• Journal of Digestive Cancer Research
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.23-27
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• 2017

Although laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy (LPD) is considered as minimally invasive surgery, an advanced level of laparoscopic skill is still required. LPD comprises various procedures including reconstruction. Therefore, establishment of a safe approach at each step is needed. Prevention of intraoperative bleeding is the most important factor in safe completion of LPD. The establishment of effective retraction methods is also important at each site to prevent vascular injury. I also recommend the "uncinate process first" approach during initial cases of LPD, in which the branches of the inferior pancreaticoduodenal artery are dissected first, at points where they enter the uncinate process. This approach is performed at the left side of the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) before isolating the pancreatic head from the right aspect of the SMA, which allows safe dissection without bleeding. Safe and reliable reconstruction is also important to prevent postoperative complications. Laparoscopic pancreatojejunostomy requires highly skilled suturing technique. Pancreatojejunostomy through a small abdominal incision, as in hybrid-LPD, facilitates reconstruction. In LPD, the surgical view is limited. Therefore, we must carefully verify the position of the pancreaticobiliary limb. A twisted mesentery may cause severe congestion of the pancreaticobiliary limb following reconstruction, resulting in severe complications. We must secure the appropriate position of the pancreaticobiliary limb before starting reconstruction. We describe the incidence of intraoperative and postoperative complications and appropriate technique for safe performance of LPD.

• Archives of Reconstructive Microsurgery
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.75-78
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• 2016

The method of lower limb reconstruction surgery is selected based on a patient's underlying conditions, general conditions, and wound status, and it usually varies from direct closure to skin graft and flap coverage. Herein, we describe a patient with Duchenne muscular dystrophy who developed critical limb ischemia after femoral cannulation for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation was used during knee disarticulation, which was followed by reconstruction of the defect around the knee using a pedicled anterolateral thigh flap and skin graft.

• 대한미세수술학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한미세수술학회 1998년도 제18차 학술대회
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• pp.179-180
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• 1998

• 대한골관절종양학회지
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.22-29
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• 1998

A limb-sparing operation has a definitive role in the treatment of osteosarcoma in the lower extremity of skeletally-immature patients. After a limb-sparing operation, leg length discrepancy remains as a major disability that should be corrected. This study was designed to suggest methods of tumor resection and proper timing of leg length equalization in skeletally immature osteosarcoma patients. From September 1990 to January 1998, we reviewed eight osteosarcoma patients in an immature skeletal age. There were 4 males and 4 females, and their mean duration of follow-up was 50.37 months (range : 25 to 88 months). Mean skeletal age was 8 years (range : 8 months to 11 years). The patients were classified according to the methods of tumor resection ; intercalary resection in 1 case, transepiphyseal resection in 1, intra-articular resection in 5, and extra-articular resection in 1. The results were as follows ; 1. The leg lengthening was begun when a patient's leg length discrepancy reached 4-5cm. 2. The age of final lengthening with permanent reconstruction was 14 years in males and 12 years in females (about 2 years before skeletal maturity). 3. When reconstruction was performed with a temporary spacer, the site of lengthening Was in the soft tissue, not in bone, and then a permanant reconstruction was done. 4. Reconstruction with a biologic spacer to preserve the joint function was a reasonable method for equalization of leg length. In conclusion, the appropriate choice of reconstructive method and the age at which to correct the leg length discrepancy in a skeletally-immature osteosarcoma patients are important factors for maintaining leg length at full maturity.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제50권2호
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• pp.188-193
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• 2023

Vascular injury following traumatic knee injury quoted in the literature ranges from 3.3 to 65%, depending on the magnitude and pattern of the injury. Timely recognition is crucial to ensure the revascularization is done within 6 to 8 hours from the time of injury to avoid significant morbidity, amputation, and medicolegal ramifications. We present a case of an ischemic limb following delayed diagnosis of popliteal artery injury after knee dislocation. Even though we have successfully repaired the popliteal artery, the evolving ischemia over the distal limb poses a reconstruction challenge. Multiple surgical debridement procedures were performed to control the local tissue infection. Free tissue transfer with chimeric latissimus dorsi flap was done to resurface the defect. However, the forefoot became gangrenous despite a free muscle flap transfer. His limb appeared destined for amputation in the vicinity of tissue and recipient vessels, but we chose to use a cross-leg free flap as an option for limb salvage.

• 대한정형외과스포츠의학회지
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.92-98
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• 2007

목적: 전방십자인대 파열 후 자가 슬괵건을 이용하여 경골부 잔류 조직 을 보존한 관절경적 전방십자인대 재건술의 임상적 결과를 평가하였다. 대상 및 방법: 2003년 2월부터 2006년 5월까지 치료받은 35예의 증례를 대상으로 하였다. 수상 후 수술까지의 평균 기간은 2.6개월 이었다. 수상의 원인은 대부분 스포츠와 관련된 외상 이었다. 평균 추시 기간은 17개월 이었다. 경골부 잔류 조직은 전방십자인대 재건술 동안 손상을 입지 않도록 가능한 주의를 기울이며 보존하였다. 수술 후 재활은 신전 제한 보조기로 2주 동안 관절 운동을 연기한다는 것을 제외하고는 전방십자인대 재건술 후 일반적 재활과 동일하게 하였다. 임상적 평가에는 운동 범위, Lachman 검사, pivot-shift 검사, KT-2000 arthrometer로 전방 전위 측정, Lysholm score 및 한 쪽 다리 지지검사(single limb standing test)로 고유수용 감각을 측정하는 방법을 이용하였다. 결과: 슬관절의 운동범위는 굴곡 구축 없이 정상이었고 Lachman 검사와 pivot-shift검사에서는 모두 음성이었다. KT-2000 arthrometer를 이용한 환측과 건측의 전방전위 차이는 6.7mm에서 2.2 mm로 향상되었다. Lysholm score의 평균은 수술전 81점에서 추시시 96점으로 향상되었다. 고유 수용감각 측정을 위한 한 쪽 다리 지지 검사(single limb standing test)에서는 정상 측 다리와 통계학적으로 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다. 결론: 전방십자인대 파열 후 경골부 잔류 조직을 보존하는 재건술은 기계적 수용기와 고유 수용 감각을 보존하고 좋은 기능적 회복을 기대할 수 있는 술식으로 사료되나, 더 많은 증례로 장기간의 추시 관찰이 요할 것으로 사료 된다.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제48권5호
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• pp.543-546
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• 2021

Despite the extensive use of lithotomy position in several plastic surgery procedures, most reports regarding the related incidence of complications are presented in the urologic, gynecologic, and anesthesiologic fields. We present the case of a 54-year-old male patient. polytrauma patient who underwent internal iliac artery embolization leading to extensive gluteal necrosis requiring: debridement, abdominoperineal resection and composite anterolateral thigh flap reconstruction with prolonged lithotomy position. The patient presented lower limb ischemia briefly after surgical theater. A computed tomography scan revealed the obstruction of the left superficial femoral artery requiring emergency revascularization. Arterial thrombosis is a potentially devastating complication and plastic surgeons should be aware of the possible dangers when performing surgeries in prolonged lithotomy position. Preoperative detection of patients at high risks for developing complications should be performed in order to implement preventive measures and avoid potentially life-threatening sequelae.

• 대한미세수술학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한미세수술학회 1996년도 제16차 학술대회
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• pp.167-167
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• 1996

• Archives of Reconstructive Microsurgery
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.45-50
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• 1992

• Archives of Reconstructive Microsurgery
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.82-88
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• 2011

Vascularized free fibula head transfer is an established method for reconstruction of long bone defects of the upper limb involving the distal radius or the proximal humerus. For the wrist following tumor resection, in cases of resection of the radial articular surface, three reconstructive options are possible: 1. fibular head transfer to replace the radial joint surface, 2. fixation of the fibula to the scaphoid and lunate, 3. complete wrist fusion. The decision on the type of the operation depends on the amount of the resection and the remained normal anatomical structures, and also the necessity of function of the wrist in the future. The authors believe that the vascularized free fibula head graft is a safe and reliable method for reconstructing the upper limb, especially for patients with a defect of the distal radius, and report the operative methods, donor vascular consideration, complications, and functional result after this operation.