The management of nasal defects after non-melanoma skin cancer excision

Background: The reconstruction of the nasal defects occurring after a tumor excision is rather difficult. The purpose of this study is to present our choices of reconstruction using flaps or grafts depending on the size, localization, and depth of the nasal defects occurring after a basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma and to demonstrate our clinical approach and algorithm. Patients and methods: We retrospectively reviewed 224 patients who underwent nasal reconstruction after excision of nonmelanoma skin cancer between January 2010 and January 2015. Data collected included patients’ age and sex, anatomic location, tumor diagnosis, defect size, depth of the defects, reconstruction methods, recurrence, follow-up time, related to smoke and complications required. Results: A total of 224 patients were included in this study. Basal cell carcinoma was diagnosed 145 patients (64.7%), squamous cell carcinoma was diagnosed in 79 patients (35.3%). The most common location for nasal reconstruction was the nasal dorsum and sidewalls (56%). The nasolabial flaps were the most commonly used flap (n=49), followed by bilobed flap (n=34), forehead flap (n=32), V-Y rotation advancement flap (n=27), glabellar flap (n=26), skin graft (n=15), single or bilateral transposition flap (n=20), and other combined flaps (n=21). Conclusions: Obtaining tumor-free borders and satisfying aesthetic results are foremost aim in nasal reconstruction after nasal skin cancer excision. In this study, our clinical approach for nasal defects reconstruction is presented, which is based on frequently performed local flaps and skin grafting. © 2016, E-Century Publishing Corporation. All rights reserved

El ve önkol yaralanmalarında yaralanma ciddiyeti ile işe geri dönüş, bozukluk, aktivite ve katılım arasındaki ilişkinin incelenmesi

Background: Forearm, hand injuries are the main cause of work-related disability. This study was planned to investigate the relationship between severity of injury, return to work, impairment, activity participation in patients with hand, forearm injuries. Methods: Thirty patients have had forearm, hand injuries with mean age of 31±11,13 years were participated. Injury severity was evaluated with Modified Hand and Forearm Injury Severity Scoring (MHISS) after surgery. Patients were evaluated with Jebsen Hand Function Test (JHFT), Buck-Gramko scoring at 8th week. Also grip strength was evaluated with dynamometer, disability/symptom score was evaluated with Turkish version of Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH-T) questionnaire at 12th week of injury. Results: It was found a statistically significant relation between MHISS, hand strength, time of return to work, DASH-T ve Buck-Gramko scores in patients with forearm, hand injuries (p≤ 0,05). It was found higher impairment level at body structure and body functions (1,86±1,47) in body functions level, writing (2,06±1,50) in activity regarding ICF framework. Conclusion: It was concluded that return to work and activity and participation is delayed in the higher score of MHISS. DASH-T scores was the most important factor in returning to work. Also there is a positive relation between return to work, activity and participation in patients.AMAÇ: Önkol ve el yaralanmaları işle ilişkili özrün temel nedenidir. Bu çalışmada, el ve önkol yaralanmaları sonrası hastaların yaralanma ciddiyetleri ile işe geri dönüş süresi, aktivite ve katılım düzeyleri arasındaki ilişki incelendi. GEREÇ VE YÖNTEM: Çalışmaya yaş ortalamaları 31±11.13 yıl (18-63 yıl) olan el ve önkol yaralanmalı toplam 130 hasta alındı. Modifiye El ve Önkol Yaralanması Ciddiyet Skorlaması (MEYCS) ile yaralanma ciddiyeti belirlendi. Yaralanmadan sonra sekizinci haftada Jebsen El Fonksiyon Testi (JEFT), Buck-Gramko skorlaması uygulandı. Bozukluk/semptom skorunun değerlendirilmesi için 12. haftada Kol, Omuz ve El Sorunları Anketi’nin Türkçe versiyonu (DASH-T) kullanıldı ve kavrama kuvveti ölçümü yapıldı. Hastaların işe geri dönüş süreleri kaydedildi. BULGULAR: Çalışmanın sonunda MEYCS ile hastaların eski işlerine geri dönüş süresi, kavrama kuvveti değerleri, DASH-T skorları ve Buck Gramko skorları arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı ilişki olduğu gözlendi (p<0.05). MEYCS ile JEFT arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı ilişkiye rastlanmadı (p>0.05). Hastalar Uluslararası Fonksiyonellik, Özür ve Sağlık Sınıflaması Sistemi’ne (UFÖSS) göre değerlendirildiğinde; vücut işlevleri bölümünde vücut yapı ve fonksiyonları (1.86±1.47), aktivite bölümünde yazı yazmada (2.06±1.50) en yüksek bozukluk düzeyine sahip oldukları bulundu. SONUÇ: Sonuç olarak yaralanma ciddiyet düzeyinin yüksekliği aktiviteye geri dönüşü, katılımı, işe geri dönüşü geciktirmiştir. DASH-T skorlarının işe geri dönüşe en fazla etki eden faktör olduğu sonucuna varılmıştır. Ayrıca el, önkol yaralanmalı hastalarda, aktiviteye geri dönüş ve katılım ile işe geri dönüş zamanı arasında pozitif ilişki vardı

Effect of concentrated growth factor on survival of diced cartilage graft

Background Diced cartilage grafts are important in rhinoplasty for raising the dorsum and eliminating dorsal irregularities. The most common problems with the use of diced cartilage are wrapping and cartilage resorption. Objectives To histopathologically investigate and compare the viability of diced cartilage grafts wrapped with concentrated growth factor, fascia and fenestrated fascia, or blood glue. Methods Cartilage grafts were harvested from the ears of 10 New Zealand White rabbits and diced into 0.5 to 1 mm3 pieces. The grafts were divided into five groups for comparison: (1) bare diced cartilage; (2) diced cartilage wrapped with fascia; (3) diced cartilage wrapped with fenestrated fascia; (4) diced cartilage wrapped with concentrated growth factor (CGF); and (5) diced cartilage wrapped with blood glue. Each of the five grafts was autologously implanted into a subcutaneous pocket in the back of each rabbit. Three months later, the rabbits were sacrificed and the implants were harvested and examined histopathologically. Results Nucleus loss, calcification, inflammation, and giant cell formation differed significantly between the CGF group and both fascia groups. Chondrocyte proliferation was the highest in the CGF group. Nucleus loss rates were similar between the fascia and fenestrated fascia groups. Conclusions Our findings suggest that CGF improves the viability of diced cartilage grafts, while fascia hampers it. Punching holes in the fascia does not improve diced cartilage graft viability and neither does blood glue wrapping. © copyright Crown 2016

Radial sinir duyusal dalının iki taraflı izole kesisi

Bilateral injuries of the sensory branch of the radial nerve (SBRN) usually occur as a result of tight-handcuff neuropathy. In this case we aimed to present bilateral isolated cut of SBRN resulting an injury mechanism that has not been reported in the literature previously. A male twentyfour years old, a worker in a glass factory, presented to our clinic. The dorsolateral skin of his wrists were cut by breaking of the glass as a result of occupational accident and was primarily sutured in a healthcare center. The patient sought additional care after a month because of lingering numbness and pain, and surgery was planned. During surgery, scar tissue and neuroma at the cut ends of SBRN were excised, and bilateral SBRN cuts were repaired. Four weeks after operation, mild sensory deficit on the dorsal side of bilateral thumbs, and left first web space and flexion limitation on the right wrist were detected. At the 3rd month postoperative, right wrist joint range of motion was full, and sensory deficits, and hyperesthesia were decreased. The SBRN elicits the sensory innervation of the thumb dorsum and its injury does not cause important functional deficit. However because of susceptibility of SBRN to develop painful neuroma, diagnosis, treatment and follow up of isolated SBRN injury would be worthwhile for prevention of possible painful neuropathy disturbing quality of life

Surgical treatment of classic kaposi's sarcoma in the lower extremity

Objective: Classic Kaposi's sarcoma is an indolent, angioproliferative tumor that is usually observed in the lower extremities of elderly men. Depending on their stages, skin lesions are maculonodular or vegetative ulcerated masses. Visceral organ or lymph node involvement may rarely occur. There is no gold standard treatment for local diseases. Surgical excision, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and cryotherapy can be performed. This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the long-term results of surgical excision and skin graft repair of stage I and II classic Kaposi's sarcoma skin lesions around the foot and ankle. Material and Methods: Eleven patients were included. The patients' age and gender, location of lesion, surgical treatment, follow- up period, and recurrence were evaluated by retrospectively examining patient records. For the surgical treatment, the lesion was excised with a 0.5-cm safe skin margin. The defect area was repaired with full-thickness skin grafts that were obtained from the inguinal region in all patients. Results: Eight of the patients were male and three were female. The average age of the patients was 69 (54-84) years. All patients were completely cured. The average follow-up period was 1.8 (1-3) years. No recurrence was observed in any of the patients at the end of the follow-up period. Conclusion: Classic Kaposi's sarcoma skin lesions in the lower extremity can be completely cured by surgical excision, with no recurrence risk. After surgical excision, using a full-thickness skin graft for repairing primary cutaneous defects, particularly those in the soles, is a simple and reliable method

Meme küçültme cerrahisinin solunum fonksiyon testleri üzerine etkisi

Introduction: Bilateral breast reduction surgery is the surgical treatment of bilateral breast hypertrophy. This is one of the most common breast surgery requested by women, and performed by plastic surgeons. The reasons that patients want this surgery are to re-size sagging breasts aesthetically, and to get rid of somatic symptoms such as shoulder, chest, back, and neck pain. We believe that the objective positive effects of breast reduction surgery exist beside aesthetic. In our study, our aim is to elicit positive effects of surgery on lungs, if there are, by making pulmonary function test and carbon monoxide diffusion test before surgery and after 6 months of surgery. Materials and Methods: Thirty patients agreed to participate in the study. Study is completed with 19 patients. Pulmonary function test and carbon monoxide diffusion test were made to all patients in preoperative and 6 months of postoperative period. Lung roentgenogram of all patients was performed and height, weight, body mass index were measured. Saturation level was measured. Results: There was a meaningful increase in FEV1 and FVC values in the postoperative period in comparison with pulmonary function test performed in preoperative period. DLCO in postoperative period decreased meaningfully as compared to the preoperative period. Conclusion: Breast reduction surgery seems to have positive effects on pulmonary function test values and relaxes patients clinically. Patients with big breasts should be evaluated from this perspective if they apply chest diseases clinic with shortness of breath. © 2017, Ankara University. All rights reserved

An Unusual Anatomic Variation of Dorsal Sensory Branches of the Ulnar Nerve: A Case Report

ABSTRACT In some instances, it is mandatory to know the anatomy of th

Facial actinomycosis mimicking a cutaneous tumor

Actinomycosis is a chronic granulomatous infection that commonly occurs in the cervicofacial region. Although Actinomcyes is an element of the normal oral flora, infections of the facial skin are very rare because of the entirely endogenous habitation of the organism. The authors report a case of facial actinomycosis, which mimicked a cutaneous tumor both clinically and surgically in a 44-year-old woman with chronic renal failure and Hepatitis C viral infection. The majority of cases can be treated with longterm antibiotics. However, a treatment-resistant abscess, a fistula, or postsurgical excision of the mass formation that are infected can be treated with antibiotics as soon as possible, and recurrence of infection is prevented. The treatment should consist of conservative surgery to obtain a firm histological diagnosis and to drain any collections