• Archives of Reconstructive Microsurgery
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.62-67
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• 1998

전북대학교병원 정형외과에서 1994년 6월부터 1998년 3월까지 하퇴부 원위 1/3 및 족부에 시행하였던 박근 유리조직 이식술 12례에 대하여 최소 6개월부터 최고 4년 9개월까지 추시하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1. 하퇴부 원위 1/3의 손상원인은 개방성 골절에 의한 뼈 및 연부조직노출이 4례(33.3%)였으며, 골절수술후 연부조직 괴사로 인한 2차 뼈 및 내고정물노출이 2례(16.7%)였고, 족부의 손상원인은 압궤손상 5례(41.7%), 골절치료시 발뒤꿈치의 압박괴사 1례(8.3%)였다. 2. 수여혈관은 하퇴부 원위 1/3에서는 전경골 동맥이 4례, 비골동맥과 족배동맥이 각각 1례였으며, 족부의 수여혈관은 족배동맥이 4례, 후 경골동맥이 2례였다. 수여정맥은 2개를 봉합함을 원칙으로 하였으나 하퇴부 원위 1/3에서 총 6례중 3례, 족부에서도 총 6례중 3례에서만 2개의 수여정맥 봉합술이 가능하였다. 3. 총 12례중 11례(91.7%)에서 술후 3주까지 관류(perfusion)가 가능하여 성공하였으며, 피부 이식술은 술 후 평균 22일만에 시행하였고, 재활운동은 술후 평균 32일만에 가능하였다.

• Archives of Reconstructive Microsurgery
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.153-161
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• 2002

Purpose : Plantar surfaces, calcaneal area, and region of Achilles insertion, which are extremely related with weight-bearing area and shoes application, must be reconstructed with glabrous and strong fibrous skin. Numerous methods of reconstructing defects of these regions have been advocated, but the transfer of similar local tissue as a cutaneous flap with preservation of sensory potential would best serve the functional needs of the weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing surfaces of this region. Therefore it is recommended to use the limited skin of medial surface of foot that is similar to plantar region and non-weight-bearing area. In this paper we performed the medial plantar flap transfered as a fasciocutaneous island as one alterative for moderate-sized defects of the plantar forefoot, plantar heel, and area around the ankle in 25 cases and report the result, availability and problem of medial plantar flap. Materials and methods : We performed proximally based medial plantar flap in 22 cases and reverse flow island flap in 3 cases. Average age was $36.5(4{\sim}70)$ years and female was 3 cases. The causes of soft tissue defect were crushing injury on foot 4 cases, small bony exposure at lower leg 1 case, posterior heel defect with exposure of calcaneus 8 cases, severe sore at heel 2 cases, skin necrosis after trauma on posterior foot 4 cases, and defect on insertion area of Achilles tendon 6cases. Average follow up duration was 1.8(7 months-9.5 years) years. Results: Medial plantar flaps was successful in 22 patients. 18 patients preserved cutaneous branches of medial plantar nerve had sensation on transfered flap but diminished sensation or dysesthesia. At the follow up, we found there were no skin ulceration, recurrence of defect or skin breakdown in all 18 patients. But there was one case which occurred skin ulceration postoperatively among another 4 cases not contained medial plantar nerve. At the last follow up, all patients complained diminished sensation and paresthesia at medial plantar area distally to donor site, expecially with 4 patients having severe pain and discomfort during long-time walking. Conclusion : Medial plantar island flap based on medial plantar neurovascualr pedicle have low failure rate with strong fibrous skin and preserve sensibility of flap, so that it is useful method to reconstruct the skin and soft tissue defect of foot. But it should be emphasized that there are some complications such like pain and paresthesia by neuropraxia or injury of medial plantar nerve at more distal area than donor site. We may consider that medial plantar flap have limited flap size and small arc of rotation, and require skin graft closure of the donor defect and must chose this flap deliberately.

• 대한골관절종양학회지
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.69-74
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• 2009

슬와부위의 연부조직육종은 사지의 연부조직 육종 중 5% 이하를 차지하는 드문 질환이다. 주요 혈관과 신경이 지나가는 슬와, 주와, 서혜부와 같은 구획외 공간에서는 사지 구제술 시 적절한 절제연을 얻으면서 절제를 시행하기가 쉽지 않으며 불가피하게 변연부 절제를 시행해야 하는 경우도 있다. 슬와부 종양 절제시는 후방 도달법을 시행하는 경우가 일반적이다. 크기가 작고 주변 조직에 유착이 없는 종양일 경우 후방 도달법으로 신경다발막과 혈관외막을 박리하여 종양을 쉽게 절제할 수 있다. 그러나 종양의 크기가 크고 주변조직으로 침범이 있는 경우에는 종양의 절제 자체가 어려울 수 있다. 이런 경우는 절단술의 상대적 적응증이며 종양이 전방 및 후방 구획을 동시에 침범하였을 경우에는 절단술이 불가피하다고 생각되는 경우가 많았다. 저자들은 전방 및 후방 구획을 동시에 침범한 연부조직종양을 골 외측으로 종괴를 형성한 골종양으로 간주하여 근위 경골과 비골을 종양과 함께 절제함으로써 적절한 절제연을 얻으면서 사지구제술이 가능하였기에 보고하는 바이다.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제41권6호
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• pp.709-715
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• 2014

Background The distally based sural artery flap is a reliable, local reconstructive option for small soft tissue defects of the distal third of the leg. The purpose of this study is to describe an adipofascial flap based on a single sural nerve branch without sacrificing the entire sural nerve, thereby preserving sensibility of the lateral foot. Methods The posterior aspect of the lower limb was dissected in 15 cadaveric limbs. Four patients with soft tissue defects over the tendo-achilles and ankle underwent reconstruction using the adipofascial flap, which incorporated the distal peroneal perforator, short saphenous vein, and a single branch of the sural nerve. Results From the anatomical study, the distal peroneal perforator was situated at an average of 6.2 cm (2.5-12 cm) from the distal tip of the lateral malleolus. The medial and lateral sural nerve branches ran subfascially and pierced the muscle fascia 16 cm (14-19 cm) proximal to the lateral malleolus to enter the subcutaneous plane. They merged 1-2 cm distal to the subcutaneous entry point to form the common sural nerve at a mean distance of 14.5 cm (11.5-18 cm) proximal to the lateral malleolus. This merging point determined the pivot point of the flap. In the clinical cases, all patients reported near complete recovery of sensation over the lateral foot six months after surgery. All donor sites healed well with a full range of motion over the foot and ankle. Conclusions The distally based sural artery adipofascial flap allowed for minimal sensory loss, a good range of motion, an aesthetically acceptable outcome and can be performed by a single surgeon in under 2 hours.

• 대한골관절종양학회지
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.9-14
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• 2006

목적: 근위 경골 육종의 절제 후 재건은, 특히 골성장이 완료되지 않은 환자의 경우 많은 문제점이 있다. 본 연구에서는 근위 경골 육종의 절제 후 재건에 따르는 문제점을 보완하기 위한 새로운 술식을 시도해 보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 근위 경골에 발생한 골육종의 절제 후 반관절성형술을 시행한 4례를 대상으로 하였다. 평균 연령은 13세였으며 술후 평균 추시 기간은 64개월이었다. 전례에서 초고분자량 폴리에틸렌 삽입물(ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene liner)을 이용하여 관절면을 재건한 후 엔더정(Ender-nail)과 골시멘트를 이용하여 남아있는 경골에 고정하였다. 결과: 최종 추시상 MSTS 기준에 의한 기능적 점수는 23.5점(78.3%)이었다. 전례에서 술후 슬관절 동통, 불안정성은 관찰되지 않았다. 결론: 골성장이 완료되지 않은 소아 환자의 근위 경골 육종 절제 후 재건 방법으로서 반관절 성형술은 효과적인 술기로 판단된다.

• 대한골관절종양학회지
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.10-16
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• 2008

효과적인 항암 약물요법의 발달과 사지의 절단술에 따르는 기능적인 경제적인 비효율성은 뼈의 원발성 암 환자에서 사지 구제술의 발달을 가져 왔다. 소아에서의 사지 구제술은 종양의 광범위 절제 시 성장판이 같이 절제되어 건측과의 사지 길이 차이가 발생하게 될 수 있고 소아 환자들의 왕성한 활동성 때문에 견고하고 내구성 있는 재건술이 필요하다. 소아 환자에서 악성 골종양의 절제 후 성장한 만큼 대치물의 길이도 같이 늘일 수 있는 확장형 종양 대치물(expandable tumor prosthesis)을 이용한 재건술이 시행되어 왔으나 모든 환자에서 만족스러운 결과를 가져오진 못하였다. 최근 들어 확장형 종양 대치물의 발달로 합병증의 발생을 줄이면서 비침습적인 방법으로 사지 길이를 맞추고 종양 대치물의 수명을 길게 하는 시도들이 늘고 있다. 본 논문에서는 확장형 종양 대치물의 적응증, 특성 및 합병증 등에 대해서 짚어 보고자 한다.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제33권5호
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• pp.536-540
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• 2006

Purpose: The soft tissue injuries of the patellar area are difficult problems because of insufficient arterial blood supply and lack of muscle layer. There have been many methods for reconstructing the soft tissue injuries of the patellar area such as primary closure, skin graft, local flap and free tissue transfer. However, each method has some limitations in their application. After the first introduction, the fasciocutaneous flaps are widely used to reconstruct the soft tissue injuries. The saphenous nerve, one of the superficial sensory nerves in the lower leg, is supplied by the saphenous artery and its vascular network. We used the saphenous fasciocutaneous island flap to reconstruct the soft tissue injuries of the patellar area. Methods: From March 2002 to May 2005, we used the saphenous fasciocutaneous island flap to reconstruct the soft tissue injuries of the patellar area. The flap was elevated with saphenous nerve, saphenous vein and saphenous artery and its vascular network. The flap donor site was reconstructed with primary closure or split-thickness skin graft. Results: Five cases survived completely but 1 case developed partial necrosis of the skin on the upper margin of the flap. However, the necrosis was localized on skin layer, and we reconstructed with debridement and split-thickness skin graft only. After the operation, there was no contracture or gait disturbance in any patient. Conclusion: In conclusion, the saphenous fasciocutaneous island flap is safe, comfortable and effective method to reconstruct the soft tissue injuries of the patellar area.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.28-33
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• 2009

Purpose: This retrospective study was designed to evaluate the treatment results of chronic Achilles tendon rupture by Lindholm method. Materials and Methods: Between 2002 and 2006, we performed the reconstruction of the Achilles tendon by using of the gatrocnemius-sloeus fascia known as Lindholm method. Ten cases of ten patients were enrolled in this study (8 men and 2 women). The mean age of the patients at the time of operation was 49 years (range, 32${\sim}$66 years). The mean follow-up duration was 15.2 months (range, 12${\sim}$19 months). The retrospective review of the clinical history, physical examination, the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score were conducted. Results: The mean AOFAS score before surgery was 74.10${\pm}$2.56 and that of the latest follow-up was 90.60${\pm}$5.72. The excellent results were six and good results were four patients. Eight patients were normal triceps power and the others were good. The average of heel to floor distance was 4.5 mm less in the operated legs than the contralateral ones in each patient, but there was no significant difference (p>0.05). The average of calf muscle circumference in the mid-leg was 7.5 mm less in the operated legs than the contralateral ones and there was significant difference (p<0.05). The active range of motion of the ankles, mean plantarflexion was 40 degrees and dorsiflexion was 16.8 degrees in operated side. The contralateral side was 43 degrees in plantarflexion and 19 degrees in dorsiflexion. No case showed rerupture of the reconstructed Achilles tendon. One patient had the superficial wound infection which was treated successfully by antibiotic therapy. Conclusion: It was suggested that the overall results of Lindholm method for the chronic Achilles tendon rupture indicated satisfactory outcomes.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제38권5호
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• pp.703-706
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• 2011

Purpose: Augmentation mammoplasty by cohesive silicone gel implant is becoming more popular nowadays. Many types of complications have been reported, such as hematoma, seroma, infection, capsular contracture and etc. But there were no report of deep vein thrombosis(DVT) after augmentation mammoplasty in Korea. The authors experienced one case of DVT after augmentation mammoplasty using a cohesive silicone gel implant. Methods: A 38-year-old woman with breast cancer underwent reconstruction by tissue expander and augmentation mammoplasty by cohesive silicone gel implant, and exchange of expander to cohesive silicone gel implant. The operation was finished without any complicating event. On 4th day after the operation, the patient complained of intermittent right lower leg pain. By doppler ultrasonography, the patient was diagnosed with acute venous thrombosis of the popliteal vein, posterior tibial vein and peroneal vein. Results: Intravenous heparinization and oral warfarin were started immediately and elastic compression stocking was applied. Intravenous heparinization was continued until INR (blood coagulation unit) reached to target levels. The patient was discharged on 11th day of operation with oral warfarin. Other complication has not been reported after 10 weeks of operation. Conclusion: To our knowledge, this is the first report of DVT after silicone implant based breast augmentation.

• Journal of Trauma and Injury
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.56-60
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• 2022

The most common cause of foot drop is lumbar degenerative disc herniation, particularly at L4/5. We present a rare case of spinal cord injury accompanied by a thoracolumbar lesion that presented with bilateral foot drop. A 69-year-old male patient presented with sudden-onset severe bilateral leg pain and bilateral foot drop. Radiologic findings revealed T12 spondylitis compressing the conus medullaris. He had undergone vertebroplasty for a T12 compression fracture after a fall 6 months before. A physical examination showed bilateral foot drop, paresthesia of both L5 dermatomes, increased deep tendon reflex, and a positive Babinski sign. An acute bilateral L5 root lesion and a conus medullaris lesion were suspected based on electromyography. A surgical procedure was done for decompression and reconstruction. After the operation, bilateral lower extremity muscle strength recovered to a good grade from the trace grade, and the patient could walk without a cane. The current case is a very rare report of bilateral foot drop associated with T12 infectious spondylitis after vertebroplasty. It is essential to keep in mind that lesions of the thoracolumbar junction can cause atypical neurological symptoms. Furthermore, understanding the conus medullaris and nerve root anatomy at the T12-L1 level will be helpful for treating patients with atypical neurological symptoms.