• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제33권6호
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• pp.372-375
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• 2016

A four-year old, intact male, mixed-breed dog had a history of chronic snoring sound and dyspnea. Based on the results of computed tomography, the patient was diagnosed as nasopharyngeal stenosis. Balloon dilatation in the area of stenosis was performed using a balloon dilator inserted retrograde fashion through the working channel of an endoscope. Clinical signs were relieved but reappeared after 3 weeks. Thirty-four days following the first balloon dilatation treatment, a second procedure was performed; the balloon catheter was inserted in antegrade fashion through the left nostril and was filled with contrast agent under fluoroscopic guidance. Because of the relapse of clinical signs after 6 months, the patient received additional balloon dilatation procedure by the antegrade approach. At the one-year follow-up, the owner said that the clinical signs of nasopharyngeal stenosis had been completely resolved. Balloon dilatation could be a minimally invasive and effective treatment for nasopharyngeal stenosis, although the repetition of the procedure may be required.

• Korean Journal of Radiology
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• 제24권5호
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• pp.424-433
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• 2023

Objective: To assess the safety and efficacy of balloon dilatation under dual guidance using fluoroscopy and bronchoscopy for treating bronchial stenosis following lung transplantation (LT), and to elucidate the factors associated with patency after the procedure. Materials and Methods: From September, 2012, to April, 2021, 50 patients (mean age ± standard deviation, 54.4 ± 12.2 years) with bronchial stenosis among 361 recipients of LT were retrospectively analyzed. The safety of balloon dilatation was assessed by evaluating procedure-related complications. Efficacy was assessed by evaluating the technical success, primary patency, and secondary patency. Primary and secondary cumulative patency rates were calculated using the Kaplan-Meier method. The factors associated with patency after the procedure were evaluated using multivariable Cox hazard proportional regression analysis. Results: In total, 65 bronchi were treated with balloon dilatation in 50 patients. The total number of treatment sessions was 277 and the technical success rate was 99.3% (275/277 sessions). No major procedure-related complications were noted. During the mean follow-up period of 34.6 ± 30.8 months, primary patency was achieved in 12 of 65 bronchi (18.5%). However, the patency rate improved to 76.9% (50 of 65 bronchi) after repeated balloon dilatation (secondary patency). The 6-month, 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year secondary patency rates were 95.4%, 90.8%, 83.1%, and 78.5%, respectively. The presence of clinical symptoms was a significant prognostic factor associated with reduced primary patency (adjusted hazard ratio [HR], 0.465; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.220-0.987). Early-stage treatment ≤ 6 months (adjusted HR, 3.588; 95% CI, 1.093-11.780) and prolonged balloon dilatation > 5 min (adjusted HR, 3.285; 95% CI, 1.018-10.598) were associated with significantly higher secondary patency. Conclusion: Repeated balloon dilatation was determined to be safe and effective for treating bronchial stenosis following LT. Early-stage treatment and prolonged balloon dilatation could significantly promote long-term patency.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.137-142
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• 2005

목 적: 소아의 선천성 및 후천성 식도 질환의 치료에 있어 내시경적 풍선 확장술의 안전성, 효과 그리고 기술적인 문제들을 평가하였다. 방 법: 1993년부터 10년 동안 선천성 및 후천성 식도 질환의 치료로 부산대학교병원 소아과에서 내시경적 풍선 확장술을 시행한 8명을 대상으로 이들의 의무 기록을 후향적으로 분석하였다. 시술은 풍선 카테터를 내시경 겸자구를 통해 삽입하여 내시경 직시 하에서 시행되었으며 최초로 사용되는 풍선의 크기는 식도의 내경과 협착 부위의 직경에 기초하여 결정하였다. 협착이 아주 심한 경우에는 먼저 유도 철선을 통과시킨 후, 유도 철선을 따라 풍선 카테터를 삽입시켰다. 풍선을 협착 부위에 위치시키고 서서히 확장하면서 목표하는 크기로 풍선이 팽창되면 1분 동안 확장된 상태를 유지하였다가 감압하여 1분 이상의 휴식을 가졌다. 확장 후 합병증이 없으면 풍선의 직경을 1 mm 간격으로 늘리면서 추가 확장하였다. 결 과: 남아가 3명, 여아가 5명이었고, 평균 연령은 4.2세였다. 8명의 환자에서 27회(환자 당 평균 3.2회)의 확장이 시행되었다. 기저 질환의 종류는 선천 성 식도 폐쇄에 대한 수술 후 발생한 식도 협착이 3예, 식도윤이 2예, 그 외 식도 무이완증, 빙초산에의한 부식성 식도염 그리고 고압성 식도 하부 괄약근이 각각 1예였다. 6~15 mm 직경의 풍선을 사용하였고, 최초 풍선의 크기는 협착의 형태와 정도에 따라 결정되었다. 합병증으로는 식도 천공과 심한 호흡 곤란이 각각 1예 있었다. 6예(75%)에서 시술 후 정상적인 음식 섭취를 보였다. 결 론: 내시경적 풍선 확장술은 소아의 선천성 및 후천성 식도 질환을 치료하는데 있어 안전하고 효과적인 방법이다.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제23권6호
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• pp.1256-1262
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• 1990

Percutaneous pulmonary valvuloplasty was performed in 19 patients of congenital pulmonary valve stenosis. Pulmonary annulus diameter was estimated by cross sectional echocardiography and right ventricular cineangiography. The size of balloon dilatation catheter was chosen by the same size of the estimated pulmonary annulus in the first 3 patients and 20 \ulcorner30% greater than the annulus in the last 17 patients. After valvuloplasty a satisfactory results was obtained in most patients. Before dilatation, the right ventricular systolic pressure was 91.7 mmHg[range 58-150 mmHg] and it fell to 49.2mmHg[25-85 mmHg] after dilatation. The transvalvular gradient was 67.7 mmHg[33 \ulcorner120 mmHg] before dilatation and it fell to 23.7mmHg [5 \ulcorner62] after dilatation. Repeat cardiac catheterization has been scheduled in all patients 3 months after the initial valvuloplasty but follow up recatheterization was performed in only two patients; in one of them residual gradient of 50 mmHg was reduced to 30 mmHg by repeat valvuloplasty. The other patient showed no evidence of restenosis with transvalvular gradient of 20 mmHg The balloon used for valvuloplasty was single balloon for the first 10 cases and for the later 10 cases it was replaced by Trefoil balloon which was easier for inflation and deflation. There were no significant complications during and after the procedure. From our results, we conclude that balloon valvuloplasty for congenital pulmonary valve stenosis is the treatment of choice in most patients.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제38권3호
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• pp.236-244
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• 1991

The prevalence rate of pulmonary tuberculosis is 1.8% in 1990, and endobronchial tuberculosis may exist in 10 to 40% of active disease. Endobronchial tuberculosis usually leaves bronchial stenosis as the complication despite of modern chemotherapy, and it is often misdiagnosed as bronchial asthma. When bronchial stenosis involves major airway, its treatment needs such special measures as steroid therapy, surgical intervention and/or laser therapy, but the therapeutic result is often disappointing. To exploit a new treatment modality for bronchial stenosis, balloon dilatation was carried out in 12 patients with endobronchial tuberculosis. Under local anesthesia, 4F-Fogarty balloon was inserted via bronchofiberscope in ten cases and 10F-Gruentzig balloon was introduced under fluoroscopic guide in two others. Endobronchial tuberculoses were subdivided into two(16.7%) with actively caseating type, seven (58.3%) with fibrostenotic type, and three (25.0%) with stenotic type without fibrosis, according to the bronchoscopic findings. In 7 healed cases which were all stenotic with fibrosis, three (42.9%) took favorable turn in clinical status but four (57.1%) were not improved with balloon dilatation. In 5 active cases, all (two with actively-caseating type and three with stenotic type without fibrosis) were improved with this method. $FEV_{1.0}$ or FVC increased 10% or more after procedure in seven (70.0%) of ten and bronchial lumen remained enlarged in eight (66.7%) of twelve, in whom follow-up examination was done after the procedure. Balloon dilatation of bronchial stenosis is more effective, when endobronchial tuberculosis is in active stage than in healed fibrotic stage. It is suggested that bronchial stenosis can be minimized by early diagnosis and early application of balloon dilatation in the course of disease.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제77권5호
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• pp.215-218
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• 2014

Tracheal invasion is an uncommon complication of thyroid cancer, but it can cause respiratory failure. A rigid bronchoscope may be used to help relieve airway obstruction, but general anesthesia is usually required. Tracheal balloon dilatation and stent insertion can be performed without general anesthesia, but complete airway obstruction during balloon inflation may be dangerous in some patients. Additionally, placement of the stent adjacent to the vocal cords can be technically challenging. An 86-year-old female patient with tracheal invasion resulting from thyroid cancer was admitted to our hospital because of worsening dyspnea. Due to the patient's refusal of general anesthesia and the interventional radiologist's difficulty in completing endotracheal stenting, we performed endotracheal tube balloon dilatation and argon plasma coagulation. We have successfully treated tracheal obstruction in the patient with thyroid cancer by using endotracheal tube balloon inflation and a flexible bronchoscope without general anesthesia or airway obstruction during balloon inflation.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제25권6호
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• pp.453-460
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• 2022

Purpose: Esophageal atresia (EA) with or without tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) is a congenital anomaly that can cause frequent digestive and nutritional problems, even after repair. The most common complication is anastomotic stricture, for which reoperation or balloon dilatation is performed. This study aimed to evaluate the postoperative complications of EA and the role of endoscopic balloon dilatation (EBD) in cases of anastomotic stricture. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed patients diagnosed with EA with or without TEF between January 2000 and February 2021. Patients' baseline characteristics, associated anomalies, and postoperative complications were reviewed. Results: Among 26 patients, 14 (53.8%) were male, 12 (46.2%) had coexisting anomalies, and the median follow-up was 6.1 years (range, 1.2-15.7 years). In univariate analysis, prematurity, low birth weight, and long-gap EA were associated with postoperative complications in 12 (46.2%) patients. Among the 10 (38.5%) patients with anastomotic stricture, nine (90.0%) required EBD. Regarding the first EBD, it was performed at a median of 3.3 months (range, 1.2-7.6 months) post-repair, while the average patient weight was 4.6 kg. The mean diameter ranged from 3.3 to 9.1 mm without major complications. In univariate analysis, long-gap EA alone was significantly associated with EBD. Conclusion: Approximately half of the patients experienced complications after EA repair. In particular, patients with a long-gap EA had a significantly increased risk of complications, such as anastomotic strictures. EBD can be safely used, even in infants.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제43권5호
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• pp.701-708
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• 1996

연구 목적: 13명의 기관지 결핵에 의한 주기관지 협착 환자의 치료에 있어서 풍선카테터를 이용한 기도확장요법을 시행하고 그 효과를 알아보았다. 대상 및 방법: 방사선 투시 하에 풍선 카테터를 이용, 기관지 확장술을 받은 사람은 13명 모두 여자였고, 평균 31.1세였다. 협착부위는 좌측 주기관지 9예(69.2%), 우측 주기관지 4예(30.8%)였으며, 활동성 병기의 기관지 결핵은 9예(69.2%), 비활동성 병기는 4예(30.8%)였다. 시술 후 7일, 1-28개월(평균 15.6개월)까지 폐기능 검사로 추적관찰하였고, 효과 판정은 폐기능 검사로 FEV1이나, FVC가 시술 전보다 15%이상 증가된 경우를 효과가 있다고 판정하였다. 또한 13예 모두에서 술후 합병증 여부를 알아보았다. 결과: 1) 시술 후 환자 자신이 귀로 들을 수 있는 천명음이 8예 중 6예에서 호전되었으며(75%), 8예중 5예에서 호흡곤란이 호전되었고(62.5%), 기침 및 객담이 6예중 3 예(50%)에서, 흉부 불쾌감 및 통증이 2예중 1예(50%)에서 호전되었다. 2) 시술 전까지 환자의 호흡기 증상의 발현 기간이 6개월 미만인 7예 중 3 예(42.9%), 1년 미만인 1예 중 1예(100%)에서 효과가 있는 반면, 1년이상인 5예 중 단지 1예(20%)에서만 효과가 있었다. 3) 활동성 병기인 9예 중 4예(44.4%)에서 효과가 있었으나, 비활동성 병기인 4예에서는 단지 1예(25%)에서만 효과가 있었다. 4) 시술 후 7 일째 8예(61.5%)에서 FVC가 35.5%, FEV1이 22.2% 증가하였고, 1개월 이후에는 8 예 중 5 예에서 FEV1이 31.8%, FVC가 54.7% 증가하였으며 3예에서는 악화되었다. 5예 중 12개월 이상(평균 19.8개월) 추적 가능했던 4 예에서 FEV1이 10.1%, FVC가 30.5% 증가되었다. 5) 시술 후 13예 중 4예(30.8%)에서 일시적 백혈구 증가, 혹은 발열이 있었고, 4예(30.8%)에서 카테터 제거시 혈당이 묻어 나왔으나 지속적인 혈담은 없었고, 중증 합병증은 관찰되지 않았다. 결론: 풍선 카테터를 이용한 기도확장요법은 이미 섬유성 협착이 발생한 비활동성 기관지 결핵보다도 활동성 병기에서, 그리고 호흡기 증상이 오래되지 않은 경우에 더 효과적이었고, 단기 뿐 아니라 장기 추적 검사에서도 효과가 유지되었다. 또한 시술 방법이 비교적 쉽고 중증 합병증 없이 비교적 안전하게 반복적으로 시술할 수 있으므로 결핵성 기관지 협착을 조기에 진단하고 약물 치료로 호전이 없는 경우에 일차적으로 기도확장요법을 시행함으로서 기도 협착을 최소화할 수 있으리라 사료된다.

• 한국동물위생학회지
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• 제40권3호
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• pp.215-217
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• 2017

A 3-year-old chow chow dog with abdominal distention was referred to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital of Chungnam National University. The dog was diagnosed as Cor triatriatum dexter based on echocardiographic results, which demonstrated an abnormal membrane partitioning the right atrium. Echocardiography also revealed turbulent intra-atrial blood flow between the two chambers of the atrium. The dog was treated with balloon dilatation to enlarge the perforation in the abnormal membrane and to improve blood flow. As a result, although the membrane remained, increased perforation reduced the turbulent intra-atrial blood flow. Clinically the patient improved and eventually was discharged. This case is the first domestic Korean clinical veterinary report on the use of balloon valvuloplasty to treat Cor triatriatum dexter in a dog.

• 대한영상의학회지
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• 제85권2호
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• pp.372-380
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• 2024

목적 콜레스테롤 식이 및 기계적 혈관 내막 손상 유발을 통한 토끼 장골동맥 협착 모델을 개발하고 서로 다른 내막 손상 방법에 따른 협착 유발 정도를 평가하고자 한다. 대상과 방법 18마리의 토끼를 콜레스테롤 식이 후 풍선으로 당김 손상(pullover injury)을 가한 군(group A, 6마리), 콜레스테롤 식이 후 국소 확장 손상(localized balloon dilatation) 군(group B, 6마리), 일반 사료 식이 후 당김 손상을 가한 군(group C, 6마리)로 나누었다. 모든 군에서 혈관조영술을 시행하고 좌측 장골동맥에 직경 3 mm, 길이 10 mm의 비순응성(noncompliant) 풍선 카테터를 이용하여 당김 손상(group A, C) 또는 국소 확장 손상(group B)를 가하였다. 실험 시작 후 9주째 추적 혈관조영술을 시행하여 혈관조영술상 장골동맥의 협착 정도(후기 내강 손실, 협착 비율)을 정량적으로 비교 평가하였다. 결과 A군이 9주째 추적 혈관조영술에서 가장 심한 후기 내강 손실을 보였고 32.02% ± 6.54%의 협착이 확인되었다(A군 vs. B군: 0.67 ± 0.13 mm vs. 0.04 ± 0.13 mm, p < 0.0001; A군 vs. C군: 0.67 ± 0.13 mm vs. 0.26 ± 0.29 mm, p < 0.05). B군에서는 혈관조영술상 협착이 1.75% ± 6.55%로 매우 낮게 나타났다. 결론 콜레스테롤 식이 및 당김 손상 기법을 이용한 기계적 내막 손상이 토끼 장골 동맥에서 유의한 협착을 유발함을 확인하였다. 이 전임상 모델은 전임상 말초동맥 질환의 질병 모델로 사용될 수 있을 것으로 예상된다.