Objective To investigate the effectiveness of local skin flaps such as V-Y advancement flap (V-Y plasty) and transposition flap (Z plasty) in the adjustment of reconstructed nasal alars at second stage. Methods Between June 2012 and January 2017, 14 cases of reconstructed nasal alars by nasolabial flap or expanded forehead flap were recruited. There were 9 males and 5 females with an average age of 34.8 years (range, 18-52 years). The interval time between one- and two-stage operations was 1-12 months (mean, 3 months). The type of local skin flap was decided according to the flaws of reconstructed nasal alars. V-Y plasty was used in 5 cases, Z plasty in 2 cases, and V-Y plasty combined with Z plasty in 7 cases. Results All operations were successfully completed. The flaps in 3 cases suffered from epidermal necrosis at the far end and healed by dressing change. The other wounds healed by first intention. All 14 cases were followed up 6-40 months (mean, 12 months). The nasal alars had verisimilar shape and symmetrical appearance. The color and texture of reconstructed nasal alar were closed to peripheral tissues. Conclusion Applying local skin flaps such as V-Y plasty and Z plasty can acquire a better shape in the adjustment of reconstructed nasal alars.
ObjectiveTo investigate the clinical application and effectiveness of V-Y plasty combined with gastrocnemius aponeurosis turndown in the repair of Myerson type Ⅲ chronic Achilles tendon rupture combined with large tendon defect. MethodsBetween February 2008 and July 2019, 25 patients underwent the V-Y plasty combined with gastrocnemius aponeurosis turndown to treat the Myerson type Ⅲ chronic Achilles tendon rupture. There were 21 males and 4 females. The age ranged from 17 to 56 years, with an average of 34.3 years. Achilles tendon rupture was caused by sports injury in all patients, and the duration from Achilles tendon rupture to operation was 31-70 days, with an average of 53.9 days. After resection of fibrous scar tissue, the distance of Achilles tendon defect was 7-12 cm, with an average of 9.04 cm. The clinical results were evaluated by the Achilles tendon total rupture score (ATRS), American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score, dorsiflexion and heel raise height before and after operation. Results The donor and recipient wounds of all 25 cases healed by first intention after operation. All patients were followed up 24 months. During the follow-up, 3 patients developed mild wound infection, which was cured after anti-infection treatment. One patient had Achilles tendon exposure, which was cured after local flap transfer and repair. Ultrasound and MRI reexamination at 3-12 months after operation showed no Achilles tendon elongation, adhesion, or re-rupture. At 24 months after operation, the ATRS score, AOFAS score, dorsiflexion and heel raise height of affected side significantly improved when compared with those before operation (P<0.05). However, the dorsiflexion and heel raise height of affected side were still significantly worse than those of the healthy side (P<0.05). ConclusionV-Y plasty combined with gastrocnemius aponeurosis turndown to repair the chronic Achilles tendon rupture can achieve good effectiveness, and the Achilles tendon function significantly improved after repair. However, the procedure is more invasive and has a long duration of intraoperative wound exposure, causing an increased risk of infection, and the aesthetic is not good.