• Pediatric Infection and Vaccine
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.128-136
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• 2016

목적: 세균성 백신의 도입으로 인해 세균성 감염의 빈도가 감소하고, 바이러스 질환의 진단법이 발달함에 따라 어린 영아에서 발생하는 발열의 원인에 대한 진단적 패러다임의 변화가 요구되고 있다. 본 연구는 생후 100일 미만의 원인 불명 발열 환자들의 임상적인 특징을 조사하여 향후 대상 질환의 새로운 지침 수립을 위한 기초적인 국내 자료를 제공하고자 하였다. 방법: 2013년 1월부터 2015년 9월 사이 대구가톨릭병원 소아청소년과에 발열로 입원한 생후 100일 미만 영아 183명의 의무 기록을 후향적으로 조사하였다. 체온이 $37.8^{\circ}C$ 이상이며, 병력 및 신체 진찰에서 원인 병소가 뚜렷하지 않고, 이전에 특이병력 없이 건강한 만삭아를 선정 기준으로 하였다. 분석변수로는 대상 환자들의 인구학적 특징, 임상 증상, 검사 결과 및 치료를 조사하였다. 심각한 세균감염(serious bacterial infection, SBI) 군과 바이러스 감염 및 국소 증상 없는 발열 증후군을 non-SBI 군으로 분류하여 양군을 비교하고 SBI의 위험 인자를 알아보았다. 결과: 총 183명의 환자들 가운데 뇌척수액 검사는 181명(98.9%)에서 시행되었고, 뇌척수액 백혈구 증가증은 65명(35.9%)에서 관찰되었다. 이 중 28명(43%)은 요로 감염에서 동반되었다. 바이러스가 원인인 경우에는 장바이러스가 13명(30%)으로 가장 많았고, 계절적으로 여름에 호발하였다. 세균 중에서는 Escherichia coli 가 53명(70%)으로 가장 많았다. 진성 균혈증은 2명(1.1%)으로 각각 B군 사슬알균 수막염과 Staphylococcus aureus 요로 감염 1명에서 세균이 검출되었다. 초기 경험적 항생제는 cefotaxime과 ampicillin 병합투여가 132명(72.1%)로 가장 많았다. 최종 진단명은 국소 증상 없는 발열 증후군이 47명(25.7%)으로 가장 많았고, 요로 감염 41명(22.4%), 무균성 수막염 37명(20.2%) 순이었다. 39명(21.3%)에서는 중복 진단이었던 바 요로 감염과 무균성 수막염의 조합이 25명(13.7%)으로 가장 많았다. SBI는 77명(42.1%)으로, 세균성 수막염 1명을 제외하고 요로 감염이 76명(99%)를 차지하였다. 출생 체중, 말초 혈액 백혈구 수, 적혈구 침강속도, C-반응 단백 및 입원기간은 SBI군에서 non-SBI군보다 유의하게 높았다. 남자(OR 4.93, 95% CI 1.60-15.24)와 농뇨(OR 18.88, 95% CI 6.76-52.76)가 SBI의 위험 인자로 나타났고, 형제가 있는 경우(OR 0.30, 95% CI 0.11-0.83)는 SBI의 위험이 낮았다. 결론: 본 연구에서 어린 영아의 심각한 세균 감염은 대부분 요로 감염이었고, 무균성 수막염이 동반되는 경우는 흔하지만, 세균성 수막염은 없었다. 이러한 결과를 바탕으로 소변 검사를 통해 요로감염이 의심되는 어린 영아에서 요추 천자는 시행하지 않을 수 있다고 생각한다.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제53권2호
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• pp.152-157
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• 2010

목 적 : 최근 전적인 모유수유, 일조량의 감소, 미숙아의 증가로 인해 비타민 D 결핍성 구루병이 증가 추세로 보고되고 있으나 국내 연구는 부족한 상태이다. 본 연구에서는 비타민 D 결핍성 구루병으로 진단된 아동들의 임상적 특징에 대하여 조사하였다. 방 법 : 상계백병원 소아과에 내원하여 비타민 D 결핍성 구루병으로 진단된 아동(n=35) 및 모유수유환아의 모친(n=11)을 대상으로 임상 특징을 분석하였다. 혈액 내 $25-OHD_3$농도가 15 ng/mL 미만인 경우 비타민 D 결핍증으로, 15 ng/mL 이상 30 ng/mL 미만인 경우 비타민 D 불충분증으로 정의하였다. 결 과 : 대상 환아는 총 35명(남아22명, 여아 13명)이었다. 평균 진단 연령은 $7.4{\pm}7.1$개월(범위: 0.1-29.8개월)이였다. 전체 환아의 51%가 비타민 D 결핍상태였으며 나머지는 불충분상태였다. 전체의 80%가 무증상 구루병으로 진단되었으며 83%가 12개월이 하의 영아였다. 전체 환아 중 57%가 모유수유 중이었으며 29%가 철결핍성 빈혈이 동반되었다. 모유수유아 중 45%가 비타민 D 결핍 상태였으며 모친의 90%가 결핍 혹은 불충분상태였다. 전체 아동의 93%가 방사선 검사상 구루병의 소견이 있었으며 비타민 D 불충분 상태에서도 방사선학 검사상 모두 구루병 소견을 보였다. 결 론 : 비타민 D 결핍성 구루병이 의심되는 경우 수부 방사선 및 $25-OHD_3$검사를 동시에 시행하는 것이 도움이 될 것으로 사료되며 고위험군의 구루병 예방을 위한 국가적 관심, 역학 조사와 이에 대한 지침이 마련되어야 한다.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.117-131
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• 1998

The purpose of this study was to develop a critical pathway for case management for patients who have received Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) because of Ischemic Heart Disease(IHD) which is a factor of rising medical expenses. For this study. a conceptual framework was developed through a review of the literature including six critical pathways which are currently being used in USA. In order to identify the overall service contents required by these patients and to draw up a preliminary critical pathway, 30 cases of medical records of patients who had CABG because of IHD between January, 1995 to June. 1996 at the Cardiovascular Center of Yonsei Medical Center in Seoul were analyzed. An expert validity test was done for the preliminary critical pathway and clinical validity test was also done using seven IHD patients with CABG between November 11 and 23, 1996. After these processes. the final critical pathway was developed. The results of this study are summarized as follows : 1. The vertical axis of the critical pathway includes the following eight items : tests, nutrition, medications, consultations, activity, assessments, treatments, education discharge planning and the horizontal axis includes the time from the start of hospitalization to discharge. 2. Analysis of the 30 medical records indicated that the average length of stay was 20.2days with the average length of stay from hospitalization day to operation day being 6.2 days, and the average length of stay from operation day to discharge day was 13. 9 days. Analysis of the service contents showed that the horizontal axis of the preliminary critical pathway was set from hospitalization to the 14th post operation day and the vertical axis was set to include eight items, the contents which ought to have occurred, according to the time frames of the horizontal axis. 3. As a result of the experts validity, it was found that among the total of 571 items. there was over 83% agreement for 482 items, less than 83% for 89 items, which were then deleted and a revision of the critical pathway was done. 4. A clinical validity test was done using seven IHD patients with CABG. During the process, three patients were deleted because they were out of the criteria the investigator set. Finally, four patients were used. The result of study indicated that only one patient was discharged on the tenth post operation day, which was one day later than the expected day. Three patients were discharged later than the expected day from three days to nine days. All the cases progressed on schedule until the operation day and the first post operation day, but from the second post operation days, there were differences between the critical pathway and the actual practice. The differences came from tests, assessments, and treatments. 5. On the basis of the results of the clinical validity test. the following revisions in the final critical pathway were made : the transfer from ICU to step down ward would be the second post operation day, and the transfer to a general ward, the fifth post operation day, for patients who complained of lack of sleep from the fifth post operation day to discharge, a sleeping pill would be prescribed, skin observations would be performed routinely from immediately after the operation until the third post operation day, and would continue if there was a sign of skin injury on the fourth post operation day, and assessment of chest pain would be done from the third post operation day, and the “stairs climbing” item, expected to be done on the ninth post operation day would be deleted. In conclusion, this critical pathway is partially applicable to the care of patients with CABG but there are some parts needed to be further investigated.

• 대한정형외과학회지
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• 제54권1호
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• pp.45-51
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• 2019

목적: 족관절 내과 절골술 및 대형신연기를 이용하여 전내측 접근법으로 수술적 처치를 시행한 제3형 거골 경부 골절 환자들의 임상적, 방사선적 결과를 후향적으로 분석하여 보고하고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 2009년 3월부터 2016년 8월까지 조선대학교병원에서 족관절 내과 절골술 및 대형신연기를 이용하여 전내측 접근법으로 수술적 처치를 시행한 제3형 거골 경부 골절 환자 중 12개월 이상 추시가 가능했던 12명(12예)을 대상으로 하였다. 술 후 6주에 외래 추시 시 시행한 전후면 및 측면 단순 방사선 사진으로 Hawkins sign의 유무를 확인하였고 술 후 3개월에 자기공명영상 촬영을 시행하여 무혈성 괴사 여부를 판정하였다. 이후 3개월 간격으로 단순 방사선 사진 및 임상 증세 기반으로 골유합 여부 및 시기를 판정하였고 술 후 12개월에 시행한 단순 방사선 사진으로 후외상성 관절염 발생 여부 및 Takakura stage를 판정하였으며 미국족부족관 절정형외과학회(American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, AOFAS)의 족관절-후족부 수치(ankle-hindfoot score)를 조사하여 분석하였다. 결과: 7예에서 술 후 3개월에 시행한 자기공명영상상 무혈성 괴사가 발생하였으나 모두 술 후 12개월 추시에서 수술적 처치 없이 AOFAS 점수 83.86±4.53점이라는 결과를 얻었다. 전 예에서 평균 5.3개월에 방사선적 골유합을 얻었고 총 10예에서 방사선적 후외상성 관절염이 발생하였으나 모두 Takakura stage IIIA 이하로 보존적 처치를 통하여 일상생활이 가능하였다. AOFAS 족관절-후족부 수치는 평균 85.17점으로 측정되었다. 그 외 합병증으로 2예에서 얕은 창상 감염이 발생하였다. 결론: 제3형 거골 경부 골절 환자의 수술적 치료에 있어 족관절 내과 절골술 및 대형신연기를 이용한 전내측 접근법은 외측 절개 없이 해부학적 전위 골편의 정복을 얻을 수 있어 거골의 혈류를 비교적 보존할 수 있는 수술적 접근법 중 하나가 될 수 있을 것으로 판단된다.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제39권5호
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• pp.359-365
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• 2006

배경: 동맥도관은 관상동맥우회술의 장기성적을 향상시키기 위해 사용되어 왔다. 양측 내유동맥 이식편은 좋은 결과를 보이나, 당뇨병과 만성폐쇄성폐질환 등에서는 그 사용이 제한적이다. 저자들은 다중혈관 관상동맥우회술에서 복합 좌내흉동맥-요골동맥 Y 이식편의 외과적 결과를 평가하였다. 대상 및 방법: 2002년4월부터 2004년 9월까지 복합 Y 이식을 시행한 119명의 환자를 대상으로 하였다. 평균 연령은 $62.6{\pm}8.8$세였으며, 여자는 34.5%였다. 수술 전 위험요소는 다음과 같다. 고혈압 43.7%, 당뇨병 33.6%, 흡연 41.2%, 고지질혈증 22.7%였다. 응급수술 14예, 심인성 쇼크 6예, 40% 이하의 좌심실 박출계수 17예, 좌주간 관동맥질환 17예였다. 퇴원 전 35예에서 관상동맥 조영술을 시행하였다. 결과: 평균 원위 문합수는 $3.1{\pm}0.91$개, 병원 사망률은 3예(2.52%)였다. 79예(66.4%)에서 인공심폐기를 사용하지 않은 관상동맥 우회술(off-pump coronary bypass grafting, OPCAB)을 시행하였다. 좌측 내흉동맥은 좌전하행지(l16개)와 대각지(9개)에 문합하였다. 요골동맥은 둔각변연지(109개), 중외관지(21개), 후하행지(45개), 후측방지(5개) 등에 문합하였고, 대복제 정맥은 후하행지(45개), 후측방지(12개), 대각지(17개), 둔각변연지(3개) 등에 문합하였다. 수술 후 시행한 관상동맥 조영에서 좌측 내흉동맥 100%, 요골동맥에서는 88.5%의 우수한 개통률을 보였다. 전례에서 내흉동맥-요골동맥 문합부위의 폐쇄나 협착은 없었으나 70% 미만의 협착을 보인 관상동맥에 문합한 3예의 요골동맥편에서 string sign이 나타났다. 결론: 좌내흉동맥-요골동맥 Y 복합이식은 다중혈관 관상동맥우회술에서 우수한 조기 임상 및 혈관조영 결과를 확인할 수 있었으며 선택적으로 시행할 수 있다.후 유리혈장색소는 $T-PLS^{TM}$군에서 유의하게 낮게 측정되었다$(24.5{\pm}21.7\;mg/dL\;in\;T-PLS^{TM}\;vs\;46.8{\pm}23.0\;in\;Bio-pump^{TM},\;p<0.05)$. 수술 후 심근경색, 부정맥, 신부전, 뇌혈관질환 이환율은 두 군에서 차이가 없었다. 수술 후 사망은 $T-PLS^{TM}$군에서 1예(5%) 발생하였으나 통계적 유의성은 없었다. 결론: 박동성 혈류펌프인 $T-PLS^{TM}$를 이용하여 심폐기하 관상동맥 우회술을 시행하였다. 수술 중 기계오류에 의한 사고는 없었고 수술 후 임상경과가 $Bio-pump^{TM}$를 이용하여 수술한 경우와 차이가 없었다. 또한 박동성 혈류의 문제점이었던 혈구손상은 감소하였다. 저자들은 본 연구를 통해 $T-PLS^{TM}$의 안정성을 확인하였다.. 경우에는 8-aza-bicyclo[3,2,1]octan-3-one ring들의 steric hindrance의 영향에 의해 1,3-di-8-aza-bicyclo[3,2,1]octan-3-onyl)benzene은 합성되지 않았다.료된다. 또한 본 연구를 통해 도출된 선택속성 차원 중 많은 경우에 있어 고객이 인지하고 있는 중요도에 비해 수행도가 낮은 것으로 나타나 해당 차원의 개선을 위한 경영자들의 노력이 요구되어 진다. 체중군(0.82)에 비해 영양 질적 지수(INQ)가 높았으며(p<0.0335), 비타민 $B_1$은 정상 체중군이 유의적으로 가장 높은 영양 질적 지수를 보여주었다(p<0.0452). 이상의 결과로 볼 때 대학생들은 과체중보다는 저체중의 비율이 높았으므로 적정 체중 유지와 더불어 잘못된 식습관과 식이 섭취를 하고 있었다. 이에 대한 인식과 이를 교정할 수 있는 영양 교육이나 이를 토대로 한 세대를 짊어질 대학생들의 영양

• 한국수정란이식학회지
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.169-176
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• 2009

Domestic bitches are non-seasonally monoestrus; spontaneously ovulate only once or twice occurs at anytime of the year. Estrus induction has been applied infrequent estrus, misleading ovulation, mating difficulties, failure to conceive after normal mating, pregnancy failure and biological research. Protocol of estrus induction which included variable hormones such as FSH, GnRH, and PMSG have been applied for the last decades. Recently, Bromocriptine, one of anti-prolatin/dopamine agonist has been occasionally applied for estrus induction. The study was carried out to investigate the effective method for the induction of estrus in bitches using different hormone treatments, and the initiation time of estrus from hormone treatment by assessments of cytological observation and blood plasma progesterone concentration. A total of 54 bitches on anestrus were selected for the study and divided randomly into 8 treatment groups as follow. Control, natural estrus; FSH (L), FSH (1.5 mg/kg, twice a day, $Falltrophin^{(R)}$, Vetrepharm); FSH (H), FSH (3.0 mg/kg, twice a day); GnRH+FSH, GnRH (5 ug/kg, once first day, $GNADON^{(R)}$, Dongbang)+FSH (3 mg/kg, SID); PMSG, PMSG (50 IU/kg, every third day $FOLLIGON^{(R)}$, Intevet); GnRH+PMSG, GnRH (5 ug/kg, only first day)+PMSG (50 IU/kg, every third day); GnRH, GnRH (5 ug/kg, only first day); Bromocriptine, bromocriptine (0.3 mg/kg, SID, $Parlodel^{(R)}$, Novartis). The bitches were evaluated clinical sign, cytological exam and $OVUCHECK^{(R)}$ Premate for assessment of estrus induction. Estrus induction rates were significantly (P<0.05) higher in GnRH+PMSG (100%) compared to others. PMSG and GnRH+PMGS (87.5 and 100%) and Bromocriptine (77.8%) were higher than others except GnRH+PMSG. Analysis of vaginal smear has proved to be effective a correct assessment of estrus induction with assay of progesterone concentration by $OVUCHECK^{(R)}$ Premate. Proestrus initiated by the $6^{th}$ after induction in most case. In conclusion, bromocriptine is an effective drug for estrus induction in bitches and assay of progesterone concentration by $OVUCHECK^{(R)}$ Premate with examination of vaginal smear that should be useful to detection of estrus induction of estrus induced bitches.

• Toxicological Research
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.87-98
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• 2002

This study was conducted to evaluate the safety of a recombinant human Factor VIII(GC-$\gamma$ AHF) manufactured by Korea Green Cross Company with different technology according to the Regulation of Korean Food and Drug Administration (l 998. 12. 3). In acute toxicity test, both genders of Sprague-Dawley rats and Beagle dogs were administered intravenously with GC-$\gamma$ AHF of three doses (3,125, 625 and 125 IU/kg), and single dose of 3,125 IU/kg, respectively. No dead animal and abnormal autopsy findings were found in Control and GC-$\gamma$ AHF treated group. Therefore, the 50% lethal dose ($LD_{50}$) of GC-$\gamma$ AHF was conidered to be higher than 3,125 IU/kg in rats and dogs. In the four weeks repeated intravenous toxicity study, GC-$\gamma$ AHF was administrated intravenosly to both genders of rats and dogs with 3 doses (500, 150, 50 IU/kg). There were neither dead animals nor significant changes of body weights during the experimental Period. In addition, no significant GC-$\gamma$ AHF related changes were found in clinical sign, urinalysis and other finding. Statistically changes were observed in hematological, biochemical and organ weight parameters of treated groups: however these changes were not dose dependent. No histopathological lesion were observed in both control and treated animals. Above data suggest that no observed adverse effect level of test materials in rats and dogs might be over 500 IU/kg/day in this study. In ocular irritation test, any injury on iris, conjunctiva and cornea in rabbits were not observed. The acute ocular irritation index (A.O.I.), mean ocular irritation index (M.O.I.) and Day-7 individual ocular irritation Index (I.O.I.) of GC-$\gamma$ AHF were 0. In the primary skin Irritation test, the primary irritation index (P.I.I.) oj GC-$\gamma$ AHF were 0. Therefore, the GC-$\gamma$ AHF is considered not to have the primary skin and eye toxicity in rabbits. In active systemic anaphylaxis (ASA) test, GC-$\gamma$ AHF and GC-$\gamma$ AHF emulsified with Freund's complete adjuvant (FCA) did not induce any symptom of anaphylactic shock in guinea pigs. In passive cutaneous anaphylxis (PCA) test, after sensitization with antisera of GC-$\gamma$ AHF sensitized mice, blue spots were observed on the hypodermis of back of rats, but diameter of each spot was smaller than 5 mm in each test groups except the positive control group. Based on the results of this study, GC-$\gamma$ AHF is not conidered to have any antigenic potential. In conclusion, at levels of up to 500 IU/kg, GC-$\gamma$ AHF did not produce treatment-related toxicity under the conditions of these acute-, four week repeated-toxicity, primary skin and eye toxicity, and antigenicity test.

• 대한수의학회지
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• 제43권2호
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• pp.289-294
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• 2003

This study aimed to determine of osseointegration following dental implantation in the dog mandible using bone scintigraphy. Five mongrel dogs, weighing approximately 8.5 kg and averaging 1.8 years of age, without active periodontal disease were used. During the entire study period, all dogs were fed a soft commercial diet and water ad libitum to minimize functional loading of the implant. Titanium alloy implant systems 10 mm in length and 4 mm in diameter were chosen for insertion. Twelve weeks prior to implantation, the second and third left mandibular premolars in each dog were extracted for the dental implant insertion. Before the dental implantation procedures and 0, 4, 8, and 12 weeks after the insertions, clinical observation, radiography and bone scintigraphy were conducted. The scintigraphy was obtained using a large field of view gamma camera equipped with a paralled-hole, low-energy collimator about 3 hours after intravenous injection of Tc-99m-MDP (8 mCi/dog) to the dogs. There were not inflammation sign after insertion of dental implants on the mandible in dogs. Implants were slightly movable at the first and fourth weeks, and there was no mobility after 8 weeks. Twelve weeks after dental implantation, the bone uptake scintigraphy of peri-implant bone was similar to that of normal alveolar bone, indicating that peri-implant bone was completely regenerated by new bone. In conclusion, we recommend stable implant fixation with alveolar bone for the accurate and safe repair of teeth loot due to decacy, trauma or peridontal disease. Titanium alloy implants were optimal due to their biocompatibility.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제16권16호
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• pp.7129-7138
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• 2015

Background: The polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), characterized by hyperandrogenism and chronic anovulation, is a common endocrine disorder in women. PCOS, which is associated with polycystic ovaries, hirsutism, obesity and insulin resistance, is a leading cause of female infertility. In this condition there is an imbalance in female sex hormones. All the sequelae symptoms of PCOS gradually lead to cancer in the course of time. It is heterogeneous disorder of unknown etiology so it is essential to find the exact cause. Materials and Methods: In this study both invasive and non-invasive techniques were employed to establish the etiology. Diagnosis was based on Rotterdam criteria (hyperandrogenism, ovulatory dysfunction, PCOM) and multiparameters using buccal samples and dermatoglypic analysis and cytogenetic study for 10 cases and four age and sex matched controls. Results: In clinical analysis we have observed the mean value of total testosterone level was 23.6nmol/L, total hirsutism score was from 12-24, facial acne was found in in 70% patients with 7-12 subcapsular follicular cysts, each measuring 2-8 mm in diameter. In dermatoglypic analysis we observed increases in mean value ($45.9^{\circ}$) of ATD angle when compared with control group and also found increased frequency (38%) of Ulnar loops on both fingers (UU), (18%) whorls on the right finger and Ulnar loop on left finger (WU) and (16%) arches on right and left fingers (AA) were observed in PCOS patients when compared with control subjects. Features which could be applied as markers for PCOS patients are the presence of Ulnar loops in middle and little fingers of right and left hand. The buccal micronucleus cytome assay in exfoliated buccal cells, we found decrease in frequency of micronuclei and significant increases in frequency of karyolysed nuclei in polycystic ovarian syndrome patients. Chromosome aberration analysis revealed a significant increase in frequency of chromosome aberrations (CAs) in PCOS patients when compared with controls. Conclusions: From this present work it can be concluded that non-invasive technique like dermatoglypics analysis and buccal micronucleus cytome assays with exfoliated buccal cell can also be effective biomarkers for PCOS, along with increased CAs in lymphocytes as a sign of genetic instability. There is a hypothesis that micronuclei and chromosomal aberrations could have a predictive value for cancer. From this present work it can be concluded to some extent that non-invasive technique like dermatoglypics and buccal cell analysis can also be effective for diagnosis.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제61권2호
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• pp.267-276
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• 2018

Objective : The beneficial effect of hypothermia after hemicraniectomy in malignant middle cerebral artery (MCA) infarction has been controversial. We aim to investigate the safety and clinical efficacy of hypothermia after hemicraniectomy in malignant MCA infarction. Methods : From October 2012 to February 2016, 20 patients underwent hypothermia (Blanketrol III, Cincinnati Sub-Zero, Cincinnati, OH, USA) at $34^{\circ}C$ after hemicraniectomy in malignant MCA infarction (hypothermia group). The indication of hypothermia included acute cerebral infarction >2/3 of MCA territory and a Glasgow coma scale (GCS) score <11 with a midline shift >10 mm or transtentorial herniation sign (a fixed and dilated pupil). We retrospectively collected 27 patients, as the control group, who had undergone hemicraniectomy alone and simultaneously met the inclusion criteria of hypothermia between January 2010 and September 2012, before hypothermia was implemented as a treatment strategy in Dong-A University Hospital. We compared the mortality rate between the two groups and investigated hypothermia-related complications, such as postoperative bleeding, pneumonia, sepsis and arrhythmia. Results : The age, preoperative infarct volume, GCS score, National institutes of Health Stroke Scale score, and degree of midline shift were not significantly different between the two groups. Of the 20 patients in the hypothermia group, 11 patients were induced with hypothermia immediately after hemicraniectomy and hypothermia was initiated in 9 patients after the decision of hypothermia during postoperative care. The duration of hypothermia was $4{\pm}2days$ (range, 1 to 7 days). The side effects of hypothermia included two patients with arrhythmia, one with sepsis, one with pneumonia, and one with hypotension. Three cases of hypothermia were discontinued due to these side effects (one sepsis, one hypotension, and one bradycardia). The mortality rate of the hypothermia group was 15.0% and that of the control group was 40.7% (p=0.056). On the basis of the logistic regression analysis, hypothermia was considered to contribute to the decrease in mortality rate (odds ratio, 6.21; 95% confidence interval, 1.04 to 37.05; p=0.045). Conclusion : This study suggests that hypothermia after hemicraniectomy is a viable option when the progression of patients with malignant MCA infarction indicate poor prognosis.