• Journal of Trauma and Injury
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• 제37권2호
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• pp.97-105
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• 2024

Purpose: Massive transfusion protocols (MTPs) implementation improves clinical outcomes of the patient's resuscitation with hemorrhagic trauma. Various predictive scoring system have been used and studied worldwide to improve clinical decision. However, such research has not yet been studied in Korea. This systematic review aimed to assess the predictors of MTPs activation in patients with trauma in Korea. Methods: The PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Research Information Sharing Service databases, KoreaMed, and KMbase were searched from November 2022. All studies conducted in Korea that utilized predictors of MTPs activation in adult patients with trauma were included. Results: Ten articles were eligible for analysis, and the predictors were assessed. Clinical assessments such as systolic and diastolic blood pressure, shock index (SI), prehospital modified SI, modified early warning system (MEWS) and reverse SI multiplied by the Glasgow Coma Scale (rSIG) were used. Laboratory values such as lactate level, fibrinogen degradation product/fibrinogen ratio, and rotational thromboelastometry (ROTEM) were used. Imaging examinations such as pelvic bleeding score were used as predictors of MTPs activation. Conclusions: Our systematic review identified predictors of MTPs activation in patients with trauma in Korea; predictions were performed using tools that requires clinical assessments, laboratory values or imaging examinations only. Among them, ROTEM, rSIG, MEWS, SI, and lactate level showed good effects for predictions of MTPs activation. The application of predictors for MTP's activation should be individualized based on hospital resource and skill set, also should be performed as a clinical decision supporting tools.

• Hip & pelvis
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• 제36권2호
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• pp.108-119
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• 2024

Purpose: The incidence of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) following total hip arthroplasty (THA) without chemoprophylaxis could be as high as 50% in Caucasians. However, according to several subsequent studies, the incidence of venous thromboembolic events (VTE) in Asians was much lower. The routine use of chemoprophylaxis, which could potentially cause increased bleeding, infection, and wound complications, has been questioned in low-incidence populations. The objective of this study is to determine the incidence of VTE after primary THA without chemoprophylaxis in an Asian population using a fast-track rehabilitation protocol and to verify the safety profile for use of 'mechanical prophylaxis alone' in patients with standard risk of VTE. Materials and Methods: This is a retrospective cohort study of 542 Hong Kong Chinese patients who underwent primary THA without chemoprophylaxis. All patients received intermittent pneumatic compression and graduated compression stockings as mechanical prophylaxis. Multimodal pain management was applied in order to facilitate early mobilisation. Routine duplex ultrasonography was performed between the fourth and seventh postoperative day for detection of proximal DVT. Results: All patients were Chinese (mean age, 63.0±11.9 years). Six patients developed proximal DVT (incidence rate, 1.1%). None of the patients had symptomatic or fatal pulmonary embolism. Conclusion: The incidence of VTE after primary THA without chemical prophylaxis can be low in Asian populations when following a fast-track rehabilitation protocol. Mechanical prophylaxis alone can be regarded as a reasonably safe practice in terms of a balanced benefit-to-risk ratio for Asian patients with standard risk of VTE.

• The Korean journal of internal medicine
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• 제39권1호
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• pp.77-85
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• 2024

Background/Aims: There may be many predictors of anticoagulation-related gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB), but until now, systematic reviews and assessments of the certainty of the evidence have not been published. We conducted a systematic review to identify all risk factors for anticoagulant-associated GIB to inform risk prediction in the management of anticoagulation-related GIB. Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to search PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library databases (from inception through January 21, 2022) using the following search terms: anticoagulants, heparin, warfarin, dabigatran, rivaroxaban, apixaban, DOACs, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, risk factors. According to inclusion and exclusion criteria, studies of risk factors for anticoagulation-related GIB were identified. Risk factors for anticoagulant-associated GIB were used as the outcome index of this review. Results: We included 34 studies in our analysis. For anticoagulant-associated GIB, moderate-certainty evidence showed a probable association with older age, kidney disease, concomitant use of aspirin, concomitant use of the antiplatelet agent, heart failure, myocardial infarction, hematochezia, renal failure, coronary artery disease, helicobacter pylori infection, social risk factors, alcohol use, smoking, anemia, history of sleep apnea, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, international normalized ratio (INR), obesity et al. Some of these factors are not included in current GIB risk prediction models. such as anemia, co-administration of gemfibrozil, co-administration of verapamil or diltiazem, INR, heart failure, myocardial infarction, etc. Conclusions: The study found that anemia, co-administration of gemfibrozil, co-administration of verapamil or diltiazem, INR, heart failure, myocardial infarction et al. were associated with anticoagulation-related GIB, and these factors were not in the existing prediction models. This study informs risk prediction for anticoagulant-associated GIB, it also informs guidelines for GIB prevention and future research.

• The Korean journal of internal medicine
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• 제39권2호
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• pp.238-247
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• 2024

Background/Aims: Small rectal neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) can be treated with modified endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR). However, an optimal EMR method remains to be established. We aimed to assess the non-inferiority of Tip-in EMR versus precut EMR (EMR-P) for treating rectal NETs. Methods: This prospective, multicenter, randomized controlled trial enrolled patients with rectal NETs of < 10 mm in diameter. The patients were randomly assigned to EMR-P and Tip-in EMR groups in a 1:1 ratio. Primary outcome was margin-negative (R0) resection rate between the two methods, with a noninferiority margin of 10%. Results: Seventy-five NETs in 73 patients, including 64 eligible lesions (32 lesions in each, EMR-P and Tip-in EMR groups), were evaluated. In a modified intention-to-treat analysis, R0 resection rates of the EMR-P and Tip-in EMR groups were 96.9% and 90.6%, respectively, which did not demonstrate non-inferiority (risk difference, -6.3 [95% confidence interval: -18.0 to 5.5]). Resection time in the EMR-P group was longer than that in the Tip-in EMR group (p < 0.001). One case of intraprocedural bleeding was reported in each group. Conclusions: We did not demonstrate the non-inferiority of Tip-in EMR compared to EMR-P for treating small rectal NETs. However, the R0 resection rates for both techniques were high enough for clinical application.

• 대한핵의학회지
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• 제33권6호
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• pp.484-492
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• 1999

목적: 안구제거술 후 삽입한 hydroxyapatite 안구보충물 내로의 혈관 신생 여부의 평가에 $^{99m}Tc$-MDP 골신티그라피의 임상적 유용성에 대해 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 안구적출술이나 안구내용물 제거술의 방법을 이용하여 안구 제거 후 hydroxyapatite 보충물을 삽입한 24명의 환자를 대상으로 하였다(여자 7명, 남자 17명, 연령 분포 $12{\sim}78$세, 평균 연령 36세, 안구적출술 12명, 안구내용물 제거술12명) Hydroxyapatite 보충물 삽입 후 $3{\sim}33$주($3{\sim}10$주 사이에 4명, $11{\sim}20$주 사이에 10명, $21{\sim}33$주 사이에 10명) 사이에 $^{99m}Tc$-MDP 골신티그라피를 시행하였다. 방사능 섭취 정도는 육안적으로 안구보충물과 비교(nasal bridge) 및 반대측 안구와 비교하여 안구 보충물이 비교보다 강할 경우 등급 4, 같을 경우 등급 3, 비교와 반대측 안구 사이일 경우 등급 2, 그 이하일 경우 등급 1로 하였다. 또한 골신티그라피 정면 영상에서 관심영역을 안구 보충물과 반대측 안구에 같은 크기로 설정하여 방사능 계수 비(H/N ratio)를 구하였다. 검사 시기와 방사능 섭취의 등급 분류, 방사능 계수 비와 안구 고정술 후 성공여부와의 관계를 분석하였다. 결과: 등급 2 이상, 방사능 계수 비가 1.56 이상인 환자 중 추적 관찰할 수 없었던 2명을 제외한 19명 모두에서 천공 시 출혈을 확인하였고, 의안과 연결하여 안구 고정술을 시행하였다. 방사능 섭취 정도를 육안적 분류 방법과 정량적 측정 방법에 의한 결과는 두 방법 모두 통계적으로 유의하였고 검사 시기와 방사능 계수 비 사이에 각각 유의한 상관관계가 있었으나 수술 방법에 따른 차이는 보이지 않았다. 결론: $^{99m}Tc$-MDP 골신티그라피의 방사능 섭취 등급 분류와 방사능 계수 비는 안구고정술의 시기 결정에 도움을 주었다. 안구적출술과 안구내용물제거술의 수술 방법 차이에 관계없이 안구고정술을 위한 첫 검사 시기는 안구보충물삽입 후 $11{\sim}20$주 사이가 좋을 것으로 생각되며, 등급 2, 방사능 계수 비 1.56 이상인 경우에는 안구 고정술을 시행하여 좋은 결과를 기대할 수 있을 것으로 생각된다.

• 한국학교ㆍ지역보건교육학회지
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.49-59
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• 2007

Objectives: This study was designed to understand the oral health fact of high school students, search for an education method and learning goal appropriate for the subjects, and utilize them as basic data to think of effective solutions for oral health care. Methods: The samples to achieve the purpose of this research are composed of 386 students in J industrial high school, OO city, Kyounggido, the number of male students 286, and female students 100. Data were statistically analyzed by frequency analysis, cross tabulation by using SPSS WIN Ver. 12.0. Results: First, The answers in terms of oral symptoms were in the order of 31.8% for gum hurt and bleeding, 31.4% for pain in teeth by drinking or eating hot and cold drinks or food, 27.1% for broken or cracked teeth, 25.7% for aching and throbbing teeth, 20.6% for unpleasant mouth smell, and 5.7% for pain of tongue and soft oral tissues. Second, In terms of behavior for oral health, 88.4% answered that they consume cariogenic snacks, while 29.2% of them, 2.5% of male and 6.3% of female enjoy consuming them but hardly brush their teeth after consumption. Third, In terms of timing for brushing teeth, the results show that 50.0% do so before breakfast, 47.9% after breakfast, 15.2% after lunch, 36.9% after dinner, 65.5% before going to sleep, and 3.5% after consuming snacks, whereas 64.2% answered that they are not aware of fluorine mouthwash. Fourth, In terms of oral health condition. proportion of children with one or more caries in permanent teeth was 71.0%, while 51.4% have $2{\sim}3$ cariogenic teeth, and 16.8% have more than 4 cariogenic teeth. Considering sex, female students have somewhat higher ratio showing 68.5% for male and 78.0% for female, but the ratio was 53.1% for male and 46.7% for female in case of $2{\sim}3$ cariogenic teeth, and 17.5% for male and 15.8% for female in case of more than 4 cariogenic teeth. 9.3% of students turned out to have decayed teeth. Fifth, In terms of oral hygiene condition, only 7.9% of them had excellent condition, and 38.4% need to improve. More specifically, 41.1% of male students and 30.6% of female students need to improve their oral hygiene condition. Conclusions: The study results suggest that School Dental health programs increase and need to be community-incorporated and comprehensive from elementary to high school.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.593-606
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• 1984

With the ligation of patent ductus arteriosus by Gross in 1938, surgeons first entered the field of congenital heart disease. Interruption of a ductus is one of the most satisfactory and curative operations in the field of surgery for congenital heart disease. 27 cases of isolated patent ductus arteriosus were operated from Jan. 1978 to July 1984 at the Department of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery in Kyung-Hee University Hospital. Retrospective clinical analysis of these patients were: 1. Sex ratio, female: male, was 2:1. 2. Mean age at operation was 9.85\ulcorner.58 years. The youngest patient was a 23 month-old girl and the oldest one was a 24 year-old male. 3. More than half of the patients had less than 50 percentile of growth retardation. 4. Chief complaints of the patients were frequent URI [52%], dyspnea on exertion [33%], generalized weakness [22%], palpitation [7%], but 7 patients [26%] had no subjective symptoms. 5. Continuous machinery murmur could be heard at the 2nd or 3rd intercostal space on the left sternal border in 22 patients [81%]. The other S patients made systolic murmur with accentuation of the second heart sound and those were associated with pulmonary hypertension. 6. Radiologic findings of Chest P-A were cardiac enlargement in 15 patients [55%], enlargement of pulmonary conus and/or increasing density of pulmonary vascularity in 20 patients [74%]. 7. Electrocardiographic findings of the patients were within normal limit in 13 patients [48%], LVH in 4 patients [15%], biventricular hypertrophy in 3 patients [11%]. 8; echocardiogram was obtained from 11 patients. Ductus was directly visualized in 7 patients. Left atrial enlargement is the secondary change of left to right shunt, 10 patients had LA/Ao ratio more than 1.2. 9. Cardiac catheterization performed in 25 patients. The mean value of the results were:SO2[PA-RV]= 14.72\ulcorner6.01%, Qp/Qs=2.22\ulcorner.80, peak systolic pulmonary arterial pressure=48.28\ulcorner1.60 mmHg. 10. 26 patients were operated through the left posterolateral thoracotomy: closure of ductus by double ligation in 14 cases, triple ligation in 5 cases, and division with suture in 8 cases. One patient suffer from aneurysmal rupture of main pulmonary artery, endocarditis, hemopericardium was treated with cardiopulmonary bypass via median sternotomy and closure of ductus through the ruptured main pulmonary artery. 11.There was no death associated with the operation, but 3 cases were experienced with intraoperative rupture around the ductus resulting in massive bleeding. The other complications were transient hoarseness in one patient, atelectasis in left lower lobe in 3 patients, and postoperative systemic hypertension in 4 patients with unknown etiology. 12. Pulse pressure was reduced, 11.47+5.92 mmHg, postoperatively, as compare to preoperative status. 13. Intraoperative wedge lung biopsy from lingular segment for the evaluation of the pulmonary vascular disease was taken in S patients with severe pulmonary hypertension. The result was Heath-Edward grade I in one case, grade II in two cases, and grade III in two cases.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.79-85
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• 1996

대전 을지병원 흉부외과에서는 1991년 3월 부터 1994년 11월까지 흉부손상으로 입원한 305명의 환자에 대하여 임상적 고찰을 시행하였다. 연령 분포는 4세 에서 85세까지 다양하였고 가장 흔한 연령층은 30대, 40대, 50대 였다. 남녀의 비율을 보면 남자 환자가 229명에 비해 여자 환자는 76명으로 남녀의 비는 남자에서 많은 빈도를 보였다. 흉부손상의 가장 흔한 원인은 비 관통성 손상에서는 교통사고, 관통성 손상에서는 자상이 제일 많았다. 혈흥, 기흥, 혈 기흥은 전체 환자중 159례 (52.1%)에서 관찰되었고 늑골골절은 236례 (77.4%)에서 관찰되었다 손상 부위별로는 우측이 102례, 좌측이 142례, 양측이 45례로 좌측에서 많았고 가장 흔한 늑골골절은 3번에서 8번까지의 늑골이었다. 수상후 내원시간은 6시간 이내가 155례 (50.8%) 였다. 흉부손상의 초기 합병증 치료의 원칙은 흥강천자술(5례)이나 폐쇄성 흥관 삽관술(142례)에 의한 폐의 신속한 확장이 었으나, 심한 출혈 (13례), 횡격막 파열6례, 이물질 3례 등으로 17례 에서 개흥술을 시행하였다. 부분의 치료방법인 보존적 요법은 140례 (45.9%)에서 시행하였다. 전체 사망률은 2.6% (8례)였고 사망원 括\ulcorner호릅부전과 쇽이었다.

• 한국건축시공학회지
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• 제10권5호
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• pp.95-102
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• 2010

최근 들어 경제성장과 산업기반 시설의 확충 등으로 인하여 타사의 레미콘을 종종 혼용 하는 경우가 있는데, 사용되는 혼화재료의 경우 제조회사별로 화학성분 및 첨가량의 차이가 있으므로 서로 다른 레미콘 제조회사의 콘크리트가 혼합되었을 시에 강도 저하 및 응결지연, 내구성 저하 등으로 인한 콘크리트의 성능 저하요인이 발생된다. 혼화제 종류별로 제조된 콘크리트의 재 혼합 타설시의 성능 분석을 한 결과로서 먼저 슬럼프는 모든 콘크리트에서 목표슬럼프 값을 만족하였으며, 공기량 역시 모든 콘크리트에서 목표 공기량을 만족 하였다. 블리딩량 및 블리딩률의 경우 전반적으로 유기산계와 같이 혼합된 콘크리트에서 높은 블리딩량을 나타내었다. 조기재령의 압축강도는 Plain의 나프탈린계에서 가장 큰 강도발현 경향을 나타내었고, 재 혼합 콘크리트에서는 5:5의 유기산계와 나프탈린계에서 가장 큰 압축 강도 발현 경향을 나타내었다. 표준재령의 경우 5:5의 재 혼합 콘크리트 중 나프탈린계+리그닌계를 혼합하였을 때 가장 큰 강도 발현 경향을 나타내었다. 인장강도 역시 압축강도와 유사한 경향을 나타내었다. 길이변화율은 전반적으로 Plain에 비하여 큰 건조수축 경향을 나타내었으며, 재 혼합콘크리트 7:3의 경우에 가장 큰 건조수축경향을 나타내었다. SEM사진 분석결과 재혼합 콘크리트에서 더 많은 미세공극들이 발견되었다. 결과적으로 한 종류의 레미콘을 이용하여 타설하였을 경우 보다 혼합사용 하였을 경우 응결지연 및 초기강도 저하현상이 나타나고, 더 큰 건조 수축 경향을 나타내어 일부 혼화제를 선별하여 혼합 사용하는 경우를 제외하고는 가능한 동일한 혼화제를 사용해야 할 것으로 판단된다.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제30권6호
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• pp.561-566
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• 2008

This is a retrospective clinical study on 2,955 patients who had visited the Emergency Room of Sang-gye Paik Hospital and then been treated in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery during recent 4 years from Aug. 2002 to Dec. 2006. The obtained results were as follows. The total number of patients was 2,955 and the ratio of male to female was 1.72:1. The age distribution peak was the 1st decade (30.8%), followed by the 3rd decade (14.3%) and the 4th decade (14.0%). Trauma (62.3%) was the most frequent cause in dental emergency patients, pulpitis (13.0%) and infection patients were next in order of frequency. In trauma patients group, facial bone injury, tooth injury, soft tissue injury were included and soft tissue injury group was most prevalent, followed by tooth injury group and facial bone group. In total patient, the ratio of admission was 3.5%. We obtained the results of the distribution of primary emergency care in the traumatic injury, causal distribution of the jaw fracture, distribution of related medical department in multiple associated injuries, distribution of emergency care in infection, causal distribution and control methods of oral bleeding, distribution of TMJ disorder. The trauma patient group was major in the dental patients who had visited the emergency room, but other various groups were included. So we should analyze the pattern and the variation of the dental emergent patient to provide the proper treatment.