• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.231-236
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• 2005

Nowadays breast reconstruction with autologous tissues after radical mastectomy is commonly performed, and a natural inframammary fold in the reconstructed breast is considered to be an essential aspect of symmetrical breast shape and location. Total of 104 patients underwent breast reconstruction with free TRAM flap and formation of inframammary fold with free TRAM breast reconstruction was done in 79 patients. No suture fixation for inframammary fold were done in 19 patients. 27 patients(24.0%) were made of inframammary fold with absorbable suture, 52 patients (50.0%) underwent inframammary fold creation with nonabsorbable suture. There were 4 cases(16.0%) of displacement of reconstructed breast and 2 cases(8.0%) of partial disruption of inframammary fold in the group of no suture. There were 2 cases(7.4%) of displacement of reconstructed breast and 3 cases(11.1%) of partial disruption of inframmamary fold in the fixed group with absorbable suture. There was only 1 case(1.9%) of partial disruption of inframammary fold fixed with nonabsorbable suture group. Therefore, we could speculate that the reinforcement of ligamentous structure for making the definite inframammary fold is necessary, and the area of the inframammary fold should not be undermined in immediate breast reconstruction as much as possible in order to preserve the zone of adherence. If the fold is disrupted during the mastectomy, it should be re-created with the non-absorbable sutures. Nonabsorbable suture fixation seemed to be more stable than absorbable suture. Preoperative marking and design are very important to make the symmetrical shape and location of inframammary fold in both of immediate and delayed reconstruction of breasts.

• 대한관절경학회지
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.54-58
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• 2007

반월상 연골 봉합술 시 여러 종류의 흡수성 또는 비흡수성 봉합사들이 사용되고 있으며, 술자에 따라 비흡수성 봉합사가 흡수성 봉합사에 비해 안정된 고정력을 제공한다고 하여 비흡수성 봉합사를 선호하기도 한다. 그러나 봉합사가 봉합부위에 지속적으로 남아있을 경우 이로 인한 문제가 발생할 수 있으며, 저자들은 Inside-Out 반월상 연골 봉합술에서 비흡수성 봉합사가 반월상 연골 실질부를 관통하여 후내측 관절막 밖으로 밀려나온 증례를 경험하였기에 이를 보고하고자 한다.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.196-202
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• 2013

Purpose: To report the clinical results from using absorbable suture materials instead of nonabsorbable materials which have been used more commonly to repair Achilles tendon. Materials and Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 21 cases of acute Achilles tendon rupture, treated surgically from 2004 to 2011. Mean follow-up period is 6 months. We repaired Achilles tendon using size 1 Vicryl (Polyglactin 910, Ethicon) for core suture and size 3-0 Vicryl for epitendinous suture. At three months after surgery, we evaluated clinical results with single heel raise height by centimeters, differences of calf circumference and passive range of motion of ankle joint, compared to contralateral side. Also we recorded clinical results with subjective satisfaction grades. Results: At three months after surgery, 20 of 21 patients were able to perform single heel raise over 5 cm in height. Calf circumference differences were less than 1 cm in 12 cases, between 1 cm to 3 cm in 5 cases, more than 3 cm in 4 cases. There was no difference in range of passive motion in 19 cases. All patients satisfied with daily activity except 2 cases with mild discomfort. There was no complication such as rerupture, elongation or infection. Conclusion: We experienced excellent clinical results from repairing Achilles tendon with using absorbable suture materials in terms of functional outcomes and patient's satisfaction without any complication. So we may consider using absorbable suture materials instead of nonabsorbable materials to repair Achilles tendon.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.311-316
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• 1992

Four retention sutures were used to correct the vaginal prolapse in a dairy cow. The methods used were two modified Caslick operation of vulva using absorbable(catgut chromic) and nonabsorbable(supramid) materials, and a modified mattress closure and a modified Buhner method of vulva using trocar and wire insulated by vinyl. The lasting periods for retention of bovine vaginal prolapse by the suture methods described above, were 12 days, 49 days, 39 days and 62 days respectively.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제27권10호
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• pp.888-892
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• 1994

Acquired, traumatic tracheoesophageal fistula [TEF] is rare and difficult problem to manage. This 55 years old man met with a roller accident of a tractor. During accident, he received a penetrating injury on the left upper sternal border. At local clinic, he received closed thoracotomy drainage [CTD]for relief of pneumothorax[left]. Three days after CTD, he complained abdominal pain and hematemesis. The endoscopy revealed large ulcer at the stomach, so he received subtotal gastrectomy. On 10th day post subtotal gastrectomy, he developed aspiration and coughing from a TEF. The esophagogram showed large TEF at the mid-trachea level. So he transfered to our hospital for operation. This patient was operated on for late TEF three weeks after injury. We have used absorble 4-0 Vicryl sutures to repair trachea. We repair all esophageal injuries with two layers of nonabsorbable silk suture. Where suture line on the esophagus, the strap muscle was interposed for reinforcement. And for feeding, the feeding jejunostomy was performed. Postoperatively the osteomyelitis of the manubrium site was developed, so on the 30th postoperative day, an ostectomy of manubrium, both clavicle and fight 1st, 2nd ribs, and the pectoralis major musculo-cutaneous flap coverage were performed.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제2권2호
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• pp.138-142
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• 1999

Coracoclavicular ligament is main restraint to superior instability of the distal clavicle. Coracoacromial ligament, extensor tendon of toe, palmaris longus tendon, and Dacron tape have been used to reconstruct coracoclavicular ligament. We used semitedinosus tendon to reconstruct coracoclavicular ligament. The semitendinosus tendon was harvested as a usual fashion. After the distal clavicle and coracoid process were exposed, a hole of six millimeter diameter was made on the center of whole thickness of the distal clavicle. A malleolar screw was fixed from distal clavicle to coracoid process to maintain the reduced position of the acromioclavicular joint. The leading suture of tendon graft was passed through the hole of the distal clavicle and looped under the coracoid process. After leading portion of ten­don graft was looped over the clavicle, sutures were made between each end of the tendon graft with nonabsorbable suture materials.

• 대한관절경학회지
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.1-8
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• 2004

목적: 반월상 연골 파열에 대한 비흡수성 봉합사를 이용한 관절경적 inside to out봉합술후 임상적 치유와 환자의 만족도를 결과에 영향을 주는 인자에 따라 분석하였다. 대상 및 방법: 1999년 8월부터 2002년 6월까지 반월상 연골 파열에 대한 관절경적 Inside to out 봉합술을 비흡수성 봉합사를 이용하여 시행 후 12개월이상 추시가 가능하였던 95명 110례를 대상으로 하였다. 결과는 임상적 치유와 주관적 만족도로 평가 하였으며 이들 결과에 대한 나이, 수상 후 수술까지의 기간, 파열의 부위, 파열 길이, 파열의 종류, 관절 연골의 손상 정도, 동반된 전방 십자인대 수술이 미치는 영향을 분석하였다. 결과: 임상적 치유는 84례(76%)이었으며, 환자의 주관적 만족도는 98례(89%)이었다. 전방십자인대 파열을 동반한 경우에, 파열 길이가 2cm이하인 경우가 2cm이상인 경우보다. 관절 연골의 퇴행성 정도가 심하지 않은 경우가 심한 경우보다 임상적 치유율과 환자의 만족도가 유의하게 높았다. 내측 반월상 연골 파열의 경우에, 수상후 수술까지의 기간이 짧을수록, 파열의 종류가 종 파열인 경우 임상적 치유율이 높았다. 복잡 또는 퇴행성 파열의 경우 낮은 임상적 치유율에 비해 환자의 만족도는 높았다. 결론: 비흡수성 봉합사를 이용한 관절경적 반월상 연골 Inside to out 봉합술은 다양한 봉합이 가능하고 사용이 쉬운 술식이다. 반월상 연골의 봉합 여부 결정에 있어 환자의 연령은 절대적인 고려 대상이 아니며, 퇴행성 또는 복잡파열, 관절연골의 손상이 동반된 파열의 경우 환자선택과 수술에 신중을 기해야 할 것으로 사료 된다.증을 줄일수 있으며, PASTA 병변을 포함해서 후상방 파열과 동반되지 않은 견갑하건의 부분 파열은 매우 적합한 관절경하복원술의 적응증이 될 수 있다고 사료된다.

• 대한견주관절학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한견주관절학회 2009년도 제17차 학술대회
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• pp.161-161
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• 2009

To prevent distraction and varus deformity between the humeral head and shaft, tension band sutures placed between the head of the interlocking screw and the rotator cuff, and we recommend using nonabsorbable sutures. We describe our simple procedure to overcome these difficulties in tension band suturing after reducing a proximal humerus fracture to maintain the reduction.

• 대한두개안면성형외과학회지
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.120-126
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• 2009

Purpose: Autogenous cartilage is generally first choice in rhinoplasty because of its biocompatibility and resistance to infection. On the other hand, allogeneous cartilage graft might preferred over an autogenous graft to avoid additional donor site scars, morbidity and lengthened operating time. Allogenous costal cartilage ($Tutoplast^{(R)}$) not only have the advantage of averting donor site morbidity but also are resistant to infection, resembling autogenous cartilage graft. We report here a technique for rhinoplasty by using allogenous costal cartilage graft. Methods: Through open rhinoplastic approach, alar cartilage is released from upper lateral cartilage and relocated caudally. After relocation of alar cartilage, allogenous costal cartilage is immobilized by nonabsorbable suture material at caudal aspect of septal cartilage. Caudal end of allogenous costal cartilage is sutured between medial crura of alar cartilage. Tip projection is improved by using interdormal suture, transdormal suture and shield-shape cartilage graft which is harvested from concha Results: No significant resorption and infection was detected in any of patients. Aesthetic and functional results were satisfactory. Conclusion: The low incidence of major complication and versatility of allogeneous costal cartilage graft make safe and reliable source of cartilage graft in rhinoplasty.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제39권4호
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• pp.397-403
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• 2012

Background Nonabsorbable sutures are favorable for repairing flexor tendons. However, absorbable sutures have performed favorably in an animal model. Methods Two-strand sutures using the interlocking modified Kessler method with polydioxanone absorbable sutures 4-0 were used to repair completely ruptured flexor tendons in 55 fingers from 41 consecutive patients. The medical records of average 42 follow up weeks were analyzed retrospectively. The data analyzed using the chi-squared test, and Fisher's exact test was used for postoperative complications. The results were compared with those of other studies. Results Among the index, middle, ring, and little fingers were injured in 9, 17, 16, and 13 fingers, respectively. The injury levels varied from zone 1 to 5. Of the 55 digits in our study, there were 26 (47%) isolated flexor digitorum profundus (FDP) injuries and 29 (53%) combined FDP and with flexor digitorum superficialis injuries. Pulley repair was also conducted. Concomitant injuries of blood vessels and nerves were found in 17 patients (23 fingers); nerve injuries occurred in 5 patients (10 fingers). Two patients had ruptures (3.6%), and one patient had two adhesions (3.6%). Using the original Strickland criteria, all the patients were assessed to be excellent or good. Also, fibrosis and long-term foreign body tissue reactions such as stitch granuloma were less likely occurred in our study. Compared to the Cullen's report that used nonabsorbable sutures, there was no significant difference in the rupture or adhesion rates. Conclusions Therefore, this study suggests that appropriate absorbable core sutures can be used safely for flexor tendon repairs.