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Eseme EA, Remy K, Mené BL, Walz SN, Madduri S, Oranges CM, Kalbermatten DF. Sensory and pain outcomes of neurotized skin-grafted free gracilis muscle flaps for lower extremity reconstruction. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2024; 92:216-224. [PMID: 38574568 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2024.02.071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Revised: 02/24/2024] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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BACKGROUND Skin-grafted free gracilis muscle flaps are commonly used for lower extremity reconstruction. However, the loss of sensory function may lead to increased patient morbidity. This study prospectively analyzed the sensory and neuropathic pain outcomes of neurotized skin-grafted free gracilis muscle flaps used for the reconstruction of lower extremity defects. METHODS Patients undergoing lower extremity reconstructions between 2020 and 2022 with neurotized skin-grafted free gracilis muscle flaps were prospectively enrolled. Sensation was assessed at 3, 6 and 12 months postoperatively using monofilaments, two-point discrimination, a vibration device, and cold and warm metal rods. Sensations were tested in the center and periphery of the flaps, as well as in the surrounding skin. The contralateral side served as the control. Patients completed the McGill pain questionnaire to evaluate patient-reported neuropathic pain. RESULTS Ten patients were included. At 12 months postoperatively, monofilament values improved by 44.5% compared to that of the control site, two-point discrimination, cold detection, warmth detection, and vibration detection improved by 36.2%, 48%, 50%, and 88.2%, respectively, at the reconstructed site compared to those at the control site. All sensory tests were significantly better than 3 and 6 months values (p < 0.05), but remained significantly poorer than the control site (p < 0.05). Sensation in the central flap areas were similar to peripheral flap areas throughout the follow-up period (p > 0.05). The surrounding skin reached values similar to the control site at 12 months (p > 0.05). Moreover, 50% of patients reported neuropathic pain at 3 months postoperatively, 40% at 6 months, and 0% at 12 months (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION Mechanical detection, vibration detection, temperature detection, and two-point discrimination significantly improved over time but without reaching normal sensory function at 12 months postoperatively. Neuropathic pain resolved at 12 months.
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- Ebai A Eseme
- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Geneva University Hospitals, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Geneva University Hospitals, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, Geneva University Hospitals, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Geneva University Hospitals, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Geneva University Hospitals, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland; Bioengineering and Neuroregeneration Laboratory, Department of Surgery, Geneva University Hospitals, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Geneva University Hospitals, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Geneva University Hospitals, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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Sert G, Yıldızdal S, Güdeloğlu A, Selber J. Robotic harvest of the free gracilis muscle flap. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2024; 90:323-325. [PMID: 38394840 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2024.02.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 02/04/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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The conventional approach to harvest of the gracilis muscle flap necessitates a medial thigh incision that is often related to several donor site complications. In this report we describe the robotic harvest of the free gracilis muscle flap in order to reduce the morbidity associated with the open incision. Through three ports, the robotic system (Da Vinci Xi, Intuitive Surgical) enables precise dissection of the gracilis muscle, the vascular pedicle, and the obturator nerve; thus, enhancing surgical control, optimizing visualization through magnification, aiding in detailed vascular pedicle dissection and minimizing human error. We believe that the technique of totally robotic harvest of the free gracilis muscle flap, herein introduced, is a feasible and effective approach, and confers specific advantages over traditional harvest technique.
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- Gökhan Sert
- Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Ankara, Türkiye.
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- Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Ankara, Türkiye
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- Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Urology, Ankara, Türkiye
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- Department of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Corewell Health East, Division of Plastic Surgery, Royal Oak, MI, USA
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De Cicco D, Bottini GB, Lizambri D, Gaggl A. Inverted gracilis muscle free flap with intraoral vascular anastomoses for facial reanimation in vessel depleted neck: A case report. Microsurgery 2024; 44:e31101. [PMID: 37614190 DOI: 10.1002/micr.31101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2022] [Revised: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 08/11/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023]
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The reinnervated gracilis muscle free flap represents a workhorse of facial reanimation. This procedure is carried out secondarily to parotid resections, due to advanced tumors that spread to the surrounding structures. Finding recipient vessels might be problematic if other reconstructive procedures are needed to address the defects. This paper describes a procedure to inset a reinnervated gracilis muscle free flap in a vessel depleted patient, through intraoral anastomoses to avoid venous interposition grafts. A 52-year-old man developed an advanced adenocarcinoma of the deep parotid lobe and underwent radical surgical excision including the mandibular ramus, condyle, and facial soft tissues (defect size: 8 cm × 4 cm). A secondary double-flap reconstruction restored the mandibular defect and inset a cross-face nerve graft. A third intervention finalized the facial reanimation with a 10 cm reinnervated gracilis muscle free flap. The gracilis flap inset was inverted resulting in the proximal flap (pedicle side) lying on the buccal aspect. This allowed vessel joining from the contralateral side via intraoral anastomoses. No complications occurred within and after the intervention. However, the adenocarcinoma relapsed before reinnervation of the gracilis. The patient also had distant brain and lung metastases and received best supportive care. The inverted gracilis muscle free flap may represent an option for attaining facial reanimation in vessel-depleted patients avoiding long interposition venous grafts.
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- Davide De Cicco
- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Oral and Craniomaxillofacial Surgery, Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Oral and Craniomaxillofacial Surgery, Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria
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Strassmann V, Silva-Alvarenga E, Emile SH, Garoufalia Z, DaSilva G, Wexner SD. Gracilis Muscle Interposition: A Valuable Tool for the Treatment of Failed Repair of Post-partum Rectovaginal Fistulas-A Single-Center Experience. Am Surg 2023; 89:6366-6369. [PMID: 37216694 DOI: 10.1177/00031348231175481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Rectovaginal fistulas (RVFs) account for approximately 40% of anorectal complications from obstetrical trauma. Treatment can be challenging requiring multiple surgical repairs. Interposition of healthy transposed tissue (lotus or Martius flap or gracilis muscle) has been used for recurrent RVF. We aimed to review our experience with gracilis muscle interposition (GMI) for post-partum RVF. METHODS A retrospective analysis of patients who underwent GMI for post-partum RVF from February 1995 to December 2019 was undertaken. Patient demographics, number of prior treatments, comorbidities, tobacco use, postoperative complications, additional procedures, and outcome were assessed. Success was defined as absence of leakage from the repair site after stoma reversal. RESULTS Six of 119 patients who underwent GMI did so for recurrent post-partum RVF. Median age was 34.2 (28-48) years. All patients had at least 1 previously failed procedure [median: 3 (1-7)] including endorectal advancement flap, fistulotomy, vaginoplasty, mesh interposition, and sphincteroplasty. All patients underwent fecal diversion prior to or at initial procedure. Success was achieved in 4/6 (66.7%) patients; 2 underwent further procedures (1 fistulotomy and 1 rectal flap advancement) for a final 100% success rate as all ileostomies were reversed. Morbidity was reported in 3 (50%) patients, including wound dehiscence, delayed rectoperineal fistula, and granuloma formation in one each, all managed without surgery. There was no morbidity related to stoma closure. CONCLUSIONS Gracilis muscle interposition is a valuable tool for recurrent post-partum RVF. Our ultimate success rate in this very small series was 100% with a relatively low morbidity rate.
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- Victor Strassmann
- Ellen Leifer Shulman and Steven Shulman Digestive Disease Center, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL, USA
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- Ellen Leifer Shulman and Steven Shulman Digestive Disease Center, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL, USA
- Cleveland Clinic Florida, Martin Health, Port St. Lucie, Florida
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- Ellen Leifer Shulman and Steven Shulman Digestive Disease Center, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL, USA
- Colorectal Surgery Unit, General Surgery Department, Mansoura University Hospitals, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Ellen Leifer Shulman and Steven Shulman Digestive Disease Center, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL, USA
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- Ellen Leifer Shulman and Steven Shulman Digestive Disease Center, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL, USA
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- Ellen Leifer Shulman and Steven Shulman Digestive Disease Center, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL, USA
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Kollar B, Weiss JBW, Nguyen CT, Zeller J, Kiefer J, Eisenhardt SU. Secondary dynamic midface reanimation with gracilis free muscle transfer after failed reconstruction attempt: A 15-year experience. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2023; 87:318-328. [PMID: 37925922 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2023.10.066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Revised: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND The quantitative outcome of secondary reanimation after a failed primary reconstruction attempt for facial paralysis is rarely reported in the literature. This study aimed to investigate the feasibility of secondary reanimation with gracilis free muscle transfer (GFMT) and whether this outcome is influenced by the primary reconstruction. METHODS Twelve patients with previously failed static procedures (static group, n = 6), temporal muscle transfer (temporal transfer group, n = 2), and GFMT (GFMT group, n = 4) were all secondarily reanimated with GFMT. The clinical outcome was graded with the eFACE metric. The objective oral commissure excursion was measured with Emotrics, and the artificial intelligence software FaceReader evaluated the intensity score (IS) of emotional expression. RESULTS The mean follow-up was 40 ± 27 months. The eFACE metric showed a statistically significant (p < 0.05) postoperative improvement in the dynamic and smile scores across all groups. In the GFMT group, oral commissure with smile (75.75 ± 20.43 points), oral commissure excursion while smiling with teeth showing (32.7 ± 4.35 mm), and the intensity of happiness emotion while smiling without teeth showing (IS of 0.37 ± 0.23) were significantly lower as compared with the static group postoperatively (98.83 ± 2.86 points, p = 0.038; 41.7 ± 4.35 mm, p = 0.025; IS 0.83 ± 0.16, p = 0.01). CONCLUSIONS Our data suggest that secondary dynamic reconstruction with GFMT is feasible should the primary reconstruction fail. The secondary GFMT appears to improve the outcome of primary GFMT; however, the oral commissure excursion while smiling might be lower than that in patients who had static procedures as primary reconstruction.
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- Branislav Kollar
- Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University of Freiburg Medical Center, Medical Faculty of the University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University of Freiburg Medical Center, Medical Faculty of the University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University of Freiburg Medical Center, Medical Faculty of the University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University of Freiburg Medical Center, Medical Faculty of the University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University of Freiburg Medical Center, Medical Faculty of the University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University of Freiburg Medical Center, Medical Faculty of the University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
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Chu CK, Largo RD, Lee ZH, Adelman DM, Egro F, Winocour S, Reece EM, Selber JC, Butler CE. Introduction of the L-PAP Flap: Bipedicled, Conjoined, and Stacked Thigh-Based Flaps for Autologous Breast Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg 2023; 152:1005e-1010e. [PMID: 37010466 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000010487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2023]
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SUMMARY Thigh-based flaps are increasingly popular options for autologous breast reconstruction in the setting of abdominal donor-site inadequacy, previous surgery, or patient preference, but the volume and skin associated with these flaps are often lacking relative to the abdomen. An individualized, shared decision-making approach to donor-site selection was adopted based on body shape, surgical history, lifestyle, reconstructive needs, and patient expectations. Different thigh-based flaps combined in stacked, bipedicled, or conjoined configurations were selected to maximize efficient use of available soft-tissue skin and volume while optimizing donor-site aesthetics. A total of 23 thigh-based stacked, bipedicled, or conjoined profunda artery perforator (PAP), lateral thigh perforator (LTP), or gracilis musculocutaneous flap components were used in six patients. Configurations included bilateral stacked PAP and LTP flaps, bipedicled posterolateral thigh flaps based on the LTP and PAP (L-PAP), and bipedicled thigh flaps based on the gracilis and PAP pedicles. Most anastomoses were performed to the antegrade and retrograde internal mammary vessels; intraflap anastomoses were performed in one case. There were no partial or total flap losses. There was one donor-site seroma. Design of stacked, bipedicled, and conjoined thigh-based flaps using multiple conventional flap components allows for tailored approaches to donor-site utilization based on individual body shape in selected patients. Bipedicled design with the L-PAP flap represents one strategy in appropriate cases to overcome skin and volume deficiencies while facilitating coning and projection. CLINICAL QUESTION/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic, IV.
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- Carrie K Chu
- From the Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Centers
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- From the Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Centers
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- From the Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Centers
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- From the Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Centers
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- From the Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Centers
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- From the Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Centers
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- From the Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Centers
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Sharp O, Johal KS, Morgan M, Ramakrishnan VV. Primary lipofilling as an adjunct in transverse upper gracilis flap breast reconstruction. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2023; 86:1-7. [PMID: 37634487 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2023.07.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023]
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In many centres, the myocutaneous transverse upper gracilis (TUG) flap represents an alternative choice in autologous breast reconstruction when abdominal tissue is unavailable. However, a single TUG flap may be volume deficient, particularly in the upper pole. We describe the application of simultaneous lipofilling to the pectoralis major muscle at the index procedure and present our decision-making algorithm, technique and outcomes. A retrospective review of all TUG flaps between January 2011 and May 2021 was conducted. Patient demographics, volume of primary and any subsequent fat grafting and complications were recorded. A total of 183 patients (242 TUG flaps) were included in this study. Of these; 130 patients were reconstructed with single TUG flaps, 16 patients received a single TUG flap with immediate lipofilling, and 37 patients underwent stacked, double TUG flap reconstructions. Of the 242 flaps, there were 2 flap losses (<1%), neither of which occurred in the immediate lipofilling cohort. Among the 130 single TUG patients, 28 (21.5%) required a cumulative total of 40, and a mean of 1.4, secondary lipofilling procedures. The immediate lipofilling patients were injected with a mean of 42 ml fat (range: 20-80 ml). In this group, only 2 of 16 patients required secondary lipofilling. The mean follow-up was 67 months (17-141). Primary lipofilling may reduce the need for secondary revisional procedures and appears safe at the index operation, adds little operative time and has negligible donor site morbidity. In patients where a second (stacked) flap would add unnecessary volume and complexity, it can be considered a useful adjunct.
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- O Sharp
- St Andrews Centre for Burns and Plastic Surgery, Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford, United Kingdom.
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- St Andrews Centre for Burns and Plastic Surgery, Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford, United Kingdom
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- St Andrews Centre for Burns and Plastic Surgery, Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford, United Kingdom
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- St Andrews Centre for Burns and Plastic Surgery, Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford, United Kingdom
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Fricke A, Rassner M, Kiefer J, Eisenhardt SU. The esthetic outcome of recipient sites of gracilis muscle flaps versus anterolateral thigh flaps: A retrospective study. Microsurgery 2023; 43:800-808. [PMID: 36922726 DOI: 10.1002/micr.31035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2021] [Revised: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND Anterolateral thigh (ALT) and gracilis muscle flaps have been described as comparable reconstructive options regarding maximal flap dimension and indications. However, split-thickness skin-grafted muscle flaps are generally believed to be inferior to perforator flaps regarding the esthetic outcome of the recipient site. The purpose of this study was to challenge this assumption, comparing the long-term esthetic outcome of the gracilis and the ALT flap. METHODS One hundred forty-eight patients who had undergone free flap reconstruction with either free split-thickness skin-grafted gracilis muscle flaps (n = 86) or ALT flaps (n = 62) were evaluated in the study. Patients' satisfaction with the esthetic outcome, rates of flap loss, wound healing disorders and the necessity for thinning the flap or scar correction procedures were assessed. RESULTS Flap loss occurred in 4 of 86 gracilis flaps (4.7%) and 2 of 62 (3.2%) ALT flaps (p > .9999). Thinning or scar correction procedures were necessary for 6 of 86 gracilis (7.0%) and 4 of 62 (6.5%; p > .9999) ALT flap recipient sites. Regarding the overall patients' satisfaction with the esthetic outcome, scores were similar in both groups (2.667 [ALT] vs. 2.348 [gracilis]; p = .3739). Contour deformity, scar hypertrophy, and difference in flap color/texture in relation to the surrounding skin were comparable throughout the ALT and gracilis group (2.667 vs. 2.174, p = .2099; 3.333 vs. 2.739, p = .0912 and 2.500 vs. 2.174, p = .3159, respectively). CONCLUSION The gracilis and ALT flap are two equivalent reconstructive options regarding the esthetic outcome of the recipient site and long-term patient satisfaction.
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- A Fricke
- Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Medical Faculty of the University of Freiburg, University of Freiburg Medical Centre, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Medical Faculty of the University of Freiburg, University of Freiburg Medical Centre, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Medical Faculty of the University of Freiburg, University of Freiburg Medical Centre, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Medical Faculty of the University of Freiburg, University of Freiburg Medical Centre, Freiburg, Germany
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Weiss JBW, Spuerck F, Weber J, Zeller J, Eisenhardt SU. Age-related outcomes of facial reanimation surgery using gracilis free functional muscle transfer innervated by the masseteric nerve: A retrospective cohort study. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2023; 85:436-445. [PMID: 37586310 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2023.07.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2023] [Revised: 05/28/2023] [Accepted: 07/22/2023] [Indexed: 08/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND The free functional muscle gracilis transfer is an established approach in facial reanimation surgery; however, the significance of its neurotization and the patient's age is still inconclusive. Several donor nerves are available for facial reanimation using the free functional gracilis muscle transfer. OBJECTIVE This retrospective cohort study investigates whether the masseteric nerve is an equally reliable donor nerve in both older and younger patients. METHODS We included 46 patients (13-71 years, male and female) who underwent nerve-to-masseter (NTM)-driven free functional muscle transfer (FFMT) between January 2008 and December 2019. Patients were distributed into three cohorts according to their age at surgery. We assessed the facial symmetry before and after surgery using the pupillo-modiolar angle. Commissure height and excursion deviation were measured with the Emotrics software. Patient-reported outcome measurements were taken using the Facial Clinimetric Examination (FaCE) scale. RESULTS All patients had successful flap innervation, except for one patient in the middle-aged cohort (31-51 years). The postoperative facial symmetry at rest, smiling, and laughing was analyzed with the pupillo-modiolar angle and the Emotrics software and showed similar results between all cohorts. The FaCE scale showed similar scores for the middle-aged (31-51 years) cohort and the senior cohort (52-71 years). The social function score in the senior cohort was higher than in the middle-aged cohort, without statistical significance. One patient in the middle-aged (31-51 years) cohort and the senior cohort (52-71 years), respectively, underwent emergency revision due to impaired flap perfusion and could be salvaged. CONCLUSIONS NTM-driven FFMT for facial reanimation is a safe and reliable procedure across all age groups of patients.
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- Jakob B W Weiss
- Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Medical Faculty of the University of Freiburg, University of Freiburg Medical Center, 79106 Freiburg, Germany.
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- Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Medical Faculty of the University of Freiburg, University of Freiburg Medical Center, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Medical Faculty of the University of Freiburg, University of Freiburg Medical Center, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Medical Faculty of the University of Freiburg, University of Freiburg Medical Center, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Medical Faculty of the University of Freiburg, University of Freiburg Medical Center, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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Zavala A, Chuieng-Yi Lu J, Zelenski NA, Nai-Jen Chang T, Chwei-Chin Chuang D. Staged Phrenic Nerve Elongation and Free Functional Gracilis Muscle Transplantation-A Possible Option for Late Reconstruction in Chronic Brachial Plexus Injury. J Hand Surg Am 2023; 48:1058.e1-1058.e9. [PMID: 35534324 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2022.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2020] [Revised: 01/26/2022] [Accepted: 03/02/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE In patients with late brachial plexus birth injuries, sequelae after acute flaccid myelitis, or chronic adult brachial plexus injury, donor nerves for functioning muscle transplantation are often scarce. We present the results of a potential strategy using the phrenic nerve with staged free gracilis transplantation for upper extremity reanimation in these scenarios. METHODS A retrospective review was performed on an institutional database of brachial plexus injury or patients with palsy. All patients underwent a staged reconstruction in which the ipsilateral phrenic nerve was extended by an autogenous nerve graft (PhNG), followed by free-functioning gracilis transplantation (PhNG-gracilis). RESULTS Nine patients (6 cases of late brachial plexus birth injuries, 2 of acute flaccid myelitis, and 1 of adult chronic brachial plexus injury) were included in this study. The median follow-up period following the PhNG-gracilis procedure was 27 months (range, 12-72 months). The goals of the staged PhNG and PhNG-gracilis were primarily finger extension or finger flexion. In some patients, the technique was used to improve both elbow and finger function, tunneling the muscle through the flexor compartment of the upper arm and under the mobile wad at the elbow. All patients exhibited improvement of muscle strength, including in finger extension (4 patients) from M0 to M2; finger flexion (3 patients) from M0 to M3; elbow extension (1 patient) from M0 to M2; and elbow flexion (1 patient) from M2 to M4. CONCLUSIONS A 2-stage PhNG-gracilis may restore or enhance the residual elbow and/or finger paralysis in chronic brachial plexus injuries. A minimum follow-up period of 3 years is recommended. This technique may remain useful as one of the last reconstructive options to increase power in patients with scarce donor nerves. TYPE OF STUDY/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic V.
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- Abraham Zavala
- Division of Reconstructive Microsurgery, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Reconstructive Microsurgery, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Reconstructive Microsurgery, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Reconstructive Microsurgery, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Reconstructive Microsurgery, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Yilmaz S, Maspero M, Isakov R, Wong J, Foley N, Spivak A, Hull TL. Gracilis muscle interposition for recurrent rectovaginal fistula. Tech Coloproctol 2023; 27:945-946. [PMID: 37354333 DOI: 10.1007/s10151-023-02835-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/26/2023]
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- S Yilmaz
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Digestive Disease and Surgery Institute, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Desk A-30, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Digestive Disease and Surgery Institute, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Desk A-30, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA
- Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Digestive Disease and Surgery Institute, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Desk A-30, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Digestive Disease and Surgery Institute, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Desk A-30, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Digestive Disease and Surgery Institute, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Desk A-30, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Digestive Disease and Surgery Institute, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Desk A-30, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA.
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Emile SH, Horesh N, Strassmann V, Garoufalia Z, Gefen R, Zhou P, Ray-Offor E, Dasilva G, Wexner SD. Outcomes of gracilis muscle interposition for rectourethral fistulas caused by treatment of prostate cancer. Tech Coloproctol 2023; 27:937-944. [PMID: 36800073 DOI: 10.1007/s10151-023-02759-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 01/24/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Gracilis muscle interposition (GMI) has been associated with favorable outcomes in treating complex perianal fistulas. Outcomes of GMI may vary according to the fistula etiology, particularly between rectovaginal fistulas in women and rectourethral fistulas (RUF) in men. The aim of this study was to assess the outcome of GMI to treat RUF acquired after prostate cancer treatment. METHODS This retrospective cohort study included male patients treated with GMI for RUF acquired after prostate cancer treatment between January 2000 and December 2018 in the Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida. The primary outcome was the success of GMI, defined as complete healing of RUF without recurrence. Secondary outcomes were length of hospital stay and postoperative complications. RESULTS This study included 53 male patients with a median age of 68 (range, 46-85) years. Patients developed RUF after treatment of prostate cancer with radiation (52.8%), surgery (34%), or transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) (13.2%). Median hospital stay was 5 (IQR, 4-7) days. Twenty (37.7%) patients experienced 25 complications, the most common being wound infection and dehiscence. Primary healing after GMI was achieved in 28 (52.8%) patients. Fifteen additional patients experienced successful healing of RUF after additional procedures, for a total success rate of 81.1%. Median time to complete healing was 8 (range, 4-56) weeks. The only significant factor associated with outcome of GMI was wound dehiscence (p = 0.008). CONCLUSIONS Although the initial success rate of GMI was approximately 53%, it increased to 81% after additional procedures. Complications after GMI were mostly minor, with wound complications being the most common. Perianal wound dehiscence was significantly associated with failure of healing of RUF after GMI.
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- S H Emile
- Ellen Leifer Shulman and Steven Shulman Digestive Disease Center, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL, USA
- Colorectal Surgery Unit, General Surgery Department, Mansoura University Hospitals, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Ellen Leifer Shulman and Steven Shulman Digestive Disease Center, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL, USA
- Department of Surgery and Transplantation, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat-Gan, Israel
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- Ellen Leifer Shulman and Steven Shulman Digestive Disease Center, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL, USA
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- Ellen Leifer Shulman and Steven Shulman Digestive Disease Center, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL, USA
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- Ellen Leifer Shulman and Steven Shulman Digestive Disease Center, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL, USA
- Faculty of Medicine, Hadassah Medical Organization, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Ellen Leifer Shulman and Steven Shulman Digestive Disease Center, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL, USA
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- Ellen Leifer Shulman and Steven Shulman Digestive Disease Center, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL, USA
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- Ellen Leifer Shulman and Steven Shulman Digestive Disease Center, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL, USA
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- Ellen Leifer Shulman and Steven Shulman Digestive Disease Center, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL, USA.
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, 2950 Cleveland Clinic Blvd., Weston, FL, 33179, USA.
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Graf A, Ojemakinde A, Gupta S, Zelenski NA, Levin LS. Form and Function: Technique for Free Functional Gracilis Harvest With Greater Saphenous Vein for Large Skin Paddle. Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg 2023; 27:194-198. [PMID: 37218464 DOI: 10.1097/bth.0000000000000437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Free functional gracilis transfer is a technique for restoration of upper extremity function following brachial plexus injury, as well as muscle loss from traumatic, oncologic, and congenital causes. However, when used for the latter applications, a functional muscle as well as large skin paddle can be required. Historically, skin paddle size was limited by venous outflow of the gracilis flap, using 1 or 2 venae comitantes, and large unreliable skin paddles resulting in partial necrosis. Therefore, to restore form and function, we herein present a technique of free functional gracilis muscle harvest with inclusion of adjacent greater saphenous vein for inclusion of a large skin paddle with 2 venous drainage systems.
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- Alexander Graf
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
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- Department of Orthopeadic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania Health System
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
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- Department of Orthopeadic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania Health System
- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, PA
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Fernández-Carrera González I, Gavilanes Plasencia J, Mata Castro N. Gracilis Muscle-Free Flap Objective Improvement of Oral Commissure Excursion in Facial Palsy Reanimation Surgery: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2023; 25:396-402. [PMID: 36787475 DOI: 10.1089/fpsam.2022.0283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2023] Open
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Background: Facial palsy patients face significant challenges. Gracilis free flap transfer is a key procedure in facial reanimation. Objective: This study aims to analyze oral commissure excursion improvement after gracilis free flap transfer and the differences regarding donor nerve: cross-facial nerve graft (CFNG), hypoglossal or spinal accessory nerves, motor nerve to masseteric (MNTM), and most recently, double anastomosis using both the MNTM and CFNG. Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted of studies reporting oral commissure excursion improvement after free gracilis muscle transfer. Pooled proportions were calculated using a random-effects model. Results: Eighteen studies, 453 patients, and 488 free gracilis flaps were included. The mean change in perioperative oral commissure excursion was 7.0 mm, for CFNG 7.2 mm, for MNTM 7.7, and for double anastomoses 5.5 mm. Conclusions: There is a significant improvement in oral commissure excursion after gracilis muscle-free flap. Unfortunately, we could not make definitive conclusions regarding the optimal choice of donor nerve.
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- ENT Head and Neck Surgery, Hospital de Torrejón, Torrejon de Ardoz, Spain
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Bayezid KC, Joukal M, Karabulut E, Macek J, Moravcová L, Streit L. Donor nerve selection in free gracilis muscle transfer for facial reanimation. A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical outcomes. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2023; 82:31-47. [PMID: 37148809 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2023.04.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2023] [Revised: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND One of the critical factors in facial reanimation is selecting the donor nerve. The most favored neurotizers are the contralateral facial nerve with a cross-face nerve graft (CFNG) and motor nerve to the masseter (MNM). A relatively new dual innervation (DI) method has shown successful results. This study aimed to compare the clinical outcomes of different neurotization strategies for free gracilis muscle transfer (FGMT). METHODS The Scopus and WoS databases were queried with 21 keywords. Three-stage article selection was performed for the systematic review. Articles presenting quantitative data for commissure excursion and facial symmetry were included in meta-analysis, using random-effects model. ROBINS-I tool and Newcastle-Ottawa scale were used to assess bias and study quality. RESULTS One hundred forty-seven articles containing FGMT were systematically reviewed. Most studies indicated CFNG as the first choice. MNM was primarily indicated in bilateral palsy and in elderly. Clinical outcomes of DI studies were promising. 13 studies including 435 observations (179 CFNG, 182 MNM, 74 DI) were eligible for meta-analysis. The mean change in commissure excursion was 7.15 mm (95% CI: 4.57-9.72) for CFNG, 8.46 mm (95% CI: 6.86-10.06) for MNM, and 5.18 mm (95% CI: 4.01-6.34) for DI. In pairwise comparisons, a significant difference was found between MNM and DI (p = 0.0011), despite the superior outcomes described in DI studies. No statistically significant difference was found in resting and smile symmetry (p = 0.625, p = 0.780). CONCLUSIONS CFNG is the most preferred neurotizer, and MNM is a reliable second option. Outcomes of DI studies are promising, but more comparison studies are needed to draw conclusions. Our meta-analysis was limited by incompatibility of the assessment scales. Consensus on a standardized assessment system would add value to future studies.
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- K Can Bayezid
- Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, St. Anne's University Hospital Brno and Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, St. Anne's University Hospital Brno and Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Masaryk University Campus Library, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, St. Anne's University Hospital Brno and Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic.
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Liao CD, Lu YH, Guillen PT, Dagum AB. An Anatomical Feasibility Study on the Use of the Hypoglossal and Hemihypoglossal Nerve as a Donor Motor Nerve for Free Functioning Muscle Transfer in Upper Extremity Reconstruction. J Hand Surg Am 2023; 48:193.e1-193.e8. [PMID: 34776318 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2021.08.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2021] [Revised: 06/28/2021] [Accepted: 08/25/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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PURPOSE Brachial plexus injuries (BPI) with complete root avulsions remains a clinical challenge due to a paucity of nerves available for nerve transfer and innervation of free functioning muscle transfers (FFMT). The hypoglossal and hemihypoglossal nerve has not been studied as a donor nerve option for FFMTs in brachial plexus reconstruction, despite successful outcomes of hypoglossal nerve transfers in facial reanimation surgery. We hypothesized that the hypoglossal nerve could be an appropriate candidate for surgical repair of BPI using FFMT. METHODS A cadaveric study was performed to determine the anatomic feasibility of using the hypoglossal and hemihypoglossal nerves as donor nerves to neurotize the gracilis or latissimus dorsi muscle in an FFMT to restore elbow flexion. Twelve cadavers (6 males and 6 females) were studied. The hypoglossal nerve, thoracodorsal nerve, and obturator nerve branches to the gracilis muscle were dissected, measured, and analyzed. RESULTS The average length of the hypoglossal nerve was 6.3 ± 0.5 cm in both sexes. The average distance between the lowest point of the hypoglossal nerve and the lateral clavicle was 8.4 ± 1.3 cm in males and 7.7 ± 0.8 cm in females. When the hypoglossal nerve was transected distally, the average distance to the clavicle was 4.5 ± 1.6 cm in males and 3.8 ± 1.5 cm in females. CONCLUSIONS The maximum theoretical length of the donor nerve required to perform an adequate FFMT using the hypoglossal nerve was 8.9 ± 1.2 cm, which was well exceeded by the lengths of the thoracodorsal nerve (14.5 ± 1.3 cm) and nerve to the gracilis muscle (12.7 ± 1.7 cm). CLINICAL RELEVANCE This cadaveric study demonstrated that the hypoglossal or hemihypoglossal nerves may be used as potential motor donor nerves to innervate a free gracilis or latissimus dorsi muscle transfer for the restoration of elbow flexion via a direct nerve transfer without the need for nerve grafting.
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- Christopher D Liao
- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook, NY
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook, NY
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook, NY; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook, NY.
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Baradaran A. CORR Insights®: What is the Elbow Flexion Strength After Free Functional Gracilis Muscle Transfer for Adult Traumatic Complete Brachial Plexus Injuries? Clin Orthop Relat Res 2022; 480:2406-2408. [PMID: 36099410 PMCID: PMC10538903 DOI: 10.1097/corr.0000000000002407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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- Aslan Baradaran
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Resident, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada
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Steendam TC, Nelissen RGHH, Malessy MJA, Basuki MH, Sihotang ABP, Suroto H. What is the Elbow Flexion Strength After Free Functional Gracilis Muscle Transfer for Adult Traumatic Complete Brachial Plexus Injuries? Clin Orthop Relat Res 2022; 480:2392-2405. [PMID: 36001032 PMCID: PMC9653183 DOI: 10.1097/corr.0000000000002311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2021] [Accepted: 06/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Traumatic brachial plexus injuries (BPIs) in the nerve roots of C5 to T1 lead to the devastating loss of motor and sensory function in the upper extremity. Free functional gracilis muscle transfer (FFMT) is used to reconstruct elbow and shoulder function in adults with traumatic complete BPIs. The question is whether the gains in ROM and functionality for the patient outweigh the risks of such a large intervention to justify this surgery in these patients. QUESTIONS/PURPOSES (1) After FFMT for adult traumatic complete BPI, what is the functional recovery in terms of elbow flexion, shoulder abduction, and wrist extension (ROM and muscle grade)? (2) Does the choice of distal insertion affect the functional recovery of the elbow, shoulder, and wrist? (3) Does the choice of nerve source affect elbow flexion and shoulder abduction recovery? (4) What factors are associated with less residual disability? (5) What proportion of flaps have necrosis and do not reinnervate? METHODS We performed a retrospective observational study at Dr. Soetomo General Hospital in Surabaya, Indonesia. A total of 180 patients with traumatic BPIs were treated with FFMT between 2010 and 2020, performed by a senior orthopaedic hand surgeon with 14 years of experience in FFMT. We included patients with traumatic complete C5 to T1 BPIs who underwent a gracilis FFMT procedure. Indications were total avulsion injuries and delayed presentation (>6 months after trauma) or after failed primary nerve transfers (>12 months). Patients with less than 12 months of follow-up were excluded, leaving 130 patients eligible for this study. The median postoperative follow-up period was 47 months (interquartile range [IQR] 33 to 66 months). Most were men (86%; 112 of 130) who had motorcycle collisions (96%; 125 patients) and a median age of 23 years (IQR 19 to 34 years). Orthopaedic surgeons and residents measured joint function at the elbow (flexion), shoulder (abduction), and wrist (extension) in terms of British Medical Research Council (MRC) muscle strength scores and active ROM. A univariate analysis of variance test was used to evaluate these outcomes in terms of differences in distal attachment to the extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB), extensor digitorum communis and extensor pollicis longus (EDC/EPL), the flexor digitorum profundus and flexor pollicis longus (FDP/FPL), and the choice of a phrenic, accessory, or intercostal nerve source. We measured postoperative function with the DASH score and pain at rest with the VAS score. A multivariate linear regression analysis was performed to investigate what patient and injury factors were associated with less disability. Complications such as flap necrosis, innervation problems, infections, and reoperations were evaluated. RESULTS The median elbow flexion muscle strength was 3 (IQR 3 to 4) and active ROM was 88° ± 46°. The median shoulder abduction grade was 3 (IQR 2 to 4) and active ROM was 62° ± 42°. However, the choice of distal insertion was not associated with differences in the median wrist extension strength (ECRB: 2 [IQR 0 to 3], EDC/EPL: 2 [IQR 0 to 3], FDP/FPL: 1 [IQR 0 to 2]; p = 0.44) or in ROM (ECRB: 21° ± 19°, EDC/EPL: 21° ± 14°, FDP/FPL: 13° ± 15°; p = 0.69). Furthermore, the choice of nerve source did not affect the mean ROM for elbow flexion (phrenic nerve: 87° ± 46°; accessory nerve: 106° ± 49°; intercostal nerves: 103° ± 50°; p = 0.55). No associations were found with less disability (lower DASH scores): young age (coefficient = 0.28; 95% CI -0.22 to 0.79; p = 0.27), being a woman (coefficient = -9.4; 95% CI -24 to 5.3; p = 0.20), and more postoperative months (coefficient = 0.02; 95% CI -0.01 to 0.05]; p = 0.13). The mean postoperative VAS score for pain at rest was 3 ± 2. Flap necrosis occurred in 5% (seven of 130) of all patients, and failed innervation of the gracilis muscle occurred in 4% (five patients). CONCLUSION FFMT achieves ROM with fair-to-good muscle power of elbow flexion, shoulder abduction, and overall function for the patient, but does not achieve good wrist function. Meticulous microsurgical skills and extensive rehabilitation training are needed to maximize the result of FFMT. Further technical developments in distal attachment and additional nerve procedures will pave the way for reconstructing a functional limb in patients with a flail upper extremity. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, therapeutic study.
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- Tawatha C. Steendam
- Department of Orthopaedics, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
- Department of Neurosurgery, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga / Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga / Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga / Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia
- Cell and Tissue Bank Regenerative Medicine, Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia
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Davis ME, Greene J. Commentary on: "Tri-Vector Gracilis Microneurovascular Free Tissue Transfer with Periocular Component to Achieve a Duchenne Smile in Patients with Facial Paralysis" by Byrne et al. Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2022; 24:497-498. [PMID: 36264588 PMCID: PMC10162117 DOI: 10.1089/fpsam.2022.0322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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In this commentary, we review Dr. Byrne and colleagues' article "Tri-vector Gracilis Microneurovascular Free Tissue Transfer with Periocular Component to Achieve a Duchenne Smile in Patients with Facial Paralysis." The authors successfully demonstrate the feasibility of separating the gracilis muscle into three bellies while maintaining neuromuscular input to achieve restoration of lower lid movement during smile, resulting in a more natural appearing or "Duchenne smile." Although the concept of spontaneity remains controversial, beautiful smile outcomes are illustrated in the featured photograph and videos.
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- Morgan E. Davis
- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA
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Weiss JBW, Spuerck F, Kollar B, Eisenhardt SU. Age-related outcome of facial reanimation surgery using cross face nerve graft and gracilis free functional muscle transfer-A retrospective cohort study. Microsurgery 2022; 42:557-567. [PMID: 35579294 DOI: 10.1002/micr.30896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2021] [Revised: 02/27/2022] [Accepted: 04/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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BACKGROUND Free functional muscle transfer has become the criterion standard for the treatment of long-standing flaccid facial paralysis. Clinical experience suggests that a two-stage approach using a cross-face nerve graft (CFNG) as a donor nerve for free functional muscle transfers (FFMT) is less successful in older patients when compared to the pediatric population. However, clear data and scientific evidence are still rare. This study examines the age-related outcome of CFNG-driven FFMT. METHODS Twenty-eight patients with a mean age of 20.73 years (ranging 5-51 years) who received two-stage facial reanimation with CFNG-driven gracilis FFMT at our institution from 1998 to 2019 were included. The ipsilateral sural nerve was used as CFNG. After 12 months, the ipsilateral gracilis muscle was used as FFMT. Patients were distributed equally into three cohorts according to their age. We assessed facial symmetry before and after facial reanimation measuring the angle between the interpupillary and the intermodiolar line (pupillo-modiolar angle). Additionally, the commissure height was measured using the Emotrics software. RESULTS The mean follow-up of the pediatric, young adults and the middle-aged cohort was 29.5 ± 7.3, 24.9 ± 6.3, and 25.5 ± 12.4 months, respectively. One patient suffered flap loss due to flap ischemia. Four patients suffered insufficient innervation of the FFMT. Otherwise no major complication occurred. The likelihood of successful innervation of the FFMT was significantly higher in patients younger than 31 years (100% vs. 50%; p = .003). Smiling facial symmetry (pupillo-modiolar angle) significantly improved in the pediatric cohort (5-16 years; 8.68° ± 0.69° to 1.48° ± 0.67°; p < .001) and the young adults' cohort (17-30 years; 11.55° ± 1.95° to 4.62° ± 1.08°; p = .005), but improved only slightly in the middle-aged cohort (31-51 years; 11.77° ± 1.16° to 9.4° ± 1.8° p = .27). The postoperative smiling symmetry showed a significant correlation with increasing age (r = .62, p < .001). The smiling commissure height deviation significantly improved in the pediatric cohort (5-16 years; 6.5-2.3 mm; p = .006) and the postoperative result was significantly better than the middle-aged group (31-51 years; 2.3 vs. 7.5 mm; p = .02). CONCLUSIONS The outcome of CFNG-driven gracilis FFMT is age-related. Static as well as dynamic facial symmetry after two-stage facial reanimation was best in the pediatric and young adult population. For older patients, other approaches like the nerve-to-masseter-driven FFMT should be considered.
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- Jakob B W Weiss
- Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University of Freiburg Medical Center, Medical Faculty of the University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University of Freiburg Medical Center, Medical Faculty of the University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University of Freiburg Medical Center, Medical Faculty of the University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University of Freiburg Medical Center, Medical Faculty of the University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Sbizzera M, Morel-Journel N, Ruffion A, Crouzet S, Paparel P, Carnicelli D, Neuville P. Rectourethral Fistula Induced by Localised Prostate Cancer Treatment: Surgical and Functional Outcomes of Transperineal Repair with Gracilis Muscle Flap Interposition. Eur Urol 2021; 81:305-312. [PMID: 34686386 DOI: 10.1016/j.eururo.2021.09.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2021] [Accepted: 09/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Transperineal repair of rectourethral fistula (RUF) following prostate cancer treatment with gracilis muscle flap interposition (GMFI) leads to favourable outcomes, but published data are still lacking, notably concerning functional aspects. OBJECTIVE To assess surgical and functional outcomes of this treatment of RUF. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS A retrospective study was conducted in two referral hospitals including 21 patients who underwent RUF transperineal repair with GMFI between 2008 and 2020. SURGICAL PROCEDURE The standard vertical perineal approach is performed for fistula dissection. Bladder and rectal defects are closed separately. After dissection from its facia, the flap is harvested, preserving its pedicle; it is brought to the perineum and placed between the urethra and the rectum to fully cover the sutures. MEASUREMENTS Fistula closure (clinical data and postoperative cystography), digestive stoma closure, and complications graded according to the Clavien-Dindo classification were reviewed. Functional results were assessed using the Urinary Symptom Profile (USP) questionnaire, anal incontinence St Mark's score, Patient Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS) score, and a nonvalidated Likert scale questionnaire assessing issues with lower extremity functionality. RESULTS AND LIMITATIONS The median (interquartile range) follow-up was 27 (8-47) mo. Fistula closure was successful for 20 patients (95% success). Digestive stoma was closed in 10/12 shunted patients (83%). Two (9%) Clavien-Dindo grade ≥3b complications were reported (one urinoma in a kidney transplant patient and one thigh haematoma evacuation). Eighteen patients (86%) completed the postoperative questionnaire; 11/18 (61%) had significant urinary incontinence. The mean (standard deviation) USP dysuria score was 1/9 (1.2), mean St Mark's score was 5/24 (5), mean POSAS score was 19/70 (11), mean lower extremity functionality score was 2/20 (4), and mean procedure patient satisfaction score was 9/10 (2). The retrospective design and limited number of patients are the main limitations. CONCLUSIONS The present study found an excellent success rate and low morbidity for RUF transperineal repair with GMFI. Functional outcomes were satisfactory despite a high urinary incontinence rate. PATIENT SUMMARY We performed an analysis of the outcomes of perineal approach surgery with muscle interposition for closing abnormal communication between the bladder and the rectum after prostate cancer treatment. This surgical technique was found to be safe to perform and provides a high success rate, with patients being satisfied despite poor urinary continence outcomes. TAKE HOME MESSAGE: Transperineal repair of rectourethral fistula with gracilis muscle flap interposition is a safe surgery with a high success rate. Urinary continence is a serious issue, but patients may be reassured as to the impact on digestive continence, lower extremity functionality, and scar aesthetics.
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- Marc Sbizzera
- Lyon Est and Lyon Sud Medical School, Claude Bernard University Lyon 1, Lyon, France; Department of Urology, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon Sud Hospital, Pierre-Bénite, France.
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- Lyon Est and Lyon Sud Medical School, Claude Bernard University Lyon 1, Lyon, France; Department of Urology, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon Sud Hospital, Pierre-Bénite, France
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- Lyon Est and Lyon Sud Medical School, Claude Bernard University Lyon 1, Lyon, France; Department of Urology, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon Sud Hospital, Pierre-Bénite, France
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- Lyon Est and Lyon Sud Medical School, Claude Bernard University Lyon 1, Lyon, France; Department of Urology and Transplantation, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Edouard Heriot Hospital, Lyon, France
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- Lyon Est and Lyon Sud Medical School, Claude Bernard University Lyon 1, Lyon, France; Department of Urology, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon Sud Hospital, Pierre-Bénite, France
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- Lyon Est and Lyon Sud Medical School, Claude Bernard University Lyon 1, Lyon, France; Department of Urology, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon Sud Hospital, Pierre-Bénite, France
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- Lyon Est and Lyon Sud Medical School, Claude Bernard University Lyon 1, Lyon, France; Department of Urology, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon Sud Hospital, Pierre-Bénite, France
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Outcomes following free gracilis muscle transfer have steadily improved during the past decade. Areas for continued improvement include re-creating natural smile vectors, improving midface symmetry, minimizing scarring, improving spontaneity, and increasing reliability using various neural sources. Outcome standardization, pooled data collection, and remote data acquisition methods will facilitate comparative effectiveness research and continued surgical advancements.
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- Matthew Q Miller
- Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, 243 Charles Street, Boston, MA, USA.
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- Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, 243 Charles Street, Boston, MA, USA
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Dual innervation in free muscle flap facial reanimation has been used to create a functional synergy between the powerful commissure excursion that can be achieved with the masseter nerve and the spontaneity that can be derived from a cross-face nerve graft. The gracilis has been the most frequently used muscle flap, and multiple combinations of neurorrhaphies have been described, including the masseter to the obturator (end-to-end) combined with a cross-face nerve graft to the obturator (end-to-side) and vice versa. Single and staged approaches have been reported. Minimally, dual innervation is as effective as using the motor nerve to masseter alone.
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- Michael J Klebuc
- Institute for Reconstructive Surgery, Houston Methodist Hospital, 6560 Fannin Street, Suite #2200, Houston, TX 77030, USA; Weill Cornell School of Medicine, 1300 York Avenue, New York, NY 10065, USA.
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- Institute for Reconstructive Surgery, Houston Methodist Hospital, 6560 Fannin Street, Suite #2200, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Institute for Reconstructive Surgery, Houston Methodist Hospital, 6560 Fannin Street, Suite #2200, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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Tzafetta K, Al-Hassani F, Pinto-Lopes R, Wade RG, Ahmad Z. Long-term outcomes of dual innervation in functional muscle transfers for facial palsy. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2021; 74:2664-2673. [PMID: 33853750 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2021.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2020] [Revised: 12/20/2020] [Accepted: 03/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND This study describes a different approach with a 2-stage facial reanimation in patients with long-standing unilateral facial paralysis using free gracilis muscle transfer, innervated by both cross-facial nerve graft and masseteric nerve. The authors present their rationale, surgical technique, and long-term outcomes. METHODS Between August 2012 and March 2016, 11 patients (6 female and 5 male patients) underwent a 2-staged dually innervated gracilis muscle transfer. Patients were evaluated with physical examination and needle electromyography. A standardized assessment of preoperative and postoperative photographs and videos was performed using Terzis' smile functional grading system at 48 months following surgery and the Emotrics software to assess improvement in symmetry over a 36-month postoperative period. RESULTS Voluntary contraction of the gracilis muscle was observed in all patients at a mean of 4 months and 4 days following muscle transfer. A spontaneous smile produced without teeth clenching was developed in all patients by 18 months postoperatively. Six patients achieved excellent and 5 good results. The difference between the averaged pre- and postoperative scores was statistically significant. With Emotrics, there were significant improvements in the smile angle, upper lip elevation, commissural excursion, and commissural height, with continuous improvement over 36 months. The postoperative electromyography (EMG) confirmed dual innervation of the gracilis muscle by the facial and masseteric donor motor neural sources. We present our results at minimum 48 months postoperatively. CONCLUSIONS Dual innervated two-stage gracilis transfer is an effective method for reanimation in long-standing unilateral facial paralysis, providing both rapid reinnervation of the transferred muscle, together with a powerful, synchronous smile.
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- Kallirroi Tzafetta
- St Andrews' Centre of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford, CM1 7ET, United Kingdom.
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- St Andrews' Centre of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford, CM1 7ET, United Kingdom
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- St Andrews' Centre of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford, CM1 7ET, United Kingdom
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- St Andrews' Centre of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford, CM1 7ET, United Kingdom
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Melissinos EG, Maiorino EJ, Marques ES. Use of the Adductor Magnus Muscle Free Flap for Lower-Extremity Soft Tissue Coverage: An Alternative to the Gracilis Muscle Flap With Unfavorable Vascular Anatomy. Ann Plast Surg 2021; 86:46-51. [PMID: 32541539 DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000002433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND The gracilis muscle free flap has proven to be a dependable tool for the reconstructive microsurgeon for coverage of small- to medium-sized lower-extremity soft tissue defects because of its reliable anatomy, ease of elevation, and minimal donor site morbidity. We describe our experience with the adductor magnus muscle free flap which we have utilized in cases when confronted with the rare situation in which the dominant vascular pedicle to the gracilis muscle is insufficient or absent. METHODS We conducted a retrospective chart review of a single surgeon's experience (EG Melissinos) over an 18-year period of all patients that underwent adductor magnus muscle free flap coverage for lower-extremity soft tissue injuries. RESULTS Twenty-four adductor magnus free flaps in 24 patients were performed over an 18-year period (2000-2018). All of the adductor magnus muscle free flaps were performed with the initial intention of gracilis muscle harvest for lower-extremity soft tissue coverage. The most common wound etiology was motor vehicle collisions (8 patients, 33%). All of the adductor magnus free flaps were used for coverage of lower-extremity wounds in the following anatomic locations: distal third (10 patients, 41.7%), ankle (11 patients, 45.8%) and foot (3 patients, 12.5%). All flaps were successful. There were minimal donor site complications. Limb salvage rate was 100%. CONCLUSIONS Use of the adductor magnus muscle free flap is a reasonable alternative to the gracilis muscle in cases when unfavorable gracilis vascular anatomy is encountered intraoperatively. It can be easily and safely harvested within the same donor incision and permits reliable coverage of small- to medium-sized lower-extremity soft tissue defects while avoiding the morbidity of a secondary donor site.
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- Emmanuel G Melissinos
- From the Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston; and Memorial Hermann Hospital-Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX
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Roger J, Bertani A, Vigouroux F, Mottier F, Gaillard R, Have L, Rongièras F. ACL reconstruction using a quadruple semitendinosus graft with cortical fixations gives suitable isokinetic and clinical outcomes after 2 years. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2020; 28:2468-2477. [PMID: 32699919 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-020-06121-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2019] [Accepted: 06/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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PURPOSE The objective of this single-center randomized single-blinded trial was to assess the hypothesis that anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) using a four-strand semitendinosus (ST) graft with adjustable femoral and tibial cortical fixation produced good outcomes compared to an ST/gracilis (ST/G) graft with femoral pin transfixation and tibial bioscrew fixation. Follow-up was 2 years. METHODS Patients older than 16 years who underwent primary isolated ACLR included for 1 year until August 2017 were eligible. The primary outcome measures were the subjective International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) score, isokinetic muscle strength recovery, and return to work within 2 years. The study was approved by the ethics committee. RESULTS Of 66 eligible patients, 60 completed the study and were included, 33 in the 4ST group and 27 in the ST/G group. Mean age was 30.5 ± 8.9 years in the 4ST group and 30.3 ± 8.5 in the ST/G group (n.s.). No significant between-group differences were found for mean postoperative subjective IKDC (4ST group, 80.2 ± 12.5; ST/G group, 83.6 ± 13.6; n.s.), side-to-side percentage deficits in isokinetic hamstring strength (at 60°/s: ST group, 17% ± 16%; ST/G group, 14% ± 11%; n.s.) or quadriceps strength (at 60°/s: ST group, 14% ± 12%; ST/G group, 19% ± 17%; n.s.), return to work, pain during physical activities, side-to-side differential laxity, balance, loss of flexion/extension, or surgical complications. CONCLUSION This trial demonstrates that functional outcomes after 4ST for ACLR with cortical fixations could be as good, although not better, than those obtained using ST/G. The 4ST technique spares the gracilis tendon, which thus preserves the medial sided muscle and thereby could improve function and limit donor-side morbidity. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level I.
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- Julien Roger
- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Hôpital de La Croix Rousse, Hospices Civils de Lyon, 103 Grande Rue de la Croix Rousse, 69004, Lyon, France.
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Hôpital Edouard Herriot, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France.
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Hôpital d'Instruction des Armées Bégin, Service de Santé des Armées, Saint-Mandé, France
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Centre Hospitalier Pierre Oudot, Bourgoin-Jallieu, France
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Hôpital de La Croix Rousse, Hospices Civils de Lyon, 103 Grande Rue de la Croix Rousse, 69004, Lyon, France
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- Department of Physical and Medical Rehabilitation, Hôpital Edouard Herriot, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Hôpital Edouard Herriot, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France
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van Bekkum S, van der Avoort DJJC, Zuidam JM, Coert JH. Free muscle flap coverage as last resort for therapy-resistant neuropathic pain in the upper extremity: A long-term retrospective follow-up study. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2020; 73:2171-2177. [PMID: 32601015 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2020.05.080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2019] [Revised: 03/27/2020] [Accepted: 05/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Persistent neuropathic pain severely impacts physical functioning and quality of life (QoL). However, optimal surgical management of persistent neuropathic pain remains unclear. Extensive neurolysis with subsequent free muscle flap coverage, a new surgical procedure for neuropathic pain in the upper extremity, can be performed as a final option to establish pain reduction. METHODS All consecutive patients who received extensive microsurgical neurolysis with subsequent free muscle flap for persistent neuropathic pain in the upper extremity between 2007 and 2014 were identified. Patient-reported upper extremity function and QoL were assessed using three questionnaires (36-item short-form health survey (SF-36), the disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and head questionnaire, and the Michigan hand outcomes questionnaire). RESULTS Fifteen patients were identified; 80% had neuropathic pain in the upper extremity due to nerve injury and a median of 3.0 previous surgeries (range 1-6). Sixty-seven percent developed some kind of complication, flap loss occurred in 22%, and all received a new free flap (one failed again). At last follow-up, pre- and postoperative visual analog scale (VAS) scores significantly differed (p = 0.002), and the median VAS at last follow-up was 1.5. Ten patients (67%) responded to the questionnaires after a median follow-up of 5.7 year (range 2.6-7.3 years). Patients on average reported poorer SF-36 "Physical Component Score" (PCS) and "Bodily Pain" compared to Dutch norms. Forty percent of patients reported still having always (very) severe pain. However, 64% had a postoperative decrease of at least 3.0 on VAS. CONCLUSION Extensive neurolysis with free muscle flap coverage for persistent neuropathic pain in the upper extremity showed a positive effect on pain reduction on short-term follow-up, and also at five-year follow-up. The impact of pain on functional outcomes remained. Nevertheless, 60% of the patients still experience sufficient pain reduction.
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- Sara van Bekkum
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, UMCU, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
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Moghamis I, Abuodeh Y, Darwiche A, Ibrahim T, Al Ateeq Al Dosari M, Ahmed G. Anthropometric correlation with hamstring graft size in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction among males. Int Orthop 2020. [PMID: 31879811 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-019-04452-5)] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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PURPOSE Pre-operative knowledge of hamstring graft size for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACL) is of clinical importance and useful in making appropriate decisions about graft choice. This study investigated if there is any correlation between anthropometric measurements such as height, weight, body mass index, thigh length, and circumference with the size of hamstring tendon graft in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. METHODS The anthropometric data of 50 consecutive adult males, who underwent primary ACL reconstruction using quadruple hamstring autograft, were collected prospectively. Data analysis using Pearson's correlation test was performed and multiple logistic regression analysis was used to investigate any correlation not detected by Pearson's test and to eliminate confounders. RESULTS Patient's height and thigh length demonstrated a positive correlation with gracilis graft length (r = .464, P = .001, r = .456, P = .001, respectively) and semitendinosus graft length (r = .541, P = 000, r = .578, P = .000, respectively). While the patient's age was the only independent factor which had a positive correlation with the quadrupled hamstring graft diameter (r = .412, P = .004), multiple regression analysis showed abdominal girth had a significant negative correlation with gracilis (P = .04) and semitendinosus (P = .006) graft thickness. CONCLUSION This study demonstrated that some anthropometric measurements had a positive correlation with the hamstring graft length and diameter in male patients. Hence, these results provide preliminary support for the use of some anthropometric measurements in the preoperative planning and prediction of the hamstring graft length and diameter in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
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- Isam Moghamis
- Orthopedics Department, Hamad General Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, PO Box 3050, Doha, Qatar
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- Orthopedics Department, Hamad General Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, PO Box 3050, Doha, Qatar
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- Orthopedics Department, Hamad General Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, PO Box 3050, Doha, Qatar
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- Orthopedics Department, Hamad General Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, PO Box 3050, Doha, Qatar.
- Weil Cornell Medical College, Ar-Rayyan, Qatar.
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Moghamis I, Abuodeh Y, Darwiche A, Ibrahim T, Al Ateeq Al Dosari M, Ahmed G. Anthropometric correlation with hamstring graft size in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction among males. Int Orthop 2020; 44:577-584. [PMID: 31879811 PMCID: PMC7026223 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-019-04452-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2019] [Accepted: 11/11/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE Pre-operative knowledge of hamstring graft size for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACL) is of clinical importance and useful in making appropriate decisions about graft choice. This study investigated if there is any correlation between anthropometric measurements such as height, weight, body mass index, thigh length, and circumference with the size of hamstring tendon graft in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. METHODS The anthropometric data of 50 consecutive adult males, who underwent primary ACL reconstruction using quadruple hamstring autograft, were collected prospectively. Data analysis using Pearson's correlation test was performed and multiple logistic regression analysis was used to investigate any correlation not detected by Pearson's test and to eliminate confounders. RESULTS Patient's height and thigh length demonstrated a positive correlation with gracilis graft length (r = .464, P = .001, r = .456, P = .001, respectively) and semitendinosus graft length (r = .541, P = 000, r = .578, P = .000, respectively). While the patient's age was the only independent factor which had a positive correlation with the quadrupled hamstring graft diameter (r = .412, P = .004), multiple regression analysis showed abdominal girth had a significant negative correlation with gracilis (P = .04) and semitendinosus (P = .006) graft thickness. CONCLUSION This study demonstrated that some anthropometric measurements had a positive correlation with the hamstring graft length and diameter in male patients. Hence, these results provide preliminary support for the use of some anthropometric measurements in the preoperative planning and prediction of the hamstring graft length and diameter in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
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- Isam Moghamis
- Orthopedics Department, Hamad General Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, PO Box 3050, Doha, Qatar
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- Orthopedics Department, Hamad General Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, PO Box 3050, Doha, Qatar
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- Orthopedics Department, Hamad General Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, PO Box 3050, Doha, Qatar
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- Orthopedics Department, Hamad General Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, PO Box 3050, Doha, Qatar.
- Weil Cornell Medical College, Ar-Rayyan, Qatar.
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Tscholl PM, Wanivenhaus F, Centmaier-Molnar V, Camenzind RS, Fucentese SF. Clinical and radiological results after one hundred fifteen MPFL reconstructions with or without tibial tubercle transfer in patients with recurrent patellar dislocation-a mean follow-up of 5.4 years. Int Orthop 2019; 44:301-308. [PMID: 31863158 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-019-04441-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2019] [Accepted: 10/21/2019] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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PURPOSE Medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction (MPFLR) shows low recurrent rates and high satisfaction. Reports on outcome at mid-term follow-up in a large cohort with or without tibial tubercle transfer (TTT) are scarce. METHODS One hundred six patients (115 knees; 24.3 ± 8.7 years) with recurrent patellar dislocation underwent MPFLR with ipsilateral gracilis autograft and were included in this retrospective follow-up study. In 43 knees, simultaneous TTT was performed for patellar maltracking due to patella alta or increased tibial tubercle trochlear groove distance (TT-TG). Kujala and subjective knee scores were recorded pre- and post-operatively. RESULTS Eighty-seven percent of the patients were satisfied at a mean follow-up of 5.4 ± 3.1 years. The Kujala score increased in 81.7% of all knees from 50.9 to 76.2 points (p < 0.01). Patients with a decreased Kujala score were not different in terms of follow-up time, age, trochlear dysplasia, or post-operative patellar height. The decline was related to an increase in pain, whereas functional scores remained identical. There were six patients with persisting instability, three with patellar re-dislocation. Re-operation was necessary in 24 patients (21.2%), mainly for implant removal after TTT and loss of flexion. Performing TTT had no significant influence on the subjective outcome. Patients with more than eight years of follow-up (n = 27) did not show any difference in the subjective outcome parameters, or in osteoarthritis progression. CONCLUSION MPFLR with and without TTT is a reliable treatment option for recurrent patellar dislocation without deterioration at mid-term follow-up. Persisting pain is a major post-operative issue that seems to be unrelated to patellofemoral anatomy.
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- P M Tscholl
- Balgrist University Hospital, Orthopaedic Department, University of Zurich, Forchstrasse 340, CH-8008, Zurich, Switzerland.
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University of Geneva, Rue Gabrielle-Perret-Gentil 4, 1205, Geneva, Switzerland.
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- Balgrist University Hospital, Orthopaedic Department, University of Zurich, Forchstrasse 340, CH-8008, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Balgrist University Hospital, Orthopaedic Department, University of Zurich, Forchstrasse 340, CH-8008, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Balgrist University Hospital, Orthopaedic Department, University of Zurich, Forchstrasse 340, CH-8008, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Balgrist University Hospital, Orthopaedic Department, University of Zurich, Forchstrasse 340, CH-8008, Zurich, Switzerland
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Trignano E, Baccari M, Bolletta A, Fiorot L, Ciudad P, Maruccia M, Fallico N, Rubino C. Modifield musculocutaneous gracilis flap A case report. Ann Ital Chir 2019; 8:S2239253X19030962. [PMID: 31617854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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A heterogeneous range of malignant pathologies affects vulvar and perineal regions. Today standard radical mutilating surgery for the treatment of invasive vulvar carcinoma is being replaced by a conservative and individualized approach. Defects of the external pelvis and perineal lining are usually reconstructed with local or regional fasciocutaneous flaps. However, in particular situations, the asymmetrical distribution of the defect and its location, close to sources of infec-tion such as the perineal area, may suggest a different approach. This report presents a patient who underwent conservative vulvectomy bilaterally and reconstruction with a unilateral modified gracilis flap. A V shaped incision was designed in the skin paddle of the flap, allowing it to fit the loss of substance around the remaining vulvar skin. Patient was highly satisfied with the result, she had no pain, no problem in defecation or urination nor during deambulation. In case with asymmetrical defect in the vulvo-perineal area the modified gracilis flap can be considered as a valid reconstructive option. KEY WORDS: Modified gracilis flap, Vulvo-perineal reconstruction.
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Acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) injury is a common shoulder injury. There are various techniques of ACJ reconstruction. Superficial infection after ACJ reconstruction is not an uncommon complication. However, osteomyelitis post ACJ reconstruction has never been highlighted as a possible complication. Our patient is a 31-year-old male who sustained a Rockwood 5 ACJ dislocation and had anatomical ACJ reconstruction with autogenous gracilis and semitendinosus graft. Our technique involved the anatomical reconstruction of the ACJ and the coracoclavicular ligament with the usage of two bioscrews and the temporary stabilisation of the ACJ with two k-wires. As in any orthopaedic surgery, infection is often disastrous especially when the surgery involves implants. It can be disastrous with high morbidity to the patient as well as a costly complication to treat. Therefore, we wish to highlight this case as despite its rarity, osteomyelitis can be devastating to the patient and should be prevented if possible.
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- Raymond Dk Yeak
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital Serdang, Jalan Puchong, 43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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Sochacki KR, McCulloch PC, Lintner DM, Harris JD. Hamstring Autograft Versus Hybrid Graft in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review of Comparative Studies. Arthroscopy 2019; 35:1905-1913. [PMID: 31053462 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2018.11.070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2018] [Revised: 11/27/2018] [Accepted: 11/28/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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PURPOSE To compare (1) patient-reported outcomes, (2) objective knee measures of stability, (3) failures, and (4) reoperations after primary anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction with semitendinosus-gracilis autograft versus autograft-allograft hybrid grafts. METHODS We performed a systematic review using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Multiple databases were searched for studies that compared outcomes of ACL reconstruction with semitendinosus-gracilis autograft versus autograft-allograft hybrid grafts in adult human patients with minimum 2-year follow-up. Knee-specific patient-reported outcome scores, objective knee measures of stability, failures, and reoperations were reported for each study and compared between semitendinosus-gracilis autografts and hybrid grafts. Study heterogeneity and levels of evidence precluded meta-analysis. RESULTS We analyzed 6 articles (544 patients; 54.5% male patients; mean age, 30.9 ± 3.9 years; mean follow-up period, 43.6 ± 15.5 months). Of 6 studies, 4 showed no significant differences in International Knee Documentation Committee and Lysholm scores between the semitendinosus-gracilis autograft and hybrid groups. Five of six studies showed no significant differences in KT-1000 measurements between groups. The risk of ACL failure ranged from 3.2% to 8.4% for semitendinosus-gracilis autografts and from 2.4% to 14.3% for hybrid grafts, with no study reporting a significant difference in failure rates between groups. The reoperation rate in the subjects undergoing ACL reconstruction with semitendinosus-gracilis autografts and hybrid grafts ranged from 2.8% to 10.3% and from 2.4% to 48.3%, respectively. In 5 of 6 studies, no significant differences in reoperation rates were found between groups. CONCLUSIONS Most studies reported no significant differences in patient-reported outcome scores, objective knee measures of stability, and reoperation rates between semitendinosus-gracilis autografts and hybrid grafts. No significant difference in ACL failure rates was found between groups in any study. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, systematic review of Level II and III studies.
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- Kyle R Sochacki
- Houston Methodist Orthopedic and Sports Medicine, Houston, Texas, U.S.A
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- Houston Methodist Orthopedic and Sports Medicine, Houston, Texas, U.S.A
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- Houston Methodist Orthopedic and Sports Medicine, Houston, Texas, U.S.A..
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Durry A, Baratte A, Mathelin C, Bruant-Rodier C, Bodin F. [Patients' satisfaction after immediate breast reconstruction: Comparison between five surgical techniques]. ANN CHIR PLAST ESTH 2019; 64:217-223. [PMID: 30595378 DOI: 10.1016/j.anplas.2018.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2018] [Accepted: 12/05/2018] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The purpose of this study is to evaluate patients' satisfaction after immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) according to the surgical technique. METHODS Included patients had an IBR between 2012 and 2017 and finished their reconstruction since a year. Patients were contacted by phone and their satisfaction was evaluated with the Breast Q questionnaire. According to the surgical technique, patients were divided into 5 groups: DIEP, gracilis, Latissimus Dorsi flap, definitive implant and expander implant. Techniques were grouped into two categories: free flaps and prothesis. Nipple reconstruction techniques were also evaluated: toe pulp grafting, nipple sharing and local flap. RESULTS Nighty-five patients on the 103 who were eligible accepted to answer the questionnaire. Satisfaction with breasts was stastistically higher in the free flap group (72.6/100) than in the prothesis group (62.7/100) (P<0.01). Physical well-being (chest) was better for the free flap group than for the prothesis group (92.2/100 vs. 85.2/100, P=0.02). Nipple reconstructions with nipple sharing and free flap give a better satisfaction for patients than toe pulp grafting (75.3/100 and 73.5/100 vs. 47.8/100, P<0.01). CONCLUSION IBR with free flap give, in a short time, a statistically higher satisfaction for breast than prothesis. Nipple reconstructions with free flap and nipple sharing give a better satisfaction too.
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- Service de chirurgie plastique, hôpital Civil Strasbourg, 1, place de l'hôpital, 67091 Strasbourg, France.
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- Service de chirurgie plastique, hôpital Civil Strasbourg, 1, place de l'hôpital, 67091 Strasbourg, France
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- Service de sénologie, hôpital Hautepierre, 1, avenue Molière, 67200 Strasbourg, France
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- Service de chirurgie plastique, hôpital Civil Strasbourg, 1, place de l'hôpital, 67091 Strasbourg, France
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- Service de chirurgie plastique, hôpital Civil Strasbourg, 1, place de l'hôpital, 67091 Strasbourg, France
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Gatherwright J, Knackstedt R, Kurlander D, Djohan R. Anatomic location of a sensory nerve to the transverse upper gracilis (TUG) flap: A novel option for sensate autologous tissue reconstruction. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2018; 72:137-171. [PMID: 30291049 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2018.09.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2018] [Revised: 08/30/2018] [Accepted: 09/10/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, University Hospitals, Cleveland, OH
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
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This article presents an approach to reanimation of the midface in long-standing flaccid facial palsy by means of functional free gracilis transfer and static facial suspension.
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- Nate Jowett
- Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, 243 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA.
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- Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, 243 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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Batailler C, Lustig S, Reynaud O, Neyret P, Servien E. Complications and revision surgeries in two extra-articular tenodesis techniques associated to anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. A case-control study. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2018; 104:197-201. [PMID: 29292120 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2017.10.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2017] [Revised: 09/23/2017] [Accepted: 10/02/2017] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Numerous techniques of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction associated to extra-articular tenodesis (EAT) have been described, but there have been few comparative studies, especially in terms of complications and revision procedures. The present study sought to compare two ACL reconstruction techniques using the patellar tendon (KJ): associating EAT by fascia lata (KJL2) or by gracilis (KJG). The study hypothesis was that the KJL2 technique incurs no extra risk of complications or surgical revision compared to the KJG technique. METHOD A prospective case-control study compared 41 patients undergoing KJL2 and 41 controls undergoing KJG. Complications, reconstruction failure and revision procedures were assessed at a mean 13 months follow-up (range, 6-20 months). RESULTS The KJL2 group showed no extra risk of postoperative complications or reconstruction failure compared to the KJG group: 1 versus 2 re-tears, respectively, not requiring revision. Revision surgery was significantly more frequent in the KJG group (31.7% vs. 7.3%), notably for arthrolysis and meniscectomy. DISCUSSION The KJL2 technique is reliable, without greater risk of complications or early revision surgery than the KJG technique. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III - Case-control study.
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- C Batailler
- Centre Albert-Trillat, groupement hospitalier Nord, 103, grande rue de La-Croix-Rousse, 69004 Lyon, France.
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- Centre Albert-Trillat, groupement hospitalier Nord, 103, grande rue de La-Croix-Rousse, 69004 Lyon, France
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- Centre Albert-Trillat, groupement hospitalier Nord, 103, grande rue de La-Croix-Rousse, 69004 Lyon, France
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- Centre Albert-Trillat, 69004 Lyon, France
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- Centre Albert-Trillat, groupement hospitalier Nord, 103, grande rue de La-Croix-Rousse, 69004 Lyon, France
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Smeets K, Bellemans J, Scheys L, Eijnde BO, Slane J, Claes S. Mechanical Analysis of Extra-Articular Knee Ligaments. Part two: Tendon grafts used for knee ligament reconstruction. Knee 2017; 24:957-964. [PMID: 28789872 DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2017.07.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2017] [Revised: 06/19/2017] [Accepted: 07/20/2017] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to provide information about the mechanical properties of grafts used for knee ligament reconstructions and to compare those results with the mechanical properties of native knee ligaments. METHODS Eleven cadaveric knees were dissected for the semitendinosus, gracilis, iliotibial band (ITB), quadriceps and patellar tendon. Uniaxial testing to failure was performed using a standardized method and mechanical properties (elastic modulus, ultimate stress, ultimate strain, strain energy density) were determined. RESULTS The elastic modulus of the gracilis tendon (1458±476MPa) (P<0.001) and the semitendinosus tendon (1036±312MPa) (P<0.05) was significantly higher than the ITB (610±171MPa), quadriceps tendon (568±194MPa), and patellar tendon (417±107MPa). In addition, the ultimate stress of the hamstring tendons (gracilis 155.0±30.7MPa and semitendinosus 120.1±30.0MPa) was significantly higher (P<0.001, respectively P<0.05), relative to the ITB (75.0±11.8MPa), quadriceps tendon (81.0±27.6MPa), and patellar tendon (76.2±25.1MPa). A significant difference (P<0.05) could be noticed between the ultimate strain of the patellar tendon (24.6±5.9%) and the hamstrings (gracilis 14.5±3.1% and semitendinosus 17.0±4.0%). No significant difference in strain energy density between the grafts was observed. CONCLUSIONS Material properties of common grafts used for knee ligament reconstructions often differ significantly from the original knee ligament which the graft is supposed to emulate.
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- Kristof Smeets
- Doctoral School for Medicine and Life Sciences, Hasselt University, Diepenbeek, Belgium; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ziekenhuis Oost-, Limburg, Genk, Belgium.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ziekenhuis Oost-, Limburg, Genk, Belgium; Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, Hasselt University, Diepenbeek, Belgium
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- Institute for Orthopaedic Research and Training, Division of Orthopaedics, University Hospitals Leuven/Department of Development and Regenartion, Faculty of Medicine, KULeuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, Hasselt University, Diepenbeek, Belgium
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- Institute for Orthopaedic Research and Training, Division of Orthopaedics, University Hospitals Leuven/Department of Development and Regenartion, Faculty of Medicine, KULeuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, AZ Herentals Hospital, Herentals, Belgium; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Pellenberg, Belgium
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Konrath JM, Saxby DJ, Killen BA, Pizzolato C, Vertullo CJ, Barrett RS, Lloyd DG. Muscle contributions to medial tibiofemoral compartment contact loading following ACL reconstruction using semitendinosus and gracilis tendon grafts. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0176016. [PMID: 28423061 PMCID: PMC5397063 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0176016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2016] [Accepted: 04/04/2017] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Background The muscle-tendon properties of the semitendinosus (ST) and gracilis (GR) are substantially altered following tendon harvest for the purpose of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). This study adopted a musculoskeletal modelling approach to determine how the changes to the ST and GR muscle-tendon properties alter their contribution to medial compartment contact loading within the tibiofemoral joint in post ACLR patients, and the extent to which other muscles compensate under the same external loading conditions during walking, running and sidestep cutting. Materials and methods Motion capture and electromyography (EMG) data from 16 lower extremity muscles were acquired during walking, running and cutting in 25 participants that had undergone an ACLR using a quadruple (ST+GR) hamstring auto-graft. An EMG-driven musculoskeletal model was used to estimate the medial compartment contact loads during the stance phase of each gait task. An adjusted model was then created by altering muscle-tendon properties for the ST and GR to reflect their reported changes following ACLR. Parameters for the other muscles in the model were calibrated to match the experimental joint moments. Results The medial compartment contact loads for the standard and adjusted models were similar. The combined contributions of ST and GR to medial compartment contact load in the adjusted model were reduced by 26%, 17% and 17% during walking, running and cutting, respectively. These deficits were balanced by increases in the contribution made by the semimembranosus muscle of 33% and 22% during running and cutting, respectively. Conclusion Alterations to the ST and GR muscle-tendon properties in ACLR patients resulted in reduced contribution to medial compartment contact loads during gait tasks, for which the semimembranosus muscle can compensate.
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- Jason M. Konrath
- School of Allied Health Sciences and Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Allied Health Sciences and Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Allied Health Sciences and Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Allied Health Sciences and Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Allied Health Sciences and Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
- Knee Research Australia, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Allied Health Sciences and Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Allied Health Sciences and Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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Chen J, Song B, Chen C, Zhang D, Wang N, Ma X, Guo S. [Thinning of the free muscle flaps for the treatment of hand and foot defects]. Zhonghua Zheng Xing Wai Ke Za Zhi 2017; 33:112-115. [PMID: 30070809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the feasibility of one-stage thinning of latissimus dorsi muscle, rectus abdominis muscle and gracilis flap in reconstruction of the hand and foot defects. METHODS From June 2009 to April 2015,24 free muscle flaps were thinned during transfer operation by removing their superficial muscle layers on the basis of their vessel pedicles running in the deep surface of flaps. The surface of the muscle flaps were covered by split-thickness skin grafts. There were 16 latissimus dorsi muscle flaps,4 gracilis flaps and 4 rectus abdominis muscle flaps. Flap size ranged from 6 cm × 4 cm to 20 cm × 12 cm. Thinned muscle flaps were used to resurface 7 hand defects and 17 foot defects. RESULTS All muscle flaps survived the thinning procedures without any circulation problems except for one case which suffered total flap necrosis due to venous thrombosis. Skins grafts on muscle flaps also took well. One patient experienced partial skin loss. Two patients underwent secondary debridement and thinning procedure for infection and bulkiness. During the 0.3-20 months follow-up, the contour of thinned muscle flaps matched well with the recipient areas. Reconstructed feet are able to wear regular shoes. CONCLUSIONS Intraoperative immediate thinning of free muscle flaps can be safely accomplished during the primary reconstruction procedure. This procedure prevents the limitations of muscle flap bulkiness and may provide an alternative for surface coverage.
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Fairgray E, Miles A. Enhancing surgical outcomes: The effects of speech therapy on a school-aged girl with Moebius Syndrome. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2016; 90:58-62. [PMID: 27729154 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2016.08.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2016] [Revised: 08/30/2016] [Accepted: 08/31/2016] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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PURPOSE Moebius Syndrome is a rare congenital neurological condition often characterized by multiple cranial nerve involvement. This case study presents an eight-year old girl with Moebius Syndrome (MC) who received 30 sessions of speech therapy. This occurred after presenting to clinic 11 months after left facial reanimation with gracilis thigh muscle transfer surgery. On examination, only flickers of left facial movement were observed. There was no movement on the right side of the face. As a consequence of the minimal movement, MC presented with drooling and unintelligible speech. The purpose of speech therapy was three fold: minimise the pooling of saliva, improve the placement of the articulators so that articulation of speech sounds would be more accurate, and gain advances in overall intelligibility. METHODS Therapy focussed on speech, facial movement and saliva management using a combination of speech drills, evidence-based articulation therapies, facial exercises with surface electromyography biofeedback, self-awareness training and compensatory saliva management strategies. RESULTS After a course of 30 one-hour speech therapy sessions, substantial improvements were seen in speech sound accuracy, overall intelligibility, facial movement and saliva control. CONCLUSIONS The combination of surgery and speech therapy led to functional gains that surgery alone did not achieve. The impact of speech therapy on surgical outcomes in individuals with Moebius syndrome deserves further investigation.
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- Speech Science, The University of Auckland, New Zealand.
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Bohac M, Palkovic M, Fedeles J, Hodosy J. Body proportions as possible predictors for free gracilis one-stage facial reanimation. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016; 117:547-550. [PMID: 27677201 DOI: 10.4149/bll_2016_101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND Gracilis muscle and its motor nerve belongs to most commonly used flap for facial reanimation. However, it is performed in two steps, which is time consuming. One stage technique can be also performed, but the length of the motor nerve cannot be currently determined before surgery. AIM The present study was conducted in order to evaluate the body composition on the length and suitability of the motor nerve of gracilis muscle for one stage facial reanimation. METHODS The gracilis flaps along with the motoric nerve were dissected from 20 fresh cadavers (6 females, 14 males). The length of the lower extremity from superior iliac anterior spine to the bottom of the heel and BMI were measured. Regression analysis of lower extremity length and BMI to the actual length of the motor nerve of gracilis flap was performed. RESULTS The linear regression analysis showed a positive correlation between the length of the lower limb and the size of the motor nerve length (r = 0.5060, p < 0.05), as well as between the BMI and the size of the motor nerve length (r = 0.5073, p < 0.05). Also, the males had longer motor nerve when compared to females by 13 % (p < 0.05). No difference between females and males in BMI was observed. CONCLUSION The length from the superior iliac anterior spine, BMI and gender seemed to be potential factors that could help to predict the length of the gracilis flap motor nerve for the one stage facial reanimation. However, further studies evaluating other anatomical factors and validating the possible prediction rule for one stage reanimation success are needed (Fig. 3, Ref. 14).
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Romaniszyn M, Wałęga P. Graciloplasty, electrostimulation, electromyography. Clinical implications of electrophysiological phenomena in the neo-sphincter created from the gracilis muscle. Pol Przegl Chir 2016; 88:68-76. [PMID: 27213252 DOI: 10.1515/pjs-2016-0030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2016] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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UNLABELLED The aim of the study was to compare the electrophysiological phenomena occurring in the gracilis muscle, transposed into the pelvic floor during the graciloplasty procedure, subjected to continuous electrical stimulation by means of implanted stimulator, or regular stimulation by means of an external device, as well as the long-term functional results of the graciloplasty procedure. MATERIAL AND METHODS A total of 27 patients were included in the analysis. The study group consisted of 7 patients after dynamic graciloplasty, 11 patients after graciloplasty followed by transrectal stimulation, 4 patients after graciloplasty with transcutaneous stimulation, and 5 patients after graciloplasty without any stimulation. All patients had a surface electromyographic examination of the transposed gracilis muscle performed, the signal for each patient was compared to the signal acquisited from a non-transposed gracilis in the same patient. In addition, each subject underwent a clinical operation results assessment, as well as an anorectal manometry examination. RESULTS In the electromiographic examination, the mean frequency of motor units action potentials of the gracilis muscle in the thigh was 64 Hz, and in the muscle after transposition and stimulation period mean frequency was 62 Hz. There was no statistically significant difference in the frequency of action potentials before and after treatment in any of the analyzed groups, or between groups with different methods of stimulation (p> 0.05). We found a significant correlation between the clinical outcome of the procedure, and the average amplitude of the EMG signal from the transposed muscle, as well as between the amplitude of the EMG signal and the basal pressure in the anal canal in manometric examination. There were no significant correlations in the remaining manometric parameters. CONCLUSIONS Despite the different methods of postoperative stimulation, including expensive implantable stimulators, there was no difference in the electrical activity between the transposed gracilis muscle, and the gracilis muscle left in situ. There was no signoficant advantage of the dynamic graciloplasty procedure over the graciloplasty with transanal or transcutaneous stimulation.
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