• 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.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제44권3호
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• pp.238-242
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• 2017

The most common anatomic variant seen in donor kidneys for renal transplantation is the presence of multiple renal arteries, which can cause an increased risk of complications. Accessory renal arteries should be anastomosed to the proper source arteries to improve renal perfusion via the appropriate vascular reconstruction techniques. In microsurgery, 2 kinds of vascular augmentation methods, known as 'supercharging' and 'turbocharging,' have been introduced to ensure vascular perfusion in the transferred flap. Supercharging uses a distant source of the vessels, while turbocharging uses vascular sources within the same flap territory. These technical concepts can also be applied in renal transplantation, and in this report, we describe 2 patients who underwent procedures using supercharging and turbocharging. In one case, the ipsilateral deep inferior epigastric artery was transposed to the accessory renal artery (supercharging), and in the other case, the accessory renal artery was anastomosed to the corresponding main renal artery with a vascular graft (turbocharging). The transplanted kidneys showed good perfusion and proper function. No cases of renal failure, hypertension, rejection, or urologic complications were observed. These microsurgical techniques can be safely utilized for renal transplantation with donor kidneys that have multiple arteries with a lower complication rate and better outcome.

• Investigative and Clinical Urology
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• 제59권6호
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• pp.416-421
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• 2018

Purpose: Few studies have explored the treatment of isolated communicating hydroceles via scrotal incision. We prospectively evaluated the surgical outcomes of such treatment in boys with hydroceles compared with that using traditional, inguinal incision hydrocelectomy. Materials and Methods: Of 347 boys aged 0-12 years who were diagnosed as hydrocele on ultrasonography, 173 boys were assigned to the scrotal incision hydrocelectomy group (group I, n=173) and 172 boys were assigned to the traditional inguinal incision hydrocelectomy group (group II, n=172), and finally 156 boys in group I and 156 boys in group II were included in this study. Surgical outcomes, including postoperative complications and hydrocele relapse rates, were compared between groups. Results: The overall success rates were similar in both groups (group I, 96.8%; group II, 89.1%; p=0.740). The operation time and hospital stay were significantly shorter in group I ($30.94{\pm}3.95minutes$ and $3.94{\pm}0.30days$) than in group II ($38.02{\pm}7.12minutes$ and $4.24{\pm}0.99days$; p<0.001 and p=0.009, respectively). The postoperative complication rate was lower in group I than in group II (3.2% vs. 10.9%, p=0.740). Conclusions: Scrotal incision hydrocelectomy in boys was associated with shorter operative time and hospital stay, and a lower postoperative complication rate, than was the inguinal incision approach. The scrotal incision technique might be an easy and effective alternative treatment when used to treat hydroceles in boys as well as inguinal incision approach.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제40권5호
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• pp.584-588
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• 2013

Background The ability to achieve a long-term, stricture-free urethral repair is one of the ongoing challenges of reconstructive urologic surgery. A successful initial repair is critical, as repeat procedures are difficult, owing to distortion, scarring, and short urethral stumps. Methods We describe a technique in which the gracilis muscle flap is laid on or wrapped around the urethral repair site to provide a well-vascularised soft tissue reinforcement for urethral repair. This technique promotes vascular induction, whereby a new blood supply is introduced to the repair site to improve the outcome of urethral repair or anastomotic urethroplasty. The surface contact between the muscle flap and the repair site is enhanced by the use of fibrin glue to improve adherence and promote inosculation and healing. We employed this technique in 4 patients with different urethral defects. Results After a follow-up period of 32 to 108 months, all of the urethral repairs were successful without complications. Conclusions Our results suggest that the use of a gracilis muscle flap to vascularise urethral repairs can improve the outcome of challenging urethral repairs.

• Childhood Kidney Diseases
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.115-120
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• 2012

목적: 소아비뇨기과 관혈적 수술 시 피부봉합제로 사용된 Octyl-2-Cyanoacrylate (Dermabond$^{TM}$)의 효용성에 대해 알아보고자 하였다. 방법: 2010년 8월부터 2011년 8월까지 1년 동안 서울대학교 어린이병원 소아비뇨기과에서 단일 술자에 의해 음낭수종절제술, 고환고정술, 음경성형술을 시행받은 환자들을 대상으로 상처 합병증 발생율을 후향적으로 비교분석하였다. 총 128명을 대상으로 210개의 절개 창에서 시행되었으며, 피부 봉합에 Dermabond$^{TM}$을 사용하였다. 모든 절 개창은 Dermabond$^{TM}$을 사용하기 전 흡수사를 이용하여 표피 밑 봉합 혹은 몇 개의 단순 봉합을 시행하였다. Dermabond$^{TM}$는 4 mm 너비로 얇게 두 번 사용되었으며, 건조시키는 과정이 포함되었다. 추가적인 붕대나 드레싱은 적용되지 않았다. 결과: 128명의 환자들을 수술 종류에 따라 세 그룹으로 나누었다(Group 1: 음낭수종 절제술, 55례, 41.3%; Group 2: 고환고정술, 43례, 32.3%; Group 3: 음경성형술, 35례, 26.4%). 수술 후 외래에서 추적 관찰한 210개의 절개창 중에서 총 5개(2.3%)에서 상처 합병증이 발생하였고, 이를 그룹별로 다시 분석해 보면 Group 1에서 0개(0/55, 0%), Group 2에서 1개(1/43, 2.3%), Group 3에서 4개(4/35, 11.4%)가 각각 발생하였다. 상처 부위별로 다시 분석해 보면 서혜부 상처 1개(1/120, 0.83%), 고환 상처 0개(0/55, 0%), 음경 상처 4개(4/35, 11.4%)가 각각 발생하였다. Group 3의 음경 상처에서 다른 군에 비해 통계적으로 의미 있게 증가되었다(P=0.008). Group 2와 3에서 상처 합병증이 발생한 환자들의 평균 나이는 각각 1세, 9.50세 이었고 상처 합병증이 없는 환자들의 평균 나이는 2.34세, 5.61세 였지만 통계적으로 의미는 없었다(P=0.639, 0.122). 5개의 상처 합병증은 모두 가벼운 염증반응이었으며, 항생제 연고만을 적용 후 술 후 평균 13.8일(13-15일) 후 모두 치료되었다. 결론: Dermabond$^{TM}$는 소아비뇨기과에서 음낭수종절제술과 고환고정술 시 피부봉합제로서 기존의 피부 봉합에 대한 대안으로 안전한 방법으로 사료된다. 하지만 음경성형술에서는 향후 더 많은 연구가 필요하다.