• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• v.14 no.1
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• pp.227-236
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• 1997

발꿈치는 신체의 다른부위에 비하여 엄청난 하중을 지탱하고 있으며, 주행시에는 막대한 전단력을 받으므로 그 재건에 있어서 어려운 점이 있다. 그 동안 발꿈치의 연부조직 결손을 재건하기 위한 많은 방법들이 개발되어 왔지만, 비교적 큰 발꿈치의 연부조직 결손을 재건하는 것은 아직도 쉬운 일이 아니다. 이처럼 큰 결손의 재건에는 주로 유리 피판술을 이용한 재건술을 사용하는데, 그 중에서도 광배근, 복직근, 대퇴박근 등의 근육을 이용하는 방법이 최근에 많이 이용되고 있다. 이와 같은 유리 근 피판에 피부이식을 이용하는 발꿈치 재건술은 표재성 감각기능을 재건하지 못하는 것이 단점으로 지적되고 있으나, 보행 또는 주행시 발꿈치에 가해지는 압력과 전단력을 효과적으로 견디어 낼 뿐아니라, 외관상으로도 정상에 가까운 발꿈치를 재건할 수가 있어서 좋은 방법으로 인정되고 있다. 특히, 대퇴박근은 피판을 비교적 쉽게 채취할 수 있고, 공여부에 기능적인 장애나 심한 변형을 남기지 않아서 좋은 방법이라 생각된다. 다만 크기가 비교적 작아서, 발등이나 족관절 상부에까지 이르는 광범위한 연부조직 결손에서는 사용할 수 없는 점이 아쉽다. 저자는 비교적 가늘고 긴, 대퇴박근의 형태적 특징을 최대한 이용하여, 결손부의 다양한 형태 및 크기에 따라 대퇴박근을 말발굽형, 나선형, S-자형 등으로 적절히 형상화하여 발꿈치 결손을 효과적으로 재건하는 방법을 고안하였다. 또한, 공여부에 긴 선상 반흔이 남는 것을 피하기 위하여 두 개의 작은 절개를 통해서 대퇴박근을 채취하였다. 이 방법을 이용하여 영남대학교 의과대학 성형외과학 교실에서는 1993년 이후부터 7명의 비교적 큰 발꿈치의 연부조직 결손 환자를 대상으로 유리 대퇴박근 피판술을 이용한 재건술로 성공적인 결과를 얻을 수 있었다.

• Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology
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• v.17 no.2
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• pp.216-220
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• 2001

There are many approaches in surgery of posterior hypopharyngeal wall cancer according to location, extent, and invasion depth of primary cancer. And many reconstruction methods have been used in reconstruction of surgical defect remaining after wide resection of primary cancer. Posterior hypopharyngeal wall cancer is relatively rare, so its surgical experiences are fewer than those of pyriform sinus cancer and there have been few reports of surgical approaches and reconstruction methods of posterior hypopharyngeal wall cancer. Recently, we experienced a case of posterior hypopharyngeal wall cancer reconstructed with longus colli flap and skin graft after failure of radial forearm free flap in a 72-year -old man and report it with the review of the literatures.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• v.12 no.1
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• pp.210-214
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• 1990

We used cervicofacial flap in reconstruction of Cheek detects with good results. So we recommended its use in reconstruction of large cheek defects.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• v.11 no.2
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• pp.303-313
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• 1994

Since introduction of venous flap in 1980, many experimental studies and clinical applications of various kinds of venous flaps were reported. Venous flap has the following advantages: (1) nonbulky and goo-quality of flap (2) long & large vascular pedicle (3) easy & rapid elevation of flap (4) no sacrifice of major arteries (5) a single operarive field. But, we also have some disadvantages of difficult handling of the pliable veins and the uncertainty of flap survival. For the better result we had to design the size of the flap larger than that of defect and increase the number of draining vein to reduce the postoperative edema of the flap. We have treated the defects of soft tissue of the hand using free arterialized venous flap from the flexor aspect of the forearm & had an excellent results.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• v.14 no.1_2
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• pp.105-116
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• 1992

Latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap is useful for the breast reconstruction, chest wall coverage, free flap transfer, and head and neck area reconstruction, especially in large defect. We have had some experience of 5-pedicled and 1-free latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap in head and neck area and found many advantages and some problems. The conclusions were as follows : 1. Potentially large flap size enabled us agressive tumor resection and reconstruction. 2. Speedy and easy flap elevation and long vascular pedicles reduced operation time and flap failure. 3. Due to fewer complication and functional loss of doner site, pedicled latissimus dorsi flap was a good choice for large head and neck reconstruction. 4. Because of flap bulkness, thin and small defect was not appropriate for reconstruction.

• Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
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• v.55 no.3
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• pp.253-260
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• 2020

Purpose: Soft tissue defects of the distal lower extremity are commonly accompanied by a fracture of the lower extremities. Theses defects are caused by the injury itself or by complications associated with surgical treatment of the fracture, which poses challenging problem. The reverse superficial sural artery flap (RSSAF) is a popular option for these difficult wounds. This paper reviews these cases and reports the clinical results. Materials and Methods: Between August 2003 and April 2018, patients who were treated with RSSAF for soft tissue defects of the lower third of the leg and ankle related to a fracture were reviewed. A total of 16 patients were involved and the mean follow-up period was 18 months. Eight cases (50.0%) of the defects were due to an open fracture, whereas the other eight cases (50.0%) were postoperative complication after closed fracture. The largest flap measured 10×15 cm² and the mean size of the donor sites was 51.9 cm². The flap survival and postoperative complications were evaluated. Results: All flaps survived without complete necrosis or failure. One case with partial necrosis of the flap was encountered, but the wound healed after debridement and repair. One case had a hematoma with a pseudoaneurysmal rupture of the distal tibial artery. On the other hand, the flap was intact and the wound healed after arterial ligation and flap advancement. A debulking operation was performed on three cases for cosmetic reasons and implant removal through the flap was performed in three cases. No flap necrosis was encountered after these additional operations. Conclusion: RSSAF is a relatively simple and safe procedure for reconstructing soft tissue defects following a fracture of the lower extremity that does not require microsurgical anastomosis. This can be a useful treatment option for soft tissue defects on the distal leg, ankle, and foot.

• 대한미세수술학회:학술대회논문집
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• 1997.10a
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• pp.123.2-124
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• 1997

• 대한미세수술학회:학술대회논문집
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• 1997.10a
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• pp.130.1-130.1
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• 1997

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• v.20 no.3
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• pp.246-249
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• 1998

With the recent progress of microsurgical techniques, radial forearm free flap has an established place in oral reconstruction. Providing thin, soft and pliable skin with a large and constant vascular pedicle, this flap is optimal for intraoral reconstruction. One of the disadvantages of the flap is donor site morbidity, therefore various methods can be used to reduce it. A male complained of palatal and retromolar area mass with ulceration, which was diagnosed as squamous cell carcinoma. He also complained of discomfort and mouth opening limitation, attributed to the location and characteristics of the mass. Because of mouth opening limitation, mandibular swing approach was performed to allow for the surgical approach to the mass. After the surgical excison of the lesion, the intraoral defect was successfully reconstructed with radial forearm free flap.

• Archives of Reconstructive Microsurgery
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• v.9 no.1
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• pp.62-67
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• 2000

Recently, the incidence of pressure sore has been increased, due to increased number of patients with central nervous system injuries after traffic and industrial accidents or with long term loss of consciousness due to drug intoxication. The management of sacral pressure sore has been improved through the development of myocutaneous flap. However, sacrifice of the deep muscle cause some problems such as intraoperative bleeding, functional disabilities of donor site and further limitation of reconstruction for recurrent pressure sores in paraplegic patients. The development of perforator-based island skin flap introduce a new treatment modality for sacral pressure sores. We used perforator-based island skin flap in 15 cases with reasonable result from January 1998 to February 2000. This flap has a many advantages such as no significant sacrifice of the gluteus maximus muscle, wide rotation arc, reliable blood flow of the perforator, short elevation time for the flap, and no post-operative hindrance to walking in patients who are not paraplegic. There was no significant complication without significant sequelae and donor sites could be repaired primarily.