• Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology
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• v.79 no.6
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• pp.323-331
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• 2018

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB) for management of pain during and after percutaneous radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of hepatic tumor. Materials and Methods: All patients were divided into non-TPVB (4 patients, 4 sessions of RFA for 4 tumors) and TPVB group (5 patients, 7 sessions of RFAs for 7 tumors). Ultrasound (US)-guided TPVB was performed at T7 level. The 15 mL of 0.375% ropivacaine was injected into right paravertebral space before RFA. If patients complained pain and asked analgesics or experienced pain with verbal numerical rating scale (VNRS) of more than 4, fentanyl $25{\mu}g$ (up to $100{\mu}g$), pethidine 25 mg, and midazolam 0.05 mg/kg (up to 5 mg) were sequentially given intravenously during RFA. Results: Total intravenous morphine equivalence of analgesics before, during, and after RFA was 129.1 mg and 0.0 mg in non-TPVB and TPVB group, respectively. Conclusion: US-guided TPVB may be an effective and safe anesthetic method for decreasing or eliminating pain during and after RFA for hepatic tumor and helpful in decreasing the usage of opioids.

• Journal of Korea Multimedia Society
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• v.13 no.1
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• pp.66-75
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• 2010

We proposed an occupant sensing system using single video camera and ultrasonic sensor for the advanced airbag. To detect the occupant form and the face position in real-time, we used the skin color and motion information. We made the candidate face block image using the threshold value of the color difference signal corresponding to skin color and difference value of current image and previous image of luminance signal to gel motion information. And then it detects the face by the morphology and the labeling. In case of night without color and luminance information, it detects the face by using the threshold value of the luminance signal get by infra-red LED instead of the color difference signal. To evaluate the performance of the proposed occupant detection system, it performed various experiments through the setting of the IEEE camera, ultrasonic sensor, and infra-red LED in vehicle jig.

• The Korean Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology
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• v.17 no.1
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• pp.18-24
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• 2013

Purpose: Myocardial perfusion SPECT using $^{201}Tl$ is an important method for viability of left ventricle and quantitative evaluation of cardiac function and now various reconstruction methods are used to improve the image quality. But in case of small sized heart, you should always be careful because of the Partial Volume Effect which may cause errors of quantitative indices at the reconstruction step. So, In this study, we compared those quantitative indices of left ventricle according to the reconstruction method of myocardial perfusion SPECT with the Echocardiography and verified the degree of the differences between them. Materials and Methods: Based on ESV 30 mL of Echocardiography, we divided 278 patients (male;98, female;188, Mean age;$65.5{\pm}11.1$) who visited the Asan medical center from February to September, 2012 into two categories; below the criteria to small sized heart, otherwise, normal or large sized heart. Filtered and output each case, we applied the method of FBP and OSEM to each of them, and calculated EDV, ESV and LVEF, and we conducted statistical processing through Repeated Measures ANOVA with indices that measured in Echocardiography. Results: In case of men and women, there were no significant difference in EDV between FBP and OSEM (p=0.053, p=0.098), but in case of Echocardiography, there were meaningful differences (p<0.001). The change of ESV especially women in small sized heard, significant differences has occurred among FBP, OSEM and Echocardiography. Also, in LVEF, there were no difference in men and women who have normal sized heart among FBP, OSEM and Echocardiography (p=0.375, p=0.969), but the women with small sized heart have showed significant differences (p<0.001). Conclusion: The change in quantitative indices of left ventricle between Nuclear cardiology image reconstruction, no difference has occurred in the patients with normal sized heart but based on ESV, under 30 mL of small sized heart, especially in female, there were significant differences in FBP, OSEM and Echocardiography. We found out that overestimated LVEF caused by PVE can be reduced in average by applying OSEM to all kinds of gamma camera, which are used in analyzing the differences.

• Journal of the korean academy of Pediatric Dentistry
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• v.35 no.3
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• pp.399-417
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• 2008

The aim of this study was to investigate the relationships between bite force, masseter muscle and craniofacial morphology. 141 individuals were included. Bite forces were measured with a bite force transducer(SKT 2004). The facial morphology of the samples was evaluated on the Lateral and PA cephalometric radiographs(Asahi CX-90 SP). Ultrasonographic images were obtained for 36 individuals(Logiq 500). General status of the subjects were also measured for investigating possible relationships. Their relationships were analyzed by means of t-test, Pearson's correlation coefficients and simple regression analysis. In conclusion, bite force of molar was significantly correlated with craniofacial morphology for males and females, but not to masseter muscles. The masseter muscle for males had a significant correlation with craniofacial morphology. The unexpected negative correlations between size of masseter muscle and maxillary width was revealed for males. One possible way to arrive at a plausible explanation for the correlation between masster muscle, bite force and craniofacial morphology of males were the deep layer of masseter muscle had a great influence on males and the superficial layer of masseter muscle had a great influence on females.

• The Journal of Korean Orthopaedic Ultrasound Society
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• v.1 no.1
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• pp.1-5
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• 2008

Purpose: We studied the diagnostic value of dynamic US in the extensor tendon dislocation at the metacarpophalangeal joint. Materials and Methods: From January 2007 to October, we studied 6 cases that had been diagnosed and followed over 5 months (2-10) in average. US examination using a 10-MHz linear transducer were performed in three cases. The causes of dislocations were traumatic in 5 cases and congenital in one case. Results: In only 3 cases which could not be diagnosed clinically, we performed US. In dynamic US, all three cases showed the extensor tendon dislocation evidently. Operative findings were sagittal band rupture in 4 cases, capsular loosening in one case and sagittal band thinning in one case. Sagittal band repair was performed in 4 cases and capsular augmentation in one case. In case of congenital dislocation showing 4 digital extensor tendon dislocations in right hand, we operated only the second extensor by sagittal band repair with augmentation by looping. At last follow-up, no case showed recurrence or limitation of motion. Conclusion: In case of extensor tendon dislocation without apparent clinical finding, US with dynamic study has so great value that it can detect the dislocation in real time, which is superior to MRI.

• The Journal of Korean Orthopaedic Ultrasound Society
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• v.1 no.2
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• pp.112-116
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• 2008

Ultrasonography of shoulder joint recently enlarges its utility since the knowledge of the shoulder disease is increased by numerous researches. Ultrasonography is not only noninvasive, safe, and relatively cheap, but also an unique modality that can monitor tendon movement during shoulder motion. Sonographic examination generally starts from the front side of the shoulder joint and finishes at back side in sitting position. Many structures in shoulder joint such as muscles, ligaments, glenoid labrum, bone, and especially rotator cuff tendon can be examined by ultrasonography. The rotator cuff is a motion unit consisted with subscapularis, supraspinatus, infraspinatus, and teres minor muscles. It functions as fulcrum and compresses the humeral head onto the glenoid, and steers for shoulder joint.

• The Journal of the Acoustical Society of Korea
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• v.32 no.6
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• pp.502-508
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• 2013

In this paper, 2D array transducers using a conductive backer similar to 1-3 composites have been designed, fabricated, and evaluated. The conductive backer was based on well known manufacturing process of 1-3 composites with affordable ingredients. The 2D array transducer had 4,096 elements designed to have 3.5 MHz center frequency and a fractional bandwidth over 60 %. Fabricated prototype of the transducer satisfied the specifications in the center frequency and bandwidth. Performance over the entire elements was so uniform that the standard deviation was less than 0.81 dB. Thus applicability of the conductive backer proposed in this work to 2D array transducers was verified.

• Investigative Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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• v.17 no.3
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• pp.192-199
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• 2013

Purpose : To retrospectively evaluate the diagnostic performance of dynamic contrast-enhanced MR imaging (DCE-MRI) in detecting recurrent prostate cancer after HIFU of clinically localized cancer, as compared with T2-weighted imaging (T2WI). Materials and Methods: Twenty-six patients with increased prostate-specific antigen levels after HIFU were included in this study. All MR examinations were performed using T2WI and DCE-MRI, followed by transrectal ultrasound-guided biopsy. MRI and biopsy results were correlated in six prostate sectors. Residual or recurrent cancer after HIFU was defined as local tumor progression if biopsy results showed any cancer foci. Two independent readers interpreted the MR images. Results: Of 156 prostate sectors, 51 (33%) were positive for cancer in 17 patients. For detecting local tumor progression, the sensitivity of DCE-MRI and T2WI was 80% and 57% for reader 1 (P < 0.001) versus 84% and 61% for reader 2 (P < 0.001), respectively. The specificity and overall accuracy between DCE-MRI and T2WI showed no statistical difference in both readers (P > 0.05). Interobserver agreement of DCE-MRI and T2WI was moderate and fair, respectively. Conclusion: For detecting local tumor progression of prostate cancer after HIFU, DCE-MRI was more sensitive than T2WI, with less interobserver variability.

• Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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• v.15 no.2
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• pp.934-939
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• 2014

The purpose of this study unit a Quadrupedal position of limbs due to changes in the thickness of the trunk muscles to find out, by comparing the difference in muscle activity fours spinal stabilization devices do you need to choose an effective stance is to provide the data. The subjects C # 29 University students healthy adults were recruited. The Rectus abdominis muscle and the transversus abdominis and internal oblique abdominal muscle, external oblique abdominal muscle should be measured. The results of this study Lt. IO, EO, TrA, Rt. TrA, Muscle showed significant differences among the positions. The study reveals that the exercises in Quadrupedal position can activate trunk muscles and the degrees of muscle activities can vary according to the angle.

• Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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• 2007.05a
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• pp.911-915
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• 2007

영상측정기법을 적용하여 경제적이고 효율적인 유속 측정 방법에 대하여 많은 연구들이 진행되어 왔다. 현재 이동식 LSPIV 시스템은 실험실의 수리모형실험과 현장의 국부적인 유속측정에 효율적으로 이용되고 있지만, 고정식 LSPIV 시스템의 적용에는 많은 문제점들이 있어서 현장 적용이 미루어져왔다. 고정식 LSPIV 시스템은 수문분석에 많이 의존하고 있는 현재의 홍수량 산정에 좀 더 정확한 유속과 수위를 동시에 고려할 수 있는 하천유량측정 시스템이다. 이는 과거 하천유량측정 시 많은 비용과 인력 그리고 위험성들을 대폭 줄일 수 있는 현장 모니터링 시스템의 구축을 가능하게 해줄 수 있다. 본 연구에서는 LSPIV (Large Scale Particle Image Velocimetry) 시스템을 탄천(대곡교)에 설치하여 연속적으로 유량 측정을 하였다. 탄천(대곡교)에 적용된 고정식 LSPIV 시스템은 유속측정을 위한 디지털 카메라 2대와 컴퓨터 그리고 수위 측정을 위한 DCU1104 초음파 수위계로 구성된다. 위의 현장 장비들에서 들어온 실시간 영상과 수위자료는 CDMA 무선통신을 이용하여 서버컴퓨터로 들어와서 인터넷에서 손쉽게 받아 볼 수 있다. 이와 같이 실시간으로 들어온 입력 자료는 LSPIV 프로그램을 이용하여 언제 어디에서나 비교적 정확한 유량을 산정할 수 있다. 또한 실시간으로 들어오는 하천 영상을 통해 실시간 현장 모니터링도 가능하게 되고 시간적으로 연속적인 영상을 얻을 수 있기 때문에 하천 유량 변화를 쉽게 알 수 있다. 따라서 과거 현장에서 어렵게 측정하여 얻을 수 있던 유속자료를 간단한 실시간 영상 분석만으로 구할 수 있으므로 앞으로 유량조사에 유용하게 활용될 수 있을 것이다. 입체 영상) 입체영상은 영화에서 시작되었으나, 20c후반기에 들어서면서 애니메이션 분야와 모바일, 광고 패널, 텔레비전등의 매체를 이용한 입체 영상의 개발로 인하여 특정 분야에 한정 시킬 수 없으므로 영상으로 칭한다. 입체 영상은 21c에 들어서면서 영상매체의 한 분야로 급부상하고 있다. 1900년 무렵부터 연구된 입체영화(3-Dimensional motion Picture)는 In여 년이 지난 지금 대중화를 눈앞에 두고 있다. 국내에서는 놀이 동산이나 박물관등에서 흔히 볼 수 있다. 하지만 앞으로는 HDW등의 대중화로 화질의 발전을 이룬 텔레비전 분야 등에서 실용화 될 전망이다. 국제적인 흐름과 함께 국내에서도 입체 영화에 대한 연구가 활성화 되어 영상산업의 한 주류로서 대두되고 있다. 이러한 상황에서 입체영상에 대한 이해와 콘텐츠(Contents)의 개발은 기술적인 진보에 발맞추어 준비되어야 한다. 본 논문은 이러한 기술적인 계보에 발맞춘 영상 콘텐츠 개발에 박차를 가하고자 앞으로의 발전분야에 대한 기술적인 면과 기법적인 면을 제시하여 기술만 앞서고 내용은 수입하는 수입국이기 보다는 미리 준비하여 비전문가나 타국의 기술에 선점 당하지 않는 분야로 성장할 수 있는 진보적인 영상 인들의 관심과 지속적인 연구를 독려하고자 한다.시민의 휴식 및 여가선용 공간으로 활용하기 위한 사업의 기초자료로 활용되며 이미 설계검토가 시작되었다. 본 연구결과는 유수지 및 저수지의 환경개선 사업의 선두적인 성공사례로 국내 타 지역의 유사한 사업에 있어 벤치마킹을 할 수 있는 훌륭한 사례가 될 것이다.요 생산이 증가하자 군신의 변별(辨別)과 사치를 이유로 강력하게 규제하여 백자의 확대와 발전에 걸림돌이 되었다. 둘째, 동