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Analysis of fiber type transformation and histology in chronic electrically stimulated canine rectus abdominis muscle island-flap stomal sphincters.

Abstract：

:Dynamic skeletal muscle flaps are designed to perform a specific functional task through contraction and relaxation of their muscle fibers. The most commonly used dynamic skeletal flaps today are for cardiomyoplasty and anal or urinary myoplasty. Low-frequency chronic stimulation of these flaps enables them to use their intrinsic energy stores in a more efficient manner through aerobic metabolic pathways for increased endurance and improved work capacity. The purpose of this study was to (1) determine whether fiber type transformation from fatigue-prone (type II) muscle fibers to fatigue-resistant (type I) muscle fibers could be demonstrated in the authors' chronic canine stomal sphincter model where the rectus abdominis muscle was used to create a functional stomal sphincter, (2) assess whether there is any correlation between the degree of muscle fiber type transformation and the continence times, and (3) examine the long-term effects of the training regimens on the skeletal muscle fibers through histologic and volumetric analysis. Eight dynamic island-flap sphincters were created from a part of the rectus abdominis muscle in mongrel dogs by preserving the deep inferior epigastric vascular pedicle and the most caudal investing intercostal nerve. The muscular sphincters were wrapped around a blind loop of distal ileum and trained with pacing electrodes. Two different training protocols were used. In group A (n = 4), a preexisting anal dynamic graciloplasty training protocol was used. A revised protocol was used in group B (n = 4). Muscle biopsy specimens were obtained before and after training from the rectus abdominis muscle sphincter. Fiber type transformation was assessed using a monoclonal antibody directed against the fatigue-prone type II fibers. Pretraining and posttraining skeletal muscle specimens were examined histologically. A significant fiber type conversion was achieved in both group A and group B animals, with each group achieving greater than 50 percent conversion from fatigue-prone (type II) muscle fibers to fatigue-resistant (type I) muscle fibers. The continence time was different for both groups. Biopsy specimens 1 cm from the electrodes revealed that fiber type transformation was uniform throughout this region of the sphincters. Skeletal muscle fibers within both groups demonstrated a reduction in their fiber diameter and volume. Fiber type transformation is possible in this unique canine island-flap rectus abdominis sphincter model. The relative design of the flap with preservation of the skeletal muscle resting length and neuronal and vascular supply are important characteristics when designing a functional dynamic flap for stomal continence.

journal_name

Plast Reconstr Surg

journal_title

Plastic and reconstructive surgery

authors

Majzoub RK,Bardoel JW,Maldonado C,Barker JH,Stadelmann WK

doi

10.1097/01.PRS.0000034921.49695.3D

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2003-01-01 00:00:00

pages

189-98; discussion 199-200

issue

eissn

0032-1052

issn

1529-4242

journal_volume

111

pub_type

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Analysis of fiber type transformation and histology in chronic electrically stimulated canine rectus abdominis muscle island-flap stomal sphincters.