• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제40권3호
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• pp.276-282
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• 2023

Background: Bleeding and thrombosis are major complications associated with high mortality in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) management. Anticoagulant therapy should be adequate to reduce thrombosis. However, related studies are limited. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed all patients supported with ECMO at a single institution between January 2014 and July 2022 and included those on all types of ECMO using the Permanent Life Support System. Patients were classified into two groups according to their measured mean activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) during ECMO management: a high-anticoagulation (AC) group (aPTT, ≥55 seconds; n=52) and a low-AC group (aPTT, <55 seconds; n=79). The primary outcome was thrombotic or bleeding events during ECMO. Results: We identified 10 patients with bleeding; significantly more of these patients were in the high-AC group (n=8) than in the low-AC group (15.4% vs. 2.5%, p=0.01). However, thrombus events and oxygenator change-free times were not significantly different between the two groups. Four patients in the high-AC group died of bleeding complications (brain hemorrhage, two; hemopericardium, one; and gastrointestinal bleeding, one). One patient in the low-AC group developed a thrombus and died of ECMO dysfunction due to circuit thrombosis. Conclusion: Heparin did not significantly improve thrombotic outcomes. However, maintaining an aPTT of ≥55 seconds was a significant risk factor for bleeding events, especially those associated with mortality.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.667-675
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• 1990

From June, 15th, 1987 to June, 14th, 1989, 105 Duromedics bileaflet cardiac valve prostheses were implanted in 81 patients. Mitral valve replacement was done in 42 patients, 7 underwent aortic valve replacement, 28 underwent double valve replacement, & 4 patients underwent triple valve replacement. Concomitantly used valves were 13 cases; 11 cases were St. Jude Medical valves[M: SJM #29 X4, #27 X5, #25 X 1, T: SJM #33] & two cases were Carpentier Edwards bioprostheses[T: C - E #31X2]. The early mortality rate[within 30 days] was 3.7%[2 patients] & the late mortality rate was 7.4%[3 patients]. Follow-up was done on 72 surviving patients; mean follow-up period was 21.17$\pm$5.36 months. Anticoagulant-related hemorrhage was observed in two patients, possible prosthetic valvular endocarditis was observed in one patient and other specific valve-related complications were none. We concluded, therefore, that good clinical results & a low complication rate could be achieved with Duromedics bileaflet valve in short-term follow-up, & long-term follow-up was also necessary.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제25권8호
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• pp.871-876
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• 1992

From August, 1986 to December, 1990, aortic valve replacement was performed in 33 Patients at the Chonnam National University Hospital. Of the valves implanted 25 were St. Jude, 7 Duromedics, and 2 Bjork-Shiley. The hospital mortality rate was 6.1% and the late mortality was none. Follow-up was done on 28 surviving patients; mean follow-up period was 31.21$\pm$16.96 months. Valve-related and anticoagulant-related complications were none. The actuarial survival rate was 93.4% at 5 years.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제78권4호
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• pp.363-365
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• 2015

A 57-year-old male patient was admitted to our center because of a cystic mass on the lower portion of the right major fissure that was found incidentally by chest X-ray. He did not have a history of trauma or anticoagulant use. The lesion was removed by video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery. Pathological examination revealed an organizing pulmonary hematoma without any complications, and a follow-up chest X-ray after 1 year showed no recurrence.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제51권2호
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• pp.114-121
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• 2018

Background: Unfractionated heparin is commonly used for anticoagulation in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Several studies have shown that nafamostat mesilate (NM) has comparable clinical outcomes to unfractionated heparin. This study compared anticoagulation with NM and heparin in a large-animal model. Methods: Beagle dogs (n=8; weight, 6.5-9 kg) were placed on venovenous ECMO. Blood samples were taken every hour and the following parameters were compared: hemoglobin level, activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT), thromboelastography (TEG) data, platelet function, and inflammatory cytokine levels. Results: In both groups, the aPTT was longer than the baseline value. Although the aPTT in the NM group was shorter than in the heparin group, the TEG parameters were similar between the 2 groups. Hemoglobin levels decreased in both groups, but the decrease was less with NM than with heparin (p=0.049). Interleukin $(IL)-1{\beta}$ levels significantly decreased in the NM group (p=0.01), but there was no difference in the levels of tumor necrosis factor alpha or IL-10 between the 2 groups. Conclusion: NM showed a similar anticoagulant effect to that of unfractionated heparin, with fewer bleeding complications. NM also had anti-inflammatory properties during ECMO. Based on this preclinical study, NM may be a good alternative candidate for anticoagulation in ECMO.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제56권1호
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• pp.56-63
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• 2018

과도한 치아의 마모는 치수의 병적변화, 교합평면의 붕괴 기능적 및 심미적 문제를 야기하고, 수직 고경의 감소를 야기할 수 있다. 수직고경을 회복시키는 전악 보철 수복을 할 때에는 주의 깊은 진단과 분석을 통해 적절한 수직 고경 거상량을 결정하는 것이 중요하다. 본 증례는 77세 항응고제 복용중인 고령의 남성으로 전반적인 치아의 마모와 파절로 수직고경이 감소된 환자이다. 체계적인 분석을 통해 환자의 상태를 진단하여, 수직고경을 새롭게 설정하였다. 전신질환 및 고령의 나이를 고려하여 단계적 치료과정을 통해 증가된 수직 고경의 적절성 여부를 판단하였다. 이를 기반으로 최종 고정성 보철물을 통해 완전 구강 회복술 시행하였으며, 이에 기능적, 심미적으로 만족스러운 결과를 보였다.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제32권11호
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• pp.1023-1030
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• 1999

This is a retrospective study of 42 pregnancies from 33 women with prosthetic heart valves who were on anticoagulation regimen prior to or during their pregnancy. Material and Method: Of the 17 women with bioprosthesis, 15 had 21 pregnancies following cessation of the anticoagulation therapy which resulted in the delivery of 20 healthy babies and 1 abortion. Remaining 2 had 3 pregnancies maintained with heparin, resulting in 2 healthy babies and 1 spontaneous abortion. Result: Among 16 women with mechanical heart valves, there were 7 pregnancies during which warfarin was used and this was associated with 4 fetal wastages(2 therapeutic abortion, 1 spontaneous abortion and 1 stillbirth with cerebral hemorrhage). However, in pregnancies where heparin was used, there was no fetal wastage. A patient who did not take anticoagulant for the first trimester and took warfarin for the remaining period and a patient who did not take anticoagulant during pregnancy delivered normal babies. There was an other fetal wastage in a patient on anti-platelet therapy for the first trimester and warfarin therapy for the remaining periods. There was 1 minor petechial complication in a heparin administered group. Conclusion: The study indicates that woman with bioprosthetic heart valves can go through pregnancy without undue risks or complications. On the other hand, the use of warfarin during pregnancy in women with mechanical heart valves, was shown to be associated with unacceptable high risk for the fetus. However, in the same group of women, judicious use of heparin during pregnancy was accompanied by a much reduced risk. The safety and adequate therapeutic range of heparin usage under such circumstances are subject to further studies.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제30권3호
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• pp.293-299
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• 1997

고려대학교 구로병원에서는 1994년 8월부터 국내에서는 처음으로 새로운 이엽성 기계판막인 ATS(Advancing The Standard)을 이용, 21명의 환자에게 28개의 판막을 치환하였다. 환자는 평균연령 27세로 10명의 남자와 11명의 여자로 수술전후의 NYHA 기능적분류는 평균 2.9에서 1.4로 감소하였다. 심초음파상의 심박출 지수는 55.5에서 59.8으로 다소 상승하였다. 치환후 승모판 전후의 압력차는 양호하였으며,용혈 여부를 확인하기위한 LDH치는 다소 상승하였으나 임상적 중요성은 없었다. 판막과 관련된 합병증은 없었으며, 항응고제 투여와 관련된 뇌출혈이 1례 있었다. 사망례는 없었으며, 현재는 모든 환자에

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제65권1호
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• pp.123-129
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• 2022

Objective : Chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) is one of the most common pathology in daily neurosurgical practice and incidence increases with age. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prognostic factors and surgical outcome of CSDH in patients aging over 90 years compared with a control group of patients aging under 90 years. Methods : This study reviewed 25 patients with CSDH aged over 90 years of age treated in our department. This group was compared with a younger group of 25 patients aged below their eighties. At admission past medical history was recorded concerning comorbidities (hypertension, dementia, ictus cerebri, diabetes, and heart failure or attack). History of alcohol abuse, anticoagulant and antiplatelet therapy, head trauma and seizures were analyzed. Standard neurological examination and Markwalder score at admission, 48 hours after surgery and 1-6 months follow-up, radiologic data including location and CSDH maximum thickness were also evaluated. Results : Their mean age was 92.8 years and the median was 92.4 years (range, 90-100 years). In older group, the Markwalder evaluation at one month documented the complete recovery of 24 patients out of 25 without statistical difference with the younger group. This data was confirmed at 6-month follow-up. One patient died from cardiovascular failure 20 days after surgery. The presence of comorbidities, risk factors (antiplatelet therapy, anticoagulant therapy, history of alcohol abuse, and head trauma), preoperative symptoms, mono or bilateral CSDH, maximum thickness of hematoma, surgical time and recurrence were similar and statistically not significant in both groups. Conclusion : In this study, we demonstrate that surgery for very old patients above 90 years of age affected by CSDH is safe and allows complete recovery. Comparing two groups of patients above and under 90 years old we found that complication rate and recovery were similar in both groups.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제29권9호
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• pp.971-976
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• 1996

경북대학교 병원에서는 1988년 3월부터 1992년 10월까지 연속적인 166명의 환자(평균 나이 38세, 남녀 성비 66 대 100)에게 201개 (승모판 150개, 대동맥판 50개, 삼천판 1개)의 CarboMedics 인공 판막을 이식하였다. 전체 추적 기간은 6646환자-월(평균40개월)이었고, 추적율은 96%였다. 술전에 124명 이 뉴욕 심장병학회 기능 분류 )기와 4기에 속하였고, 술후에는 164명 (98.7 %)이 1기와 2기에 속하였다. 병원 사망은 4.2%였고, 만기 사망도 4.2%였다. 전체 집단에서 생존율의 중간값인 77개월까지의 생존율은 89.4 %였다. 판막 관련 사망, 인공 판막의 혈전, 항응고요법에 따른 출혈, 비구조적 기능 이상, 재수술등의 linearized incidence는 환자-연당 각각 0.72%, 0.18%, 0.18%, 0.18%, 0.36%였다. 77개월까지 판막 관련 사망이 없을 율은 94.9%, 인공 판막의 혈전이 없을 율은 99.4%, 항응고요법에 따른 출혈이 없을 율은 99.4%, 비구조적 기능 이상이 없을 율은 98.6%, 재수술이 필요하지 않을 율은 97.6%였다. 77개월까지 병원 사망을 포함한 모든 판막 관련 합병증과 사망이 없을 율은 90.9 %였다. 이상의 결과에서 CarboMedics 판막은 판막에 관련된 합병증이 적었고, 구조적 이상은 없어서 중단기 추적 조사 결과는 만족스러우며, 향후 장기 추적 검사를 요한다.