Thiết Sơn Trần, Tuấn Nghĩa Phan, Pham Thi Viet Dung, Hồng Thúy Tạ Thị, Tuấn Anh Hoàng, Anh Huy Lê
{"title":"Serial Tissue Expansion and Skin Grafts in the Management of a Giant Congenital Nevus of the Face: Review of Literature and Case Report","authors":"Thiết Sơn Trần, Tuấn Nghĩa Phan, Pham Thi Viet Dung, Hồng Thúy Tạ Thị, Tuấn Anh Hoàng, Anh Huy Lê","doi":"10.1055/a-2201-8061","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2201-8061","url":null,"abstract":"Giant congenital nevi, especially on the head and neck, pose a challenge for plastic surgeons. This requires extensive experience in detailed planning, combining different techniques, and selecting appropriate materials for reconstruction. There have been reports of using a tissue expander, serial resection method, and full-thickness skin grafts for this type of nevus. However, the best way availabl to completely remove a giant congenital nevus is endless. In this article, we would like to present a case of a left hemifacial giant congenital nevus in which we used multiple tissue expansion to fully replace the nevus along with some of our modification techniques.","PeriodicalId":47543,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Plastic Surgery-APS","volume":"43 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135808959","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Inah Yoon, HyungBae Kim, Jeongmok Cho, Changsik John Pak, Hyunsuk Peter Suh, Jae Yong Jeon, Jp Hong
{"title":"Does lympho-venous anastomosis effect for mTOR inhibitor-associated lymphedema patients?","authors":"Inah Yoon, HyungBae Kim, Jeongmok Cho, Changsik John Pak, Hyunsuk Peter Suh, Jae Yong Jeon, Jp Hong","doi":"10.1055/a-2201-5881","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2201-5881","url":null,"abstract":"The mTOR inhibitors are used to prevent organ transplant rejection and is preferred over other immunosuppressants due to its low nephrotoxicity. However, mTOR inhibitors have been associated with various adverse effects including lymphedema. Although rare in incidence, previously known treatments for mTOR inhibitor induced lymphedema were limited to discontinuation of related drugs and complex disruptive therapy with variable results. In this article, three patients who developed lymphedema in their lower limbs after using mTOR inhibitors, including two bilateral and one unilateral case, were treated with physiologic surgery methods such as lympho-venous anastomosis and lymph node transfer. The efficacy of the treatment was evaluated. In the three cases described, cessation of the drug did not lead to any reduction in edema. The use of lympho-venous anastomosis (LVA) and lymph node transfer resulted in early reductions in volume but failed to sustain over time. All patients underwent secondary nonphysiologic surgery such as liposuction resulting in sustained improvement. This series presents the first physiologic approach to mTOR inhibitor induced lymphedema. Although further study is warranted, the physiologic surgical options may have limited success and nonphysiologic options may offer better sustainable results.","PeriodicalId":47543,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Plastic Surgery-APS","volume":"6 3","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136104650","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Modified Urethral Graciloplasty Cross-Innervated by the Pudendal Nerve for Postprostatectomy Urinary Incontinence: Cadaveric Simulation Surgery and a Clinical Case Report.","authors":"Hisashi Sakuma, Masaki Yazawa, Makoto Hikosaka, Yumiko Uchikawa-Tani, Masayoshi Takayama, Kazuo Kishi","doi":"10.1055/a-1995-1513","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-1995-1513","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>An artificial sphincter implanted in the bulbous urethra to treat severe postprostatectomy urinary incontinence is effective, but embedding-associated complications can occur. We assessed the feasibility, efficacy, and safety of urethral graciloplasty cross-innervated by the pudendal nerve. A simulation surgery on three male fresh cadavers was performed. Both ends of the gracilis muscle were isolated only on its vascular pedicle with proximal end of the obturator nerve severed and transferred to the perineum. We examined whether the gracilis muscle could be wrapped around the bulbous urethra and whether the obturator nerve was long enough to suture with the pudendal nerve. In addition, surgery was performed on a 71-year-old male patient with severe urinary incontinence. The postoperative 12-month outcomes were assessed using a 24-hour pad test and urodynamic study. In all cadaveric simulations, the gracilis muscles could be wrapped around the bulbous urethra in a γ-loop configuration. The length of the obturator nerve was sufficient for neurorrhaphy with the pudendal nerve. In the clinical case, the postoperative course was uneventful. The mean maximum urethral closure pressure and functional profile length increased from 40.7 to 70 cm H <sub>2</sub> O and from 40.1 to 45.3 mm, respectively. Although urinary incontinence was not completely cured, the patient was able to maintain urinary continence at night. Urethral graciloplasty cross-innervated by the pudendal nerve is effective in raising the urethral pressure and reducing urinary incontinence.</p>","PeriodicalId":47543,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Plastic Surgery-APS","volume":"1 1","pages":"578-585"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2023-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10736196/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41680182","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Classification of Gluteal Augmentation","authors":"EBAA SABRI, Achraf DAOUD","doi":"10.1055/a-2192-0339","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2192-0339","url":null,"abstract":"Gluteal enhancement is a major growing trend within aesthetic surgery practice. Patient needs include volume augmentation and enhancement of the roundness of buttocks. In this letter we suggest a classification of gluteal augmentation procedures. The classification helps to analyze the case easier and applying the most adaptable procedure for each patient. Our classification of gluteal augmentation is divided to Pseudo-augmentation (illusionary) and Real (true) augmentation which is subdivided to Non-surgical and Surgical.","PeriodicalId":47543,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Plastic Surgery-APS","volume":"172 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136142466","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Joseph Kyu-hyung Park, Seungchul Baek, Chan Yeong Heo, Jae Hoon Jeong, Yujin Myung
{"title":"A Novel, Deep Learning Based, Automatic Photometric Analysis Software for Breast Aesthetic Scoring","authors":"Joseph Kyu-hyung Park, Seungchul Baek, Chan Yeong Heo, Jae Hoon Jeong, Yujin Myung","doi":"10.1055/a-2190-5781","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2190-5781","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Breast aesthetics evaluation often relies on subjective assessments, leading to the need for objective, automated tools. We developed the Seoul Breast Esthetic Scoring Tool (S-BEST), a photometric analysis software that utilizes a DenseNet-264 deep learning model to automatically evaluate breast landmarks and asymmetry indices. Methods: S-BEST was trained on a dataset of frontal breast photographs annotated with 30 specific landmarks, divided into an 80-20 training-validation split. The software requires the distances of sternal notch to nipple or nipple-to-nipple as input and performs image preprocessing steps, including ratio correction and 8-bit normalization. Breast asymmetry indices and cm based measurements are provided as the output. The accuracy of S-BEST was validated using a paired t-test and Bland-Altman plots, comparing its measurements to those obtained from physical examinations of 100 females diagnosed with breast cancer. Results: S-BEST demonstrated high accuracy in automatic landmark localization, with most distances showing no statistically significant difference compared to physical measurements. However, the nipple-to-inframammary fold distance showed a significant bias, with a coefficient of determination ranging from 0.3787 to 0.4234 for the left and right sides, respectively. Conclusions: S-BEST provides a fast, reliable, and automated approach for breast aesthetic evaluation based on 2D frontal photographs. While limited by its inability to capture volumetric attributes or multiple viewpoints, it serves as an accessible tool for both clinical and research applications.","PeriodicalId":47543,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Plastic Surgery-APS","volume":"3 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135968615","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Staged tendon repair to improve range of motion in Tamai zone 4 replantation: Two case reports","authors":"Takeo Matsusue","doi":"10.1055/a-2190-8487","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2190-8487","url":null,"abstract":"Tamai zone 4 replantation, defined as the replantation at a level proximal to the flexor digitorum superficialis’ insertion and distal to where the common digital artery branches into the proper digital artery, has poor functional results because making orthosis and rehabilitation protocols that protect the bone and the flexor and extensor tendons simultaneously is difficult. Two cases of Tamai zone 4 replantation are presented: one case of an index finger replantation at the proximal phalanx and a case of ring finger replantation at the proximal interphalangeal joint. The author did not repair the flexor tendon intentionally in the primary replantation and performed two-stage flexor tendon reconstruction later. The total active motions at the last follow-up were 215° and 180°, respectively, with the latter distal interphalangeal joint was an arthrodesis. Both cases had no extension lag in the proximal interphalangeal joint. These results were much better than those in previous reports, in which the mean total active motion was 133° or less. The good results appeared to be mainly due to the reasonable and clear postoperative rehabilitation protocols made by the proposed procedure. This procedure may be useful for obtaining reproducible functional results even in Tamai zone 4 replantation.","PeriodicalId":47543,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Plastic Surgery-APS","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135967648","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Square-Plus Flap: A Modification to Release Long Post-Burn Scar Contractures","authors":"Mahmoud A. Hifny, Rei Ogawa","doi":"10.1055/a-2189-9767","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2189-9767","url":null,"abstract":"The square flap method has been successful in releasing contracture bands at various body regions. However, the original square flap method alone may not be efficient in releasing long contracture bands. We, therefore, proposed an extended design to the traditional design, which is called the “square-plus flap”. A 4-year-old girl presented with a post-burn web-like contracture band over the right axilla. We marked a square flap technique at the center of the contracture band and then two additional Z-plasties were placed on both edges of the flap. After the release and securing of the square flap, the adjacent distal z-plasty was then transposed and sutured in their new locations. We do not need to incise the proximal z-plasty as we could achieve complete relaxation of the contracture band. This novel modification can be added to the plastic surgeon’s armamentarium for releasing long post-burn contracture bands involving distinct body regions.","PeriodicalId":47543,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Plastic Surgery-APS","volume":"145 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136063096","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ahmed Gaber Abdelmegeed, Mahmoud A Hifny, Tarek A Abulezz, Samia Saied, Mohamed A Ellabban, Mohamed Abdel-Al Abo-Saeda, Karam A Allam, Mostafa Mamdoh Haredy, Ahmed S Mazeed
{"title":"Reliability and Safety of Cross-Leg Free Latissmus Dorsi Muscle Flap in Reconstruction of Mutilating Leg Injuries Using End-to-Side Anastomosis.","authors":"Ahmed Gaber Abdelmegeed, Mahmoud A Hifny, Tarek A Abulezz, Samia Saied, Mohamed A Ellabban, Mohamed Abdel-Al Abo-Saeda, Karam A Allam, Mostafa Mamdoh Haredy, Ahmed S Mazeed","doi":"10.1055/a-2126-7058","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2126-7058","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background</b> Free tissue transfer is considered the gold standard option for the reconstruction of distal leg defects. Free tissue transfer using recipient vessels in the contralateral leg (cross-leg bridge) is a potential option to supply the flap if there are no suitable recipient vessels in the injured leg. Most studies have described this technique using end-to-end anastomosis which sacrifices the main vessel in the uninjured leg. This study evaluated the use of a cross-leg free latissimus dorsi muscle flap for the reconstruction of defects in single-vessel legs, using end-to-side anastomosis to recipient vessels in the contralateral leg without sacrificing any vessel in the uninjured leg. <b>Methods</b> This is a retrospective study that included 22 consecutive patients with soft tissue defects over the lower leg. All the reconstructed legs had a single artery as documented by CT angiography. All patients underwent cross-leg free latissimus dorsi muscle flap using end-to-side anastomosis to the posterior tibial vessels of the contralateral leg. <b>Results</b> The age at surgery ranged from 12 to 31 years and the mean defect size was 86 cm <sup>2</sup> . Complete flap survival occurred in 20 cases (91%). One patient had total flap ischemia. Another patient had distal flap ischemia. <b>Conclusion</b> Cross-leg free latissimus dorsi muscle flap is a reliable and safe technique for the reconstruction and salvage of mutilating leg injuries, especially in cases of leg injuries with a single artery. As far as preservation of the donor limb circulation is concerned, end-to-side anastomosis is a reasonable option as it maintains the continuity of the donor leg vessels.</p>","PeriodicalId":47543,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Plastic Surgery-APS","volume":"50 5","pages":"507-513"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2023-10-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10556300/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41113588","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ankur Khajuria, Wei F Chen, Jung Ju Huang, Susana Heredero, Joon-Pio Hong, Fu-Chan Wei, Tommy Nai-Jen Chang
{"title":"Dialogue with the Giants of Microsurgery: Professor Fu-Chan Wei and Professor Joon Pio Hong.","authors":"Ankur Khajuria, Wei F Chen, Jung Ju Huang, Susana Heredero, Joon-Pio Hong, Fu-Chan Wei, Tommy Nai-Jen Chang","doi":"10.1055/a-2113-3364","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2113-3364","url":null,"abstract":"A poll by the International Microsurgery Club (IMC) identified Professors Fu-Chan Wei and Joon-Pio Hong as the most influential teachers in microsurgery. This paper summarizes the lessons from the \"Dialogue with the Most Influential Teachers in Microsurgery\" webinar with Prof Wei and Prof Hong conducted on 9 April 2023, divided into technical, non-technical, and life lesson sections.","PeriodicalId":47543,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Plastic Surgery-APS","volume":"50 5","pages":"529-532"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2023-10-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10556321/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41163006","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Myanmar Articulation, Resonation, Nasal Emission, and Nasal Turbulence Test: A Preliminary Study.","authors":"Kalyanee Makarabhirom, Benjamas Prathanee, Ampika Rattanapitak","doi":"10.1055/s-0043-1771522","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0043-1771522","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background</b> This article describes the development of the Myanmar Articulation, Resonation, Nasal Emission, and Nasal Turbulence test for children with cleft lip and palate (CLP), and evaluation of its validity and reliability. <b>Methods</b> It was created by three Thai researchers and a Burmese research assistant based on Burmese phonology. The content validity was evaluated by six Burmese language experts. All test items were divided into three groups: high-pressure oral consonants, low-pressure oral consonants, and nasal consonants. <b>Results</b> All items (58-word and 32-phrase/sentence) gave an excellent level of the expert agreement (item-level content validity indexes = 1.00). The target items were illustrated as color pictures. Each picture was clearly drawn and easy to identify. As a pilot study of face validity, all pictures were administered to 10 typical-developing children. The actual testing was assessed by 10 CLP children, and the developed test was analyzed through consultation of the Burmese teachers and interpreters from a speech camp. Testing scores for a total including three groups of target items were shown acceptable for internal consistency reliability (ranged from 0.4 to 0.88). <b>Conclusion</b> The constructed test is valid in terms of its content.</p>","PeriodicalId":47543,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Plastic Surgery-APS","volume":"50 5","pages":"468-477"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2023-10-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10556330/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41167829","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}