The total mesorectal excision(TME)approach has been established as the gold standard for the surgical treatment of middle and lower rectal cancer.This approach is widely accepted to minimize the risk of local recurren...The total mesorectal excision(TME)approach has been established as the gold standard for the surgical treatment of middle and lower rectal cancer.This approach is widely accepted to minimize the risk of local recurrence and increase the long-term survival rate of patients undergoing surgery.However,standardized TME causes urogenital dysfunction in more than half of patients,thus lowering the quality of life of patients.Of note,pelvic autonomic nerve damage during TME is the most pivotal cause of postoperative urogenital dysfunction.The anatomy of the Denonvilliers’fascia(DVF)and its application in surgery have been investigated both nationally and internationally.Nevertheless,controversy exists regarding the basic to clinical anatomy of DVF and its application in surgery.Currently,it is a hotspot of concern and research to improve the postoperative quality of life of patients with rectal cancer through the protection of their urinary and reproductive functions after radical resection.Herein,this study systematically describes the anatomy of DVF and its appli-cation in surgery,thus providing a reference for the selection of surgical treatment modalities and the enhancement of postoperative quality of life in patients with middle and low rectal cancer.展开更多
PURPOSE:Little is known about which urogenital nerves are liable to be injured along surgical planes in front of or behind Denonvilliers’ fascia.METHODS AND RESULTS:Using semiserial histology for five fixed male pelv...PURPOSE:Little is known about which urogenital nerves are liable to be injured along surgical planes in front of or behind Denonvilliers’ fascia.METHODS AND RESULTS:Using semiserial histology for five fixed male pelves,we demonstrated that:1) left/right communicating branches of bilateral pelvic plexuses run immediately in front of Denonvilliers’ fascia;and 2) a lateral continuation of Denonvilliers’ fascia separates the urogenital neurovascular bundle from the mesorectum.Notably,the mesorectum contains no or few extramural ganglion cells.At the level of the seminal vesicles,incision in front of Denonvilliers’ fascia seems likely to injure superior parts of the pelvic plexus and the left/right communication.Moreover,at the prostate level,this incision misleads the surgical plane into the neurovascular bundle.Fresh cadaveric dissections of five unfixed male pelves confirmed that the surgical plane in front of Denonvilliers’ fascia continues to a fascial space for the pelvic plexus containing ganglion cell clusters lateral and/or inferior to the seminal vesicles.CONCLUSIONS:To preserve all autonomic nerves for urogenital function,optimal total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer requires dissection behind Denonvilliers’ fascia.展开更多
PURPOSE: Opinion is divided whether Denonvilliers’fascia lies anterior or posterior to the anatomic fascia propria plane of anterior rectal dissection in total mesorectal excision. This study was designed to evaluate...PURPOSE: Opinion is divided whether Denonvilliers’fascia lies anterior or posterior to the anatomic fascia propria plane of anterior rectal dissection in total mesorectal excision. This study was designed to evaluate this anatomic relationship by assessing the presence or absence of Denonvilliers’fascia on the anterior surface of the extraperitoneal rectum in specimens resected for both nonanterior and anterior rectal cancer in males. METHODS: Surgical specimens were collected prospectively from males undergoing total mesorectal excision for mid and low rectal cancer, with a deep dissection of the anterior extraperitoneal rectum to the pelvic floor. Specimens were histopathologically analyzed using best practice methods for rectal cancer. The anterior aspects of the extraperitoneal rectal sections were examined microscopically for the presence or absence of Denonvilliers’fascia. RESULTS: Thirty rectal specimens were examined. Denonvilliers’fascia was present in 12 (40 percent) and absent in 18 specimens (60 percent). Denonvilliers’fascia was significantly more frequently present when tumor involved (55 percent) rather than spared the anterior rectal quadrant (10 percent; difference between groups 45 percent; 95 percent confidence interval, 30-60 percent; P = 0.024, Fisher’s exact test). CONCLUSIONS: When tumors were nonanterior, rectal dissection was conducted on fascia propria in the usual anatomic plane, and Denonvilliers’fascia was not present on the specimen. It was almost exclusively found in anterior tumors, deliberately taken by a radical extra-anatomic anterior dissection in the extramesorectal dissection plane. Denonvilliers’fascia lies anterior to the anatomic fascia propria plane of anterior rectal dissection and is more closely applied to the prostate than the rectum.展开更多
BACKGROUND The procedure for lateral lymph node(LLN)dissection(LLND)is complicated and can result in complications.We developed a technique for laparoscopic LLND based on two fascial spaces to simplify the procedure.A...BACKGROUND The procedure for lateral lymph node(LLN)dissection(LLND)is complicated and can result in complications.We developed a technique for laparoscopic LLND based on two fascial spaces to simplify the procedure.AIM To clarify the anatomical basis of laparoscopic LLND in two fascial spaces and to evaluate its efficacy and safety in treating locally advanced low rectal cancer(LALRC).METHODS Cadaveric dissection was performed on 24 pelvises,and the fascial composition related to LLND was observed and described.Three dimensional-laparoscopic total mesorectal excision with LLND was performed in 20 patients with LALRC,and their clinical data were analyzed.RESULTS The cadaver study showed that the fascia propria of the rectum,urogenital fascia,vesicohypogastric fascia and parietal fascia lie side by side in a medial-lateral direction constituting the dissection plane for curative rectal cancer surgery,and the last three fasciae formed two spaces(Latzko's pararectal space and paravesical space)which were the surgical area for LLND.Laparoscopic LLND in two fascial spaces was performed successfully in all 20 patients.The median operating time,blood loss and postoperative hospitalization were 178(152-243)min,55(25-150)mL and 10(7-20)d,respectively.The median number of harvested LLNs was 8.6(6-12),and pathologically positive LLN metastasis was confirmed in 7(35.0%)cases.Postoperative complications included lower limb pain in 1 case and lymph leakage in 1 case.CONCLUSION Our preliminary surgical experience suggests that laparoscopic LLND based on fascial spaces is a feasible,effective and safe procedure for treating LALRC.展开更多
BACKGROUND Despite the infrequency of trocar site hernias(TSHs),fascial closure continues to be recommended for their prevention when using a≥10-mm trocar.AIM To identify the necessity of fascial closure for a 12-mm ...BACKGROUND Despite the infrequency of trocar site hernias(TSHs),fascial closure continues to be recommended for their prevention when using a≥10-mm trocar.AIM To identify the necessity of fascial closure for a 12-mm nonbladed trocar incision in minimally invasive colorectal surgeries.METHODS Between July 2010 and December 2018,all patients who underwent minimally invasive colorectal surgery at the Minimally Invasive Surgery Unit of Siriraj Hospital were retrospectively reviewed.All patients underwent cross-sectional imaging for TSH assessment.Clinicopathological characteristics were recorded.Incidence rates of TSH and postoperative results were analyzed.RESULTS Of the 254 patients included,70(111 ports)were in the fascial closure(closed)group and 184(279 ports)were in the nonfascial closure(open)group.The median follow up duration was 43 mo.During follow up,three patients in the open group developed TSHs,whereas none in the closed group developed the condition(1.1%vs 0%,P=0.561).All TSHs occurred in the right lower abdomen.Patients whose drains were placed through the same incision had higher rates of TSHs compared with those without the drain.The open group had a significantly shorter operative time and lower blood loss than the closed group.CONCLUSION Routine performance of fascial closure when using a 12-mm nonbladed trocar may not be needed.However,further prospective studies with cross-sectional imaging follow-up and larger sample size are needed to confirm this finding.展开更多
Massage in traditional Chinese medicine can promote body and brain development of premature and normal newborn infants. In the present study, neonatal rats (1 day old) underwent paravertebral fascial massage (15 co...Massage in traditional Chinese medicine can promote body and brain development of premature and normal newborn infants. In the present study, neonatal rats (1 day old) underwent paravertebral fascial massage (15 consecutive days), followed by subcutaneous injection of insulin-like growth factor 1 receptor antagonist, JB1 (9 consecutive days). Paravertebral fascial massage significantly increased insulin-like growth factor 1 expression and cell proliferation in the subventricular zone of the lateral ventricle and dentate gyrus of the hippocampus. However, JB1 inhibited this increase. Results suggest that paravertebral fascial massage can promote brain development of neonatal rats via the insulin-like growth factor I pathway.展开更多
Background:Fluid overload(FO)after resuscitation is frequent and contributes to adverse outcomes among postinjury open abdomen(OA)patients.Bioelectrical impedance analysis(BIA)is a promising tool for monitoring fluid ...Background:Fluid overload(FO)after resuscitation is frequent and contributes to adverse outcomes among postinjury open abdomen(OA)patients.Bioelectrical impedance analysis(BIA)is a promising tool for monitoring fluid status and FO.Therefore,we sought to investigate the efficacy of BIA-directed fluid resuscitation among OA patients.Methods:A pragmatic,prospective,randomized,observer-blind,single-center trial was performed for all trauma patients requiring OA between January 2013 and December 2017 to a national referral center.A total of 140 postinjury OA patients were randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to receive either a BIA-directed fluid resuscitation(defined as BIA)protocol that included fluid administration with monitoring of hemodynamic parameters and different degrees of interventions to achieve a negative fluid balance targeting the hydration level(HL)measured by BIA or a traditional fluid resuscitation(TRD)in which clinicians determined the fluid resuscitation regimen according to traditional parameters during 30 d of intensive care unit(ICU)management.The primary outcome was the 30-day primary fascial closure(PFC)rate.The secondary outcomes included the time to PFC,postoperative 7-day cumulative fluid balance(CFB)and adverse events within 30 d after OA.The Kaplan–Meier method and the log-rank test were utilized for PFC after OA.A generalized linear regression model for the time to PFC and CFB was built.Results:A total of 134 patients completed the trial(BIA,n=66;TRD,n=68).The BIA patients were significantly more likely to achieve PFC than the TRD patients(83.33%vs.55.88%,P<0.001).In the BIA group,the time to PFC occurred earlier than that of the TRD group by an average of 3.66 d(P<0.001).Additionally,the BIA group showed a lower postoperative 7-day CFB by an average of 6632.80 ml(P<0.001)and fewer complications.Conclusions:Among postinjury OA patients in the ICU,the use of BIA-guided fluid resuscitation resulted in a higher PFC rate and fewer severe complications than the traditional fluid resuscitation strategy.展开更多
Objective:In second-stage percutaneous nephrolithotomy(PCNL),because the hydronephrosis has been decompressed,the dilated renal pelvis has resolved and the space is small.Consequently,introduction of the tip of the Am...Objective:In second-stage percutaneous nephrolithotomy(PCNL),because the hydronephrosis has been decompressed,the dilated renal pelvis has resolved and the space is small.Consequently,introduction of the tip of the Amplatz dilator can cause injury to the opposite side of the renal-pelvic mucosa.In this study,we report the experimental and initial clinical performance of a spherical-headed fascial dilator developed specifically for second-stage PCNL.Methods:The novel spherical-headed dilator was compared with existing tapered-headed dilators in configuration and in puncture resistance utilizing a static puncture test.Subsequently,a pilot clinical study was conducted during which patients scheduled to undergo second-stage PCNL from June 2019 to October 2019 in our center were enrolled.A typical ultrasound guided PCNL procedure was performed with the exception that the new spherical-headed fascial dilator was substituted for a tapered-headed one.Results:Experimentally,stab resistance against polyethylene film was significantly increased using the novel spherical-headed dilator compared to the traditional tapered-headed dilators(p<0.005).In the clinical study,the novel dilators were successfully introduced into the renal pelvis and passed down the collecting system in all eight second-stage PCNL cases.There were no cases of renal pelvic perforation or brisk hemorrhage nor need for transfusion.展开更多
Objective To provide a more effective microsurgical treatment for obstructive lymphedema.Methods Sixty models of rabbits with lymphedema in right hindlimb were devided into three groups: 20 for fascial flap transplant...Objective To provide a more effective microsurgical treatment for obstructive lymphedema.Methods Sixty models of rabbits with lymphedema in right hindlimb were devided into three groups: 20 for fascial flap transplantation (group A), 20 for no treatment (group B) and 20 for anastomosis of lymph vessels and vein (group C) as control. For group A, the posterior branch of medial vein in the normal hindlimb was cut down together with the fascial strip (about 3 cm wide) around it and concomitant lymph vessels, then transferred through the block region of the affected limb. The two broken tips of the vein were anastomosed respectively to normal veins beside the block region. Subcutaneous tissue and skin were sutured at last. For group B, no treatment was carried out. But traditional anastomosis of lymph vessels and vein was used for group C. Postoperative variation of volume was observed and lymphoscintigraphy was made. Results The volume curve of the affected limb in group A kept declining after 2 weeks and nearing to that of the normal hindlimb in group B but away from that of the affected limb in group B. The curve of donor limb in group A was similar to that of the normal limb of group B, which meant no secondary lymphedema occurred in donor limb. The volume of the affected limb of group A had significant difference to that of group C at postoperative 24 weeks, which meant the effect of group A was better than C. The lymphatic drainage of the affected limb of group A was obviously better than B and C in lymphoscintigraphic image. Deposit of nuclein was lessened. Conclusion It was verified that the transplantation of vein-lymph vessels-fatty fascial flap had following advantages: decreased technical difficulty, better long-term effect, almost no chronic lymphedema occurred in donor site, extensive adaptation.展开更多
Objective To observe eflect uf fascial flaps of supraclavicular artery on treatment of neck scar contracture. Methods The supraclavicular flaps were designed according to direction of supraclavicular arteries and tran...Objective To observe eflect uf fascial flaps of supraclavicular artery on treatment of neck scar contracture. Methods The supraclavicular flaps were designed according to direction of supraclavicular arteries and transferred into detective areas caused by scar releasing.展开更多
基金the Key Project of the Qinghai Provincial Health Commission,No.2019-wjzd-06.
文摘The total mesorectal excision(TME)approach has been established as the gold standard for the surgical treatment of middle and lower rectal cancer.This approach is widely accepted to minimize the risk of local recurrence and increase the long-term survival rate of patients undergoing surgery.However,standardized TME causes urogenital dysfunction in more than half of patients,thus lowering the quality of life of patients.Of note,pelvic autonomic nerve damage during TME is the most pivotal cause of postoperative urogenital dysfunction.The anatomy of the Denonvilliers’fascia(DVF)and its application in surgery have been investigated both nationally and internationally.Nevertheless,controversy exists regarding the basic to clinical anatomy of DVF and its application in surgery.Currently,it is a hotspot of concern and research to improve the postoperative quality of life of patients with rectal cancer through the protection of their urinary and reproductive functions after radical resection.Herein,this study systematically describes the anatomy of DVF and its appli-cation in surgery,thus providing a reference for the selection of surgical treatment modalities and the enhancement of postoperative quality of life in patients with middle and low rectal cancer.
文摘PURPOSE:Little is known about which urogenital nerves are liable to be injured along surgical planes in front of or behind Denonvilliers’ fascia.METHODS AND RESULTS:Using semiserial histology for five fixed male pelves,we demonstrated that:1) left/right communicating branches of bilateral pelvic plexuses run immediately in front of Denonvilliers’ fascia;and 2) a lateral continuation of Denonvilliers’ fascia separates the urogenital neurovascular bundle from the mesorectum.Notably,the mesorectum contains no or few extramural ganglion cells.At the level of the seminal vesicles,incision in front of Denonvilliers’ fascia seems likely to injure superior parts of the pelvic plexus and the left/right communication.Moreover,at the prostate level,this incision misleads the surgical plane into the neurovascular bundle.Fresh cadaveric dissections of five unfixed male pelves confirmed that the surgical plane in front of Denonvilliers’ fascia continues to a fascial space for the pelvic plexus containing ganglion cell clusters lateral and/or inferior to the seminal vesicles.CONCLUSIONS:To preserve all autonomic nerves for urogenital function,optimal total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer requires dissection behind Denonvilliers’ fascia.
文摘PURPOSE: Opinion is divided whether Denonvilliers’fascia lies anterior or posterior to the anatomic fascia propria plane of anterior rectal dissection in total mesorectal excision. This study was designed to evaluate this anatomic relationship by assessing the presence or absence of Denonvilliers’fascia on the anterior surface of the extraperitoneal rectum in specimens resected for both nonanterior and anterior rectal cancer in males. METHODS: Surgical specimens were collected prospectively from males undergoing total mesorectal excision for mid and low rectal cancer, with a deep dissection of the anterior extraperitoneal rectum to the pelvic floor. Specimens were histopathologically analyzed using best practice methods for rectal cancer. The anterior aspects of the extraperitoneal rectal sections were examined microscopically for the presence or absence of Denonvilliers’fascia. RESULTS: Thirty rectal specimens were examined. Denonvilliers’fascia was present in 12 (40 percent) and absent in 18 specimens (60 percent). Denonvilliers’fascia was significantly more frequently present when tumor involved (55 percent) rather than spared the anterior rectal quadrant (10 percent; difference between groups 45 percent; 95 percent confidence interval, 30-60 percent; P = 0.024, Fisher’s exact test). CONCLUSIONS: When tumors were nonanterior, rectal dissection was conducted on fascia propria in the usual anatomic plane, and Denonvilliers’fascia was not present on the specimen. It was almost exclusively found in anterior tumors, deliberately taken by a radical extra-anatomic anterior dissection in the extramesorectal dissection plane. Denonvilliers’fascia lies anterior to the anatomic fascia propria plane of anterior rectal dissection and is more closely applied to the prostate than the rectum.
基金Supported by The National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.81874201.
文摘BACKGROUND The procedure for lateral lymph node(LLN)dissection(LLND)is complicated and can result in complications.We developed a technique for laparoscopic LLND based on two fascial spaces to simplify the procedure.AIM To clarify the anatomical basis of laparoscopic LLND in two fascial spaces and to evaluate its efficacy and safety in treating locally advanced low rectal cancer(LALRC).METHODS Cadaveric dissection was performed on 24 pelvises,and the fascial composition related to LLND was observed and described.Three dimensional-laparoscopic total mesorectal excision with LLND was performed in 20 patients with LALRC,and their clinical data were analyzed.RESULTS The cadaver study showed that the fascia propria of the rectum,urogenital fascia,vesicohypogastric fascia and parietal fascia lie side by side in a medial-lateral direction constituting the dissection plane for curative rectal cancer surgery,and the last three fasciae formed two spaces(Latzko's pararectal space and paravesical space)which were the surgical area for LLND.Laparoscopic LLND in two fascial spaces was performed successfully in all 20 patients.The median operating time,blood loss and postoperative hospitalization were 178(152-243)min,55(25-150)mL and 10(7-20)d,respectively.The median number of harvested LLNs was 8.6(6-12),and pathologically positive LLN metastasis was confirmed in 7(35.0%)cases.Postoperative complications included lower limb pain in 1 case and lymph leakage in 1 case.CONCLUSION Our preliminary surgical experience suggests that laparoscopic LLND based on fascial spaces is a feasible,effective and safe procedure for treating LALRC.
文摘BACKGROUND Despite the infrequency of trocar site hernias(TSHs),fascial closure continues to be recommended for their prevention when using a≥10-mm trocar.AIM To identify the necessity of fascial closure for a 12-mm nonbladed trocar incision in minimally invasive colorectal surgeries.METHODS Between July 2010 and December 2018,all patients who underwent minimally invasive colorectal surgery at the Minimally Invasive Surgery Unit of Siriraj Hospital were retrospectively reviewed.All patients underwent cross-sectional imaging for TSH assessment.Clinicopathological characteristics were recorded.Incidence rates of TSH and postoperative results were analyzed.RESULTS Of the 254 patients included,70(111 ports)were in the fascial closure(closed)group and 184(279 ports)were in the nonfascial closure(open)group.The median follow up duration was 43 mo.During follow up,three patients in the open group developed TSHs,whereas none in the closed group developed the condition(1.1%vs 0%,P=0.561).All TSHs occurred in the right lower abdomen.Patients whose drains were placed through the same incision had higher rates of TSHs compared with those without the drain.The open group had a significantly shorter operative time and lower blood loss than the closed group.CONCLUSION Routine performance of fascial closure when using a 12-mm nonbladed trocar may not be needed.However,further prospective studies with cross-sectional imaging follow-up and larger sample size are needed to confirm this finding.
基金supported by the National Basic Research Program of China (973 Program), No. 2007CB512705the General Program for Youths of the National Nature science Foundation of China, No. 30801464
文摘Massage in traditional Chinese medicine can promote body and brain development of premature and normal newborn infants. In the present study, neonatal rats (1 day old) underwent paravertebral fascial massage (15 consecutive days), followed by subcutaneous injection of insulin-like growth factor 1 receptor antagonist, JB1 (9 consecutive days). Paravertebral fascial massage significantly increased insulin-like growth factor 1 expression and cell proliferation in the subventricular zone of the lateral ventricle and dentate gyrus of the hippocampus. However, JB1 inhibited this increase. Results suggest that paravertebral fascial massage can promote brain development of neonatal rats via the insulin-like growth factor I pathway.
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81770532,WDD)the Jiangsu Province Medical Foundation for Youth Talents(QNRC2016901,WDD)。
文摘Background:Fluid overload(FO)after resuscitation is frequent and contributes to adverse outcomes among postinjury open abdomen(OA)patients.Bioelectrical impedance analysis(BIA)is a promising tool for monitoring fluid status and FO.Therefore,we sought to investigate the efficacy of BIA-directed fluid resuscitation among OA patients.Methods:A pragmatic,prospective,randomized,observer-blind,single-center trial was performed for all trauma patients requiring OA between January 2013 and December 2017 to a national referral center.A total of 140 postinjury OA patients were randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to receive either a BIA-directed fluid resuscitation(defined as BIA)protocol that included fluid administration with monitoring of hemodynamic parameters and different degrees of interventions to achieve a negative fluid balance targeting the hydration level(HL)measured by BIA or a traditional fluid resuscitation(TRD)in which clinicians determined the fluid resuscitation regimen according to traditional parameters during 30 d of intensive care unit(ICU)management.The primary outcome was the 30-day primary fascial closure(PFC)rate.The secondary outcomes included the time to PFC,postoperative 7-day cumulative fluid balance(CFB)and adverse events within 30 d after OA.The Kaplan–Meier method and the log-rank test were utilized for PFC after OA.A generalized linear regression model for the time to PFC and CFB was built.Results:A total of 134 patients completed the trial(BIA,n=66;TRD,n=68).The BIA patients were significantly more likely to achieve PFC than the TRD patients(83.33%vs.55.88%,P<0.001).In the BIA group,the time to PFC occurred earlier than that of the TRD group by an average of 3.66 d(P<0.001).Additionally,the BIA group showed a lower postoperative 7-day CFB by an average of 6632.80 ml(P<0.001)and fewer complications.Conclusions:Among postinjury OA patients in the ICU,the use of BIA-guided fluid resuscitation resulted in a higher PFC rate and fewer severe complications than the traditional fluid resuscitation strategy.
基金This study was funded by grants from Shanghai Sailing Program(19YF1427200)National Natural Science Foundation of China(81902556)+2 种基金Shanghai Municipal Commission of Health and Family Planning Program(20184Y0151)Shanghai Association of Chinese Integrative Medicine Program(ZHYY-ZXYJHZX-1-03)Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital Chuangke Projects(CK2018009).
文摘Objective:In second-stage percutaneous nephrolithotomy(PCNL),because the hydronephrosis has been decompressed,the dilated renal pelvis has resolved and the space is small.Consequently,introduction of the tip of the Amplatz dilator can cause injury to the opposite side of the renal-pelvic mucosa.In this study,we report the experimental and initial clinical performance of a spherical-headed fascial dilator developed specifically for second-stage PCNL.Methods:The novel spherical-headed dilator was compared with existing tapered-headed dilators in configuration and in puncture resistance utilizing a static puncture test.Subsequently,a pilot clinical study was conducted during which patients scheduled to undergo second-stage PCNL from June 2019 to October 2019 in our center were enrolled.A typical ultrasound guided PCNL procedure was performed with the exception that the new spherical-headed fascial dilator was substituted for a tapered-headed one.Results:Experimentally,stab resistance against polyethylene film was significantly increased using the novel spherical-headed dilator compared to the traditional tapered-headed dilators(p<0.005).In the clinical study,the novel dilators were successfully introduced into the renal pelvis and passed down the collecting system in all eight second-stage PCNL cases.There were no cases of renal pelvic perforation or brisk hemorrhage nor need for transfusion.
基金the Found for Youth from Shanghai Educational Committee(2000QN83)
文摘Objective To provide a more effective microsurgical treatment for obstructive lymphedema.Methods Sixty models of rabbits with lymphedema in right hindlimb were devided into three groups: 20 for fascial flap transplantation (group A), 20 for no treatment (group B) and 20 for anastomosis of lymph vessels and vein (group C) as control. For group A, the posterior branch of medial vein in the normal hindlimb was cut down together with the fascial strip (about 3 cm wide) around it and concomitant lymph vessels, then transferred through the block region of the affected limb. The two broken tips of the vein were anastomosed respectively to normal veins beside the block region. Subcutaneous tissue and skin were sutured at last. For group B, no treatment was carried out. But traditional anastomosis of lymph vessels and vein was used for group C. Postoperative variation of volume was observed and lymphoscintigraphy was made. Results The volume curve of the affected limb in group A kept declining after 2 weeks and nearing to that of the normal hindlimb in group B but away from that of the affected limb in group B. The curve of donor limb in group A was similar to that of the normal limb of group B, which meant no secondary lymphedema occurred in donor limb. The volume of the affected limb of group A had significant difference to that of group C at postoperative 24 weeks, which meant the effect of group A was better than C. The lymphatic drainage of the affected limb of group A was obviously better than B and C in lymphoscintigraphic image. Deposit of nuclein was lessened. Conclusion It was verified that the transplantation of vein-lymph vessels-fatty fascial flap had following advantages: decreased technical difficulty, better long-term effect, almost no chronic lymphedema occurred in donor site, extensive adaptation.
文摘Objective To observe eflect uf fascial flaps of supraclavicular artery on treatment of neck scar contracture. Methods The supraclavicular flaps were designed according to direction of supraclavicular arteries and transferred into detective areas caused by scar releasing.