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J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg ; 75(9): 3129-3137, 2022 09.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35879204

ABSTRACT

Single (SG-VLN) and double gastroepiploic vascularized lymph node transfer (DG-VLN) have shown promising results for the treatment of extremities' lymphedema. The literature search yields only few other cases describing outcomes following double VLN transfers, but no comparative studies have been produced so far. The aim of this study was to retrospectively examine and compare the effects of SG-VLN versus DG-VLN transfer. All patients diagnosed with extremities' stage II and III lymphedema who had undergone SG-VLN or DG-VLN between January 2012 and December 2018 were identified from two institutions' databases. Demographic and surgical data were collected. The primary endpoint was the comparison of the reduction in limb circumference (CRR) within 12 months post-surgery. Secondary endpoints included the reduction of cellulitis episodes and patients' quality of life improvement. Eighty-nine patients met the inclusion criteria. At 12 months of follow-up, higher CRR values were observed in the double inset group (p<0.05*) both at above elbow/above knee (AE/AK) level (SG-VLN: 70.6% ± 0.6%; DG-VLN: 72.2% ± 0.7%) and at below elbow/below knee level (SG-VLN: 59.1% ± 1.3%; DG-VLN: 61.6% ± 3.7%). Subgroup analyses of the involved limb (upper vs lower) were consistent with the primary treatment effects. The reduction of cellulitis episodes did not differ between the two groups, while the DG-VLN group showed better results in the overall satisfaction function, symptoms, and mood domains of the LYMQoL questionnaire (p=0.04). The study suggests that either single or double transfer can produce excellent results, but double inset of the gastroepiploic VLNT flap may produce greater volume reductions both at 12 and 24 months. Further studies with a larger sample size are warranted to corroborate our results.


Subject(s)
Lymphedema , Quality of Life , Case-Control Studies , Cellulitis , Humans , Lower Extremity/surgery , Lymph Nodes/surgery , Lymphedema/pathology , Lymphedema/surgery , Retrospective Studies
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S Afr J Surg ; 58(1): 43, 2020 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32243115

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Tracheostomal stenosis is a distressing complication with a high incidence rate post laryngectomy. We aimed to assess the deltopectoral flap (DPF) for tracheostomal stenosis correction in irradiated patients. METHODS: Six patients with tracheostomal stenosis, 3 of whom developed restenosis after prior use of local flaps, were managed using a DPF to reconstruct the defect following a vertical incision release of the stenotic band down to the inferior tracheal cartilaginous ring. Healing absence of restenosis, alleviation of the symptoms of difficulty in breathing and clearance of secretions were considered a successful composite endpoint. RESULTS: Over a median follow-up period of 11 months all patients maintained patency, and symptoms of difficulty in breathing and clearing of secretions were alleviated. CONCLUSION: The deltopectoral flap is a rapid, reliable flap for the management of tracheostomal stenosis in irradiated patients. It brings well-vascularised tissue into the site of reconstruction and, in the short term, stomal patency and symptom relief were achieved.


Subject(s)
Hypopharyngeal Neoplasms/surgery , Laryngeal Neoplasms/surgery , Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck/surgery , Surgical Flaps , Tracheostomy/adverse effects , Constriction, Pathologic/etiology , Constriction, Pathologic/surgery , Humans , Hypopharyngeal Neoplasms/radiotherapy , Laryngeal Neoplasms/radiotherapy , Laryngectomy/adverse effects , Male , Middle Aged , Neoadjuvant Therapy/adverse effects , Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck/radiotherapy
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J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg ; 72(6): 892-901, 2019 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30819649

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION: Lymphedema resulting from breast cancer treatment is a chronic condition that can significantly compromise quality of life. Several works have documented the efficacy of vascularized lymph node flap transfer (VLNT) for the treatment of advanced-stage lymphedema. Given that the axillary scar may contribute to the patient's existing lymphedema, the authors assumed that combining VLNT and scar release with fat graft could be an effective strategy of treatment. The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy in the reduction of limb circumference and health-related quality of life between a combined strategy, namely, VLN transfer (VLNT) and axillary scar release with fat grafting, and only VLNT for patients affected by postmastectomy upper limb lymphedema. The idea. MATERIALS AND METHODS: All patients with stage II and III breast cancer-related lymphedema operated between January 2012 and January 2016 were retrospectively identified, and only those treated by combined VLNT and scar release (Group A) or only VLNT (Group B) were included. The outcomes were assessed clinically by limb circumference measurement and radiologically by lymphoscintigraphy. Lymphedema-related quality of life was evaluated preoperatively and at 1 year follow-up through the LYMQOL questionnaire. RESULTS: Thirty-nine patients met inclusion criteria (Group A = 18; Group B = 21). Mean follow-up was 29 months for Group A and 32 months for Group B. Flap survival rate was 100%, with no donor site morbidity in all patients. A statistically significant difference between the circumference reduction rates (RR) at above elbow level was observed at 3 and 6 months of follow-up comparing the two groups (p<0.00001), with higher values in Group A than in Group B. No significant difference was detected comparing RR values at above and below elbow at 12 and 24 months postoperatively. LYMQOL metrics showed significantly better scores (p<0.0001) in all domains at all follow-up appointments in Group A. CONCLUSIONS: Patients with postmastectomy upper limb lymphedema can benefit from combined lymph node transfer and axillary scar release with fat graft, as this approach seems to fasten the onset of improvement and to have a positive impact on patients' quality of life.


Subject(s)
Cicatrix , Lymphedema , Plastic Surgery Procedures/methods , Postoperative Complications , Quality of Life , Surgical Flaps , Breast Neoplasms/pathology , Breast Neoplasms/surgery , Cicatrix/etiology , Cicatrix/psychology , Cicatrix/surgery , Female , Humans , Lymphedema/etiology , Lymphedema/psychology , Lymphedema/surgery , Mastectomy/adverse effects , Mastectomy/methods , Middle Aged , Neoplasm Staging , Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care , Postoperative Complications/etiology , Postoperative Complications/psychology , Postoperative Complications/surgery , Upper Extremity/pathology
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Cir. Esp. (Ed. impr.) ; 69(4): 408-410, abr. 2001.
Article in Es | IBECS | ID: ibc-1057

ABSTRACT

Los tumores estromales gastrointestinales son tumores mesenquimales originados en la pared muscular de vísceras huecas. Pueden ser de naturaleza benigna o maligna. Inmunohistoquímicamente, en la mayoría de los casos presentan diferenciación muscular, pero en ocasiones pueden presentarla de tipo neural, neuromuscular, ausencia de diferenciación o diferenciación gangliónica. El número de figuras de mitosis por 10 campos de gran aumento es el mejor parámetro desde el punto de vista pronóstico, mientras que otros, como el p53, la ploidía o el Ki-S5, por el momento no han podido ser utilizados en la práctica clínica (AU)


Subject(s)
Male , Middle Aged , Humans , Gastrointestinal Neoplasms/surgery
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