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Renom M, Feuvrier D, Obert L, Sergent AP, Loisel F, Pluvy I. [Emergency free flap in reconstruction of the lower limb: About 23 cases over 11 years]. ANN CHIR PLAST ESTH 2023; 68:326-332. [PMID: 36463023 DOI: 10.1016/j.anplas.2022.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2022] [Revised: 10/30/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To study the coverage period influence and various parameters concerning the microsurgical act on the patient clinical outcomes. METHODS We report 23 cases of reconstruction of lower limb loss of substance by free flap operated from 2010 to 2021. Among them, 9 patients were operated on as an emergency versus 14 in the secondary or late phase of the trauma. RESULTS The average age of injured patients operated on emergency was 42 years (17-68 years) and 34 years for the patients who undergo deferred surgery (17-57 years). The sex ratio (female/male) was 22% in patients operated on urgently and 7% in patients operated on later. Regarding the type of free flap, it was Serratus anterior muscle flap in 10 cases, Latissismus dorsi flap in 9 cases, ALT flap in 3 cases and Gracilis muscle flap in 1 case. There were 2 failures of vascularized free transfer (8.7%) with complete necrosis of the flap and 3 revision surgeries on venous thrombosis which finally made it possible to obtain 3 flap successes. We analyze the results (complications/osteitis) according to the time to coverage. CONCLUSIONS In our study, we did not find any significant difference between the groups operated in emergency and at a distance concerning the rate of infection and failure of the flaps.
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- M Renom
- Service de chirurgie orthopédique, traumatologique, chirurgie plastique et assistance main, CHU Besançon, 25000 Besançon, France.
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- Service de chirurgie orthopédique, traumatologique, chirurgie plastique et assistance main, CHU Besançon, 25000 Besançon, France
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- Service de chirurgie orthopédique, traumatologique, chirurgie plastique et assistance main, CHU Besançon, 25000 Besançon, France
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- Service de chirurgie orthopédique, traumatologique, chirurgie plastique et assistance main, CHU Besançon, 25000 Besançon, France
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- Service de chirurgie orthopédique, traumatologique, chirurgie plastique et assistance main, CHU Besançon, 25000 Besançon, France
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- Service de chirurgie orthopédique, traumatologique, chirurgie plastique et assistance main, CHU Besançon, 25000 Besançon, France
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Maklad M, Emam A. Importance of Postoperative Use of External Warming Devices in Flap Reconstructive Surgery. J Hand Microsurg 2022; 14:271-275. [PMID: 36398153 PMCID: PMC9666074 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1727296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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Flap failure, partial or complete, can have great negative impact on the patient and the reconstructive outcome. The effect of thermal regulation on flap survival is well recognized. This article focuses on the importance of external warming devices as a standard on postoperative flap care to avoid any temperature-related vascular compromise. PubMed, Medline, and EMBASE search had been performed. More than 60 papers have been reviewed. Out of them, that 29 references have been included in this review. The authors emphasize on the importance of strict postoperative flap temperature control with active warming devices as a standard of practice to minimize any related microcirculatory changes.
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- Mohamed Maklad
- Department of Hand and Plastic Surgery, Nottingham University Hospitals, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Welsh Centre of Burns and Plastic Surgery, United Kingdom
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Free tissue transfer to the lower extremity for limb salvage remains challenging. A comprehensive approach includes patient selection, flap selection, selection of the recipient vessels, flap dissection, flap preparation, microvascular anastomosis, flap inset, immediate postoperative care, intermediate postoperative care, and further follow-up care. Each step in this comprehensive approach has its unique considerations and should be executed equally to ensure an optimal outcome. Once acquired, some clinical experience along with adequate microsurgical skill, good surgical judgment, well instructed and step-by-step intraoperative execution, and a protocol-driven practice, successful free tissue transfer to the lower extremity can be accomplished.
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One-Stage Soft Tissue Reconstruction Following Sarcoma Excision: A Personalized Multidisciplinary Approach Called "Orthoplasty". J Pers Med 2020; 10:jpm10040278. [PMID: 33327387 PMCID: PMC7768416 DOI: 10.3390/jpm10040278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2020] [Revised: 12/09/2020] [Accepted: 12/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Background and Objectives. Wide surgical resection is a relevant factor for local control in sarcomas. Plastic surgery is mandatory in demanding reconstructions. We analyzed patients treated by a multidisciplinary team to evaluate indications and surgical approaches, complications and therapeutic/functional outcomes. Methods. We analyzed 161 patients (86 males (53%), mean age 56 years) from 2006 to 2017. Patients were treated for their primary tumor (120, 75.5%) or after unplanned excision/recurrence (41, 25.5%). Sites included lower limbs (36.6%), upper limbs (19.2%), head/neck (21.1%), trunk (14.9%) and pelvis (8.1%). Orthoplasty has been considered for flaps (54), skin grafts (42), wide excisions (40) and other procedures (25). Results. At a mean follow-up of 5.3 years (range 2–10.5), patients continuously showed no evidence of disease (NED) in 130 cases (80.7%), were alive with disease (AWD) in 10 cases (6.2%) and were dead with disease (DWD) in 21 cases (13.0%). Overall, 62 patients (38.5%) developed a complication (56 minor (90.3%) and 6 major (9.7%)). Flap loss occurred in 5/48 patients (10.4%). The mean Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS) and Toronto Extremity Salvage Score (TESS) was 74.8 ± 14 and 79.1 ± 13, respectively. Conclusions. Orthoplasty is a combined approach effective in management of sarcoma patients, maximizing adequate surgical resection, limb salvaging and functional recovery. One-stage reconstructions are technically feasible and are not associated with increased risk of complications.
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A Comprehensive Approach to Lower Extremity Free-tissue Transfer. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2017; 5:e1228. [PMID: 28280670 PMCID: PMC5340485 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000001228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2016] [Accepted: 12/19/2016] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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Background: The purpose of this study was to introduce a comprehensive approach to lower extremity free-tissue transfer and report the clinical outcome that has been achieved with this approach. Methods: The comprehensive approach developed by the author includes patient selection, flap selection, selection of the recipient vessels, flap dissection, flap preparation, microvascular anastomosis, flap inset, immediate postoperative care, intermediate postoperative care, and further follow-up care. Each part of this approach has its own special considerations. In an 8-year period, 28 consecutive lower extremity free-tissue transfers were performed in 28 patients by the author. The clinical outcomes were recorded based on the success of free-tissue transfer, any reoperations related to the revision of microvascular anastomosis, and any partial or total flap loss during an 8-year follow-up. Results: All 28 lower extremity free-tissue transfers were performed successfully. All patients were discharged home once they tolerated dangling. No reoperations were needed for revision of microvascular anastomosis. No total or partial flap loss was encountered. Overall success of free-tissue transfer to the lower extremity in this series was 100%. Conclusions: An ideal outcome of free-tissue transfer to the lower extremity can be accomplished with this comprehensive approach developed by the author. With good surgical judgment, adequate microsurgical skill, step-by-step intraoperative execution, and a protocol-driven clinical practice, the reconstructive surgeon should be able to improve his or her success for free-tissue transfer to the lower extremity.
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Stone R, Rathbone CR. Microvascular Fragment Transplantation Improves Rat Dorsal Skin Flap Survival. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2016; 4:e1140. [PMID: 28293502 PMCID: PMC5222647 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000001140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2016] [Accepted: 09/30/2016] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND The development of flap necrosis distally remains a concern during microsurgical flap transfers because, at least in part, of decreased perfusion. Microvascular fragments (MVFs) are microvessels isolated from adipose tissue that are capable of improving tissue perfusion in a variety of tissue defects. The aim of this study was to determine whether the transplantation of MVFs in a dorsal rat skin flap model can improve flap survival. METHODS A 10 × 3 cm flap was raised in a cranial to caudal fashion on the dorsal side of 16 Lewis rats, with the caudal side remaining intact. The rats were equally divided into a treatment group (MVFs) and a control group (sterile saline). At the time of surgery, sterile saline with or without MVFs was injected directly into the flap. Microvessel density was determined after harvesting flap tissue by counting vessels that positively stained for Griffonia simplicifolia lectin I-isolectin B4. Laser Doppler was used to measure blood flow before and after surgery and 7 and 14 days later. Flap survival was evaluated 7 and 14 days after surgery by evaluating the percentage of viable tissue of the flap with photodigital planimetry. RESULTS Despite the lack of a significant difference in microvessel density and tissue perfusion, flap survival increased 6.4% (P < 0.05) in MVF-treated animals compared with controls. CONCLUSIONS The use of MVFs may be a means to improve flap survival. Future studies are required to delineate mechanisms whereby this occurs and to further optimize their application.
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- Randolph Stone
- Extremity Trauma and Regenerative Medicine, US Army Institute of Surgical Research, Fort Sam Houston, Tex
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- Extremity Trauma and Regenerative Medicine, US Army Institute of Surgical Research, Fort Sam Houston, Tex
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The surgical management of melanoma has undergone considerable changes over the past several decades, as new strategies and treatments have become available. Surgeons play a pivotal role in all aspects of melanoma care: diagnostic, curative, and palliative. There is a high potential for cure in patients with early-stage melanoma and the selection of an appropriate operation is very important for this reason. Staging the nodal basin has become widespread since the adoption of sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) for the management of melanoma. This operation provides the best prognostic information that is currently available for patients with melanoma. The surgeon plays a central role in the palliation of symptoms resulting from nodal disease and metastases, as melanoma has a propensity to spread to almost any site in the body.
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- Vadim P Koshenkov
- Division of Surgical Oncology, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, 195 Little Albany St., Suite 3001, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901, USA.
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, 195 Little Albany St., Suite 3001, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901, USA
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, 195 Little Albany St., Suite 3001, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901, USA
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Eight free flaps in 24 hours: a training concept for postgraduate teaching of how to raise microvascular free flaps. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2015; 54:35-9. [PMID: 26628198 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2015.10.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2015] [Accepted: 10/29/2015] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Microvascular free flaps are complex but important tools in oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS), and though techniques to raise flaps are challenging surgeons often have little structured training. In this study we have evaluated a structured, three-day, hands-on, practical training course on raising flaps. Five human, Thiel-embalmed cadavers were used for training in how to raise the following flaps: radial forearm, anterolateral thigh, lateral arm, fibular, latissimus dorsi, scapular, iliac crest, and rectus abdominis. The total duration of the course was 24 hours over three days. All participants were asked to evaluate the design and conduct of the course, their own learning curve, and general questions about their knowledge of how to raise flaps and microsurgery. There was a significant increase in participants' assessments of how they raised all free flaps, except the lateral arm flap (4.74 (0.68) compared with 2.42 (0.81); p=0.052) before and after the course. The radial forearm flap was thought to be the most relevant in clinical practice (n=40; 75%), followed by the anterolateral thigh (n=5; 9%) and fibular (n=4; 8%) flaps. Comparisons between residents and consultants showed unsurprising differences in experience with microsurgery and self-assessment in raising particular free flaps before the course. We have shown that a structured, hands-on course using a well-established simulation model can significantly improve postgraduate surgeons' skills in raising free flaps.
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Dornseifer U, Fichter AM, Von Isenburg S, Stergioula S, Rondak IC, Ninkovic M. Impact of active thermoregulation on the microcirculation of free flaps. Microsurgery 2015; 36:216-24. [PMID: 26510835 DOI: 10.1002/micr.22523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2015] [Revised: 09/08/2015] [Accepted: 09/14/2015] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND While it is a known fact that warming increases blood flow in healthy tissue, little is known about the impact of active thermoregulation on the altered microcirculation of free flaps. The objective of the study was to identify the impact of postoperative active thermoregulation on free flap microcirculation. METHODS Tissue temperature was assessed in 25 free perforator flaps using an implanted probe. Active thermoregulation was achieved using a water circulation based system. Changes in microcirculation were evaluated at the day of surgery and throughout the first three postoperative days after passive cooling (room temperature), passive warming (wound dressing), active warming (38 °C) and active cooling (15 °C) using laser Doppler flowmetry and remission spectroscopy. RESULTS Active warming increased flap temperature by 7.7% to 36.4 °C ± 0.5 °C in comparison to the initial values of flaps without dressing (P < 0.001). As a result, the blood flow increased by 77.7% of the base value (P < 0.001). A significant correlation between all microcirculation parameters and tissue temperature was observed with a 5.52 AU blood flow increase per degree temperature increase (r = 0.7; P < 0.001). All microcirculation parameters showed a statistically significant increase after both passive and active warming, whereby active warming showed significantly higher values than passive warming. CONCLUSIONS Active thermoregulation using water-based circulation is an effective and safe procedure to improve microcirculation in free flaps and is superior to conventional passive warming strategies.
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- Ulf Dornseifer
- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, Hand and Burn Surgery, Bogenhausen Academic Hospital, Technische Universität München, Munich, 81925, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Technische Universität München, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Munich, 81675, Germany
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, Hand and Burn Surgery, Bogenhausen Academic Hospital, Technische Universität München, Munich, 81925, Germany
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, Hand and Burn Surgery, Bogenhausen Academic Hospital, Technische Universität München, Munich, 81925, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Statistics and Epidemiology, Technische Universität München, Munich, 81675, Germany
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, Hand and Burn Surgery, Bogenhausen Academic Hospital, Technische Universität München, Munich, 81925, Germany
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Dölen UC, Sungur N, Koçer U. V-Y rotation advancement flap: A metanalysis and systematic review. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PLASTIC SURGERY 2014. [DOI: 10.1007/s00238-014-1021-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Kang S, Han I, Kim S, Lee Y, Kim M, Kim HS. Outcomes after flap reconstruction for extremity soft tissue sarcoma: A case–control study using propensity score analysis. Eur J Surg Oncol 2014; 40:1101-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2014.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2014] [Revised: 04/22/2014] [Accepted: 05/08/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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A practical guide to free tissue transfer. Plast Reconstr Surg 2014; 133:225e-226e. [PMID: 24469201 DOI: 10.1097/01.prs.0000437240.30800.d1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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