• 한국안전학회지
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.54-60
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• 2016

The bottom of dikes must be kept impermeable to control hazardous chemicals spilled from storage tanks. Currently, insufficient related chemical control laws lead to a possibility to spread through the bottom. Generally, due to the high cost of installation and periodical maintenance, many businesses prefer to install the bottom with general concrete. But, since the impermeability of concrete is dependent on the kind of materials and chemical reaction, all concrete cannot be considered as impermeable material. Thus, it is necessary to make the installation standards of the dike bottom clear in order to avoid the argument over the impermeability and prevent the chemical accident. This study has suggested the standards of impermeable concrete by conducting 7-day exposure test to crude oil with the pilot dikes. The results have showed that the standards have the better impermeable performance compared with the germany standard, which have been penetrated at the maximum penetration depth of 1.9 cm. This study is expected to contribute to both the risk reduction of penetrating into the bottom and the cost reduction of spending to make the bottom of dikes impermeable.

• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.145-151
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• 2011

Purpose: The study was designed to investigate the effects of landing heights on muscle activities and ground reaction force during drop landing. Methods: Sixteen healthy adults were recruited along with their written informed consent. They performed a drop-landing task at the height of 20, 40, and 60cm. They completed three trials in each condition and biomechanical changes were measured. The data collected by each way of landing task and analyzed by One-way ANOVA. Ground reaction forces were measured by force flate, muscle activities measured by MP150 system. Results: There were significant differences in ground reaction forces, and significant increases in muscle activities of tibialis anterior, medial gastrocnemius and biceps femoris with landing heights. Conclusion: These findings revealed that heights of landing increases risk factors of body damage because of biomechanical mechanism and future studies should focus on prevention from damage of external conditions.

• Journal of Gastric Cancer
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.239-242
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• 2011

A debate is currently ongoing about whether a large gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) should be treated by the laparoscopic approach because of the increased risk of tumor rupture during manipulation of the tumor with laparoscopic instruments and the resultant peritoneal tumor dissemination. Herein, we report a case of a large GIST of the stomach which was successfully treated by the laparoscopic approach. A 57 year old female patient visited our institution complaining of postprandial epigastric discomfort. An esophagogastroduodenoscopy and an abdominal computed tomography scan revealed a $10{\times}8$ cm sized submucosal tumor at the greater curvature side of the gastric antrum. The patient underwent laparoscopic distal gastrectomy with intracorporeal Billroth-II reconstruction without any breakage of the tumor. Her postoperative course was uneventful and she was discharged on the 7th postoperative day. Even a large GIST of the stomach can safely be treated by the laparoscopic approach when it is performed with proper techniques by an experienced surgeon.

• 한국안전학회지
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• 제31권3호
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• pp.53-59
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• 2016

Considering the chemical reaction between concrete which is the raw material of the dike bottoms and hazardous chemicals, some chemicals can have negative effects on the impermeability of concrete dike bottoms. The impermeable standards for the concrete bottom of dikes have been made in the recent study, but the previous study was based on the exposure test to crude oil which is not corrosive and not related to the chemical reaction. It can be concluded that the test of crude oil can't represent all kinds of hazardous chemicals, especially highly corrosive chemicals. Meanwhile, this study has conducted the exposure test to nitric acid that is strongly corrosive and very hazardous. The results have showed that nitric acid has been penetrated at the maximum penetration depth of 2.9 cm for 7 days and the impermeable standards are better than the germany standard. Through this study with severe chemical, the scientific basis on the installation standards of all dike bottoms which are generally used in the industry has been obtained.

• 드라이브 ㆍ 컨트롤
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.62-69
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• 2022

Construction machinery is exposed to accidents such as collisions, narrowness, and overturns during operation. In particular, mobile crane is operated only with the driver's vision and limited information of the assistant worker. Thus, there is a high risk of an accident. Recently, some collision avoidance device using sensors such as cameras and LiDAR have been applied. However, they are still insufficient to prevent collisions in the omnidirectional 3D space. In this study, a rotating LiDAR device was developed and applied to a 250-ton crane to obtain a full-space point cloud. An algorithm that could provide distance information and safety status to the driver was developed. Also, deep-learning segmentation algorithm was used to classify human-worker. The developed device could recognize obstacles within 100m of a 360-degree range. In the experiment, a safety distance was calculated with an error of 10.3cm at 30m to give the operator an accurate distance and collision alarm.

• Clinical Endoscopy
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• 제56권6호
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• pp.716-725
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• 2023

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in patients with surgically altered anatomy is technically challenging. For example, scope insertion, selective cannulation, and intended procedures, such as stone extraction or stent placement, can be difficult. Single-balloon enteroscopy (SBE)-assisted ERCP has been used to effectively and safely address these technical issues in clinical practice. However, the small working channel limits its therapeutic potential. To address this shortcoming, a short-type SBE (short SBE) with a working length of 152 cm and a channel of 3.2 mm diameter has recently been introduced. Short SBE facilitates the use of larger accessories to complete certain procedures, such as stone extraction or self-expandable metallic stent placement. Despite the development in the SBE endoscope, various steps have to be overcome to successfully perform such procedure. To improve success, the challenging factors of each procedure must be identified. At the same time, endoscopists need to be mindful of adverse events, such as perforation, which can arise due to adhesions specific to the surgically altered anatomy. This review discussed technical tips regarding SBE-assisted ERCP in patients with surgically altered anatomy to increase success and reduce the risk of adverse events associated with ERCP.

• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.31-38
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• 2011

This study aimed to determine the effects of the blockage of visual feedback on joint dynamics of the lower extremity. Fifteen healthy male subjects(age: $24.1{\pm}2.3\;yr$, height: $178.7{\pm}5.2\;cm$, weight: $73.6{\pm}6.6\;kg$) participated in this study. Each subject performed single-legged landing from a 45 cm-platform with the eyes open or closed. During the landing performance, three-dimensional kinematics of the lower extremity and ground reaction force(GRF) were recorded using a 8 infrared camera motion analysis system (Vicon MX-F20, Oxford Metric Ltd, Oxford, UK) with a force platform(ORG-6, AMTI, Watertown, MA). The results showed that at 50 ms prior to foot contact and at the time of foot contact, ankle plantar-flexion angle was smaller(p<.05) but the knee joint valgus and the hip flexion angles were greater with the eyes closed as compared to with the eyes open(p<.05). An increase in anterior GRF was observed during single-legged landing with the eyes closed as compared to with the eyes open(p<.05). Time to peak GRF in the medial, vertical and posterior directions occurred significantly earlier when the eyes were closed as compared to when the eyes were open(p<.05). Landing with the eyes closed resulted in a higher peak vertical loading rate(p<.05). In addition, the shock-absorbing power decreased at the ankle joint(p<.05) but increased at the hip joints when landing with the eyes closed(p<.05). When the eyes were closed, landing could be characterized by a less plantarflexed ankle joint and more flexed hip joint, with a faster time to peak GRF. These results imply that subjects are able to adapt the control of landing to different feedback conditions. Therefore, we suggest that training programs be introduced to reduce these injury risk factors.

• Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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• 제31권4호
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• pp.203-210
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• 2006

목적 : 전뇌 방사선 치료를 받는 임산부의 태아가 받을 선량을 측정하고, 태아의 제한 선량을 적합하게 만족시키기 위한 방사선 차폐 구조물을 설계하고자 한다. 재료 및 방법 : 먼저 4개의 바퀴가 부착된 폭 0.9 m, 높이 1.55 m, 두께 3 cm의 남 차폐 벽을 이용하였다. 남 차폐 벽을 환자와 선형가속기의 갠트리 상부 사이에서, 치료 조사야 경계로부터 1 cm 정도 떨어진 부분에 설치하여, 선형가속기의 갠트리 상부에서 방출되는 누설방사선과, 방사선 조사야 경계부근의 산란 방사선을 효과적으로 차폐하도록 하였다. 환자의 조사야 내의 치료부위로부터 산란되어 전달되는 산란 방사선을 최소로 하기 위하여, 약 2 cm 두께의 세로 벤드(cerrobend)를 이용하여 특수한 구조의 목 차폐대(anti-patient scattering neck supporters)를 성형하였다. 목 차폐대는 목에서부터 어깨와 가슴 상부 전체를 포함하여 차폐할 수 있는 크기로 제작되었으며, 목 부분을 기준으로 두 개로 분리되어 설치 및 운반이 용이하게 제작되었다. 마지막으로 치료실 내부의 구조물에서 산란되어서 들어오는 누설 방사선이 태아에 도달하는 것을 최소한으로 하기 위하여, 환자의 흥부와 복부 전체를 덮어씌우기 위한 3 mm 두께의 납 판 2장을 이용하였으며, 남 판의 무게를 지지하기 위하여 특수하게 고안된 차폐용 교각구조물이 아크릴로 제작되었다. 차폐의 효과를 검증하기 위하여, 먼저 실제 치료상황과 같은 조건에서 인간형 팬톰과 전리함(ionization chamber), 열형광선량계(TLD)를 이용하여 방사선량을 측정하였다. 각 측정은 우선차폐 구조물들이 있는 경우와 없는 경우 각각에 대하여 수행되었고, 각각의 경우는 다시 빌드업캡(build-up cap)이 있는 경우와 없는 경우로 분류하여 측정이 수행되었다. 실제 환자 치료시에는 최종 검증을 위하여 차폐구조물을 설치한 후에 전리함과 서베이메터(Survey meter)를 이용하여 태아선량을 측정하였다. 결과 : 차폐 구조물들을 설치하지 않았을 경우, 조사야로부터 30 cm, 40 cm, 50 cm, 60 cm 떨어진 지점의 방사선량은 전리함의 경우 각각 3.20, 3.21, 1.44, 0.90 cGy로 측정되었다. 차폐 구조물들을 설치하였을 경우에는 각 지점의 방사선량은 0.88, 0.60, 0.35, 0.25 cGy로 감소하였으며, 감쇄효율은 약 $70%\sim80%$로 계산되었다. 열형광선량계로 측정된 방사선량은 각각 1.8, 1.2, 0.8, 1.2, 0.8 (70 cm 거리) cGy로 측정되었으며, 환자의 복부 표면에서의 서베이메터를 이용한 측정량은 10.9 mR/h였다. 차폐구조물의 사용 시 전체 치료 동안에 태아선량은 약 1 cGy 정도로 평가되었다. 결론 : AAPM Report No.50의 자료에 따르면, 임산부의 방사선 치료 시 태아의 방사선 피폭선량은 5 cGy 이하일 경우에 방사선 피폭에 따른 태아의 위험이 거의 없는 것으로 제시되고 있다. 본원에서 차폐 구조물을 설치하였을 경우에 측정된 태아선량은 약 1 cGy로 측정되었고, 고안된 차폐구조물은 태아에 도달하는 방사선량을 감소시키기에 적합한 설계임이 입증되었다.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제32권6호
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• pp.567-572
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• 1999

배경: 선천성 식도 폐쇄증의 수술적 교정은 많은 개선을 보였으나 아직도 사망률과 합병증률이 높은 상태이다. 방법: 1992년 1월부터 1997년 3월까지 본 동아대학교 병원 흉부외과학 교실에서는 27명의 선천성 식도 폐쇄증을 수술적 치료하였기에 이를 후향적으로 분석하고자 하였다. 결과: 남아가 21명 여아가 6명이었으며 평균 출생시 체중은 2.62$\pm$0.38 kg이었다. 원위부 기관식도루를 가진 식도폐쇄증이 24명이었고 나머지 3명은 순수 식도 폐쇄증이었다. Waterston의 위험군 분류상 A군이 4명, B군이 18명, C군이 5명이었다. 18명에서 동반 기형을 가졌으며 심혈관계 이상이 가장 흔한 동반 기형이었다. 식도 폐쇄증의 상하 식도 맹단 간의 거리는 1 cm이내의 short gap이 9명, 1내지 2 cm의 medium gap이 8명, 2 cm이상의 long gap이 7명, 3.5 cm 이상의 ultra-long gap이 3명이었다. 수술은 순수 식도 폐쇄증의 3례에서는 단계적으로 위루술 및 경부식도조루술을 시행하였고 나머지 24례는 모두 경흉강적 도달법으로 일시적 근치 교정술을 시행하였다. 추적기간 중 27명 중5명이 사망 하였는데 수술과 관련된 사망은 2명으로 그 중 1명은 급성 신부전으로 사망하였고, 1명은 문합부 누출로 인한 농흉 발생으로 사망하였다. 3명의 후기 사망이 있었는데 1명은 순수 식도 폐쇄증으로 식도-위-대장 문합술을 시행하였으나 인슐린 의존성 당뇨병으로 술후 29개월 째 사망하였고 1명은 동 괴사성장염(necrotizing enterocolitis)으로 사망, 나머지 1명은 \ulcorner선 확장술의 합병증으로 인해 술후 220일 째 십이지장 천공으로 인한 폐혈증으로 사망하였다 사망례의 분석을 통해 사망률에 영향을 미쳤던 요인들을 살펴 보았는데 gap length가 long gap이상일 경우가 사망률에 영향을 미치는 요소로서 통계적 유의성(p value<0.05)을 보였다. 결론: 수술적교정과 관련된 합병증률은 높은 편이나 이것이 수술사망률과 직결되는 것은 아니다. 전체적인 생존율은 효과적인 동반기형의 치료와 적극적인 수술후 관리가 병행될 때 더욱 향상시킬 수 있을 것이다.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.242-249
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• 2015

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to compare the dosimetry of electron beam (EB) plans and three-dimensional helical tomotherapy (3DHT) plans for the patients with left-sided breast cancer, who underwent breast conserving surgery. Materials and Methods: We selected total of 15 patients based on the location of tumor, as following subsite: subareolar, upper outer, upper inner, lower lateral, and lower medial quadrants. The clinical target volume (CTV) was defined as the area of architectural distortion surrounded by surgical clip plus 1 cm margin. The conformity index (CI), homogeneity index (HI), quality of coverage (QC) and dose-volume parameters for the CTV, and organ at risk (OAR) were calculated. The following treatment techniques were assessed: single conformal EB plans; 3DHT plans with directional block of left anterior descending artery (LAD); and 3DHT plans with complete block of LAD. Results: 3DHT plans, regardless of type of LAD block, showed significantly better CI, HI, and QC for the CTVs, compared with the EB plans. However, 3DHT plans showed increase in the $V_{1Gy}$ at skin, left lung, and left breast. In terms of LAD, 3DHT plans with complete block of LAD showed extremely low dose, while dose increase in other OARs were observed, when compared with other plans. EB plans showed the worst conformity at upper outer quadrants of tumor bed site. Conclusion: 3DHT plans offer more favorable dose distributions to LAD, as well as improved target coverage in comparison with EB plans.