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[Modern integrated approach to surgical treatment of patients with defects and deformations following high-voltage electrical injury].

Authors :
Adamyan RT
Gileva KS
Aleshina ON
Sinelnikov ME
Source :
Khirurgiia [Khirurgiia (Mosk)] 2021 (4), pp. 5-14.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Objective: To develop the algorithm for correction of defects following high-voltage electrical trauma with revascularized autografts, to assess the incidence and risk factors of postoperative complications.<br />Material and Methods: Surgical interventions were performed in 16 men. Autografts were selected considering localization of defect and preoperative ultrasound data on perfusion of donor and recipient areas. We applied a sample with temporary compression of the vessels and ultrasound scanning of arteries and veins (a small-sized Doppler sound indicator of blood flow velocity - MINIDOP, BIOSS).<br />Results: Nine patients underwent microsurgical transplantation of revascularized flaps. Six patients with electrical trauma of the upper extremities underwent transplantation of free skin autografts and transposition of flexor and extensor muscles of the fingers in various combinations. In 1 patient, simultaneous microsurgical graft transplantation and plasty with local tissues were carried out. Microsurgical transplantation of thoracodorsal flap was performed in 2 patients with maxillofacial defect (with preliminary deepidermization of the flap in one case). In 3 patients with traumatic amputation of the penis, 2 patients underwent phalloplasty with a thoracodorsal flap and prefabrication of a radial forearm graft at the first stage. At the next stage, urethroplasty with a prefabricated radial forearm graft was performed. In 1 patient, closure of the penis defect was carried out using scrotal flaps.<br />Conclusion: An integrated surgical approach, the use of free revascularized autografts and adequate postoperative management ensure high-quality aesthetic and functional restoration, improvement of the quality of life and social adaptation of patients with defects and deformations following high-voltage electrical injury.

Details

Language :
Russian
ISSN :
0023-1207
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Khirurgiia
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
33759462
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.17116/hirurgia20210415