• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제46권1호
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• pp.39-45
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• 2019

Background The dorsolateral branch of the posterior intercostal artery (DLBPI) can be easily found while harvesting a latissimus dorsi (LD) musculocutaneous flap for breast reconstruction. However, it remains unknown whether this branch can be used for a free flap and whether this branch alone can provide perfusion to the skin. We examined whether the DLBPI could be reliably found and whether it could provide sufficient perfusion. Methods We dissected 10 fresh cadavers and counted DLBPIs with a diameter larger than 2 mm. For each DLBPI, the following parameters were measured: distance from the lateral margin of the LD muscle, level of the intercostal space, distance from the spinal process, and distance from the inferior angle of the scapula. Results The DLBPI was easily found in all cadavers and was reliably located in the specified area. The average number of DLBPIs was 1.65. They were located between the seventh and eleventh intercostal spaces. The average length of the DLBPI between the intercostal space and the LD muscle was 4.82 cm. To assess the perfusion of the DLBPIs, a lead oxide mixture was injected through the branch and observed using X-rays, and it showed good perfusion. Conclusions The DLBPI can be used as a pedicle in free flaps for small defects. DLBPI flaps have some limitations, such as a short pedicle. However, an advantage of this branch is that it can be reliably located through simple dissection. For women, it has the advantage of concealing the donor scar underneath the bra band.

• Anatomy and Cell Biology
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• 제56권2호
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• pp.200-204
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• 2023

Although in counterpart, the sphenopalatine artery (SPA), has been well described in the medical literature, the sphenopalatine vein (SPV) has received scant attention. Therefore, the present anatomical study was performed. Additionally, we discuss the variations, embryology, and clinical significance of the SPV. Adult cadaveric specimens underwent dissection of the SPV. In addition, some specimens were submitted for histological analysis of this structure. The SPV was found to drain from the sphenoidal sinus and nasal septum. Small tributaries traveled through the nasal septum with the posterior septal branches of the SPA and nasopalatine nerve. The SPA and SPV were found to travel through the sphenopalatine foramen and another tributary was found to perforate the medial plate of the pterygoid process and to connect to the pterygoid venous plexus which traveled lateral to the medial plate of the pterygoid process. The vein traveled through the posterior part of the lateral wall of the nasal cavity with the posterior lateral nasal branches of the SPA and the lateral superior posterior nasal branches of the maxillary nerve. To our knowledge, this is the first anatomical study on the SPV in humans. Data on the SPV provides an improved anatomical understanding of the vascular network of the nasal cavity. Developing a more complete picture of the nasal cavity and its venous supply might help surgeons and clinicians better manage clinical entities such as posterior epistaxis, cavernous sinus infections, and perform endoscopic surgery with fewer complications.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제36권8호
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• pp.595-601
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• 2003

다한증 환자의 가장 효과적인 치료방법은 흉강경 최소절개를 이용한 교감신경 차단술로 알려져 있다. 하지만 수술 후 발생하는 보상성 다한증과 무한증이 수술의 만족도를 감소시키는 중요한 요인이므로 환자에게 적극적인 수술 적응을 하기가 어렵다 합병증을 줄이기 위한 방법으로 교감신경의 선택적인 교통가지 차단술을 시행하였으나 시술의 어려움과 혈관 손상으로 인한 출혈의 위험성으로 보편화되지 못하였다. 본원에서는 사체를 이용하여 새로운 수술기법을 연구하고 이를 임상에 적용하여 좋은 결과를 얻었기에 보고한다. 대상 및 방법:포르말린 처리를 하기 전 사체 3구를 대상으로 실험하였다. 앙와위에서 전흉부를 모두 절제한 후 양측 흉부 교감신경을 노출시켰다. 교감신경의 분지와 교통가지의 위치를 확인하였고 2번째와 3번째 교통가지에 클립을 이용한차단술을 시행하였다. 교통가지 차단술 후 교감신경절을 포함한 교감신경을 절제하여 교통가지의 차단 정도를 관찰하였다. 임상적용은 25명의 환자에서 시행하였으며 평균 연령은 21세였다. 수술은 전신마취와 양측 페 환기를 하고 반 좌위 자세에서 시행하였다 4번째 늑간에 2 mm 흉강경을 삽입하였고 겨드랑이에 5 mm 트로카를 삽입하고 내시경용 클립을 이용하여 2번째와 3번째 교감 신경절 교통가지를 차단하였다. 수술 후 전화 설문 조사를 통하여 합병증의 유무, 만족도, 보상성 다한증의 발생 정도를 관찰하였다. 결과: 사체 3구에서 모두 교감신경 교통가지의 차단을 완벽하게 시행할 수 있었다 임상환자에서 모두 수술로 증세의 호전이 있었으며 기존의 교통가지 절제술에 비하여 수술 시간을 단축할 수 있었고 수술로 인한 합병증은 발생하지 않았다. 수술 후 수부 다한증은 모든 환자에서 호전되었으나 4명의 환자는 수술의 만족도가 감소하였다. 보상성 다한증은 15명의 환자(60%)에서 중증 이상으로 발생하였고 6명의 환자는 없거나 잘 느끼지 못하는 정도로 발생하였다. 미각다한증은 2명의 환자에서 발생하였으나 정도는 심하지 않았다 걸론: 본 연구의 수술방법은 2개의 피부 절개와 하모닉 스칼펠, 클립을 사용하여 쉽게 교감신경의 교통가지를 차단할 수 있었고 교통가지 절제술에 비하여 수술시간 및 출혈의 위험성을 감소시킬 수 있었다. 또한 교감신경 절제술에 비하여 비슷한 정도의 수술 성공률을 보이면서 보상성 다한증의 정도나 발생 빈도를 줄일 수 있어 우수한 수술 방법이라 생각한다.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제36권6호
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• pp.691-701
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• 2009

Purpose: Deviations of arterial palmar arches in the hand can be explained on the embryological basis. The purpose of this study was to provide new information about palmar arches through cadaver's dissection. The values of the location and diameter in these vessels were analyzed in order to support anatomical research and clinical correlation in the hand. Methods: The present report is based on an analysis of dissections of fifty - three hands carried out in the laboratory of gross anatomy. A reference line was established on the distal wrist crease to serve as the X coordinate and a perpendicular line drawn through the midpoint between middle and ring fingers, which served as the Y coordinate. The coordinates of the x and y values were measured by a digimatic caliper, and statistically analyzed with Student's t - test. Results: Complete superficial palmar archs were seen in 96.2 % of specimens. In the most common type of males, the superficial arch was formed only by the ulnar artery. In the most common type of females, the superficial arch was formed anastomosis between the radial artery and the ulnar artery. The average length of the superficial and deep palmar arch is $110.3{\pm}33.0mm$ and $67.9{\pm}14.0mm$ respectively. Regarding the superficial palmar arch, ulnar artery starts $-16.1{\pm}5.1mm$ on X - line, and $2.5{\pm}24.5mm$ on Y - line. Radial artery appears on palmar side $7.7{\pm}3.2mm$ on X - line, and $20.9{\pm}10.9mm$ on Y - line. But radial artery starts on $6.3{\pm}3.6mm$ on X - line, and $3.4{\pm}5.1mm$ on Y - line. Digital arteries of superficial palmar arch starts on $6.1{\pm}3.7mm$, $33.9{\pm}8.8mm$ on index finger, $1.8{\pm}3.4mm$, $40.1{\pm}7.3mm$ on middle finger, $-3.2{\pm}4.9mm$, $42.6{\pm}7.0mm$ on ring finger, and $-8.9{\pm}5.1mm$, $42.5{\pm}80mm$ on little finger in respective X and Y coordinates. Radial artery of deep palmar arches measured at the palmar side perforating from the dorsum of hand. It's coordinates were $9.7{\pm}4.8mm$ on X - line, $21.7{\pm}10.2mm$ on Y - line. Ulnar artery was measured at hypothenar area, and it's coordinates were $-20.4{\pm}6.3mm$ on X - line, and $30.6{\pm}7.4mm$ on Y - line. Conclusions: Anatomically superficial palmar arch can be divided into a complete and an incomplete type. Each of them can be subdivided into 4 types. The deep palmar arch is less variable than the superficial palmar arch. We believe these values of the study will be used for the vascular surgery of the hand using the endoscope and robot in the future.