Objective To summarize the present status and progress of the anatomy researches and clinical application of the facial artery perforator flap (FAPF). Methods The relative researches focused on the anatomy researches and clinical application of FAPF were extensively reviewed, analyzed, and summarized. Results The facial artery perforator (FAP) has constant anatomy. There are more facial artery perforators in the perioral region, and each FAP has two accompanying veins. Distinguished by inferior mandibular border, the upper and the lower flaps both are used for reconstruction of defects on the face. The most widely-used upper flap was FAPF, which is excellent choice of defects in mid-face. Additionally, angular artery perforator flap and lateral nasal artery perforator flap are becoming more and more popular. While submental artery perforator flap, whose pedicle locates under inferior mandibular border, is most used for reconstruction of lower face. FAPF for face defect repair can achieve good outcomes of function and appearance in clinical application. Conclusion Based on multiple advantages of good aesthetics and function outcomes, high survival rate, flexible design, and simple operation, FAPF is an optimal choice for defect repair of perioral region and nasal ala. However, Further study is needed to determine whether retaining tissue around the pedicle will affect vein reflux of the flap.
ObjectiveTo systematically review the effectiveness and safety of laparoscopy with postoperative gonadotropin releasing hormone agonist (GnRH-a) versus laparoscopy alone for endometriosis. MethodsRandomized controlled trials (RCTs) on laparoscopy with postopertative GnRH-a versus laparoscopy alone in treatment of endometriosis were retrieved in the following databases:the Cochrane Library (Issue 3, 2013), PubMed, EMbase, WanFang Data, CNKI, and CBM from inception to February, 2013. According to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, the literature were screened, the data was extracted and the methodological quality of the included studies was also assessed by two reviewers independently. Then, meta-analysis was performed using RevMan 5.1.7 software. ResultsA total of 15 RCTs involving 1 761 patients were included. There were statistically significant differences between the laparoscopy with postoperative GnRH-a group and the laparoscopy alone group in the following 4 aspects:the symptom relief rate (RR=1.24, 95%CI 1.16 to 1.33, P < 0.000 01), the recurrence of lesion (RR=0.35, 95%CI 0.24 to 0.51, P < 0.000 01), the recurrence of pain (RR=0.70, 95%CI 0.53 to 0.92, P=0.01), and the pregnancy rate (RR=1.43, 95%CI 1.25 to 1.65, P < 0.000 01). ConclusionLaparoscopy postoperative GnRH-a for endometriosis can enhance the symptom relief rate, reduce the recurrence of lesion and the recurrence of pain, and increase the pregnancy rate. But because of the limitation of the quality of the included studies and publication bias, the above conclusion should be verified by conducting more high quality RCTs.