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Simple two-portal technique for endoscopic gastrocnemius recession: clinical tip

Yeap EJ, Shamsul SA, Chong KW, Sands AK

Foot Ankle Int, 2011 Aug;32(8):830-3.
PMID: 22049872
Matched MeSH terms: Muscle, Skeletal/surgery*
Fulltext Use of combined contralateral deltopectoral skin flap and ipsilateral island latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap for massive cervico-thoracic oesophagus defect repair

Yap CM

Med J Malaysia, 2005 Aug;60(3):364-6.
PMID: 16379194

Restoring the intestinal continuity of an acquired massive cervico-thoracic oesophagus defect is a reconstructive challenge. A case requiring such defect restoration following a failed pedicled colonic interposition bypass graft between the cervical oesophagus and stomach for an intra-thoracic oesophageal perforation is presented. The defect between the oesophagostome at the lower left neck and the stoma of the colonic stump at the lower left chest measured about 20 cm. An ante-thoracic skin-tube neo-esophagus was constructed in two stages using a pedicled contralateral right deltopectoral skin flap and a pedicled ipsilateral island left latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap (LD MC flap). A normal swallowing mechanism was re-established.

Matched MeSH terms: Muscle, Skeletal/surgery*
Fulltext Determinations of a safe musculofascial plication in abdominoplasty

Al-Shaham AA

Med J Malaysia, 2007 Dec;62(5):380-2.
PMID: 18705470 MyJurnal

This study was conducted to determine a safe vertical musculo-fascial plication distance in abdominoplasty operation in order to avoid the risk of developing respiratory distress during the post operative period. Abdominoplasty is a surgical procedure that removes excess abdominal skin and fat (panneculectomy), and tightens lax anterior abdominal wall muscle; in which musculo-fascial plication is a major component of abdominoplasty in patient with significant divaricating of the recti muscles. Respiratory decompensation may occur as a result of undue plication which reduces the intra abdominal volume with diaphragmatic excursion leading to abdominal compartmental syndrome. Fifty six patients for abdominoplasty were selected prospectively, during the period from June 1998 to February 2004, male to female ratio 1:13, mean age 39.5, mean weight 95.2 kilogram. To determine a safe plication distance (PD). The difference between two pre-operative measurements of the abdominal circumference was measured, before (BB) and after (AB) application of abdominal binder. The safe plication distance (PD) in centimeters = (BB) - (AB). The mean plication distance is 13.5cm. The changes in the pulmonary functions test before and after surgery were clinically insignificant. Pre-operative determination of safe plication distance is simple and convenient method which reduces the risk of developing respiratory distress in patients undergoing abdominoplasty in the post-operative period.

Matched MeSH terms: Muscle, Skeletal/surgery*
Prevalence of Absence of Palmaris Longus and Its Association with Gender, Hand Dominance and Absence of FDS Tendon to Little Finger Among Malay Population

Yong MW, Yusof N, Rampal L, Arumugam M

J Hand Surg Asian Pac Vol, 2017 Dec;22(4):484-489.
PMID: 29117832 DOI: 10.1142/S021881041750054X

BACKGROUND: Palmaris Longus is being widely used in reconstructive, plastic and cosmetic surgeries due to its long tendon. It is the most readily available source for tendon grafting. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of absence of Palmaris Longus and its association with gender, hand dominance and absence of FDS (flexor digitorum superficialis) tendon to little finger among Malay population.
METHODS: An analytical cross sectional study design was used and a self-administered proforma was distributed for data collection. 1239 Malay secondary school children in Putrajaya were tested for absence of Palmaris Longus using Schaffer's test. 4 additional tests namely Thompson's test, Mishra's test I, Mishra's test II and Pushpakumar's 'two-finger sign' method were used to confirm its absence in respondents with negative Schaffer's test. Function of Flexor Digitorum Superficialis tendon to little finger was determined by flexing PIP of little finger while hyperextend the other fingers.
RESULTS: The prevalence of absence of Palmaris Longus was 11.7%. Left side absence of Palmaris Longus was much common. There was a significant association between absence of Palmaris Longus with gender in which female had higher prevalence of absence of Palmaris Longus than male.
CONCLUSIONS: In conclusion, the prevalence of absence of Palmaris Longus in Malay population was lower than Indian but higher than Chinese population. Females had higher prevalence of absence of Palmaris Longus and no association can be found with hand dominance and absence of Flexor Digitorum Superficialis tendon to little finger.

Matched MeSH terms: Muscle, Skeletal/surgery