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M J Jurkiewicz

Publications and source records attributed to M J Jurkiewicz.

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Breast reconstruction after a radical mastectomy.

Breast reconstruction after a radical mastectomy remains a complex problem. We describe the use of a latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap, a transverse abdominal flap, or a pedicled flap of the greater omentum to obtain satisfactory cover for the implant and enable us to correct the deformity in one operation.

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The transverse lumbosacral back flap.

The transverse lumbosacral back flap is presented as a good one to use for coverage of sacral defects. Its reliability appears to be due to an axial pattern of its proximal portion, and to an uninterrupted subdermal vascular plexus across the midline of the back (supplying the terminal portion). A retrospective analysis of its use in 20 patients, over the last 3 years, suggests that when it is designed properly it can be most useful in the management of sacral pressure sores.

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The transmaxillary K-wire.

The transmaxillary K-wire is a simple, fast, safe, and effective technique for the fixation of unstable tractured malar bones. Combined with other techniques such as interdental fixation it simplifies and provides the fixation of the Le Fort II fracture or osteotomy and certain osteotomies used for facial advancement. The technique of insertion is described and illustrated.

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Reconstruction of male external genitalia with elephantiasis.

The surgical rehabilitation of a patient with severely deformed and functionally disabled genitalia due to long-standing lymphedema and infection is described and illustrated. The term "elephantiasis" has been applied to such gross lesions. Appropriate surgery to the penis, scrotum, and perineum has yielded a gratifying result. The principles and techniques of the surgical approach in such an undertaking are presented and discussed.

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Pressure sores.

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The omentum: an account of its use in the reconstruction of the chest wall.

Ten patients with lesions of the chest wall amenable to surgical therapy were reconstructed by a transposition flap of the greater omentum. Eight of these patients had been previously treated for cancer of the female breast by mastectomy and irradiation or by irradiation alone (in one instance). Of these 8, 6 had progressive ulceration of the chest wall consistent with radiation necrosis and three had residual carcinoma within the ulcer. One patient had melanoma of the chest wall still persistent after surgical resection and irradiation. Another had epidermoid carcinoma, whereas two sought breast reconstruction after successful mastectomy for cancer. In five patients the omentum was transposed directly on the pleura and lung or chest wall. In three patients prolene mesh was interposed to stabilize the chest wall. In two patients the defect attendant upon a Halsted mastectomy was ameliorated by a one-stage reconstruction using transposed omentum to cover a silastic gel prosthesis and to support an overlying skin graft. In three patients there were mild transient symptoms of gastric outlet obstruction postoperatively. In one patient delayed healing occurred because of partial separation of the omentum from the underlying irradiated pleura and in another there was partial loss of skin graft and omentum due to hematoma. A closed wound was achieved in all cases without infection.

Adenocarcinoma↗

Penetrating injuries of the face and neck.

Experience with 547 consecutive cases of cervical and facial penetrating trauma has indicated the value of an individualized approach rather than a firm policy of exploration for all wounds penetrating the platysma. In addition, the accumulated data suggest that the concept of separate classes of carotid injuries based on presence or absence of neurologic deficits bears further evaluation with respect to the advisability of reconstituting carotid artery flow.

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Basal cell carcinoma of the medial canthal area.

We advise an aggressive approach in ablating basal cell carcinomas which have originated in the region of the medial canthus. Extirpation of the entire tumor under accurate histological control, whether it includes skin only or the entire orbital contents and ethmoid air cells--and reconstruction with one of the described procedures--gives the surgeon an effective armamentarium to successfully treat these potentially lethal lesions.

Basal Cell Carcinoma↗

Transverse abdominal flaps and the deep epigastric arcade.

Further experience with the transverse abdominal flap, based on the deep epigastric arcade, is described. This flap is a logical extension of the concept of the deltopectoral flap (based on the internal mammary). The transverse abdominal flap derives its blood supply from the perforating branches of the deep epigastric arcade, and it can be used without a delay procedure when so constructed.

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