Anal stenosis is a rare but serious complication of anorectal surgery, most commonly seen after hemorrhoidectomy. Anal stenosis represents a technical challenge in terms of surgical management. A Medline search of stu...Anal stenosis is a rare but serious complication of anorectal surgery, most commonly seen after hemorrhoidectomy. Anal stenosis represents a technical challenge in terms of surgical management. A Medline search of studies relevant to the management of anal stenosis was undertaken. The etiology, pathophysiology and classification of anal stenosis were reviewed. An overview of surgical and non-surgical therapeutic options was developed. Ninety percent of anal stenosis is caused by overzealous hemorrhoidectomy. Treatment, both medical and surgical, should be modulated based on stenosis severity. Mild stenosis can be managed conservatively with stool softeners or fiber supplements. Sphincterotomy may be quite adequate for a patient with a mild degree of narrowing. For more severe stenosis, a formal anoplasty should be performed to treat the loss of anal canal tissue. Anal stenosis may be anatomic or functional. Anal stricture is most often a preventable complication. Many techniques have been used for the treatment of anal stenosis with variable healing rates. It is extremely difficult to interpret the results of the various anoplastic procedures described in the literature as prospective trials have not been performed. However, almost any approach will at least improve patient symptoms.展开更多
Background:Owing to its unique characteristics,the lateral circumflex femoral artery perforator(LCFAP)flap is often preferred for repairing head wounds with exposed skulls.However,given the vascular distribution in th...Background:Owing to its unique characteristics,the lateral circumflex femoral artery perforator(LCFAP)flap is often preferred for repairing head wounds with exposed skulls.However,given the vascular distribution in the head,particularly the veins,can lead to postoperative complications such as venous congestion of the flap.The rates of vascular exploration and necrosis in these flaps are significantly higher than in other body regions.Therefore,it is crucial to identify a safe and effective method for venous anastomosis of free flaps in the head region.Methods:This retrospective case series study included 10 patients with large head soft tissue defects treated at the Burn and Plastic Surgery Department of the Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University from January 2020 to December 2022.The head defects were reconstructed using LCFAP flaps,with flap veins anastomosed to the external jugular vein in the neck,either directly or via a bridging technique.Results:Among the 10 adult patients with massive head wound defects,7(70%)were men.The patients’mean age was 53.0 years(48–59 years).The wound defects were caused by trauma in 6(60%)patients and by tumors in 4(40%)patients.Postoperatively,no significant complications occurred,and all LCFAP flap survived without necrosis.Conclusion:The descending branch of the LCFAP flap effectively repairs massive head wound defects.The venous anastomosis method for this flap is associated with a low incidence of venous complications and a high patency rate,making it a clinically valuable reference.展开更多
Thirty feet of Chinese adult cadavers were dissected under an operativemicroscope to observe the extensor hallucis brevis and extensor digitorum brevisand their vessels and nerves in order to design myocutaneous flaps...Thirty feet of Chinese adult cadavers were dissected under an operativemicroscope to observe the extensor hallucis brevis and extensor digitorum brevisand their vessels and nerves in order to design myocutaneous flaps.It was be-lieved that the lateral tarsal artery and the lateral branch of the deep peronealnerve are the best choice to be included in the pedicle when muscle flaps ormyocutaneous flaps are to be obtained from the dorsum of foot.The size of themuscles may be enlarged both laterally and medially as the clinicalcondition requires.展开更多
Pathologies comprising more than half the length of the trachea are a challenge to the reconstructive surgeon.Innovative tracheal transplantation techniques aim to offer the patient a curative solution with a sustaine...Pathologies comprising more than half the length of the trachea are a challenge to the reconstructive surgeon.Innovative tracheal transplantation techniques aim to offer the patient a curative solution with a sustained improvement in quality of life.This review summarizes the authors’experience with the rabbit as a versatile model for research regarding tracheal transplantation.Because of the segmental blood supply of the trachea,it is not feasible to transplant the organ together with a well-defined vascular pedicle.As such,the key element of successful tracheal transplantation is the creation of a new blood supply.This vascularized construct is created by prelaminating the rabbit trachea heterotopically,within the lateral thoracic fascia.After prelamination,the construct and its vascular pedicle are transferred to the orthotopic position in the neck.This model has become gold standard because of the advantages of working with rabbits,the anatomy of the rabbit trachea,and the reliability of the lateral thoracic artery flap.In this paper,the key elements of surgery in the rabbit are discussed,as well as the tracheal anastomosis and the harvest of the lateral thoracic artery flap.Practical tips and tricks are presented.The data described in this review represent the fundaments of ongoing translational research in the center over the past twenty years.展开更多
文摘Anal stenosis is a rare but serious complication of anorectal surgery, most commonly seen after hemorrhoidectomy. Anal stenosis represents a technical challenge in terms of surgical management. A Medline search of studies relevant to the management of anal stenosis was undertaken. The etiology, pathophysiology and classification of anal stenosis were reviewed. An overview of surgical and non-surgical therapeutic options was developed. Ninety percent of anal stenosis is caused by overzealous hemorrhoidectomy. Treatment, both medical and surgical, should be modulated based on stenosis severity. Mild stenosis can be managed conservatively with stool softeners or fiber supplements. Sphincterotomy may be quite adequate for a patient with a mild degree of narrowing. For more severe stenosis, a formal anoplasty should be performed to treat the loss of anal canal tissue. Anal stenosis may be anatomic or functional. Anal stricture is most often a preventable complication. Many techniques have been used for the treatment of anal stenosis with variable healing rates. It is extremely difficult to interpret the results of the various anoplastic procedures described in the literature as prospective trials have not been performed. However, almost any approach will at least improve patient symptoms.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(grant no.82260392).
文摘Background:Owing to its unique characteristics,the lateral circumflex femoral artery perforator(LCFAP)flap is often preferred for repairing head wounds with exposed skulls.However,given the vascular distribution in the head,particularly the veins,can lead to postoperative complications such as venous congestion of the flap.The rates of vascular exploration and necrosis in these flaps are significantly higher than in other body regions.Therefore,it is crucial to identify a safe and effective method for venous anastomosis of free flaps in the head region.Methods:This retrospective case series study included 10 patients with large head soft tissue defects treated at the Burn and Plastic Surgery Department of the Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University from January 2020 to December 2022.The head defects were reconstructed using LCFAP flaps,with flap veins anastomosed to the external jugular vein in the neck,either directly or via a bridging technique.Results:Among the 10 adult patients with massive head wound defects,7(70%)were men.The patients’mean age was 53.0 years(48–59 years).The wound defects were caused by trauma in 6(60%)patients and by tumors in 4(40%)patients.Postoperatively,no significant complications occurred,and all LCFAP flap survived without necrosis.Conclusion:The descending branch of the LCFAP flap effectively repairs massive head wound defects.The venous anastomosis method for this flap is associated with a low incidence of venous complications and a high patency rate,making it a clinically valuable reference.
文摘Thirty feet of Chinese adult cadavers were dissected under an operativemicroscope to observe the extensor hallucis brevis and extensor digitorum brevisand their vessels and nerves in order to design myocutaneous flaps.It was be-lieved that the lateral tarsal artery and the lateral branch of the deep peronealnerve are the best choice to be included in the pedicle when muscle flaps ormyocutaneous flaps are to be obtained from the dorsum of foot.The size of themuscles may be enlarged both laterally and medially as the clinicalcondition requires.
文摘Pathologies comprising more than half the length of the trachea are a challenge to the reconstructive surgeon.Innovative tracheal transplantation techniques aim to offer the patient a curative solution with a sustained improvement in quality of life.This review summarizes the authors’experience with the rabbit as a versatile model for research regarding tracheal transplantation.Because of the segmental blood supply of the trachea,it is not feasible to transplant the organ together with a well-defined vascular pedicle.As such,the key element of successful tracheal transplantation is the creation of a new blood supply.This vascularized construct is created by prelaminating the rabbit trachea heterotopically,within the lateral thoracic fascia.After prelamination,the construct and its vascular pedicle are transferred to the orthotopic position in the neck.This model has become gold standard because of the advantages of working with rabbits,the anatomy of the rabbit trachea,and the reliability of the lateral thoracic artery flap.In this paper,the key elements of surgery in the rabbit are discussed,as well as the tracheal anastomosis and the harvest of the lateral thoracic artery flap.Practical tips and tricks are presented.The data described in this review represent the fundaments of ongoing translational research in the center over the past twenty years.
