• Journal of Haehwa Medicine
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• v.9 no.1
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• pp.423-442
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• 2000

Objectives : The objectives of this study is to find out the classification methods of the cause of disease and the Acupuncture points on the cough(咳嗽, hae-soo) from the oriental medical literature. The results obtained as follows. Methods : We surveyed the oriental medical books from Hung-Ti-Nei-Ching $\ll$黃帝內經$\gg$ to recent books concerning the Acupuncture therapy for the cough(咳嗽, hae-soo). Results : 1. There are the classification methods of the cause of the cough(咳嗽, hae-soo) by affection by exopathogen and internal injury, by five zang-organs and six fu-organs, by time-belt, and by cold and heat. 2. The acupuncture points at P'yesu(肺兪, BL13), T'aeyon(太淵, LU9), Ch'okt'aek(尺澤, LU5), P'ungmun(風門, BL12), Yolgyol(列缺, LU7), Ch'ondol(天突, CV22), Taech'u(大椎, GV14), Hapkok(合谷, LI4), Kohwang(BL43), T'aegye(太谿, KI3), Chok-samni(足三里, ST36) are most frequently used on the acupuncture therapy for the cough(咳嗽, hae-soo). Conclusions : Among the classification methods of the cause of the cough(咳嗽, hae-soo), the classification methods by affection by exopathogen and internal injury may be most effective and the acupuncture points at Lung meridian(手太陰肺經, LU), Bladder mendian(足太陽膀胱經, BL) are most frequently used on the acupuncture therapy for the cough(咳嗽, hae-soo).

• Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology
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• v.17 no.2
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• pp.174-178
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• 2001

Background and Objective: Percutaneous ethanol injection therapy has been used in the treatment of the benign thyroid diseases. Although the reported side-effects of the therapy was mild and transient, some side-effects including local or radiating pain are troublesome to the patients. Radioactive iodine-131($Ra-^{131}I$) also has been effectively and safely used for management of the benign thyroid diseases. So we developed the percutaneous intranodular injection therapy of $Ra-^{131}I$ as an alternative of percutaneous ethanol injection therapy. Materials and Methods: From December 1998 to October 1999, we treated 29 outpatients (25 women and 4 men, mean age: $47{\pm}12$ years). Inclusion criteria were follows; age >30 years, cytologically benign, with normal thyroid function, cold nodule on thyroid scintigram, solid or mixed natured nodules in sonographical evaluation. Nodular volume was estimated by sonography according to the ellipsoid formula. $Ra-^{131}I$(0.1mCi/ml) was administered in a single dose injection. Follow-up studies every 3 months consisted of full history, thyroid function test, and sonography. We determined the therapeutic response is effective if the volume reduction of the nodule occurred above 30%. Results: After at least 3 months follow-up, 11 patients showed effective response, 12 patients showed minimal or unchanged response and 6 patients showed progression. Although side-effects such as injection pain, febrile reaction, and hormonal changes were absent, an infectious complication in injection site was developed from 1 case. Conclusion: Although we need a more prolonged follow-up to evaluate the delayed sequelae, we can suggest that percutaneous intranodular injection therapy of $Ra-^{131}I$ may be an attractive non-surgical treatment in selected cases of benign thyroid nodules.

• The Journal of Pediatrics of Korean Medicine
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• v.28 no.1
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• pp.61-70
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• 2014

Objectives The purpose of this study is to report three cases of epileptic children who were treated by oriental medicine. Methods Three epileptic children were treated by Gwakhyangjeonggi-san and Kuibiondam-tang. Two children had took combination therapy; anti-epilepsy drugs and oriental medicines and the other one took only oriental medicines. We measured frequency and intensity of seizure, and observed general conditions. Results The oriental medicine treatment is not only reducing seizures, but also improving general condition like digestion, constipation and reducing frequency of common cold and symptom of rhinitis. Conclusions Epilepsy in childhood is induced by various factor like Fung (風), Dam (痰), Sik (食), Kyung (驚). We administrated oriental medicine and prevented seizures.

• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• v.26 no.1
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• pp.41-49
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• 2009

Objective : To make comprehensive picture of clinical trials using moxibustion and their results by today, then help a strategy for moxibustion-derived clinical studies in the future. Methods : Surveyed literatures containing randomized controled clinical trial (RCT) from PubMed and Korean journals. Analysis was performed according to distribution mainly by study subject, target diseases, study design, and its efficacy. Results : Fifty two literatures were selected according to inclusion criteria of randomized controled clinical study. Moxibustion-derived RCT have been rapidly increased from 2003 since the first was published in China in 1992. The main subjects of RCT are associated with immunity, cancer, arthritis, chronic colitis and urogenital disorders, which are connected to cold-elated pathogenesis. The average number of subjects was 94, and direct-moxibustion was mainly applied. The control groups were set up by giving conventional therapy, herbal medicine, acupuncture or only observation. The most of RCTs showed positive results. Conclusions : This study would be helpful for designing or conducting RCTs to develop the scientific development of moxibustion.

• The Journal of Korean Medical History
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• v.23 no.1
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• pp.67-75
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• 2010

This study was done to research "Ke Sou Lun" of ${\ll}$Yi Guan${\gg}$ of Zhao Xian Ke. The results obtained as follows. 1) He suggested the treatment of chronic cough to strengthen 'Pitu' and 'Shenshui'. 2) He treated chronic cough patient without 'Qingjin' and 'Qinghuo' therapy that use cold herb. 3) We can strengthen 'Yang', after strengthen 'Zhenyin' in case of the chronic cough that contained 'Huo'.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• v.21 no.2
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• pp.203-210
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• 1988

The clinical experience with the activated clotting time[A.C.T.] for the control of heparin and protamine therapy during cardiopulmonary bypass in 40 patients between April, 1987 and September, 1987 is reviewed retrospectively. All of patients used with cold blood potassium cardioplegia for myocardial protection under standard cardiopulmonary bypass, priming and perfusate techniques respectively. This study was divided into 2 groups of patients followed by cardiopulmonary bypass time. Twenty patients, within 60 minutes of cardiopulmonary bypass time[group A] were compared with twenty patients, from 60 to 120 minutes of cardiopulmonary bypass time[group B]. Using blood cardioplegia for myocardial protection, Author observed wide variation of A.C.T. in individual response to initial heparinization[2mg /kg] and no requirement of additional heparin during cardiopulmonary bypass until 120 minutes. Total heparin amount during cardiopulmonary bypass was not related to body weight and body surface area in the both groups. After cardiopulmonary bypass, amounts of protamine for neutralization of heparin were more required in group B.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Laryngology, Phoniatrics and Logopedics
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• v.26 no.2
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• pp.94-96
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• 2015

Several distinct pathologic entities are encompassed in benign vocal fold lesions, including intracordal cysts, vascular ectasia, as well as vocal fold nodules and vocal fold polyps. Treatment options for theses lesions include both medical/conservative and surgical techniques. First approaches should be focus on correcting the underlying causative factors, largely through voice therapy and education. There are several laryngomicrosurgery techniques for removal of benign lesions. Much debate continues regarding the relative merits of cold instruments versus carbon dioxide laser removal of benign vocal fold lesions. Both techniques have the merits and the demerits each other. Therefore the surgeon should well comprehend the merits of each techniques and choose the proper procedure for patient's lesions.

• Korean Journal of Bronchoesophagology
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• v.7 no.1
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• pp.54-58
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• 2001

Granular cell tumor or also called Abrikossoff's tumor, is a rare benign tumor that can occur anywhere in the body. Granular cell tumor may single or multiple (synchronous or metachronous). Approximately half of all granular cell tumors occur in the head and neck. most commonly in the tongue. But granular cell tumors of the larynx are rare, accounting for only 7 to 10% of all reported cases. Laryngeal tumors are usually small and men are more frequently affected than women. The exact histogenesis is still not known but most recent data support the neurogenic Schwann cell origin. The preferred treatment is local excision using cold knife or laser. Radiation therapy is of little benefit. We report a case of granular cell tumor of the larynx which was confirmed by histopathology.

• Journal of The Korean Society of Integrative Medicine
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• v.12 no.3
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• pp.37-47
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• 2024

Purpose : Cancer survivors often suffer from postoperative sequelae. the diagnosing and provision of manual therapy using spiral taping significantly improves the quality of life of cancer patients. The aim of this case study is to investigate the immediate effects of spiral taping on pain, range of motion (ROM), chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), and lymphedema following breast cancer surgery. Methods : The taping techniques were performed as follows by spiral taping. The measurements were taken before, in the middle, and after taping using a mobile phone camera, tape measure, and a numerical rating score (NRS). The evaluation employed a single-group pre-post design based on a primitive experimental design. Results : Out of four patients, all four exhibited Reverse circle flow energy (RCFE), Passive cervical right (Rt) rotation test, anterior-posterior movement pattern, nerve type (+), cold energy (CE), sangcho acupuncture point, blood clot, hwal point. Comparing before and after treatment, almost all values were reduced to zero after treatment in terms of pain complaints. The lack of range of motion (ROM) caused by the shortened tissue after surgery did not increase. The range of motion (ROM) lost due to pain returned to normal. The circumference of lymphedema did not show a tendency. The symptoms of CIPN improved. Conclusion : There was a significant change in joint range of motion, with pain decreasing, but there were structural limitations in the tissue due to total resection, and the chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy scale. It was effectively treated surgical site pain, axillary membrane syndrome-induced pain, and unexplained pain. While there was a treatment effect for lymphedema in the evaluation of circumference values, there was no significant change in circumference. There was a significant effect on chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, particularly in treating numbness in the feet, which is a side effect of TC anticancer drugs. This case study found that spiral balance taping provides a rapid therapeutic effect for most side effects in patients who have undergone total breast cancer resection. However, the generalization is limited due to the small sample size, and further research is needed to determine the extent to which the effects of one treatment are maintained.

• Journal of the Korean Burn Society
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• v.24 no.2
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• pp.21-29
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• 2021

Purpose: Frostbite is a hazard to people exposed to cold environments. With the progression of modern industrial development and change of leisure behavior encountering cold environments, frequent accidental exposure to frostbite injury during work and human behavior is increasing, and the predisposing factors of frostbite were greatly changed than before. The purpose of this study was to make epidemiological analysis, and to review the treatment outcomes of frostbite. Methods: From March 2010 to February 2021, this study has included 27 patients with second- to third-degree frostbite injuries in Advanced Burn Reconstruction Center, Bundang Jesaeng Hosptial. A retrospective study was made about the distribution of age, gender, predisposing factors, prevalent area, type of managements, and the length of treatment period. Results: In our institution, acute management of frostbite patients has included rewarming, anticoagulation therapy (acetylsalicylic acid), and agents to improve vascular perfusion (lipo-prostaglandin E1 [Eglandin^®]). The 25 frostbite patients with second-degree frostbite (92.6%) were successfully managed by the conservative treatment alone with a mean of 20.3 days healing time. Two patients with third-degree frostbite (7.4%) also showed good outcomes after surgical reconstruction with a mean of 59 days healing time. In our clinical experiences of third-degree frostbite, definitive surgical reconstruction should be recommended to wait for more than 4~6 weeks for identification of clear demarcation of necrotic tissue caused by frostbite. In this study, 43 frostbite injuries site in 27 frostbite patients occurred. Among them, 15 patients (55.6%) had multiple-site frostbite injury. The most common predisposing cause of frostbite was refrigerant gas accidents (44.4%), followed by outdoor activity in cold environments (40.8%), misapplying ice pack for treatment purposes (7.4%), barefoot walking on the cold ground (3.7%), and loss of consciousness in cold grounds (3.7%). The most prevalent sites of frostbite injuries revealed as the hand (58.1%), followed by the foot (32.6%), face (7.0%), and abdomen (2.3%). And in the winter season from the November to March, the incidence rate of frostbite injuries was high at 74.1%. Conclusion: This study included 27 frostbite patients with 43 frostbite sites since last decade in a single institution at the community hospital. The frostbite patients with second-degree frostbite (92.6%) were successfully healed by the conservative treatment alone with a mean of 20.3 days healing time. The most common predisposing cause of frostbite was refrigerant gas accidents (44.4%), followed by outdoor activity in cold environments, etc. The most prevalent site of frostbite injuries was the hand (58.1%). And the most prevalent seasonal incidence of frostbite was from November to March (74.1%).