• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제43권5호
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• pp.461-465
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• 2016

Extramammary Paget's disease (EMPD) is a rare, slow-growing intraepithelial malignancy that mainly involves the genital region, including the vulva, penis, scrotum, perianal, and periurethral areas. Although several treatment options exist, wide local excision with a safe margin is considered the treatment of choice. After resection of the lesion, it is often challenging to reconstruct the defect because defects in the perineal region require adequate volume for protection and are susceptible to infections, which is a particularly significant risk for large defects. We report a case of perivulvar EMPD that was reconstructed with three-directional local flaps after wide excision of the tumor. We covered the defect sequentially using the following 3 flaps: a gracilis myocutaneous flap from the left thigh, a bipedicled V-Y advancement flap from the lower abdomen, and an internal pudendal artery perforator-based island flap from the right buttock. To the best of our knowledge, this report is the first to describe a three-directional approach to extensive perivulvar reconstruction.

• 대한정형외과학회지
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• 제54권2호
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• pp.197-202
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• 2019

모소낭은 주로 청소년기와 청년기의 남성에서 천미부에 호발하는 질환으로 알려져 있으나 아직 원인이 확실하지 않고 치료 방법 또한 여전히 논란이 있다. 우리나라에서는 서구에 비해 모소낭의 유병률이 낮으며, 단순 농양으로 오진되기 쉽다. 모소낭으로 진단되었을 때, 치료의 원칙은 잔존 모소낭을 남기지 않고 절제를 시행하는 것이다. 이에 저자들은 indigo-carmine 염색 시약을 이용한 모소낭의 광범위 절제술의 과정을 소개하고자 한다.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제40권5호
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• pp.627-629
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• 2013

The ReCell system (Avita Medical) is a cell culture product that allows the immediate processing of a small split-thickness skin biopsy to produce a complete population of cells including keratinocytes, melanocytes, Langerhans cells and fibroblasts. This series is the first to highlight the reconstructive applications of ReCell following ablative skin cancer surgery. The ReCell system was utilized for three patients following skin cancer excision. In two cases, the cells were applied to forehead flap donor sites following nasal reconstruction. In one case, the cells were applied to the calvarial periosteum following wide local excision of a melanoma scar. Assessment of the treated area was performed using the patient and observer scar assessment scale after 1 year. The Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS) scores for the 2 patients treated with ReCell following forehead flap surgery were 22 and 32. The score for the patient that underwent wide local excision of a melanoma scar was 45. The absence of a donor site, accelerated healing and the satisfactory aesthetic appearance of the mature scars in this series suggest that ReCell may play a useful role in reconstruction following skin cancer excision.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제41권6호
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• pp.753-758
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• 2014

Background Extramammary Paget's disease (EMPD) is an intraepithelial carcinoma usually occurring on the skin or mucosa of the perineum. Clinically, it resembles eczema or dermatitis, and misdiagnosis and treatment delays are common. The treatment of choice for EMPD is a wide excision with adequate margins. Wide excision with intraoperative frozen biopsy and Mohs micrographic surgery are common methods; however, these are associated with a high recurrence rate and long operation time, respectively. Methods Between January 2010 and June 2013, 21 patients diagnosed with EMPD underwent mapping biopsy. Biopsy specimens were collected from at least 10 areas, 2 cm from the tumor margin. When the specimens were positive for malignancy, additional mapping biopsy was performed around the biopsy site of the positive result, and continued until no cancer cells were found. Based on the results, excision margins and reconstruction plans were established preoperatively. Results The patients (18 male, 3 female) had a mean age of 66.5 years (range, 50-82 years). Almost all cases involved in the perineal area, except one case of axillary involvement. Permanent biopsy revealed one case (4.8%) of positive cancer cells on the resection margin, in which additional mapping biopsy and re-operation was performed. At the latest follow-up (mean, 27.4 months; range, 12-53 months), recurrence had not occurred. Conclusions Preoperative mapping biopsy enables accurate resection margins and a preoperative reconstructing plan. Additionally, it reduces the operation time and risk of recurrence. Accordingly, it represents an effective alternative to Mohs micrographic surgery and wide excision with intraoperative frozen biopsy.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제35권2호
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• pp.169-173
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• 2008

Purpose: Sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus is a chronic inflammatory disease that mostly affects young people, which warrants surgical intervention. Although many surgical methods have been suggested, an optimal surgical method remains controversial because of high recurrence rates and postoperative complications. The objective of this study is to evaluate the results of wide excision and coverage with fasciocutaneous advancement flap for the treatment of sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus, and to assess the usefulness of this method Methods: From May 1995 to October 2006, the authors treated 19 patients with the use of coverage with fasciocutaneous flap after wide excision. The results were evaluated regarding recurrence rates, complications, and the change in sensitivity of the gluteal region after surgery. The follow-up period was 7 to 142 months (mean, 76 months). All patients were male. Results: Postoperative complications were wound infection at the suction drain insertion site and skin necrosis around the suture margin in one case, respectively. During the follow up period, only one recurrence (5.3%) was seen in fifth postoperative month, which was successfully treated by the same operative procedure. There was no other complications such as seroma, hematoma, wound dehiscence and flap loss. Extensive scarring and anatomic distortion did not occur in the reconstructed area. In addition, sensitivity of the gluteal region did not diminish. The aesthetic results were satisfactory for all patients as well. Conclusion: The authors advocate that fasciocutaneous flap closure be a good alternative method to cover defects after the excision of sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus.

• 대한골관절종양학회지
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.71-81
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• 2005

목적: 근위 대퇴골의 전이성 종양에서 소파술 후 금속 내고정술 또는 고관절 성형술을 시행했던 환자에게서 종양의 국소 재발로 인한 금속 부전을 경험한 저자들은 광범위 절제술 후 재활용 자가골 이식을 이용한 고관절 성형술을 시행하고, 술 후 국소 재발의 유무와 하지의 기능, 합병증의 발생을 통해 전이성 골종양에서 광범위 절제술 후 재활용 자가골을 이용한 재건술의 타당성에 대해 연구하고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: 2000년 5월부터 2003년 5월까지 근위 대퇴골의 전이성 종양 환자 중 광범위 절제술 후 재활용 자가골을 이용한 재건술을 시행한 6례, 5명의 환자를 대상으로 하였다. 환자의 평균 연령은 60.8세, 남녀 비는 3:2였고 술 후 평균 생존 기간은 23.2개월(7~57개월) 이었다. 원발 병소로는 폐암이 2례였고, 위암, 신장암, 다발성 골수종이 각각 1례였다. 수술은 전례에서 광범위 절제술 후 고관절 재건술을 시행하였으며, 재건술로는 체외 방사선 조사 후 자가골 이식술 및 고관절 반치환술을 4례, 저온 처리한 자가골 이식술 및 고관절 전치환술을 2례에서 시행하였다. 술 후 6개월의 Musculoskeletal Tumor Society(MSTS) 기능 평가 지수(1993년) 및 합병증, 생존 기간 동안의 국소 재발의 유무에 대해 조사하였다. 결과: 술 후 6개월에 조사한 MSTS 기능 평가 지수는 63.3%였고, 술 후 합병증으로는 고관절 탈구가 1례에서 발견되었다. 생존 기간 동안 국소 재발의 소견은 관찰되지 않았다. 결론: 술 후 생존 기간이 6개월 이상으로 추정되는 근위 대퇴골의 전이성 종양에서 소파술 후 금속 내고정술이나 고관절 성형술을 시행하는 것보다 광범위 절제술 후 재활용 자가골을 이용한 고관절 재건술을 시행하는 것이 국소 재발을 방지하여, 환자의 생존 기간동안 사지의 기능을 보존하는데 도움이 될 것으로 사료된다.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.227-230
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• 2006

Acromioclavicular joint cyst is a extremely rare condition, usually occuring in the presence of a wide communication between glenohumeral and acromioclavicular joint in patients with a full thickness rotator cuff tear. Removal of cyst only is reported with high recurrence rate. There was no case previously reported in Korea. We report a case of recurred acromioclavicular joint cyst with a massive rotator cuff tear after simple excision, which was treated by excision of cyst, acromioplasty and resection of the lateral end of the clavicle.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제40권1호
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• pp.36-43
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• 2013

Background Because there are numerous methods for reconstruction of the lower lip, it is not easy to choose the optimal method. In choosing the surgical method for lower lip reconstruction, we obtained acceptable outcomes based on our treatment strategy, which included either a barrel-shaped excision or the Webster modification of the Bernard operation. We report on the surgical outcomes based on our treatment strategy. Methods This study included 26 patients who underwent lower lip reconstructive surgery from September 1996 to September 2010. The operation was done using either a barrel-shaped excision or the Webster modification, considering the location of the defect, the size of the defect, and the amount of residual tissue on the lateral side of the vermilion after excision. Results In our series, 3 patients underwent a single barrel-shaped excision, and nine patients underwent a double barrel-shaped excision. In addition, the unilateral Webster modification was performed on in 6 patients, and there were eight cases of bilateral Webster modification. All of the patients except one were satisfied with the postoperative shape of the lip. In one case both recurrence and dehiscence occurred. One patient had a good postoperative lip shape, but had difficulty wearing a denture, and also underwent commissuroplasty. Furthermore, there were two patients who complained of drooling, and 4 with paresthesia. Conclusions A soft tissue defect resulting from wide excision of a lower lip malignancy can be successfully reconstructed using only one of two surgical methods: the barrel-shaped excision or the Webster modification of the Bernard operation.

• 대한두개안면성형외과학회지
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• 제21권5호
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• pp.315-318
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• 2020

Side effects of tattoos can occur due to unexpected body responses. Concerns about the side effects of tattoos are growing concomitantly with the increasing number of tattooed individuals. We report a rare case of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) on a tattooed eyebrow. A 48-year-old woman with no family history or occupational risk of skin cancer had her eyebrows tattooed 6 years prior, and she noticed a black mass on her right eyebrow 1 year before presentation. Staged excision was planned due to the patient's reluctance regarding the possibility of a wide scar. After the first surgical procedure, a histopathological examination confirmed BCC. Wide excision and primary closure were performed for remnant BCC, and no recurrence was observed. The mechanism of skin neoplasms involving tattoos has not been clearly identified. Unapproved tattoo inks contain carcinogenic substances, and previous case reports indicate that skin neoplasms may differ depending on the tattoo color. Therefore, the carcinogenic effects of these unknown components of tattoo ink might cause skin neoplasms. Accurate component analysis and systematic management of tattoo ink is necessary, and medical practitioners must also pay attention to this possibility because it is easy to overlook tattoos as a causal factor contributing to cancer.

• 대한두경부종양학회지
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• 제2권1호
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• pp.33-39
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• 1986

This is a clinical analysis of 24 cases of parotid gland tumor who were treated in the department of Surgery, Chonnam National University Medical School during the past 10years from January, 1976 to December, 1985. According to this analysis of total 24 cases, we concluded as follows; 1) 21 cases were benign tumors and 3 cases were malignant tumors. As the histopathological findings, benign tumor included 88%and malignant tumor 12%. Majority of benign tumor contained mixed tumor(86.7%), and the malignant tumor contained mucoepidermoid carcinoma (66.7%). 2) The peak age incidence was 40th in benign tumor and 50th in malignant tumor. 3) The chief complaints of patient was a painless mass and the duration of illness was average 5.2 years. 4) The mean size of mass was 4.5cm in diameter. 5) The surgical procedures were performed with excision 6 cases, superficial lobectomy 8 cases, wide excision with partial parotidectomy 4 cases, total parotidectomy 3 cases in benign tumors. In malignant tumors, total parotidectomy 2 cases and wide excision with partial parotidectomy 1 case were performed. 6) Major postoperative complications such as facial nerve palsy 7 cases (temporary ; 5 cases, permanent; 2 cases), Frey syndrome 1 case, seroma 1 case, hematoma 1 case, and wound infection 1 case were developed. The recurrence contained pleomorphic adenoma 1 case and mucoepidermoid carcinoma 1 case.