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Resumen La cirugía reconstructiva de cabeza y cuello es una tarea compleja. Existen varias opciones disponibles para lograr buenos resultados, desde colgajos locales hasta colgajos libres microvascularizados. En este reporte presentamos nuestra experiencia utilizando el colgajo en isla submental para la reconstrucción de defectos de tejido blando de base de cráneo lateral posterior a una resección lateral de hueso temporal secundario a diagnósticos oncológicos otológicos. Se presentan datos demográficos, clínicos, quirúrgicos y resultados de dos pacientes intervenidos durante el primer semestre del año 2020, en los cuales se consiguió un adecuado resultado reconstructivo. Este colgajo es una opción confiable y versátil para reconstrucción en cabeza y cuello.
Abstract Reconstructive head and neck surgery is a complex task. There are several options available to achieve good results, from local flaps to free microvascular flaps. In this article, we present our experience using the submental island flap for soft tissue defect reconstruction of the lateral skull base after a lateral temporal bone resection secondary to otologic cancer. Demographic, clinical, surgical and outcome data of two patients operated on during the first semester of 2020 are presented, in whom a good reconstructive result was achieved. This flap is a reliable and versatile option for head and neck reconstruction.
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PURPOSE: Sebaceous carcinoma is a rare malignant tumor that occurs mostly in head and neck regions. Early diagnosis and treatment are necessary because it tends to be locally aggressive and goes through distal metastasis with fast progression. This study presents reliable surgical methods for sebaceous carcinoma in head and neck regions. METHODS: Three patients were included in this study. First, a 61-year-old woman visited the hospital with a yellow-colored, slowly growing mass on the left ala. A 54-year-old woman had a brown-colored mass on her right preauricle. Last case was a 62-year-old man who had a yellow-colored mass on his scalp. CT scan and punch biopsy were done. All cases were diagnosed as sebaceous carcinoma. The lesions were resected with 10 mm safety margin and various regional flaps were used for reconstruction. RESULTS: Histological examination revealed sebaceous differentiation and local invasions. Postoperatively, all patients did not suffer from complication and no recurrence was found. CONCLUSION: We recommend early wide excision with an enough safety margin, and a regional flap as a treatment of sebaceous carcinoma.
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Female , Humans , Middle Aged , Biopsy , Early Diagnosis , Head , Neck , Neoplasm Metastasis , Recurrence , ScalpABSTRACT
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the value of regional flap surgery for diabetic foot ulcers combined with infection or bone and tendon exposure. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We reviewed eight patients, nine cases of diabetic foot ulcers, which were treated by regional flap surgery. There were two Wagner's grade 2 ulcers and six Wagner's grade 3 ulcers. We performed four reversed sural artery neurocutaneous flaps, two lateral supramalleolar flaps, two medial plantar artery flaps and one first dorsal metatarsal artery flap. RESULTS: Seven of nine flaps completely survived after regional flap surgery. One partial and one complete flap necrosis occurred. One partially necrotized flap needed an additional skin graft. One completely necrotized flap needed free rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap surgery. There were two new ulcers, which were treated by free flap surgery. No patient needed amputation above the ankle joint. CONCLUSION: Satisfactory results were obtained by regional flap surgery for diabetic foot ulcers. Regional flap surgery is regarded as an effective treatment modality for diabetic foot ulcer combined with bone and tendon exposure with infection.