Various forms of anterolateral thigh flap for lower extremity and ankle amputation with extensive skin and soft tissue defect reconstruction / 中国医师杂志

Objective To explore the application of various forms of anterolateral thigh flap in lower extremity and ankle amputation with extensive skin and soft tissue defect reconstruction.Methods From September 2011 to December 2015,26 cases of lower extremity and ankle amputation with extensive skin and soft tissue defect reconstruction (included 20 male patients and 6 female patients) were admitted,the age ranged from 22 to 61 years old (38.6 ± 4.5).Among these cases,10 cases received flow-through anterolateral thigh flap,16 cases used chimeric anterolateral thigh flap with vastus lateralis thigh muscle flap,15 flaps were thinned in one-staged,5 flaps were harvested in double-paddled form.The flap size ranged from 10 cm × 6 cm to 28 cm × 12 cm.The donor site was closed directly in all cases.Results All flaps and replanted extremities survived uneventfully.All patients were followed up for 8 to 30 months with satisfied esthetic and functional results in reconstructed foot and ankle,the texture of flaps was good,no bulky was noted and no second revision was needed.No local ulcer happened and regained protective sensation.Only linear scar left in the donor sites,no hernia occurred.Conclusions Various forms of anterolateral thigh flap is the effective choice in lower extremity and ankle amputation with extensive skin and soft tissue defect reconstruction.

Experience of improving safety in radical operation for gastric cancer / 中国医师进修杂志

Objective To explorer the safety of D2 lymphadenectomy in open distal gastrectomy for distal gastric cancer with the surgical approach from bottom to top,from left to right and from surrounding to middle.Methods 100 advanced distal gastric cancer patients selected from General Surgery Department of Chang Hai Hospital from December 2012 to November 2013 were analyzed retrospectively.All the patients were performed D2 lymphadenectomy in open distal gastrectomy with surgical approach from bottom to top,from left to right and from surrounding to middle.The operation time,amount of bleeding,the number of lymph nodes,postoperative complications and follow-up observation were recorded.Ruselts All patients had successful operation.The operation time was 90 to 190 mins,the average (125.00 ± 21.43) mins;intraoperative blood was 90 to 400 ml,the average (178.00 ± 73.74) ml;number of lymph node dissection was 17 to 41,the average (26.00 ± 6.72).One patient suffered from abdominal hemorrhage,recoverd and discharged after conservative treatment.Conclusions Surgical approach from bottom to top,from left to right and from surrounding to middle can improve the safety of D2 lymphadenectomy for distal gastric cancer.