• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제49권6호
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• pp.351-354
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• 2011

Objective : This investigation was conducted to evaluate a new, safe entry point for the C2 pedicle screw, determined using the anatomical landmarks of the C2 lateral mass, the lamina, and the isthmus of the pars interarticularis. Methods : Fifteen patients underwent bilateral C1 lateral mass-C2 pedicle screw fixation, combined with posterior wiring. The C2 pedicle screw was inserted at the entry point determined using the following method : 4 mm lateral to and 4 mm inferior to the transitional point (from the superior end line of the lamina to the isthmus of the pars interarticularis). After a small hole was made with a high-speed drill, the taper was inserted with a 30 degree convergence in the cephalad direction. Other surgical procedures were performed according to Harm's description. Preoperatively, careful evaluation was performed with a cervical X-ray for C1-C2 alignment, magnetic resonance imaging for spinal cord and ligamentous structures, and a contrast-enhanced 3-dimensional computed tomogram (3-D CT) for bony anatomy and the course of the vertebral artery. A 3-D CT was checked postoperatively to evaluate screw placement Results : Bone fusion was achieved in all 15 patients (100%) without screw violation into the spinal canal, vertebral artery injury, or hardware failure. Occipital neuralgia developed in one patient, but this subsided after a C2 ganglion block. Conclusion : C2 transpedicular screw fixation can be easily and safely performed using the entry point of the present study. However, careful preoperative radiographic evaluation, regardless of methods, is mandatory.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.130-137
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• 2004

목적 : 자궁경부암의 방사선치료 시 3차원입체조형방사선치료(3D-CRT)와 세기조절방사선치료(IMRT)는 소장의 방사선 조사선량을 감소시킬 수 있으며, 소장전위장치(SBDS)는 골반강 내의 소장 용적을 감소시킬 수 있다고 알려져 있다. 본 연구는 SBDS를 사용한 3D-CRT와 IMRT 계획을 SBDS를 사용하지 않은 계획과 비교하여, SBDS의 소장 조사선량에 대한 영향을 평가하였다 대상 및 방법 : 자궁경부암으로 근치적 방사선치료를 받은 10명의 환자를 대상으로 하였다. 각 환자에 대하여 스티로폼 압박기구와 환자에게 개별적으로 제작되는 고정기구로 구성된 SBDS를 제작하였고, SBDS가 있는 상태와 없는 상태로 복와위에서 전산화단층촬영(CT)을 시행하였다 3D-CRT는 4-field box technique을, IMRT는 15 MV X-선 7 조사문을 이용하여 계획하였으며, 회전중심점에 50 Gy (25회 분할)를 처방하였다. 비교 분석은 SBDS의 사용에 따른 소장 용적의 변화와 네 가지 계획의 소장의 선량체적히스토그람의 차이를 10 Gy 단위로 paired f-test를 이용하여 분석하였다. 결과 : 소장의 용적은 SBDS를 사용하였을 때 평균 522 cm$^{3}$에서 262 cm$^{3}$로 49.8$\%$ 감소되었다. 10 Gy부터 50 Gy까지 10 Gy 간격으로 일정한 조사선량을 받는 소장의 용적은 SBDS를 사용하였을 때 3D-CRT에서65$\~$80$\%$, IMRT에서 54$\~$67$\%$ 감소하였다. 3D-CRT와 IMRT를 서로 비교하면, 20 Gy부터 50 Gy까지 10 Gy간격으로 일정한 조사선량을 받는 소장 용적은 SBDS를 사용하지 않은 경우에는 IMRT가 6$\~$7$\%$ 정도 유의하게 적었으나 SBDS를 사용한 경우에는 1$\%$ 이내로 차이가 없었다. 결론 : 3D-CRT와 IMRT에서 SBDS를 사용할 때 소장의 조사선량을 더 감소시킬 수 있었으므로, SBDS를 치료에 이용하면 소장의 부작용을 더 감소시킬 수 있을 것이다.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.70-77
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• 2022

PURPOSE. This study evaluated screw loosening and 3D crown displacement after cyclic loading of implant-supported incisor crowns cemented with original titanium bases or with three compatible, nonoriginal components. MATERIALS AND METHODS. A total of 32 dental implants were divided into four groups (n = 8 each): Group 1 used original titanium bases, while Groups 2-4 used compatible components. The reverse torque value (RTV) was evaluated prior to and after cyclic loading (1,200,000 cycles). Samples (prior to and after cyclic loading) were scanned with a microcomputed tomography (micro-CT). Preload and postload files were superimposed by 3D inspection software, and 3D crown displacement analysis was performed using root-mean-square (RMS) values. All datasets were analyzed using one-way ANOVA and Tukey's post hoc analysis. RESULTS. Significant variations were observed in the postload RTV, depending on the titanium base brand (P < .001). The mean postload RTVs were significantly higher in Groups 1 and 2 than in the other study groups. While evaluating 3D crown displacement, the lowest mean RMS value was shown in the original Group 1, with the highest RMS value occurring in Group 4. CONCLUSION. Within the limitations of this in vitro study and under the implemented conditions, it was concluded that the manufacturer brand of the titanium base significantly influenced screw loosening following the fatigue test and influenced 3D crown displacement after cyclic loading.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.94-98
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• 2005

Purpose: To compare the radiographic evaluations between two radiographic views (AP and lateral views) and four radiographic views (AP, lateral and both oblique views) in ankle fractures. Materials and Methods: From January 2000 to June 2002, 60 cases of ankle fractures were treated with open reduction and internal fixation and its followed up periods were at least 2 years. All cases were classified into three groups according to the method of preoperative radiographic evaluation. Two radiographic views (AP and lateral views) were taken in group A and four radiographic views (AP, lateral and both oblique views) were taken in group B. 12 Cases were evaluated with three dimensional computed tomography (3D CT). Four radiographic views and 3D CT were taken in group C. All cases were classified according to the Danis-Weber and Lauge-Hansen classification. Displacement of fracture fragment of medial, lateral, posterior malleolus and size of fracture fragment of posterior malleous were measured using picture archiving communication system (PACS). Results: Although kappa value between two or four radiographic views were good or excellent in Danis-Weber classification and Lauge-Hansen classification of ankle fractures, the displacements of medial and lateral malleoli were statistically different. Four radiographic views evalulated the degree of displacement of medial and lateral fragments more accurately compared to two radiographic views. Conclusion: Four radiographic views will be more useful than two radiographic views to decide the method of treatment and operation considering the displacement of fracture fragment.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제33권4호
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• pp.335-340
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• 2010

T형 금속판을 이용한 요골 원위부 골절 수술 후 나사못의 요골구 관통 유무를 확인하기 위한 요골구 촬영 방법을 알아보고자 하였다. Wrist CT 환자 51명의 3D 영상과 건조된 요골 표본 20본에서 요골구 각도를 분석하였고, 석고를 이용하여 요골 모형을 제작 한 다음 나사못이 요골구를 2.4 mm 관통 하도록 하고 요골구 원위부 거상 각도 및 외회전 각도를 0~30도까지 5도씩 변화시켜 X-선 영상으로 촬영하였다. 그 결과 요골구 각도는 Wrist CT 영상에서 평균 14.4도, 건조된 요골 표본에서 평균 16.3도였다. 요골 모형에서 요골구를 관통한 나사못의 길이는 거상 각도 및 외회전 각도에 따라 묘출 정도가 다름을 알 수 있었다. 결론적으로 T형 금속판을 이용한 요골 원위부 골절 수술 후 나사못의 요골구 관통을 알기 위한 접선방향촬영에서 요골 원위부 거상각은 $5^{\circ}$, 외회전 각은 $20^{\circ}$를 추천한다.

• 한국진공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국진공학회 2011년도 제40회 동계학술대회 초록집
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• pp.360-360
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• 2011

In this work, SUS310S used for valve plate assembly was electron beam (EB) welded to determine the influence of the parametric conditions on the characteristics of the weld and to minimize porosity and micro-fissures among others. The evolution in the weld geometry and microstructure was examined as a function of the process conditions such as beam current and focusing current under a constant welding speed and accelerating voltage. The integrity of the EB welds in SUS310S was examined for defects (e.g. cracking, porosity, etc.), adequate penetration depth, and tolerable weld width deviation for the various welding conditions. Optical microscopy (OM), x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis (XPS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and 3D micro-computed tomography (Micro-CT) for the cross section analysis of the electron beam welded SUS310S were utilized. The tensile strength and hardness were analyzed for the mechanical properties of the EB weld. At the 6 kV accelerating voltage, it was determined that a satisfactory penetration depth and desirable weld width deviation requires a beam current of 30 mA and a focusing current of 0.687 A at the welding speed of 25 mm/sec.

• 한국의학물리학회지:의학물리
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• 제32권4호
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• pp.99-106
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• 2021

Purpose: In this study, we aimed to manufacture a patient-specific gel phantom combining three-dimensional (3D) printing and polymer gel and evaluate the radiation dose and dose profile using gel dosimetry. Methods: The patient-specific head phantom was manufactured based on the patient's computed tomography (CT) scan data to create an anatomically replicated phantom; this was then produced using a ColorJet 3D printer. A 3D polymer gel dosimeter called RTgel-100 is contained inside the 3D printing head phantom, and irradiation was performed using a 6 MV LINAC (Varian Clinac) X-ray beam, a linear accelerator for treatment. The irradiated phantom was scanned using magnetic resonance imaging (Siemens) with a magnetic field of 3 Tesla (3T) of the Korea Institute of Nuclear Medicine, and then compared the irradiated head phantom with the dose calculated by the patient's treatment planning system (TPS). Results: The comparison between the Hounsfield unit (HU) values of the CT image of the patient and those of the phantom revealed that they were almost similar. The electron density value of the patient's bone and brain was 996±167 HU and 58±15 HU, respectively, and that of the head phantom bone and brain material was 986±25 HU and 45±17 HU, respectively. The comparison of the data of TPS and 3D gel revealed that the difference in gamma index was 2%/2 mm and the passing rate was within 95%. Conclusions: 3D printing allows us to manufacture variable density phantoms for patient-specific dosimetric quality assurance (DQA), develop a customized body phantom of the patient in the future, and perform a patient-specific dosimetry with film, ion chamber, gel, and so on.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제54권11호
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• pp.4244-4252
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• 2022

The accuracy of Monte Carlo (MC) simulations in estimating the computed tomography radiation dose is highly dependent on the accuracy of CT scanner model. A system was developed to observe the 3D model intuitively and to calculate the X-ray energy spectrum and the bowtie (BT) filter model more accurately in Monte Carlo N-particle (MCNP). Labview's built-in Open Graphics Library (OpenGL) was used to display basic surfaces, and constructive solid geometry (CSG) method was used to realize Boolean operations. The energy spectrum was calculated by simulating the process of electronic shooting and the BT filter model was accurately modeled based on the calculated shape curve. Physical data from a study was used as an example to illustrate the accuracy of the constructed model. RMSE between the simulation and the measurement results were 0.97% and 0.74% for two filters of different shapes. It can be seen from the comparison results that to obtain an accurate CT scanner model, physical measurements should be taken as the standard. The energy spectrum library should be established based on Monte Carlo simulations with modifiable input files. It is necessary to use the three-segment splicing modeling method to construct the bowtie filter model.

• 한국방사선학회논문지
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• 제11권5호
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• pp.313-319
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• 2017

본 연구의 목적은 한국인의 시신경구멍의 이중각도를 확인하여 Rhese법에 적용하는 것이다. 먼저 3차원 CT의 MPR 기법을 이용하여 축상면 영상에서 좌측 안구와 정중시상면 사이의 각도를 측정하였다. 두 번째는 MPR 영상의 시상면에서 좌측 안구의 시신경구멍과 OML 사이의 각도를 측정하였다. 시신경과 정중시 상면 사이의 각도는 평균 $39.9{\pm}4.63^{\circ}$ 였고, 이는 Rhese 방법으로 제시해 오던 $53^{\circ}$ 와 달랐음을 확인하였다(p<0.05). 시신경구멍과 OML 사이의 각도는 $40.8{\pm}6.6^{\circ}$ 였다. 결론적으로 본 연구는 현행 교과서에서 제안 된 Rhese 방법의 표준이 한국인에게 적용하기 어려움을 의미한다. 따라서 다양한 일반촬영법에서 한국 표준의 각도의 연구가 필요하고 이에 본 연구가 기초 자료로 활용될 것이라 사료된다.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.294-299
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• 2006

목 적: 방사선치료에서 콘빔CT (cone beam computerized tomography, CBCT)를 이용하여 방사선치료 시 환자의 위치를 모의치료 시 위치와 비교하고 보정함으로서, 온라인 영상유도방사선치료(on-line image guided radiation therapy, on-line IGRT)를 수행할 수 있다. 이러한 과정을 통하여 기존의 모의치료, 치료계획 후 환자의 피부에 표시된 표시점에 가속기를 조준하여 방사선 치료를 수행하는 과정에 비해 개선되는 점을 보고하고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 2006년 8월부터 2006년 10월까지 중앙대학교 의과대학 방사선종양학교실에서 방사선치료를 받은 환자 3명을 대상으로 하였다. 기존의 방사선 치료와 마찬가지로 모의치료, 치료계획 후 방사선치료를 위해 치료 테이블 위에 환자를 셋업한다. 이때 환자 피부에 표시된 표시점에 치료실의 레이저에 일치시킨 후, 콘빔CT를 이용한 영상을 얻는다. 콘빔CT (CBCT) 영상과 모의치료(simulation) 시 얻은 CT 영상을 이미지 퓨전을 이용한 비교를 통하여, 치료실에서 현재 환자의 위치와 모의치료 및 치료계획 시 환자의 위치에 대한 변위 벡터(displacement vector)를 산출한다. 이때 산출된 변위벡터만큼 환자의 테이블을 이동한 후, 방사선 치료를 수행한다. 수정된 위치에서 치료 후 KV X-ray (OBI 시스템)를 이용하여 위치를 확인한다. 결 과: 콘빔CT에 의해 셋업 오차로 주어진 변위 벡터의 방향 크기는 두경부 환자인 Pt. A와 Pt. B에서 평균은 각각 0.19 cm, 0.18 cm이며, 표준편차는 각각 0.15 cm, 0.21 cm이다. 반면 골반부 환자인 Pt. C에서 평균과 표준편차는 0.37 cm와 0.1 cm였다. 결 론: 콘빔CT를 이용한 온라인 영상유도방사선치료(on-line IGRT)를 통하여, 기존의 방사선치료 과정에 존재할 수 있는 셋업 오차를 보정할 수 있었다. 온라인 영상유도방사선치료에 의해 향상된 정확도는 단순한 대항조사야 치료뿐 아니라, 복잡한 모양의 표적 용적(target volume)과 급격한 선량 변화를 갖는 3차원 입체조형치료 및 세기조절방사선 치료에서 더욱 중요할 것으로 생각된다.