• Journal of Trauma and Injury
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.198-202
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• 2021

Super-selective renal artery embolization is an increasingly popular technique for the management of traumatic, low-grade renal trauma. When performed in distal arterial branches, this intervention enables tissue preservation and arrest of hemorrhage, but it may not be practical in cases of multifocal, high-grade renal injuries. In such cases, surgical nephrectomy remains the more common treatment modality to ensure hemodynamic control. We present the unique case of a patient who presented in hemorrhagic shock following a major trauma that resulted in a grade 5 renal injury treated with complete renal artery embolization using Gelfoam, resulting in hemodynamic stabilization. Interestingly, imaging 1 month after embolization revealed residual enhancement of the inferior pole of the kidney, suggesting reconstitution of flow and partial renal salvage. Ultimately, transcatheter "nephrectomy" with careful selection of a temporary embolic agent may serve as a safe and efficient alternative to surgical nephrectomy with the added possibility of preserving partial renal perfusion and function in the emergent setting.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.233-240
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• 2007

Osteochondroma is a common benign tumor of the axial skeleton, especially the distal metaphysis of the femur and proximal metaphysis of the tibia. However, it occurred rarely on the facial skeleton. The coronoid and condylar processes have been considered to be the most common sites of occurrence for osteochondroma of the facial skeleton. The first treatment of osteochondroma is condylectomy, whereas extirpation was done by excision with condyle salvage. Condylectomy presents decrease of vertical dimension, jaw deviation, malocclusion. So, reconstruction is need. Methods of reconstruction are as follows: no reconstruction, condyloplasty, discectomy, costochondral graft, discplication or coronoidectomy, eminoplasty, alloplastic spacer placement, Le Fort I level maxillary osteotomy, extraoral and intraoral vertical ramus osteotomy. This is a case report of a 28-year old woman who had facial asymmetry, malocclusion and temporomandibular joint pain. We obtained moderate functional and cosmetic results with surgical removal of the osteochondroma by condylectomy and concomitant reconstruction of condyle by vertical ramus osteotomy with sliding technique.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제40권
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• pp.25.1-25.4
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• 2018

Background: Some of head and neck cancer patients are in compromised general condition after ablation surgery and chemoradiation therapy, which makes secondary free tissue transfer quite challenging. Elderly cancer patients also have some risk for microvascular surgery with lengthened general anesthesia. In those cases, the pedicled flap vascularized by supraclavicular artery could be considered as an alternative to free flap. Despite several authors have demonstrated the clinical reliability of supraclavicular artery island flap (SCAIF), to date, SCAIF has not been widely used among reconstructive surgeon. In this article, we clarified vascular flow pattern and introduce simple surgical technique of SCAIF with a literature review. Case presentation: Three patients who had underwent previous neck surgery and adjuvant therapy received maxillofacial reconstruction using SCAIF. It required only a few landmarks, flap harvesting was carried out, and the elapsed time gradually decreased to 15 min with experiences. There were no remarkable morbidities in both donor and recipient sites. Conclusion: SCAIF exhibited minimal anatomic variations and short learning curve of surgical techniques, which might be valuable reconstruction modality for beginning surgeon. And it can be beneficial option for the patients with vessel-depleted neck, medically compromised status for lengthened general anesthesia and failed free tissue transfer.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제49권6호
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• pp.782-784
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• 2022

Diabetic foot ulcers are a severe complication of diabetes, and their management requires a multidisciplinary approach for optimal management. When treating these ulcers, limb salvage remains the ultimate goal. In this article, we present the "hanging" free flap for the reconstruction of chronic lower extremity diabetic ulcers. This two-staged approach involves standard free flap harvest and inset; however, following inset the "hanging" pedicle is covered within a skin graft instead of making extraneous incisions within the undisturbed soft tissues or tunnels that can compress the vessels. After incorporation, a second-stage surgery is performed in 4 to 6 weeks which entails pedicle division, flap inset revision, and end-to-end reconstruction of the recipient vessel. Besides decreasing the number of incisions on diabetic patients, our novel technique utilizing the "hanging" pedicle simplifies flap monitoring and inset and allows reconstruction of recipient vessels to reestablish distal blood flow.

• Hip & pelvis
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• 제36권2호
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• pp.101-107
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• 2024

Treatment of femoral bone defects continues to be a challenge in revision total hip arthroplasty (THA); therefore, meticulous preoperative evaluation of patients and surgical planning are required. This review provides a concise synopsis of the etiology, classification, treatment strategy, and prosthesis selection in relation to femoral bone loss in revision THA. A search of literature was conducted for identification of research articles related to classification of bone loss, management of femoral revision, and comparison of different types of stems. Findings of a thorough review of the included articles were as follows: (1) the Paprosky classification system is used most often when defining femoral bone loss, (2) a primary-length fully coated monoblock femoral component is recommended for treatment of types I or II bone defects, (3) use of an extensively porous-coated stem and a modular fluted tapered stem is recommended for management of types III or IV bone defects, and (4) use of an impaction grafting technique is another option for improvement of bone stock, and allograft prosthesis composite and proximal femoral replacement can be applied by experienced surgeons, in selected cases, as a final salvage solution. Stems with a tapered design are gradually replacing components with a cylindrical design as the first choice for femoral revision; however, further confirmation regarding the advantages and disadvantages of modular and nonmodular stems will be required through conduct of higher-level comparative studies.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제42권4호
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• pp.438-445
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• 2015

Background Breast auto-augmentation (BAA) using an inferior pedicle dermoglandular flap aims to redistribute the breast tissue in order to increase the fullness in the upper pole and enhance the central projection of the breast at the time of mastopexy in women who want to avoid implants. The procedure achieves mastopexy and an increase in breast volume. Methods Between 2003 and 2014, 107 BAA procedures were performed in 53 patients (51 bilateral, 2 unilateral and 3 reoperations) with primary or secondary ptosis of the breast associated with loss of fullness in the upper pole (n=45) or undergoing explantation combined with capsulectomy (n=8). Six patients (11.3%) had prior mastopexy and 2 (3.7%) patients had prior reduction mammoplasty. The mean patients' age was 41 years (range, 19-66 years). All patients had preoperative and postoperative photographs and careful preoperative markings. Follow-up ranged from 6 months to 9 years (mean, 6.6 months). Results The range of elevation of the nipple was from 6 to 12 cm (mean, 8 cm). The wounds healed completely with no complications in 50 (94.3%) patients. Three patients had complications including 2 (3.7%) hematomas and 1 (1.9%) partial necrosis of the nipple-areola complex. Three (5.7%) patients were dissatisfied with the level of mastopexy achieved underwent a further procedure. No patient complained of scar hypertrophy. Conclusions BAA is a versatile technique for women with small breasts associated with primary or secondary ptosis. It is also an effective technique for the salvage of breasts after capsulectomy and explantation.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제41권5호
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• pp.562-570
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• 2014

Background Knee disarticulations (KD) are most commonly employed following trauma or tumor resection but represent less than 2% of all lower extremity amputations performed in the United States annually. KDs provide enhanced proprioception, a long lever arm, preservation of adductor muscle insertion, decreased metabolic cost of ambulation, and an end weight-bearing stump. The role for KDs in the setting of arterial insufficiency or overwhelming infection is less clear. The purpose of this study is to describe technique modifications and report surgical outcomes following KDs at a high-volume Limb Salvage Center. Methods A retrospective study of medical records for all patients who underwent a through-knee amputation performed by the senior author (C.E.A.) between 2004 and 2012 was completed. Medical records were reviewed to collect demographic, operative, and postoperative information for each of the patients identified. Results Between 2004 and 2012, 46 through-knee amputations for 41 patients were performed. The mean patient age was 68 and indications for surgery included infection (56%), arterial thrombosis (35%), and trauma (9%). Postoperative complications included superficial cellulitis (13%), soft tissue infection (4%), and flap ischemia (4%) necessitating one case of surgical debridement (4%) and four transfemoral amputations (9%). 9 (22%) patients went on to ambulate. Postoperative ambulation was greatest in the traumatic cohort and for patients less than 50 years of age, P<0.05. Alternatively, diabetes mellitus and infection reduced the likelihood of postoperative ambulation, P<0.01. Conclusions Knee disarticulations are a safe and effective alternative to other lower extremity amputations when clinically feasible. For patient unlikely to ambulate, a through-knee amputation maximizes ease of transfers, promotes mobility by providing a counterbalance, and eliminates the potential for knee flexion contracture with subsequent skin breakdown.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제50권5호
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• pp.507-513
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• 2023

Background Free tissue transfer is considered the gold standard option for the reconstruction of distal leg defects. Free tissue transfer using recipient vessels in the contralateral leg (cross-leg bridge) is a potential option to supply the flap if there are no suitable recipient vessels in the injured leg. Most studies have described this technique using end-to-end anastomosis which sacrifices the main vessel in the uninjured leg. This study evaluated the use of a cross-leg free latissimus dorsi muscle flap for the reconstruction of defects in single-vessel legs, using end-to-side anastomosis to recipient vessels in the contralateral leg without sacrificing any vessel in the uninjured leg. Methods This is a retrospective study that included 22 consecutive patients with soft tissue defects over the lower leg. All the reconstructed legs had a single artery as documented by CT angiography. All patients underwent cross-leg free latissimus dorsi muscle flap using end-to-side anastomosis to the posterior tibial vessels of the contralateral leg. Results The age at surgery ranged from 12 to 31 years and the mean defect size was 86 cm². Complete flap survival occurred in 20 cases (91%). One patient had total flap ischemia. Another patient had distal flap ischemia. Conclusion Cross-leg free latissimus dorsi muscle flap is a reliable and safe technique for the reconstruction and salvage of mutilating leg injuries, especially in cases of leg injuries with a single artery. As far as preservation of the donor limb circulation is concerned, end-to-side anastomosis is a reasonable option as it maintains the continuity of the donor leg vessels.

• 대한기관식도과학회지
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.27-36
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• 1997

초기후두암에 있어서 보존적 술식의 장점은 후두 전적출술시와 같은 국소치료효과를 얻을 수 있으면서도 후두의 생리적 기능을 최대한 보존하는데 있다. 성공적인 후두부분절제술을 위해서는 후두내에서 종양의 발생위치 및 그 확산에 대한 연부조직들의 해부학적 역할에 대한 이해가 필요하다. 과거에는 초기후두암환자에서 정상적인 목소리를 보존할 수 있다는 이점 때문에 방사선 치료가 일차적 치료요법으로 많이 시행되어 왔다. Wang 과 Wong은 성대 막양부에 국한된 병변에서 방사선치료에 대한 5년간 조절율(5-year control rate)이 92%, 전연합부를 침범한 경우가 81%, 그리고 후방으로 전파된 경우 76%로 감소된다고 보고하였다. Olofsson 등은 전연합부를 침범한 57례의 환자에서 방사선 치료를 시행하여 85.7%의 5년 생존율을 얻었으나, 57례중 15례에서 재발하여 구제수술(salvage surgery)을 시행하였고, Jesse 등$^{13)}$ 은 전연합부를 침범한 91례의 T1, T2 성문암을 방사선 치료를 시행하여 8.8%의 실패율을 보였으나 22례의 환자에서 재발하여 후에 salvage surgery를 시행하였다. 그러나 Ogura 등은 피열 연골을 침범한 79례의 환자에서 보존적 수술을 시행한 결과 6례의 환자에서 재발하여 90%의 3-years control rate를 얻을 수 있었다고 보고하였다. 이처럼 병변이 전연합부, 피열연골 혹은 후방성문하부로의 침범이 있는 경우는 방사선 치료 효과가 떨어지고, 따라서 방사선 치료에 실패할 가능성이 보다 높기 때문에 비록 방사선 치료 후 실패한 경우에서 구제 수술을 시행할 수는 있지만 후두기능을 보존하려는 궁극적인 목표를 생각할 때 보존적 수술을 우선적으로 시행하는 것이 바람직하다고 할 수 있다. Biller 등은 방사선 요법에서 실패한 성문부 종양에서는 대부분 전적출술을 시행하지만 일부는 보존적 수술을 시행할 수 있다고 보고하였다. 이들은 반대측 성문부에 종양의 침범이 없어야 하고, 전연 합으로의 파급은 있어도 가능하며 성대돌기를 제외한 피열연골이 정상이어야 하고, 종양의 성문하부로의 파급이 5mm 이내라야 하며, 연골에 침범이 없어야 하고, 성대고정이 없어야 하며, 재발 병소가 방사선요법 전의 원발병소와 상관관계가 있어야 하며, 원발병소가 후두부분적출술에 합당할 경우 보존적 술식을 시행할 수 있다고 하였다. 최근에는 다양한 후두 재건술의 발달로 보다 진행된 후두암에 대한 보존적 후두절제술들이 소개되고 있다. 단측 T3,T4 후두암 혹은 경성문암, 이상와에 위치한 암의 경우 음성만을 재건하는 후두근적출술 (near total laryngectomy)을 시행하기도 한다. 본원 이비인후과에서 1986년부터 초기성문암 51례 중 24례(47.1%)와 초기성문상암 17례 중 12례 (70.6%)에 대하여 보존적 술식을 시행하였다. 초기 성문암의 보존적 술식을 시행한 24례중, 2례(8.3%)에서 경부재발, 1례(4.2%)에서 경부재발과 동반된 폐의 원격전이가 있었으나 원발부위의 재발은 관찰되지 않았고, 술후 합병증으로 1례(4.2%)에서 후두협착, 3례(12.5%)에서 수술부위의 육아종형성, 그리고 1례(4.2%)에서 기관지염이 발생하였으나 오연으로 인한 폐렴은 발생하지 않았다. 초기성문 상암의 보존적 술식을 시행한 12례 중 1례(8.3%)에서 원발병소의 재발, 2례(16.7%)에서 경부재발이 있었으며, 술후 합병증으로 3례(16.7%)에서 오연으로 인한 폐렴의 발생이 있었지만 다른 합병증은 발생하지 않았다. 초기성문암 24례 중 재발이 나타난 3례의 환자를 제외한 21례(97.5%)와 초기성문상암 12례 중 재발이 나타난 3례의 환자를 제외한 9례 (75%)에서는 현재까지 재발소견을 보이지 않고 있다. 이러한 결과는 다른 보고자들과 유사한 결과를 보이고 있지만 아직까지 증례가 많지 않기 때문에 생존율을 얻기에는 미흡한 점이 있으며, 향후 지속적인 추적관찰이 필요할 것으로 사료된다.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제43권6호
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• pp.544-550
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• 2016

Background Although the use of temporary shunts in proximal extremity amputations has been reported, no study has described the use of temporary shunts in distal extremity amputations that require vein grafting. Moreover, the total volume of blood loss when temporary shunts are used has not been reported. The aim of this study was to investigate the applicability of a temporary shunt for distal extremity amputations requiring repair by vessel grafting with an ischemia time of >6 hours. This study also aimed to determine the total volume of blood loss when temporary shunts were used. Methods Patients who underwent distal major extremity replantation and/or revascularization with a vessel graft and who experienced ischemia for 6-8 hours between 2013 and 2014 were included in the study. A 6-Fr suction catheter was cut to 5 cm in length after the infusion of heparin, and secured with a 5-0 silk suture between the distal and the proximal ends of the artery. While bleeding continued, the bones were shortened and fixed. After the complete restoration of circulation, the arterial shunt created using the catheter was also repaired with a vein graft. Results Six patients were included in this study. The mean duration of ischemia was 7.25 hours. The mean duration of suction catheter use during limb revascularization was 7 minutes. The mean transfusion volume was 7.5 units. No losses of the extremity were observed. Conclusions This procedure should be considered in distal extremity amputations requiring repair by vessel grafting during critical ischemia.