Objective To evaluate the results of chest wallreconstruction (CWR) in patients who underwent chest wall tumor resection accompanying huge chest wall defect. Methods From Jan. 1998 to Mar. 2003, 31 patients underwent CWR. Among them, 20 were male and 11 female. The age ranged from 8 to 72 years.The indications for resection were primary chest wall tumor in 21 patients, lung cancer with invasion of chest wall 6, recurrence of breast cancer 2, radiationnecrosis 1 and skin cancer 1. The number of rib resected was 2~7 ribs (3.6 in average). The defect was 20~220 cm2 (97.1 cm2 in average). Concomitant resectionwas done in 13 patients, including lobectomy or wedge resection of lung 10, partial resection of diaphragm 2, and partial sternectomy 1. Seven patients underwent soft tissue reconstruction alone(latissimus dorsi+greater omentum, latissimusdorsi myocutaneous flap, latissimus dorsi muscle flap), 5 patients bony reconstruction alone(Prolen web), and simultaneous BR and STR were performed in 19 patients(latissimus dorsi, pectorails major, latissimus dorsi+fascia lata, and Prolene web). Results Three patients (9.7%) developed postoperative complications. Postoperative survival period was 6~57 months with a median of 22 months. Conclusion A favorable clinical outcome can be achieved by CWR for the patients with hugechest wall defects that result from resection of chest wall tumors.
Objective To evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of vascularized free peroneal composite flaps for reconstruction of oral and maxillofacial defects. Methods From November 1999 to December 2002, 28 cases of oral maxillofacial defects were reconstructed with vascularized free peroneal composite flaps, with fibulacutaneous flap in 21 cases and with fibulamyocutaneous flap in 7 cases. Three cases received insertion of dental implants into the fibula flap. The flap size was 3.0 cm×5.5 cm to 8.0 cm ×12.0 cm; the fibula length was 5.5 cm to 16.0 cm. Results Of the 28 flaps reconstructed, 24 survived,3 necrosed partially and 1 necrosed completely. All the 5 implants survived andachieved good bone integration in 3 cases. Twenty-six cases were followed up 1-36 months with an average of 18.5 months, the facial appearance and the vocal function were satisfactory in 23 cases. Conclusion Vascularized peroneal flap has many advantages and is one of the optimal flaps for reconstruction of oral maxillofacial defects.
Objective To explore better approach of resecting tumoraround the anterior skull base and reconstructing the anterior skull base.Methods In November 2004, a 49-years-old male patient with intracranial recrudescent adenoid cystic carcinoma in the anterior cranial fossa was treated using modified transcranial approach. Neurosurgeon and rhinolaryngologist cooperated to excise the tumour completely, and to reconstruct anterior skull base using the pedicle periosteum temproal musculofascial flap(15 cm×10 cm) andthe pedicle flap of aponeurosis of occipitofron talis muscle and muscular fasciae（10 cm×6 cm）.Results After operation, the wound healed by first intention. Complication, such as infection and cerebrospinal rhinorrhea, did not occur. The patient was discharged 10 days after operation, and was followed up for 8 months, no local recurrence were investigated and no scar formed over the face.Conclusion The modified transcranial approachis a relatively novel exposure that enables the skilled cranial base surgeon tosafely resect many malignant lesions previously and to reconstruct the defect of anterior skull base together.
Objective To discuss the surgical method and effect of repair of damage injury in the hands. Methods Of the 29 cases, 22 were males, 7 were females. Their ages ranged from 15 to 31.The size of defect areas ranged from 18 cm×8 cm to 22 cm×10 cm .Along with dorsalis pedis flap, lateral hemi-pulp flap was takenfrom great toe and first web space flap. The second toe was taken from one footto reconstruct the thumb, second and third toe from another foot was used to reconstruct two fingers. The dorsalis pedis flaps were used to cover palm and dorsum of hand. The lateral hemi-pulp flaps from great toe and first web space flapswere used to reconstruct first web space of hand.Results With the 58 combined flaps, 29 thumbs and 58 fingers were reconstructed. Followups was done for 1 to 8 years.All the thumbsand fingers of 29 hands were reconstructed. Their shape and function were well recovered. Conclusion This new surgical method is effective inpreserving the function of injured hand. The function of the injured hands can be preserved by this surgical method, therefore this method is optimal.
