• Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
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• 제19권6호
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• pp.389-392
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• 2019

An enlarged inferior turbinate is a predisposing factor for difficult nasotracheal intubation. We describe a case of successful nasotracheal intubation by induced outfracture of the inferior turbinate during maxillofacial surgery, and discuss the importance of adequate airway evaluation and anesthetic management for successful nasal intubation.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제61권2호
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• pp.129-136
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• 2006

연구 배경: 폐기능검사를 해석하는데 정상하한치(lower limits of normal) 선정과 해석흐름도 합의가 필수적이다. COPD 국제지침은 $FEV_1$/FVC 정상하한치로 0.7을 사용하여 폐쇄성장애를 진단한다. 한편, 미국흉부학회(ATS)와 유럽호흡기학회(ERS) 공동으로 새 해석흐름도를 제시하였다. '$FEV_1$/FVC 정상하한치 0.7' 의 정확성과 새 해석흐름도가 실제 폐기능검사 해석에 어떤 영향을 미치는지 알아 보고자 하였다. 방 법: 서울 아산병원의 호흡기검사실에서 2005년 7월 1일부터 11월 30일까지 5개월간 폐활량측정법을 시행한 7362명을 대상으로 하여 '$FEV_1$/FVC 정상하한치 0.7' 의 정확성을 평가하였고 새로운 ATS/ERS 해석흐름도에 따르면 폐용적검사가 추가로 필요한 경우가 얼마나 증가하는지 평가하였다. 상기 기간 내에 같은 날 폐용적검사를 시행한 1611 명을 대상으로 과거 해석흐름도와 비교하여 새로운 ATS/ERS 해석흐름도를 적용하게 되면 폐쇄성장애로 진단되는 경우가 얼마나 증가하는지 알아보았다. 결 과: 1) '$FEV_1$/FVC < 0.7' 에 의한 폐쇄성장애 진단은 연령이 증가할수록 민감도는 증가하였으나 특이도는 감소하였고 양성예측도는 감소하였으나 음성예측도는 증가하였다. 2) 새 ATS/ERS 해석흐름도를 적용할 경우 34.5% (2540명/7362명)의 환자가 추가로 폐용적검사가 필요하였다. 3) 새 ATS/ERS 해석흐름도를 적용할 경우, 과거에 제한성질환으로 진단되었던 환자 중 30%(205명/681명)가 폐쇄성질환으로 진단되었고 이는 전체 환자의 13%(205명/1611명)에 해당하였다. 결 론: 폐쇄성질환 진단기준으로 '$FEV_1$/FVC < 0.7' 을 사용하였을 때 연령에 따라서 민감도와 특이도가 변한다. 또한, 새로운 ATS/ERS 해석흐름도를 실제 환자를 진료하는데 적용하면 폐용적검사를 시행해야 하는 경우가 증가하게 되고 폐쇄성장애로 진단되는 경우가 더 증가하게 된다.

• 대한장애인치과학회지
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.77-83
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• 2010

This article discusses the issues of benefit and risk associated with outpatient general anesthesia and deep sedation for the special need dental patients. The purpose of administering anesthesia for patients with special needs is to provide effect dental treatment. But there are many complications such as sore throat, nausea and vomiting, airway trauma, airway obstruction and hypoxic brain damages, etc. In order to decrease incidence of complication, before general anesthesia meticulous patient evaluation is much important. But, there are a number of factors that make it difficult to accurately assess the anesthetic risk for many people with special needs. These include limited medical workups, uncooperative behavior, and difficulties in postoperative cares, etc. But Judging from several years experience of many contries, it appears that the incidence of mortalities for people with special needs in dental setting is minimal and the incidence of morbidity is limited. In the long run, the delivery of general anesthesia and deep sedation for people with special needs can be considered a very safe and successful procedure.

• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.369-376
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• 2001

Objectives : The purposes of the study was to evaluate cephalometric characteristics in snorers and patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and to see any relationships between the cephalometric measurements and respiratory disturbance indices (RDI). Materials and Methods : Twelve snoring patients, 11 patients with OSA, and 10 normal subjects were included for the study. After taking a screening sleep study for a night to obtain RDI, $SaO_2$, and snoring index, a detailed cephalometric analysis was conducted to obtain SNA, SNB, SN-MP, IAS, MAS, SPAS, SAAS, Mn-H, and PNS-P. All the data were compared between groups. For a group including 12 snoring patients and 11 OSA patients, correlation coefficients were calculated between respiratory disturbance index and each item of cephalometric measurements. Results : The mandible and the maxilla are retropositioned. The oropharyngeal and hypopharyngeal airway is reduced in area and is a factor that could produce or enhance OSA symptoms. The hyoid bone is displaced inferiorly. The soft palate is significantly elongated. Conclusions : These data suggest that cephalometric evaluation could be useful to evaluate snoring and OSA patients, and to assist with the planning treatment for improvement of upper airway patency.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제55권3호
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• pp.297-302
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• 2003

저자들은 좌주기관지내 피덩이로 인해 폐허탈과 심한 호흡부전을 보인 환자에서 기관지내 국소 우로키나아제의 사용으로 피덩이를 효과적으로 제거한 예를 경험하였기에 보고하는 바이다.

• Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.161-174
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• 2022

Foreign body aspiration can produce a medical emergency. Obstruction of the airways can be life-threatening, and complications may develop in less-severe cases if it is left untreated. Although it is more prevalent in children by approximately three times, adults can still experience it, and it is more frequently related to healthcare in adults. Objects used in dental treatment are usually placed in the oral cavity and can be ingested or inhaled by accident. Dental treatment has been identified as an important cause of the misplacement of foreign bodies in the airway. However, few reports have been published on dentistry-related foreign body aspiration. This paper discusses the disease course, management, and clinical outcomes of foreign body aspiration, especially those associated with dentistry. The patient must be examined for respiratory distress. If the patient is unstable, urgent airway management and the maneuvers for removal should be performed. Radiographs and computed tomography can help identify and locate the object. The treatment of choice is often bronchoscopy, and both flexible and rigid endoscopes can be used depending on the situation. Preventive measures need to be implemented to avoid inhalation accidents given the potential consequences. Though the incidence is rare, healthcare levels need to be enhanced to avert morbidity and mortality. Radiological evaluation and bronchoscopy are vital for management.

• 한국미생물·생명공학회지
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• 제50권2호
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• pp.310-318
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• 2022

The fruits of Paulownia tomentosa (Thunb.) (PT) Steud. have been reported to exert a variety of biological activities. A previous study confirmed that compounds isolated from PT fruits (PTF) exerted anti-inflammatory effects on TNF-α-stimulated airway epithelial cells. However, there is no report on the protective effects of PTF on acute lung injury (ALI). Here, we examined the ameliorative effects of PTF in an experimental animal model of lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced ALI. In ALI mice, increased levels of inflammatory cell influx were confirmed in the lungs of mice, and an increase of microphage numbers, TNF-α, IL-6 and MCP-1 production and protein content were detected in mouse bronchoalveolar lavage fluid. However, these increases were significantly reversed with PTF pretreatment. In addition, PTF inhibited the increased expression of iNOS and COX-2 in the lungs of ALI mice. Furthermore, the upregulation of MAPK and NF-κB activation was decreased in the lungs of ALI mice by PTF. In the in vitro experiment, PTF pretreatment exerted an anti-inflammatory effect by inhibiting the secretion of nitric oxide, TNF-α and IL-6 in LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 macrophages. Collectively, these results indicated that PTF has ameliorative effects on airway inflammation in an experimental animal model of ALI.

• Journal of Digestive Cancer Research
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.108-113
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• 2023

Dyspnea is a common symptom among patients with gastrointestinal cancer, and a comprehensive evaluation of their respiratory function is essential. Self-reporting aids in the assessment of the degree of dyspnea, while objective examination methods are performed to identify the potential underlying causes when subjective symptoms are present. Standard treatment protocols should be followed for potentially reversible and common causes of dyspnea, such as pleural effusion, pneumonia, airway obstruction, anemia, asthma, exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pulmonary thromboembolism, or drug-induced interstitial lung disease. Careful and close monitoring is required due to the high frequency of pulmonary thromboembolism and the risk of cardiovascular accidents, drug-induced interstitial lung disease, or other complications from some anticancer drugs. In case of hypoxemia with an oxygen saturation of 90% or less, palliative treatment should comprise standard oxygen therapy such as nasal cannula, mask, or high-flow nasal cannula. If non-pharmacological oxygen therapy is not effective, pain control through systemic narcotic analgesics and anti-anxiety therapy with benzodiazepines may be helpful.

• 대한구순구개열학회지
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.13-22
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• 2008

Velopharyngeal insufficiency(VPI), characterized by hypernasal resonance and nasal air emission, is a speech disorder that can significantly compromise speech intelligibility. Cleft palate, previously repaired cleft palate and submucous cleft palate are associated with VPI. Less commonly, patients may acquire it after adenoidectomy with or without tonsillectomy or as a result of neuromuscular dysfunction. Comprehensive evaluation by a VPI team includes medical assessment focusing on airway obstructive symptoms, perceptual speech analysis, MRI and instrumental assessment. Options for intervention include speech therapy, intraoral prosthetic devices and surgery. Surgical methods can be categorized as palatal, palatopharyngeal or pharyngeal procedures. Each surgical approach has its strengths and limitations. Oro-maxillofacial surgeons are increasingly involved in the referral, evaluation, and treatment of velopharyngeal function. Therefore, understanding of physiology, anatomic structures, evaluation and treatment protocols in VPI is very important. This article presents protocol for evaluation of velopharyngeal function with a focus on indications for surgical interventions.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제49권1호
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• pp.82-92
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• 2000

연구배경 : 만성기도질환에서 객담내 세포의 성상이 변화가 있다는 것은 이미 알려져 있으며 mucin의 분비가 증가한다는 것은 잘 알려진 사실이나 임상적인 이용이 제한되어 왔다. 만성기도질환 환자의 객담내 세포성상과 임상적 특성을 단클론항체($HMO_2$)를 이용하여 측정 된 mucin이 상관관계가 있는지를 알아보고자 하였다. 방법 : 최근 개발된 mucin에 대한 단클론항체를 사용하여 만성기도질환환자를 대상으로 객담의 세포분석과 mucin의 양을 측정하였다. 자발적 배출된 객당과 고장성 생리식염수를 이용한 유도객담으로 얻은 검체를 처리하여 전체 세포수와 생존률을 측정하였으며 분별 검사를 하였다. 단클론항체 $HMO_2$가 객담내의 당단백인 mucin과 반응함을 확인하기 위하여 Western blot과 PAS 영색으로 검증하였다. 검증된 단클론항체를 이용하여 면역효소측정으로 mucin을 정량하였다. 또한 연구결과와 환자의 입상적인 특성과 상관관계를 규명하였다. 결과 : 기관지확장증에서 전체세포수가 천식과 만성기관지염에 비하여 유의한 증가를 보였으며 분별검사에서 천식 환자에서는 호산구외 증가를, 기관지확장증과 만성기관지염 환자에서는 호중구의 증가를 확인하였다. 환자의 임상적인 특징과 객담에서 측정된 전체 세포수와 생존률 그리고 세포분획과 비교에서 상관관계를 발견 할 수 없었다. 측정된 mucin은 질환별 차이는 발견할 수 없었으며 세포의 생존률과 mucin의 양과의 역상관관계를 확인할 수 있었으나, 그 밖의 다른 지표사이의 관련은 없었다. 결론 : 만성기도질환의 객담의 분석은 객관적인 질환별 감별 평가에 이용될 수 있는 가능성올 보여주고 있으며 객담내 mucin의 분비는 세포의 생존률이 영향을 주는 것으로 판단된다.