Development of a predictive tool for sacral nerve modulation implantation in the treatment of non-obstructive urinary retention and/or slow urinary stream: a study from the Neuro-Urology Committee of the French Association of Urology.

Purpose: This study aimed to seek predictive factors and develop a predictive tool for sacral nerve modulation (SNM) implantation in patients with non-obstructive urinary retention and/or slow urinary stream (NOUR/SS).

Methods: This study was designed as a retrospective study including all patients who have undergone a two-stage SNM for NOUR/SS between 2000 and 2021 in 11 academic hospitals. The primary outcome was defined as the implantation rate.

The Transverse Musculocutaneous Gracilis Free Flap: Virtual Animation-Assisted Dissection and Application in Breast Reconstruction.

The transverse musculocutaneous gracilis free flap is a valuable choice for autologous tissue, unilateral or bilateral breast reconstruction. This procedure is an excellent and customized option for immediate or delayed breast reconstruction in patients with small to moderate size breasts. Few descriptions of flap dissection and breast mound shaping are available.

Complex abdominal wall defect reconstruction using a latissimus dorsi free flap with mesh after malignant tumor resection.

Purpose: Extended and full-thickness abdominal wall defects are commonly reconstructed using free flaps. Published surgical outcomes involving the latissimus dorsi (LD) free flap procedure are limited and are less numerous than those with free flaps involving the thigh. The aim of this report was to describe the immediate and long-term evaluation of complex abdominal wall reconstruction using a LD free flap with mesh.

Complex posterior thoracic wall reconstruction using a crossover combined latissimus dorsi and serratus anterior free flap.

Radical resection of an extended malignant sarcoma of the chest wall requires full-thickness thoracic chest wall reconstruction. Reconstruction is tedious in the case of posteriorly located tumours, because the ipsilateral pedicled myocutaneous latissimus dorsi flap is involved and hence not usable for soft tissue coverage. We report an original case of a left giant dorsal chondrosarcoma originating from the 11th costovertebral joint.

The DIEP flap breast reconstruction: Starting from scratch in a university hospital.

Purpose: The deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap provides excellent results when performed by a trained surgical team. However, the beginning of the procedure is often complicated. To date, few authors have published their initial experiences.

The transverse musculo-cutaneous gracilis flap for breast reconstruction: How to avoid complications.

Background: The transverse musculocutaneous gracilis (TMG) flap has become a common solution for breast reconstruction. However, the safe skin paddle limits are not yet understood. In this study, we attempted to address this issue based on our experiences with inferior and posterior skin paddle extension.

Posterior perineal reconstructions with "supra-fascial" lotus petal flaps.

Background: The lotus petal flap procedure is widely used for vulvovaginal reconstructions after gynecologic resections, but its effectiveness for posterior perineal coverage and filling is not yet well defined.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective evaluation of 10 lotus petal flap procedures performed between 2010 and 2014. Six patients were operated upon with posterior transpositions of unilateral (n = 2) or bilateral (n = 4) supra-fascial flaps.

Bilateral simultaneous breast reconstruction with transverse musculocutaneous gracilis flaps.

Background: A transverse musculocutaneous gracilis flap provides good autologous reconstruction for small- and medium-sized breasts. Although the procedure is well adapted for bilateral breast reconstruction, no publication has specifically addressed simultaneous bilateral cases.

Methods: From 2010 to 2014, the authors performed seven simultaneous bilateral breast reconstructions using transverse musculocutaneous gracilis flaps.

Venous coupler use for free-flap breast reconstructions: specific analyses of TMG and DIEP flaps.

Purpose: The purpose of this report was to present the results of comparisons of anastomotic data and flap complications in the use of venous coupler in breast reconstruction with the transverse musculocutaneous gracilis (TMG) flap and the deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap.

Methods: Over a three-year period, 95 patients suffering from breast cancer were treated with mastectomy and breast reconstruction using free flaps. We performed 121 mechanical venous anastomoses for 105 flap procedures (80 DIEP and 25 TMG).

Treatment of distal humerus fractures with LCP DHP™ locking plates in patients older than 65 years.

Introduction: Fractures of the distal humerus are often complex and therefore challenging to treat. In elderly patients with decreased bone strength due to osteoporosis, strong fixation is crucial to allow resuming early motion that guarantees a good functional outcome as well as minimising mechanical complications. Locked implants meet these requirements.

Preoperative phlebography in anterior L4-L5 disc approach. Clinical experience about 63 cases.

Introduction: The anterior approach of the L4-L5 disc requires a perfect knowledge of the venous anatomy. Some configurations make this approach hazardous. The purpose of this study is to classify configurations of the iliocava junction and the iliolumbar vein relative to L4-L5 and to analyze vascular complications.

Advantage and limitations of a minimally-invasive approach and early weight bearing in the treatment of tibial shaft fractures with locking plates.

Objectives: Intramedullary nailing is a common method of treating tibial shaft fractures. However, precise control of reduction at the proximal and distal quarters is difficult to achieve. The purpose of this study was to assess the results of plating using locking screws and the feasibility of a minimally-invasive approach.

Vulvar reconstruction by a "supra-fascial" lotus petal flap after surgery for malignancies.

Objective: The aim of this study is to report on our experience with the supra-fascial lotus petal flap following the resection of vulvar cancer.

Methods: The original lotus petal flap or gluteal-fold flap technique was initially described with fascial elevation. However, flap harvesting in a supra-fascial plane is feasible.