells were applied to the calvarial periosteum following wide local excision of a melanoma scar. Assessment of the treated area was performed using the patient and observer scar assessment scale after 1 year. The Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS) scores for the 2 patients treated with ReCell following forehead flap surgery were 22 and 32. The score for the patient that underwent wide local excision of a melanoma scar was 45. The absence of a donor site, accelerated healing and the satisfactory aesthetic appearance of the mature scars in this series suggest that ReCell may play a useful role in reconstruction following skin cancer excision.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제13권10호
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• pp.4989-4992
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• 2012

Purpose: Guide-wire localization (GWL) has been a standard technique for many years. Excision of nonpalpable malignant breast lesions with clear surgical margins reduces the risk of undergoing re-excision. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of GWL biopsy for assessing surgical margins. Methods: This retrospective study concerned 53 patients who underwent GWL biopsy for non-palpable breast lesions and breast carcinoma diagnosed by histological examination. Age of the patients, tumour size, radiographic findings, breast density specifications, specimen volumes, menopausal status and family history of the patients and surgical margin status were recorded. Results: Median age was 53.3 years, median tumour size was 1.5 cm and median specimen volume was $71.5cm^3$. In fifteen patients (28%) DCIS and in 38 patients (72%) invasive ductal carcinoma was diagnosed. There was positive surgical margins in twenty eight (52.8%) patients. The median distance to the nearest surgical margin was 7.2 mm in clear surgical margins. Younger age and denser breast specifications were found as statistically significant factors for surgical margin status. Median age of the patients who had positive margins was 49.4 years where it was 56.9 years in the patients with negative margins (p=0.04). 79% of the patients with positive margins had type 3-4 pattern breast density according to BIRADS classification as compared to 48% in the patients who had negative margins (p=0.03). Some 38 patients who had positive or close surgical margins received re-excision (72%). Conclusion: Positive margin rates may be higher because of inherent biological differences and diffuse growth patterns in younger patients. There are also technical difficulties that are relevant to denser fibroglandular tissue in placing hooked wire. High re-excision rates must be taken into consideration while performing GWL biopsy in non-palpable breast lesions.

• Investigative Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.133-143
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• 2014

목적: 유방암 환자의 수술 전 자기공명영상 소견에서 유방 부분절제술 후 변연 침범에 의한 재수술과 관련된 실패와 관련된 영상 소견을 알아보고자 하였다. 대상과 방법: 2006년 1월부터 2007년 12월까지 유방 보존술을 시행받은 286명의 유방암 환자를 대상으로 하였다. 이들 중 38(15.4%)명은 수술 직후 보존술 부위 경계에 유방암 양성 소견이 있어 추가 수술을 시행 받았다. 수술전 시행한 자기공명영상 소견을 보존술 후 변연 침범에 따른 실패에 따른 재수술 여부와 비교하여 평가하였다. 재수술을 예측할 수 있는 인자를 보기 위해 다중 회귀 분석을 시행하였다. 결과: 수술 전 자기공명영상에서 유방암의 크기가 5 cm이상일 때 (p < 0.001) (odds ratio = 2.96), 비종괴성 조영증강소견으로 나타날때(p < 0.001) (odds ratio = 3.81), 그리고 다발성 병변일때(p = 0.003) (odds ratio = 2.54) 재수술의 빈도가 높았다. 비종괴성 조영증강소견의 경우에는 분절성 분포를 보일때 다른 분포와 비교하여 유방 보존술이 실패할 가능성이 높았다. 결론: 수술전 자기공명영상에서 유방암 크기가 클때, 다발성 병변일 때 그리고 비종괴성 조영증강소견으로 보일때 유방 보존술 후 이차수술의 확률이 실패 확률이 높은 것으로 나타났다. 분절성 분포를 가지는 비종괴성 조영증강소견의 경우 유방 보존술 후 이차수술의 가능성이 실패할 가능성이 높을 것으로 예측할 수 있었다.

• 대한골관절종양학회지
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.72-77
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• 2012

목적: 악성 연부조직 종양이라는 의심 없이 무계획적으로 절제한 후 육종으로 판명되어 전원된 환자에서 임상적 특징과 치료 결과를 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 양성 연부 종양이라고 판단하고 절제한 후 육종으로 판명되어 본원으로 전원된 환자 31명을 대상으로 연구를 시행하였다. 본 환자들의 연령, 성별, 종양 크기, 위치, 깊이, 최초 수술 전 예상되었던 진단명, 의뢰된 의료기관, 조직학적 진단명, 무계획적 절제술과 재절제 수술의 간격, 최종 추시 시 재발 여부에 대해 조사하였다. 결과: 남자 19명 여자 12명이었으며, 평균 48세(17-75세)였다. 종괴의 위치는 상지가 6예, 하지가 17예, 체간이 8예였으며, 평균 6개월(1-24개월)의 증상 지속기간을 보였다. 종괴가 천층에 위치한 경우와 깊이 위치한 경우는 각각 8예, 22예였다. 무계획적 절제술과 재절제 술까지 소요 기간은 평균 5주(2주-1년)이었다. 최종 추시 시 국소 재발은 2예에서 발견되었으며, 폐전이를 포함한 타장기 전이는 모든 예에서 발견되지 않았다. 결론: 무계획적 절제가 종합 병원 급 상급 의료 기관에서도 발생하고 있으며, 심부에 위치한 비교적 큰 종괴에 대해서는 술 전 충분한 영상 검사 및 조직 검사 후 적절한 치료 계획을 수립해야 할 것이다.

• 대한정형외과학회지
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• 제54권2호
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• pp.150-156
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• 2019

목적: 악성 연부조직 종양에 대한 무계획적 절제술 후 잔여 종양의 영상학적 진단의 정확성과 임상적 위험인자를 파악하고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 2008년부터 2014년까지 무계획적 종양절제술을 시행 후 재절제술을 받은 98명을 대상으로 하여 분석하였다. 재수술 전 모든 환자의 환부를 조영 증강 자기공명영상(magnetic resonance imaging, MRI)을 이용해 영상의학적으로 평가하였으며 54명의 환자는 전신 양전자 방출 단층촬영(positron emission tomography [PET]/computed tomography)을 시행하였다. 모든 환자는 광범위 절제술 후 병리학적 검사를 시행하였다. 각 변수는 일변량 로지스틱 회귀와 다변량 로지스틱 회귀를 이용하여 분석하였다. 결과: 종양이 근막하에 위치한 경우 잔여 종양의 발생률이 높았다(odds ratio: 3.21, p=0.02, 95% confidence interval: 1.25-8.30). MRI는 잔여종양을 발견하는 데 높은 민감도를 보였다(sensitivity 0.79). 결론: 종양이 근막하에 위치한 경우에는 근막 상부에 위치한 경우보다 잔존암이 남을 가능성이 유의하게 높음을 알 수 있었고, MRI 및 PET 검사의 음성예측도가 매우 낮으므로 음성 판정이 나오더라도 이를 근거로 재수술을 시행하지 않는 것은 정당화될 수 없음을 알 수 있었다.

• 대한두개안면성형외과학회지
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.16-23
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• 2013

Background: Even though degrees of deformation of microform cleft lip are not high, it has to be corrected with various procedures upon conditions and areas since it has various expressions. Many studies have focused on the classifications and procedures, but there are only a few studies on how much these procedures are performed in the actual field. This study aims to analyze the utilization of various procedures upon major correction points. Methods: A total of 52 patients who had been corrected by one surgeon from 1995 to 2011 were enrolled as subjects. Based on the medical records, it was checked whether the incision was made or not along with the correction procedures for alar base and philtral column, Cupid's bow, and vermillion free margin. Results: In case of an incision, full incision (42 times) was conducted most frequently. For alar base and philtral column, muscle re-approximation (25 times) was performed most frequently. However, recently, it was shown that excision on only the affected area and correction with dermis were more likely to be used. For Cupid's bow and vermilion free margin, elliptical excision on the only affected area followed by re-approximation was performed most frequently for 46 times (Cupid's bow) and 44 times (vermilion free margin), respectively. Conclusion: For the correction of microform cleft lip, less invasive procedures are preferred. However, in the actual field, if needed, aggressive procedures consisting of incisions have been conducted to correction. These trends are somewhat changed to utilization of a simple procedure, such as excision on the modified area, followed by a re-approximation rather than complicated procedures using the muscle.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제36권2호
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• pp.194-199
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• 2009

Purpose: The orbital fat buldging may cause irregular contour of lower eyelid, which is not youthful appearance. The conventional method of fat excision may cause the eyeball to move backward and downward, making enopthalmia is inevitable. The transcutaneous approach to reach the orbital septum can increase the risks of scleral show resulting from scarification at the level of the septum orbicularis junction and damaging the vertical motor branches of the preseptal orbicularis oculi muscle of the lower eyelid. Method: From July 2007 to March 2008, total of 21 patients underwent transconjunctival capsulopapebral fascia fixation procedure. In 8 patients, the herniated fat pad of the lower eyelid was relocated back into the orbit without external skin excision using capsulopalpebral fascia fixation. But in 13 patients, excision of redundant skin of the lower eyelid was performed using pinching technique, not involving orbicularis oculi muslce. In 5 patients, lateral canthotomy was done bilaterally for good visual field. In 6 patients, lateral canthopexy was also combined to correct loosening of lower eyelid. Results: Most of the patients were satisfied after at least 5 months of follow up. No patient showed scleral show. But 2 patients complained of undercorrection slightly, without secondary operation in 1 patient and re - capsulopalpebral fascia fixtation through transconjunctival approach in another patient. Conclusion: Orbital fat repositioning using transconjunctival capsulopalpebral fascia fixation is a good procedure to show youthful appearance without increasing the risk of scleral show and also showed fast recovery compared to the conventional transcutaneous approach.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제47권2호
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• pp.153-159
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• 2020

Background Perforator artery flaps based on the branches of intercostal arteries and lateral thoracic artery can be used for reconstruction after breast-conserving surgery (BCS). Although described more than a decade ago, these have not been adopted widely in clinical practice. We report on short-term and long-term surgical outcomes of partial breast reconstruction using chest wall perforator flaps from a prospective multicenter audit. Methods All patients operated for BCS and partial breast reconstruction using intercostal artery perforator or lateral thoracic artery perforator flaps from January 2015 to October 2018 were included in the analysis. Oncoplastic breast surgeons with appropriate level of training performed all tumor excisions and reconstructions as a single-stage procedure. Patient characteristics, treatment details and surgical outcomes were noted. Specific outcomes recorded were margin re-excision and complication rates. Results One hundred and twelve patients underwent the procedure in the given study period. The median age was 54 years. Median specimen weight was 62.5 g and median volume of excision was 121.4 mL. Fifteen patients (13.39%) underwent a margin re-excision for close or positive margins without additional morbidity. One patient required a completion mastectomy. Eight patients (7.14%) had an early complication. None of the patients required a contralateral symmetrization procedure. The results were comparable across the participating centers. Conclusions Chest wall artery perforator-based flaps are an excellent option for lateral and inferior quadrant partial breast reconstructions. The short and long-term surgical outcomes are comparable across sites and can be performed with minimal morbidity. Patient-reported outcome measures need to be studied.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제38권1호
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• pp.89-92
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• 2011

Purpose: Electrical burn of scalp is uncommon. Much more, chronically exposed dura in unstable burn scar is quite exceptional. Hence, we report a case of chronically exposed dura following electrical burn. Methods: A 63-year-old man presented with an about 40 years history of an ulcerative lesion arising from electrical burn scar with 'squeeze like sensation' around wound. Wound was about $6{\times}8$ cm. Area in the center was $3{\times}3$ cm nonviable dura without sequestrum. Tangential excision with an intraoperative neurosurgical consultation and transposition flap under general anesthesia was done. Intraoperative biopsy was done. The wound was diagnosed as chronic osteomyelitis, not Marjolin ulcer. Flap was taken successfully. But after 5 days, infectious discharge had been appeared during 2 weeks, despite irrigation and drainage. As flap was re-evaluated, we could see remnant necrotic dura. After that, latissimus dorsi muscle free flap with meshed split thickness skin graft was transferred without excision of necrotic dura. Results: Flap was taken successfully. Follow-up at 10 weeks has been uneventful, with good and stable coverage of the wound. Conclusion: It is true that complete excision of devitalized tissue with sagittal sinus obliteration is prerequisite to flap taken. But necrotic dura was tangentially excised instead of total dura excision, because, posterior two-thirds of the sagittal sinus was involved underneath. Muscle is rich in blood vessels and decrease the recipient-site bacterial count effectively. In this case, muscle flap with skin graft without total dura excision is an alternative treatment.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제14권9호
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• pp.5141-5144
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• 2013

Background: This study aimed to determine clinical outcomes of local excision for early rectal cancer from a University Hospital in Thailand. Materials and Methods: We performed a retrospective review of 22 consecutive patients undergoing local excision for early rectal cancer (clinical and radiological T1/T2) from 2005-2010 at the Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok. Data were collected from patients' medical records, including demographic and clinical characteristics, pathological report and surgical outcomes. Results: This study included 10 males and 12 females, with average age of 68 years. Nineteen patients (86%) underwent transanal excision and the others had trans-sacral excision. Median operative time was 45 minutes. Postoperative complications occurred in 2 patients (9%); 1 fecal fistula and 1 wound infection following trans-sacral excision. There was no 30-day postoperative mortality. Median hospital stay was 5 days. Pathological reports revealed T1 lesion in 12 cases (55%), T2 lesion in 8 cases (36%) and T3 lesion in 2 cases (9%). Eight patients received additional treatment; one re-do transanal excision, two proctectomies, and five adjuvant chemoradiation. During the median follow-up period of 25 months, local recurrence was detected in 4 patients (18%); two cases of T2 lesions with close or positive margins, and two cases of T3 lesions. Three patients with local recurrence underwent salvage abdominoperineal resection. No local recurrence was found in T1/T2 lesions with free surgical margins. Conclusions: Local excision is a feasible and acceptable alternative to radical resection only in early rectal cancer with free resection margins and favorable histopathology.