• 대한영상의학회지
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• 제82권1호
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• pp.237-243
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• 2021

본 증례는 73세 남자 환자가 십이지장 3부에서 발생한 상부위장관 출혈로 인해 경동맥 색전술로 치료한 드문 증례이다. 환자는 혈변을 주소로 내원하여 시행한 초기 상부 및 하부 위장관 내시경과 전산화단층촬영에서 출혈 부위를 발견하지 못하였다. 입원 3일째에 혈색소 수치가 지속적으로 감소하여 테크네슘-적혈구 스캔을 시행하였고 십이지장 3부의 게실 내에 출혈이 의심되어 혈관조영술을 시행하였다. 상장간동맥 혈관조영술에서 십이지장 게실에 혈류를 공급하는 하췌십이지장동맥의 활동성 출혈이 관찰되어 색전술을 시행하였다. 이후 7일 동안 재출혈이나 합병증이 없어 퇴원하였다. 이에 발생빈도가 매우 낮고 초기 진단이 어려웠던 십이지장 게실 출혈의 보고와 관련된 문헌고찰을 하고자 한다.

• 대한영상의학회지
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• 제82권3호
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• pp.589-599
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• 2021

목적 대퇴동맥을 통한 시술 후 발생한 의인성 가성동맥류에 대한 초음파 유도하 경피적 트롬빈 주입 치료의 성공률과 합병증 발생률, 치료의 실패에 관련된 요인 등을 분석해 보고자 한다. 대상과 방법 2009년 3월부터 2019년 6월까지 대퇴동맥에 발생한 의인성 가성동맥류에 대하여 영상의학과에서 초음파 유도하 경피적 트롬빈 주입 치료를 받은 30명의 환자들을 후향적으로 분석하였다. 대퇴동맥의 가성동맥류는 초음파 또는 전산화단층촬영을 사용하여 진단하였으며, 환자와 병변의 특성에 대하여 분석하였다. 결과 환자들의 평균 나이는 67.8세였으며, 가성동맥류의 평균 직경은 20.88 mm (5~40 mm)였다. 첫 치료에서 20명의 환자에서 완전한 혈전형성을 보였으며(66.6%), 10명의 환자에서 부분적 혈전형성을 보였다(33.3%). 혈소판 수가 낮은 환자(< 130 k/µL)에서 부분적 혈전형성의 가능성이 유의하게 높았다. 모든 환자에서 시술 관련 합병증은 보이지 않았다. 결론 대퇴동맥의 의인성 가성동맥류에 대한 초음파 유도하 트롬빈 주입 치료는 안전하고 효과적인 우선적 치료 방법이다.

• 대한영상의학회지
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• 제82권6호
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• pp.1619-1627
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• 2021

투석 환자에서 중심정맥협착은 비교적 흔한 합병증이나, 이로 인한 경정맥역류 및 두개내압 상승은 드물며, 진행성 시력 저하를 보이는 경우는 몇 개의 증례만 보고되고 있다. 저자들은 경정맥역류로 인한 두개내압 상승, 시력 저하 그리고 뇌 MRI에서의 상안정맥 확장에 대해 해면경막 동정맥루로 오인하였던 증례를 보고하고자 한다. 환자는 time-of-flight MR angiography (이하 TOF-MRA)에서 경정맥역류 소견이 있었고, 혈관조영술에서 좌측 완두정맥의 협착이 확인되었다. 중심정맥협착에 대해 풍선혈관성형술을 시행하였고 증상이 호전되어 퇴원하였다. 중심정맥협착에 의한 경정맥역류와 해면경막 동정맥루는 유사한 증상을 보일 수 있으나 치료법이 다르므로, MRI와 TOF-MRA의 면밀한 검토를 토대로 영상의학적으로 감별하는 것이 중요하며, 뇌혈관조영술을 통해 중심정맥협착 유무를 확인하는 것이 필요하다.

• Korean Journal of Radiology
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• 제23권9호
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• pp.889-900
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• 2022

Objective: To investigate the long-term outcomes of percutaneous treatment of benign biliary strictures using temporary placement of a retrievable expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) covered stent. Materials and Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the outcomes of 148 patients (84 male and 64 female; age range, 11-92 years) who underwent percutaneous transhepatic placement and removal of a retrievable PTFE-covered stent for the treatment of benign biliary strictures between March 2007 and August 2019 through long-term follow-up. Ninety-two patients had treatment-naïve strictures and 56 had recurrent/refractory strictures. Results: Stent placement was technically successful in all 148 patients. The mean indwelling period of the stent was 2.4 months (median period, 2.3 months; range, 0.2-7.7 months). Stent migration, either early or late, occurred in 28 (18.9%) patients. Clinical success, defined as resolution of stricture after completing stent placement and removal, was achieved in 94.2% (131 of 139 patients). The overall complication rate was 15.5% (23 of 148 patients). During the mean follow-up of 60.2 months (median period, 52.7 months; range, 1.6-146.1 months), 37 patients had a recurrence of clinically significant strictures at 0.5-124.5 months after removal of biliary stent and catheter (median, 16.1 months). The primary patency rates at 1, 3, 5, 7, and 10 years after removal of biliary stent and catheter were 88.2%, 70.0%, 66.2%, 60.5%, and 54.5%, respectively. In the multivariable Cox proportional hazard regression analysis, sex, age, underlying disease, relation to surgery, stricture type, biliary stones, history of previous treatment, and stricture site were not significantly associated with the primary patency. Conclusion: Long-term outcomes suggest that percutaneous treatment of benign biliary strictures using temporary placement of retrievable PTFE-covered stents may be a clinically effective method.

• Korean Journal of Radiology
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• 제24권8호
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• pp.761-771
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• 2023

Objective: To investigate the association among the electrode placement method, electrode type, and local tumor progression (LTP) following percutaneous radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for small hepatocellular carcinomas (HCCs) and to assess the risk factors for LTP. Materials and Methods: In this retrospective study, we enrolled 211 patients, including 150 males and 61 females, who had undergone ultrasound-guided RFA for a single HCC < 3 cm. Patients were divided into four combination groups of the electrode type and placement method: 1) tumor-puncturing with an internally cooled tip (ICT), 2) tumor-puncturing with an internally cooled wet tip (ICWT), 3) no-touch with ICT, and 4) no-touch with ICWT. Univariable and multivariable Cox proportional-hazards regression analyses were performed to evaluate the risk factors for LTP. The major RFA-related complications were assessed. Results: Overall, 83, 34, 80, and 14 patients were included in the ICT, ICWT, no-touch with ICT, and no-touch with ICWT groups, respectively. The cumulative LTP rates differed significantly among the four groups. Compared to tumor puncturing with ICT, tumor puncturing with ICWT was associated with a lower LTP risk (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR] = 0.11, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0-0.88, P = 0.034). However, the cumulative LTP rate did not differ significantly between tumor-puncturing with ICT and no-touch RFA with ICT (aHR = 0.34, 95% CI = 0.03-1.62, P = 0.188) or ICWT (aHR = 0.28, 95% CI = 0-2.28, P = 0.294). An insufficient ablative margin was a risk factor for LTP (aHR = 6.13, 95% CI = 1.41-22.49, P = 0.019). The major complication rates were 1.2%, 0%, 2.5%, and 21.4% in the ICT, ICWT, no-touch with ICT, and no-touch with ICWT groups, respectively. Conclusion: ICWT was associated with a lower LTP rate compared to ICT when performing tumor-puncturing RFA. An insufficient ablation margin was a risk factor for LTP.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제51권1호
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• pp.42-51
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• 2024

Background Increasing concerns regarding the safety of textured surface implants have resulted in surgeons transitioning from textured tissue expanders (TEs) to smooth TEs. Given this change has only recently occurred, this study evaluated outcomes between smooth and textured TEs. Methods Women who underwent two-stage breast reconstruction using TEs from 2013 to 2022 were included. TE-specific variables, perioperative information, pain scores, and complications were collected. Chi-squared, t-test, and linear regression analyses were performed. Results A total of 320 patients received a total of 384 textured and 152 smooth TEs. Note that 216 patients received bilateral reconstruction. TEs were removed in 9 cases. No significant differences existed between groups regarding comorbidities. Smooth TEs had a higher proportion of prepectoral placement (p < 0.001). Smooth TEs had less fills (3±1 vs. 4±2, p < 0.001), shorter expansion periods (60±44 vs. 90±77 days, p < 0.001), smaller expander fill volumes (390±168 vs. 478±177 mL, p < 0.001), and shorter time to exchange (80±43 vs. 104±39 days, p < 0.001). Complication rates between textured and smooth TEs were comparable. Smooth TE had a greater proportion of TE replacements (p = 0.030). On regression analysis, pain scores were more closely associated with age (p = 0.018) and TE texture (p = 0.046). Additional procedures at time of TE exchange (p < 0.001) and textured TE (p = 0.017) led to longer operative times. Conclusion As many surgeons have transitioned away from textured implants, our study shows that smooth TEs have similar outcomes to the textured alternatives.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제44권6호
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• pp.1294-1317
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• 2023

Background: Post-COVID-19 pulmonary fibrosis (PCPF) is a common complication in severe COVID-19 cases, often associated with acute respiratory distress syndrome or mechanical ventilation. Patients with PCPF frequently experience a decline in their quality of life due to persistent COVID-19 sequelae, including cough and chest pain. However, there is currently no established standard treatment, and the efficacy of existing medications remains uncertain. Case Report: A 65-year-old female patient presenting with cough, dyspnea, chest pain, and fatigue due to PCPF received Korean medicine treatment for 25 days. Symptom evaluation utilized the modified Medical Research Council scale, the Leicester Cough Questionnaire, and the Numeral Rating Scale. Quality of life and functional status were assessed using the Post-COVID-19 Functional Status and the EuroQol 5-Dimensional 5-Level. The extent of pulmonary fibrosis was assessed by comparing chest computed tomography (chest CT) scans before and after hospitalization. Following treatment, the patient demonstrated clinically meaningful improvement in clinical symptoms, enhanced quality of life, and decreased fibrotic lesions on CT scans. Conclusion: This case report suggests that Korean medicine treatment may be effective in improving clinical symptoms, such as cough and dyspnea caused by PCPF, while also enhancing post-COVID-19 quality of life and ameliorating pulmonary fibrotic lesions.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제67권3호
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• pp.354-363
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• 2024

Objective : This study aims to determine the optimal dose of recombinant-human bone morphogenic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) for successful bone fusion in minimally invasive lateral lumbar interbody fusion (MIS LLIF). Previous studies show that rhBMP is an effective alternative to autologous iliac crest bone graft, but the optimal dose remains uncertain. The study analyzes the fusion rates associated with different rhBMP doses to provide a recommendation for the optimal dose in MIS LLIF. Methods : Ninety-three patients underwent MIS LLIF using demineralized bone matrix (DBM) or a mixture of rhBMP-2 and DBM as fusion material. The group was divided into the following three groups according to the rhBMP-2 usage : group A, only DBM was used (n=27); group B, 1 mg of rhBMP-2 per 5 mL of DBM paste (n=41); and group C, 2 mg of rhBMP-2 per 5 mL of DBM paste (n=25). Demographic data, clinical outcomes, postoperative complication and fusion were assessed. Results : At 12 months post-surgery, the overall fusion rate was 92.3% according to Bridwell fusion grading system. Groups B and C, who received rhBMP-2, had significantly higher fusion rates than group A, who received only DBM. However, there was no significant increase in fusion rate when the rhBMP-2 dosage was increased from group B to group C. The groups B and C showed significant improvement in back pain and Oswestry disability index compared to the group A. The incidence of screw loosening was decreased in groups B and C, but there was no significant difference in the occurrence of other complications. Conclusion : Usage of rhBMP-2 in LLIF surgery leads to early and increased final fusion rates, which can result in faster pain relief and return to daily activities for patients. The benefits of using rhBMP-2 were not significantly different between the groups that received 1 mg/5 mL and 2 mg/5 mL of rhBMP-2. Therefore, it is recommended to use 1 mg of rhBMP-2 with 5 mL of DBM, taking both economic and clinical aspects into consideration.

• 대한지역사회영양학회지
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.129-143
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• 2024

Objectives: The objective of this study is to compare a nutritionally balanced soft blend diet (SBD) with a soft fluid diet (SFD) on the health of inpatients who have undergone oral and maxillofacial (OMF) surgery, ultimately aiming to enhance care outcomes, improve health-related quality of life (QOL), and increase satisfaction with the hospital. Methods: Thirty-two patients were randomized into two groups: sixteen received SFD and sixteen received SBD. Anthropometric, laboratory evaluations were conducted upon admission and discharge. Patients filled out questionnaires on demographics, diet satisfaction, food intake amount, and health-related QOL on the day of discharge, assessed using the EuroQoL 5 Dimensions 3 Level and EuroQoL Visual Analogue Scale (EQ-VAS) instruments. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics, χ² tests for group differences, and paired nonparametric t-tests for within-group comparisons. The Mann-Whitney U test evaluated inter-group differences in preoperative weight and body mass index (BMI), postoperative changes, meal satisfaction, intake, health-related QOL, and self-assessed health status. P-values were set at a significance level of 0.05. Results: The SBD group had higher dietary intake (63.2% vs. 51.0%) and greater diet satisfaction (80.6 vs. 48.1, P < 0.0001) compared to SFD group. Health-related QOL, measured by EQ-VAS, was better in SBD group (70.3 vs. 58.8, P < 0.05). Postoperative weight and BMI decreased in SFD group but increased in SBD group (P < 0.01). Changes in laboratory results showed more stability in the SBD group. No postoperative infections were reported in SBD group, whereas SFD group had a 31.25% complication rate. Conclusions: While SFD is often recommended after OMF surgery to protect oral wound healing process, our study reveals that SBD not only enhances physical and psychological outcomes but also, somewhat unexpectedly, supports wound healing and reduces complications. Essentially, SBD promotes physical recovery and enhances health-related QOL than SFD by supporting both somatic and mental healing aspects.

• 대한영상의학회지
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• 제85권3호
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• pp.661-667
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• 2024

들장관증후군은 위장 재건술을 동반한 위절제술 후 발생하는 드문 합병증이다. 이 질환은 담관염, 췌장염, 복막염을 동반한 십이지장 천공과 같은 치명적인 상태에 이를 수 있어서, 즉각적인 감압 치료가 필요하다. 담관 확장이 없는 들장관증후군 환자를 위한 대체 감압 치료법으로 경담낭 십이지장 배액술을 시행한 두 건의 증례를 보고하고자 한다. Billroth II 문합술과 위원위절제술을 시행한 2명의 환자가 상복부 통증과 구토를 주소로 응급실에 내원하였다. 컴퓨터단층촬영에서 급성 췌장염을 동반한 들장관증후군으로 진단되었다. 담관 확장이 없어 담도를 통한 접근이 어려워, 경담낭 접근을 통해 담낭관을 통과한 후 들장관을 감압하기 위한 십이지장 배액 카테터를 설치하였다. 환자들은 배액술 시행 후 각각 2주와 1개월째에 추가적인 수술적 치료 없이 퇴원하였다.