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Objective: To explore the clinical application of combined transverse upper gracilis flap and adductor magnus perforator flap in breast reconstruction of breast cancer patients after mastectomy. Methods: Between August 2016 and February 2017, the combined transverse upper gracilis flap and adductor magnus perforator flap was used in 12 cases of breast cancer patients who received modified radical surgery for breast reconstruction. All patients were females with the age of 32 to 59 years (mean, 41.5 years). There were 7 cases in left side and 5 cases in right side. Eight cases were received breast reconstruction by one-stage operation and 4 cases by two-stage operation. In one-stage operation cases, pathological diagnosis includes invasive ductal carcinoma in 4 cases and invasive lobular carcinoma in 4 cases. The disease duration ranged from 2 to 9 months (mean, 4.5 months). In two-stage operation cases, the time interval between mastectomy and breast reconstruction ranged from 12 to 70 months (mean, 37.4 months). The length of flap was 20-28 cm, the width of flap was 5.5-7.5 cm, the thickness of flap was 2.5-4.5 cm. The length of gracilis flap pedicle was 6.5-9.2 cm, the length of adductor magnus perforator flap pedicle was 7.5-10.4 cm. The weight of flap was 295-615 g. Results: The ischemia time of flap ranged from 95 to 230 minutes (mean, 135 minutes). All flaps were successfully survived. All incisions of recipient donor sites healed by first intention. All patients were followed up 7-14 months (mean, 9.5 months). The reconstructed breasts' shape, texture, and elasticity were good and no flap contracture deformation happened. Only linear scar left in the donor sites, but the function of thighs was not affected. No local recurrence happened during follow-up. Conclusion: With appropriate patient selection and surgical technique, the combined transverse upper gracilis flap and adductor magnus perforator flap can be a valuable option as an alternative method for autologous breast reconstruction.
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Objective To investigate the clinical effect of adductor magnus tendon transposition with arthroscopic in reconstruction medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) for the treatment of patellofemoral joint instability of adolescents. Methods Eighteen juvenile patients (21 knees) with patellofemoral joint instability (including chronic patellar dislocation and recurrent patellar dislocation) were treated with adductor magnus tendon transposition for MPFL reconstruction, combined with lateral patellofemoral ligament release. They were followed up for 12- 30 months. The complications, patellofemoral angles and Lysholm scores before and after operation were recorded and compared. Results There was no complications such as wound infection, redislocation, patellofemoral joint instability and epiphyses injured. All patients got excellent knee flexion and extension function. Patella fear tests were all negative. The patellofemoral angles and Lysholm scores after operation were improved significantly than those before operation:(10.3 ± 4.1)° vs. (-3.8 ± 4.9)°, (92.7 ± 3.6) scores vs. (61.5 ±2.4) scores, P<0.01. Conclusions Adductor magnus tendon transposition with arthroscopic in reconstruction MPFL can significantly improve the stability of patellofemoral joints. This is one of the effective methods for the treatment of patellofemoral joint instability of adolescents.
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PURPOSE: Surgical reconstruction of an ischial soft tissue defect presents a challenging problem owing to a high rate of recurrence, especially in paraplegic patients. Although various muscle, musculocutaneous and fasciocuta- neous flaps have been used in the reconstruction of ischial soft tissue defect, it is still controversial which type of flaps are the best. We had performed a relatively durable adductor magnus perforator island flap based on the perforators originated from the first medial branch of the profunda femoris artery for coverage of ischial soft tissue defect where was not a region universally reconstructed by perforator flap. METHODS: From August 2005 to January 2008, the adductor magnus perforator island flap were used for resurfacing of the ischial soft tissue defects in a series of 6 patients(4 male and 2 female). Ages ranged from 26 to 67 years(mean, 47.5 years), and follow-up period from 13 to 26 months(mean, 16.7 months). Causes were 4 pressure ulcers, 1 cellulitis and 1 suppurative keratinous cyst. RESULTS: The sizes of these flaps ranged from 12 to 18cm in length and 7 to 9cm in width. The flaps survived in all patients. Marginal loss over the distal area of the flap by infection was noted in one patient, which was treated successfully with a subsequent split-thickness skin graft. Average thickness of the flap was 0.94cm, which was more thicker than other perforator flaps. Long term follow- up showed a good flap durability. CONCLUSION: In planning a reconstructive option of ischial soft tissue defect, the adductor magnus perforator island flap is a relatively large cutaneous flap with a durable thickness. With proper patient selection, careful vascular dissection and postoperative management, we recommend this flap as a good and suitable option for coverage of the ischial soft tissue defect.