• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• v.52 no.9
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• pp.1044-1047
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• 2009

A 13-year-old girl with psoriasis of the elbow, trunk, and face suddenly developed a severe headache followed by left hemiparesis and facial palsy. Brain magnetic resonance imaging showed an acute infarction of the right temporofrontal lobe and basal ganglia on the T2- and diffusion-weighted images. Cerebral angiography showed pre-occlusive irregular scalloped stenosis (99%) in the proximal M1 segment of the right middle cerebral artery and a web-like stenosis at the supraclinoid portion of the right internal carotid artery (ICA) suggestive of a spontaneous intracranial ICA dissection. The patient was administered a low dose of dipyridamole, and a rehabilitation program was initiated. Headache, left motor weakness, and facial droop improved within a week. However, mild left facial palsy and reduced fine motor function of the left hand were still present after 3 weeks. We report a rare case of spontaneous intracranial ICA dissection in a child with psoriasis.

• The Journal of the Korean bone and joint tumor society
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• v.13 no.1
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• pp.55-59
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• 2007

Synovial chondroma is an uncommon benign lesion characterized by metaplastic cartilage formation within the synovial connective tissue, usually intraarticular, commonly affects the knee, hip and elbow. We would like to present the case of a 65-year-old man suffering from synovial chondroma of the right elbow responsible for radial nerve entrapment neuropathy. This is a case of synovial chondroma of the right elbow in an 65-year-old man presenting with pain and restricted joint movement of the right elbow, loss of extension and sensation of the right thumb and wrist. Plain radiographs showed narrowing of elbow joint space, bony spur on the edge of the joint, and radio-opaque sclerotic change of subchondral area. MRI revealed $16{\times}12$ mm sized round mass on the radial head, homogenous low signal on T1WI, heterogenous high and low signal on T2WI. The patient underwent marginal excision of the mass, compressing the radial nerve. Diagnosis was confirmed by histologic examination.

• Journal of Dental Rehabilitation and Applied Science
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• v.26 no.4
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• pp.405-417
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• 2010

Previous studies have already shown that mouthguard is effective in protecting jaw bone, teeth and oral tissue against sports trauma. However, other than severe trauma, repetitive force, such as disorders like clenching, cause teeth or oral tissue damage. These kinds of disorders usually present pathologic attrition in the posterior teeth, resorption in alveolar bone, loss of teeth and destruction of occlusion. Wearing a mouthguard is believed to be effective in preventing these disorders. But its effect is not examined thoroughly enough. The purpose of this study is to identify whether mouthguard is effective in reducing strain caused by clenching. Mandibular first molars in the normal occlusal relationship without any history of dental treatment were chosen. Biaxial type strain gauge was placed on the buccal surface of the tooth. Having maximum occlusal force, measured by load cell, as a standard, clenching intensity were divided into three stages; moment of slightly tooth contact, medium bite force (50% of maximum bite force), maximum bite force. Strain occurring in dentition in each stage with and without mouthguard was measured. Changes in strain (on dentition) between each stage and difference in strain, between with or without mouthguard were recorded by PCD-300 analyzer and PCD-30 soft ware. The data was statistically analyzed by Wilcoxon signed rank test. The following results were drawn; Without mouthguard, strain given on dentition increased as the clenching force increased. With mouthguard, strain given on dentition also increased as the clenching force increased. With mouthguard, strain decreased, in all cases of clenching force stages. Data on the moment of slightly tooth contact stage, had no statistical significance. However, with mouthguard, 50-90% of decrease in strain could be obtained in maximum occlusal force, compared to the group without mouthguard. Mouthguard decreased the strain on the dentition, caused by clenching. Therefore, mouthguard seems to be effective in preventing damage on dentition, by acting against clenching, which occurs both consciously and unconsciously during sports activities.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• v.13 no.3
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• pp.269-273
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• 1980

The rupture of the aorta commonly follows major blunt trauma to the thorax. It has markedly increased in recent years, paralleling the rising number of vehicular accidents. The most frequent site of rupture is the area of the isthmus, with the ascending aorta second. The diagnosis of the condition from clinical data is difficult, and aortography is used whenever aortic tear is suspected. We are presenting a case of patient who had intimal tearing of the thoracic aorta with multiple injuries. The patient underwent surgical repair 28 days after injury with left heart [LA-Femoral artery] bypass.

• Korean Journal of Cleft Lip And Palate
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• v.5 no.2
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• pp.117-122
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• 2002

성장기 환자에서의 각 부위별 임플란트 식려 시기를 요약해보면 다음과 같다. 1) 상악전방부 : 외상이나 선천적 결손을 해결하는 방법으로 임플란트를 사용하는 술식이 권장하지만 성장이 완료되지 않았기 때문에 야기되는 문제를 해결하기 위해 성장이 완료될 때까지 연기하는 것이 좋다. 2)상악 후방부: 수직적인 성장량이 최고 1cm까지 일어날 수 있으면 상악동의 흡수로 조기에 임플란트 침강과 치근부의 노출을 야기할 수 있다. 그리고 동시에 보철에 의한 구개열의 횡적인 성장방해를 피해야한다. 3) 하악 전방부 : 무치증 아이에서 임플란트의 조기식립이 적응증이 되는 유일한 곳으로 치아가 없을 때는 치조골의 성장이 최소이며 초기에 횡적, 후방 성장이 대부분 완료된다. 그러나 단일 임플란트 식립은 권장되지 않는다. 4)하악후방부: 늦게까지 성장변화가 지속되기 때문에 전후방, 횡적, 수직적 성장의 많은 양이 일어난다. 하악의 회전성장의 영향을 많이 받아 하악 무치악에서 조기 임플란트 사용한 보고도 적고. 자연치아에 인접하여 임플란트를 식립한 기록은 있으나 골격성장이 완료될 때 까지는 식립하지 않는 것이 좋다.

• Proceedings of the KOR-BRONCHOESO Conference
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• 1995.04a
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• pp.90.2-90
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• 1995

기관 협착증은 기관 삽관, 기관절개술 혹은 외상 등에 의해 주로 발생하고 드물게 종양이나 염증성 질환에 의해 생길 수 있다. 치료의 원칙은 정상 발성기능을 가진 충분한 기관강을 유지하는데 있으며 여러 치료방법 중 기관절제 및 단단문합술은 다른 방법이 실패하였거나 협착정도가 심한 경우에 시행할 수 있고, 정상기관강을 유지함으로써 해부, 생리학적으로 가장 이상적인 수술방법으로 알려져 있다. 저자들은 1990년부터 1994년까지 경부기관 8례, 경부 및 흉부기관을 동반한 기관협착증 1례에서 기관 절제 및 단단문합술을 실시하였다. 전례에서 suprahyoid release를 시행하였으며, 술중 가능한한 회귀신경은 확인하지 않았으며 술후 2일째 기관발거를 실시하였다. 합병증으로 술후 1례에서 일측성대마비가 있었으며 문합부 육아조직 형성이 2례가 있었으나 전례에서 성공적인 기관발거가 가능하였다.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• v.1 no.1
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• pp.75-80
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• 1968

This is a case report of traumatic arterial injuries with false aneurysm & arterio-venous fistula treated surgically at National Medical Center. 3 cases were A-V fistula and 2 cases only false aneurysm. Physiological disturbance were produced by only arteriovenous fistula; In one case ulceration of mid. 1/3 tibia due to diminished arterial flow and in 2 cases left ventricular hypertrophy, in which cases Bramhan`s sign were positive. Removing out the fistulous lesions and aneurysm, all of the arterial continuities has been reconstructed by means of end to end anastomosis, Dacron graft and vein graft, veins were managed by ligations of both ends in two cases and end to end anostomosis in one case. Immediate post operative results were good, and two cases were followed for 10 months.

• The Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services
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• v.23 no.2
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• pp.33-42
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• 2019

Purpose: This study aimed to identify the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder intervention programs on firefighters through a meta-analysis. Methods: Seven studies were selected for meta-analysis. The overall average effect size, effect sizes for each intervention variables, and publication bias were analyzed using Comprehensive Meta-Analysis(CMA) version 2.0 (Biostat, Englewood, NJ, USA). Results: Post-traumatic stress disorder intervention programs were found to have a very low, not statistically significant effect (effect size=-.171, confidence interval=-0.361~0.019, Z=-1.768, p>.05). However, these programs was less than 50 (effect size=-.622). Conclusion: The results of this study suggest that further research on the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder intervention among firefighters is needed in order to develop more effective programs.

• Research in Community and Public Health Nursing
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• v.28 no.4
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• pp.524-536
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• 2017

Purpose: This study aims to examine the relationships among experiences of traumatic events, post-traumatic stress (PTS), and the needs for health promotion programs of 119 paramedics. Methods: Experiences of traumatic events, PTS, and needs for health promotion programs were measured using a structured questionnaire. The subjects were 193 paramedics in Jeju Island. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test and $x^2$ test. Results: The most experienced event out of the 16 different traumatic events was 'retrieve a suicide's body.' A high-risk classification of PTS was observed in 36.2% of the subjects. The rates of experiences were higher than those of the actual needs for all 26 health promotion programs. The programs reported as highly needed by respondents were stress management (75.5%) followed by exercise (74.6%) and PTS management (72.5%). Subjects with longer career periods, a fire sergeant, perceived obesity, numerous experiences of traumatic events, and in the PTS risk group had a higher need for a stress management program. Conclusion: These findings indicate that a significant number of 119 paramedics experienced PTS. They also show that onsite strategic management is strongly required. In addition, implementation of health promotion programs based on the needs of 119 paramedics is highly needed.

• Archives of Reconstructive Microsurgery
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• v.2 no.1
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• pp.7-12
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• 1993

Traumatic loss of the fingers present significant functional disability and the index finger is an important component of hand function. Since 1900, many attempts and efforts have been done in reconstruction of amputated fingers with toes. Authors clinically analyzed 8 cases of toe-to-finger transfer in traumatic amputation of the index finger to be followed for more than one year at Korea University Hospital from August 1982 to December 1991. The results were as follows: 1. The most common cause of injury was mechanical accident in 7 of 8 cases. 2. Average interval between injury and operation was 8 year 3 months. 3. Average operation time was 5 hours 58 minutes and average ischemic time of transferred toe was 1 hour 52 minutes. 4. Skin flaps have survived in 7 of 8 cases, and the functional results in 6 of 8 cases were over than fair.