【摘要】 目的 探討封閉負壓引流（vacuum sealing drainage，VSD）裝置用于全厚皮移植術后加壓固定對全厚皮片移植成活的影響。 方法 新西蘭大白兔24只，在脊柱兩側2個術區建立全厚皮片移植模型。每只兔2個術區分別采用VSD（A組）、傳統縫合打包加壓包扎（B組），做自身對照。第3、5、7天各隨機處死8只兔，觀察皮片成活情況，做移植皮片中央及邊緣（指打包固定的縫線處）的外觀質量評價（由1名研究者做主觀評價），計算皮片成活率，并在移植皮片上取材，HE染色處理后，應用光學顯微鏡觀察組織形態學特征。采用免疫組織化學檢測各組創面血管內皮生長因子（vascular endothelial growth factor，VEGF）表達情況。 結果 兩組比較，移植皮片邊緣的外觀質量評價顯著提高（Plt;0.05），皮片中央差異無統計學意義（Pgt;0.05）；皮片移植成活率差異無統計學意義（Pgt;0.05）。HE染色結果顯示，A組較B組皮片邊緣的細胞層次清晰、結構完整，皮片中央無差異。免疫組織化學檢測顯示，A組皮片邊緣VEGF陽性染色部位的累積吸光度值顯著高于B組（Plt;0.05），皮片中央差異無統計學意義（Pgt;0.05）。 結論 VSD用于全厚皮移植術后加壓固定可提高皮片邊緣的外觀質量，促進創面修復和血管生成，可能減輕邊緣瘢痕增生。【Abstract】 Objective To explore the influence of vacuum sealing drainage (VSD) on compression bandage of full-thickness skin grafting. Methods A model of full-thickness skin grafting in 2 operation zones was established in the two sides of spinal column of 24 New Zealand white rabbits. The wounds were deal with by VSD (group A) and conventional suture and compression bandage (group B) randomly. About 3, 5, and 7 days after operation, the assessment of the center and edge area (suture area) of skin grafting was performed by a single observer blinded to the randomization. The survival rate was calculated. Samples were selected from skin grafting and observed under a light microscope after HE staining. The expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) was detected by immunohistochemistry method. Results The assessment of the edge area of skin grafting in group A was significantly better than that in group B (Plt;0.05); the difference in the center area was not significant (Pgt;0.05). HE staining showed that in the edge area of skin grafting, the cell layer and structure were better in group A than that in group B, the difference in the center area was not significant (Pgt;0.05). Immunohistochemistry method showed that in the edge area of skin grafting, integrated optical density of VEGF was significantly higher in group A than in group B (Plt;0.05), it was not significantly in the center area (Pgt;0.05). Conclusions VSD utilized on compression bandage of full-thickness skin grafting can significantly improve the qualitative appearance of grafting, promote wound healing and vascularization. VSD may possibly reduce scar hyperplasia.
To understand the reason of hyperpigmentation following full-thickness skin autograft, 54 guinea pigs were selected as skin autograft models. The changes of density of epidermal keratinocyte (KC) and the amount and distribution of melanin in the epidermal KC were observed by histological, histochemical and autoradiographic techniques. The results showed: (1) The histological changes of KC were in fact a wound-repair process; (2) The increased melanin in KC coordinated with "multi-overlapping screen" effect, a result of multiple layers of "supranuclear cap", was the direct cause of hyperpigmentation of the graft and (3) The hydrolytic disturbance of melanin in KC and the longer life span of the KC were probably the important reasons for the increase of melanin in the epidermis.
Objective To observe the effectiveness of skin graft combined with thorax wire fastening for repairing postoperative coloboma after resection of chest back giant nevus. Methods Between June 2007 and October 2010, 17 cases of chest back giant nevus were treated. There were 7 males and 10 females, aged from 3 years and 6 months to 15 years(mean, 8 years). The size of giant nevus was 20 cm × 12 cm to 60 cm × 50 cm. Two cases of them were ever treated by laser, while the others were never treated. The check before operation showed ulcer of the skin and effusion in 2 cases, hard skin in 3 cases, hair growth in 7 cases, and normal in 5 cases. Five cases had serious itch. After giant nevus was cut off, thorax wire was fastened to reduce the wound area, and then the intermediate spl it thickness skin graft of thigh was used to repair the wound. Comprehensive anti-scar treatment was given postoperatively. Results The wound size was (2 110.74 ± 725.69) cm2 after resection of giant nevus, and was (1 624.94 ± 560.57) cm2 after thorax wire fastening, showing significant difference (t=9.006, P=0.001). All the grafting skin survived; the incision and wound at donor site healed by first intention. The patients were followed up 6 months to 2 years (mean, 13 months). No scar prol iferation or contracture occurred. The skin color and elasticity were similar to the normal skin; the nipple, navel, and other local apparatus were not shifted after operation. Conclusion It can reduce donor site of skin and postoperative scar, and achieve satisfactory appearance to cover the wound by skin graft combined with thorax wire fastening after chest back giant nevus was cut off .
Objective To explore the feasibility and effectiveness of free vastus lateralis flap combined with skin grafting for repairing small- and medium-sized lacunar defects in the non-weight-bearing area of diabetic foot. Methods Between January 2022 and October 2023, 8 patients (8 feet) with small- and medium-sized lacunar defects in the non-weight-bearing area of diabetic foot were admitted. There were 6 males and 2 females, with an average age of 64.3 years (range, 58-76 years). The duration of the diabetic foot ulcer ranged from 2 to 7 weeks (mean, 4.3 weeks). The wound was located between the metatarsal bones in 4 cases, on the medial side of the foot in 2 cases, on the lateral side of the foot in 1 case, and on the dorsal and lateral sides of the foot in 1 case. The length of wound was 4.0-12.0 cm, the width was 3.0-5.0 cm, and the depth was 1.2-2.0 cm. The free vastus lateralis flaps were designed to repair the wounds, and skin grafting covered the vastus lateralis flaps. The length of the vastus lateralis flap was 5.0-14.0 cm, the width was 3.5-6.0 cm, and the thickness was 1.0-1.5 cm. The donor sites of the muscle flaps were directly sutured. Results The time for vastus lateralis flaps harvested ranged from 30 to 80 minutes (mean, 55.0 minutes), and the total operation time ranged from 125 to 170 minutes (mean, 147.5 minutes). All muscle flaps and skin grafts survived successfully, and the wounds and the incisions at the donor sites healed by first intention. All patients were followed up 6-24 months, with an average of 12.8 months. The appearances of 3 patients who did not follow the doctor’s instructions for pressure treatment of the muscle flaps were a little bloated, and the rest had a good appearance. The texture of the muscle flaps was soft. There were linear scars at the donor sites. There was no recurrence of ulcers during follow-up. All patients could walk independently without limitation of daily activities at last follow-up. Conclusion The application of free vastus lateralis flap combined with skin grafting to repair small- and medium-sized lacunar defects in the non-weight-bearing area of diabetic foot has the advantages of simple operation and time-saving as well as small damage to the donor site, with good repair effect, especially for the elderly patients who are not suitable for prolonged anesthesia.
Objective
To investigate the effectiveness of repairing severe cicatricial contracture deformity in the web-space by kite-like incision combined with full-thickness skin grafting.
Methods
Between June 2008 and September 2011, 31 patients (87 web-spaces) with severe cicatricial contracture deformities in the web-spaces were treated. There were 24 males and 7 females, aged 5-43 years (median, 22 years). The causes of injuries were flame burn (26 cases), scald (3 cases), electric arc burn (1 case), and chemical burn (1 case). The degree of burn was deep second degree (14 cases) and third degree (17 cases). The interval time from injury to operation was 10 months to 17 years (median, 2.2 years). The kite-like incision was marked on the scar in the web-space. The rhombic scar between the adjacent metacarpophalangeal joints was excised, and cicatricial contracture was released completely. The secondary wound in the web-space was repaired with full-thickness autogeneic skin grafting. The secondary wound at donor site was directly sutured.
Results
All full-thickness skin grafts survived well. The incisions at donor sites healed primarily. Of 31 patients, 29 (82 web-spaces) were followed up 6-18 months (mean, 13 months). The sizes and depths of reconstructed web-spaces were similar to those of normal ones. No secondary cicatricial contracture was observed, and the function of fingers recovered well.
Conclusion
The short-term effectiveness is satisfactory by kite-like incision combined with full-thickness skin grafting for repairing severe cicatricial contracture deformities in the web-space, while the long-term effectiveness needs further observation.
OBJECTIVE: To investigate a treatment method for overtime avulsion of scalp. METHODS: Form October 1992 to July 2001, we treated 7 cases of avulsed scalp, which had been wounded more than 12 hours and accompanied with shock and head wound, with split thickness scalp skin grafting. RESULTS: Except for partial necrosis of scalp in center of bare area of skull, more than 90% of grafting split thickness scalp skin survived in 4 cases and more than 80% in 3 cases, and presented satisfactory appearance during following up. The bare area had no periosteum above 4 cm in diameter needed to graft split thickness skin after skull was covered granulation tissue. CONCLUSION: The limits of time of scalp skin grafting will be prolonged as long as the processes are settled properly to maintain the skin of body.
