• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.281-292
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• 2004

Periodontal defects of the furcation are characterized by several inherent anatomic factors that can make successful periodontal therapy difficult and results unpredictable. The severity and rate of occurrence of periodontal disease are directly related to the location of the furcation relative to the cementa-enamel junction and anatomical form of the root by limiting the accessibility and effectiveness of the periodontal instrumentation. This study investigated the reliability and accuracy of panoramic radiograph diagnoses of the periodontal state of mandibular molars, particularly regarding the diagnosis of furcation area periodontal defects, treatment planning, and prognosis prediction. This study examined a total of 110 teeth belonging to 33 subjects (19 male, 14 female) presenting with incipient to moderate periodontitis 4-7mmpocket depth. The alveolar bone level, length and width of the root trunk, and root separation angle were measured using the panoramic radiograph and compared to the results taken directly by retracting a full-thickness flap. The results of the study are as follows: 1. Data regarding the alveolar bone level of the mandibular first molar showed that the directly taken surgical measurements resulted in $5.1{\pm}0.9mm$ that was slightly deeper than the corresponding panoramic measurement resulted in $4.8{\pm}0.8mm$, but these differences were statistically insignificant (p>0.05). 2. The data of the directly taken surgical measurement of the mandibular second molar $(5.1{\pm}1.1mm)$ was slightly deeper than the corresponding panoramic measurement $(4.7{\pm}1.2mm)$, but these differences were statistically insignificant (p>0.05). 3. The measured values of the length and width of the mandibular first molar root trunks were determined to be $4.1{\pm}0.6mm$ and $7.3{\pm}0.9mm$, respectively, while the values of the mandibular second molar root trunks were determined to be $4.6{\pm}1.3mm$ and $7.6{\pm}0.9mm$ respectively. The differences between these values were found to be statistically significant (p<0.01). 4. The measured values of the root separation angle showed that the mandibular first molars averaged $34.5{\pm}4.4^{\circ}$, while the mandibular second molars averaged $23.0{\pm}10.0^{\circ}$. The differences between these values were found to be statistically significant (p<0.01).

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제37권6호
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• pp.831-834
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• 2010

Purpose: Congenital absence of the vagina is a rare case. It occurs as a result of Mullerian duct aplasia or complete androgen insensitivity syndrome. The reconstructive modality includes skin graft, use of intestine and various methods of flap. We report a patient who underwent vulvoperineal fasciocutaneous flap to reconstruct congenital absence of the vagina, while the external genitalia and ovaries are normal. Methods: A 26-year-old woman presented with vaginal agenesis. Under general anesthesia, a U-shaped incision was made between the urethral meatus and the anus. The new vaginal pocket was created up to the level of the peritoneal reflection between the urinary structures and the rectum. Next, the vulvoperineal fasciocutaneous flaps were designed in a rectangular fashion. Flap elevation was begun at the lateral margin which the adductor longus fascia was incised and elevated, and the superficial perineal neurovascular pedicle was invested by the fascial layer. The medial border was then elevated. A subcutaneous tunnel was created beneath the inferior of the labia to rotate the flaps. The left vulvoperineal flap was rotated counterclockwise and the right was rotated clockwise. The neovaginal pouch was formed by approximating the medial and lateral borders. The tubed neovagina was then transposed into the cavity. Results: In 3 weeks, the vaginal canal remained supple After 6 weeks, the physical examination showed normalappearing labia majora and perineum with an adequate vaginal depth. A year after the operation, the patient had a 7 cm vagina of sufficient width with no evidence of contractures nor fibrous scar formation. The patient was sexually active without difficulty. Conclusion: Although many methods were described for reconstruction of vaginal absence, there is not a method yet to be approved as a perfect solution. We used the vulvoperineal fasciocutaneous flap to reconstruct a neovagina. This method had a following merits: a single-stage procedure, excellent flap reliability, the potential for normal function, minimal donor site morbidity and no need for subsequent dilatation, stents, or obturators. We thought that this operation has a good anatomic and functional results for reconstruction of the vagina.

• Childhood Kidney Diseases
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.68-74
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• 2002

목 적 : 요로감염의 진단에는 오염되지 않은 소변의 배양검사가 필수적이다. 소변가리기 훈련이 안된 영유아에서 치골상부 방광천자는 가장 확실한 채뇨법이지만 침습적이어서 보편화되지 못하였으나 최근 초음파 감시하에 시행하여 성공률을 높이고 합병증의 빈도를 줄일수 있다고 하였다. 따라서 저자들은 응급실내에서 시행된 이동식 초음파 보조하 치골상부 방광천자의 유용성을 조사하기 위하여 전향적인 연구를 시행하였다. 대상 및 방법 : 2001년 5월부터 2001년 8월까지 이대 목동병원 응급실에 내원한 환아중 요로감염이 의심되어 방광천자뇨가 필요한 영유아들을 대상으로 무작위로 초음파 보조하에 방광천자를 시행한 초음파군(32명)과 초음파 보조 없이 맹목적으로 방광천자를 시행한 대조군(28명)으로 구분하였다. 초음파군은 응급실의 이동식 초음파기(Sonoace 8800)를 사용하였고 5MHz 탐촉기로 방광의 전후직경, 좌우직경, 깊이를 측정후 천자하였으며 대조군은 치골상부에서 방광이 촉지되었을 때 천자하였다. 두 군에서 방광천자의 성공률, 시도횟수, 채취량을 비교하였고 초음파군에서 방광치수와 성공률과의 관련성을 조사하였다. 통계는 SAS system을 이용한 chi 검정과 Wilcoxon rank sum을 사용하였다. 결 과 : 초음파군의 총성공률은 $100\%$(32/32)로 대조군의 $85.7\%$(24/28)에 비하여 유의하게 높았다(P<0.05). 천자된 소변량은 초음파군이 $7.4{\pm}3.7\;mL$로 대조군의 $4.5{\pm}3.4\;mL$에 비하여 유의하게 많았다(P<0.05). 초음파군에서 첫번째 시도로 성공한 경우(n=23)의 방광 전후직경은 $2.1{\pm}0.7\;cm$, 좌우직경은 $3.1{\pm}0.6\;cm$, 깊이는 $4.2{\pm}1.0\;cm$, 방광용적은 $15.2{\pm}10.4\;mL$로 실패한 경우(n=9)의 전후직경 $1.7{\pm}0.3\;cm$, 좌우직경 $1.8{\pm}0.7\;cm$, 깊이 $2.4{\pm}0.6\;cm$, 방광용적 $3.9{\pm}2.5\;mL$에 비하여 각각 유의한 차이가 있었다(P<0.05). 방광용적은 깊이(r=0.91), 전후직경(r=0.78), 좌우직경(r=0.72)순으로 유의한 상관관계가 있었으며(P<0.05) 전후직경 3 cm이상, 좌우직경 4 cm이상, 깊이 4 cm 이상, 방광용적 5 mL 이상에서 성공률이 $100\%$이였다. 결 론 :요로감염이 의심되는 영유아에서 초음파 보조하 치골상부 방광천자는 성공률이 높고 안전한 채뇨 방법으로 보편화 되어야 한다고 생각한다.