hirty-eight cases of severed levatorpalpebrae superoris muscle caused by traumawere reported- The methods how to find thesevered ends of the levator palpebrae superorismuscles and how to do the operation weresuggested. Of the 38 cases after operation, 28(73. 68 %) cases obtained symmetrical lidfissures of both eyes, 7 (18. 42%) cases had alid fissure of 1mm wider than the normal one , 3(9. 68%) cascs had 2mm a lid fissure 2mmwider. and none of them had a lid fissure 2mmwider in compariso...
From January, 1994 through March, 1995, 20 cases of CSF rhinorrhea happened during operation. The ages ranged from 20 to 76 years old. The types of tumors were: communicating craniofacial malignant tumors in 3 and pituitary adenoma in 17.The CSF fistulas were all repaired with autogeneous free muscle flaps, fat grains and gel foam, "threeinone" method. The defects of sphenoid and ethmoid bones and the dura mater ranged from 1.5 to 3.5cm and the filling materials used were 2 to 3 grams of fat grains and a muscle flap of 24cm in length, 1.82.5cm in width and 0.50.8cm in thickness. The survival rate from the implantation was 100 per cent, with satisfactory results. The patients were followed up for 1 to 14 months without any ill effect and recurrence of CSF rhinorrhea. The selection of the implanted material and its preparation were discussed. The main points in the surgical technique were introduced, and the mechanism of the implanted tissue was discussed preliminarily.
OBJECTIVE: To provide a new reconstructive method to treat refractory ulcers on the sole of the forefoot. METHODS: The reversed medial plantar flap with the medial plantar pedal artery and vein as pedicle was used to treat the refractory ulcers on the sole of the forefoot in 5 cases. The size of the flap was 3.5-5.0 cm x 4.0-5.5 cm. The deformities were corrected at the same time and the flaps were protected after operation. RESULTS: All flaps survived without complications. There was no recurrence after 6-month following-up. The patients could walk. CONCLUSION: The distal ends of medial plantar pedal artery and vein have plenty anastomoses with dorsal pedal artery and deep plantar arch. The reversed medial plantar flap has reliable blood supply by these anastomoses. The reversed medial plantar flap should be a choice in treating refractory ulcers on the sole of the forefoot.
To report the diagnosis methods and cl inical treatment effects of blood vessel trunk damage in l imbs. Methods From January 2001 to June 2006, 72 patients with vascular injury in l imbs were treated. There were 50 males and 22 females, aged from 5-60 years (median 39 years) and including 44 cases of open injury and 28 cases of closed injury.The locations were subclavian artery in 1, femoral artery in 23, popl iteal artery in 20, radia artery and ulna artery in 12, brachial artery in 11, axilary artery in 3 and anterior and posterior tibia artery in 2. The disease course was 30 minutes to 27 days. Injured arteries were repaired by suturing directly in 3 cases, by end-end anastomosis in 39 cases and by saphenous transplantation in 30 cases. The length of transplant veins was 3 cm to 8 cm. Results In 72 cases, 67 survived and 5 were given amputation. Fortyeight cases were followed up 6 months to 5 years. The blood flow rate and the diameter of blood vessel on the affected l imbs were not different from that of normal l imbs by colorful Doppler blood flow monitor. Forty cases recovered satisfactory l imb function. Eight cases had different degrees of dysfunction, of them, four cases received functional reconstructive operation, and the function and appearance were improved. Conclusion To investigate the mechanism and situation of injury, to examine patients carefully and analyze comprehensively are the key points of making earl ier diagnosis for branch blood vessel damage; microsurgical repair of the injured blood vessel is the assurance of the blood flow rate. For the blood vessel above elbow and knee injured and lacked blood supply more than 4 hours and fascia syndrome, earl ier opening the fascia cavity is the effective methods to recover the function of the l imbs and to avoid disabil ity.
Objective To observe an early result after the repair of the large upper thoracic wall defect by a combined use of the titaniumnet, reconstruction nickelclad, and latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap in a patient who underwent a breast sarcomatoid caricinoma resection on the upper thoracic wall. Methods A breast sarcomatoid carcinoma in the upper thoracic wall was removed in 1 56yearold female patient in February 2006. After the tumorectomy, a large thoracic wall defect was left, which was 20cm×15cm in size. The defect was covered by the titanium net, the bilateral stumps of the clavicles were connected by the reconstruction nickelclad, and the soft tissue defect was repaired with the right latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap(20cm×15cm). Results The patient depended on the breathing machine for 3 days after operation. When the breathing machine was discontinued, the patient developed a severe paradoxical breathing. Two weeks after operation when theblood circulation of the flap was stabilized, the paradoxical breathing disappeared with the help of the chest bandage for fixation of the chest cavity, and the blood supply of the flap was improved. The chest X-ray film showed that the titanium net and the reconstruction nickelclad were well positioned. The patient received chemotherapy 1 month after operation, The follow-up for 3 months revealed that the patient’s local condition and physical condition were good, and ROMof both the shoulders was improved, with AF 90° and ABD 90°. No recurrence ofthe tumor was found. Conclusion A large thoracic wall defect should be repaired with solid materials. The normal anatomic locations of the clavicles should be maintained with fixation by the reconstruction nickelclad for a good function of the shoulders. The latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap can be properly enlarged.
Objective To explore the clinical effect of latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flap with a few muscle in repairing the soft tissue defect of lower limbs. Methods From June 2000 to December 2006, 8 patients with soft tissue defects of lower limbs were repaired with the latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flaps. There were 6 males and 2 females, aged from 2569 years. The locations were heel in 3 cases, dorsum pedis in 2 cases, anticnemion in 2 cases, and the right leg (squamous carcinoma) in 1 case. The area of soft defect ranged from 10 cm×7 cm～18 cm×12 cm. The flap in size ranged from 15 cm×8 cm to 22 cm×15 cm. Results Of all the flaps,6 survived,1 had vascular necrosis 2 hours after operation and survived by skin grafts, 1 had delayed healing because of infection. The wound and donor site achieved primary healing. The followup for 3 to 12 months revealed that all the flaps had a good appearance. The function of donor site was as normal. Conclusion It is an ideal method to repair the softtissue defect of lower limbs with latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flap.
The soft-tissue-cutaneous flap adjacent to the abdominal incisional hernia was ultilized to repair huge hernia in 6 cases with success. Patients were followed up for 2y7 years without recurrence. The operative planning, the technique and the matters needing attention were introduced in details. The soft tissues and skin adjacent to hernia used for repair was easy to obtain and a simple technique. The adoption of this operation in hospitals at the grassroots level was feasible.
OBJECTIVE To introduce the technique of epiphysiolysis and epiphysis grafting in the treatment of early partial closure of the epiphysial plate in children, and evaluate its effect. METHODS Retrospective study was performed in 10 cases of cubitus varus and valgus, or genu varum and valgum due to early partial closure of the epiphysial plate, 6 cases received simple cuneiform osteotomy, and 4 cases received epiphysioloysis and epiphysis grafting. RESULTS Clinical outcoming after 6-month to 5-year’s follow-up showed 1 case deformity of recurrence and 2 cases of non-isometric limb after simple osteotomy, while no recurrence and isometric limb after epiphysiolysis and epiphysis grafting. CONCLUSIONEpiphysiolysis and epiphysis grafting may effectively prevent the recurrence of postoperative deformity, and restore the longitudinal growth of limb.
Objective To evaluate repair of critical-sized cranialdefect with tissue engineered bone fabricated by coral, bone mesenchymal stem cells(MSCs) and sustainedly released recombinant human bone morphogenetic -protein 2 (rhBMP-2) by collagen. Methods Three scaffolds of rhBMP-2+coral,collagen+rhBMP-2+coral and MSCs+collagen+rhBMP-2+coral were fabricated. Forty New Zealand rabbits were made the models of critical-sized defects and divided into5 groups according to different implants: group Ⅰ, auto-ilium; group Ⅱ,coral; group Ⅲ, rhBMP-2+coral; grop Ⅳ, collagen+rhBMP-2+coral; and group Ⅴ,MSCs+collagen+rhBMP-2+coral. Repair of bone defect was evaluated after 8 and 16 weeks of implantation by gross obeservation, X-ray,HE staining and Masson’s trichrome staining. Results Repair ofbone defect in group Ⅴ was similar to that in group Ⅰ, andwas better than that in group Ⅳ; and group Ⅲ was worse. The gross appearance showed that defect region filled with bony tissue which had similar strength to adjacent bone and formed bone union with surrounding bone. The X-ray result displayed high radiopacity(80.45%±2.52% in the 16thweek). Histological observation showed new lamellar bone tissue and with few pore blank area. However, only transpasent fibrous tissue filled the defect in group Ⅱ. Conclusion Collagen may be a suitable sustained release system for rhBMP-2. And MSCs may have important effect on enhancing repair of bone defect. Tissueengineered bone fabricated by MSCs+collagen+rhBMP-2+coral may be a useful material for bone defect repair.
Objective To investigate the method and curative effect of malposed-suture hanging and fastening method of double-lariat lock catch knot in repairing origin of medial collateral l igament (MCL) rupture. Methods From February 2008 to February 2009, 36 patients with acute MCL rupture were treated with malposed-suture hanging and fastening method of double-lariat lock catch knot. There were 21 males and 15 females with an average age of 40 years (range, 17-58 years),including 19 left knees and 17 right knees. Repture was caused by traffic accident in 5 cases, by fall ing in 11 cases, by kicking in 3 cases, by crush in 4 cases, and by sprain in 13 cases. The X-ray films of double knees at stress state showed the medial joint space of affected knee joint increased 6.5-13.5 mm (11.2 mm on average) when compared with that of normal knee joint. The time from injury to operation was 36 hours to 8 days (3.5 days on average). Results All wounds healed by first intention. Thirty-one cases were followed up 12-20 months (15 months on average). No compl ication of wound infection, deep venous thrombosis, and l igament rerupture occurred. The medial joint space of affected knee joint increased 1.5-5.6 mm (3.5 mm on average) when compared with that of normal knee joint. According to Lysholm assessment standard, the results were excellent in 20 cases and good in 11 cases, the excellent and good rate was 100%. Conclusion Repair of origin of MCL with malposedsuture hanging and fastening method of double-lariat lock catch knot has advantages of less injury, rel iable fixation, and rapid recovery of knee stabil ity.