• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제74권1호
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• pp.28-31
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• 2013

We present a case of congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation (CCAM) in a 25-year-old male who was presented with chronic cough. Chest radiography revealed an abnormal mass-like shadow in the right lower pulmonary zone. A contrast enhanced computed tomography showed an 11 cm solid, cystic mixed mass on the right lower lobe. A right lower lobectomy was performed by video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery without complications. The gross specimen showed a massive cavitation with multiloculated cysts of varying size, consistent with CCAM, along with noticeable granulomatous inflammation. Non-tuberculosis mycobacteria were isolated from a bronchial wash specimen, and the resected tissue homogenates were positive for Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare complex by polymerase chain reaction.

• 대한치과기공학회지
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• 제43권4호
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• pp.202-209
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• 2021

By classifying temporary denture production for surgical guides, digital guide-based surgery, and final prosthesis production, the problems of each process were assessed in advance and the factors that could be improved were confirmed in this study. The manufacturing process of fusion dental prosthesis uses virtual programs and computed tomography images to manufacture devices using the latest technologies of computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing and three-dimensional printing, which enables implants to be placed in the desired location in advance. Moreover, implant placement is not dependent on the skill and condition of the dentist, and because it uses a computer system, it can always be performed at a constant and optimal position. This can reduce the remanufacturing rate compared with the general method, shorten the treatment period, and eliminate patient discomfort. Unlike the traditional method of using impression materials and plaster models, digital fusion dental prostheses would be evaluated as a technology for producing prosthesis through professional design technology and communication.

• 대한두개안면성형외과학회지
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• 제23권6호
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• pp.269-273
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• 2022

Naso-orbito-ethmoidal (NOE) fractures are complicated fractures of the mid-face. The treatment of NOE fractures is challenging and a comprehensive treatment strategy is required. We introduce a case of NOE fracture treated with open reduction and suspension sutures. A 28-year-old woman presented with a unilateral NOE fracture. To reduce the frontal process of the maxilla, a suspension suture was made by pulling the fragment using a double arm suture via a transcaruncular incision. The suture thread was placed in the horizontal plane. Another suspension suture on the inferior orbital rim assisted reduction procedure, and they passed through the overlying skin. The reduction alignment could be finely adjusted by tightening the transcutaneous suture threads while checking the degree of bone alignment through the subciliary incision. The two suture threads were suspended using a thermoplastic nasal splint. An additional skin incision on the medial canthal area, which would have resulted in a scar, could be avoided. Four months postoperatively, computed tomography showed an accurate and stable reduction. The patient was satisfied with her aesthetic appearance, and functional deficits were not present.

• International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.140-146
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• 2023

Resource allocation is one of the top challenges in Internet of Things (IoT) networks. This is due to the scarcity of computing, energy and communication resources in IoT devices. As a result, IoT devices that are not using efficient algorithms for resource allocation may cause applications to fail and devices to get shut down. Owing to this challenge, this paper proposes a novel algorithm for managing computing resources in IoT network. The fog computing devices are placed near the network edge and IoT devices send their large tasks to them for computing. The goal of the algorithm is to conserve energy of both IoT nodes and the fog nodes such that all tasks are computed within a deadline. A bi-partite graph-based algorithm is proposed for stable matching of tasks and fog node computing units. The output of the algorithm is a stable mapping between the IoT tasks and fog computing units. Simulation results are conducted to evaluate the performance of the proposed algorithm which proves the improvement in terms of energy efficiency and task delay.

• Korean Journal of Radiology
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.131-138
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• 2021

Objective: Iterative reconstruction degrades image quality. Thus, further advances in image reconstruction are necessary to overcome some limitations of this technique in low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) scan of the chest. Deep-learning image reconstruction (DLIR) is a new method used to reduce dose while maintaining image quality. The purposes of this study was to evaluate image quality and noise of LDCT scan images reconstructed with DLIR and compare with those of images reconstructed with the adaptive statistical iterative reconstruction-Veo at a level of 30% (ASiR-V 30%). Materials and Methods: This retrospective study included 58 patients who underwent LDCT scan for lung cancer screening. Datasets were reconstructed with ASiR-V 30% and DLIR at medium and high levels (DLIR-M and DLIR-H, respectively). The objective image signal and noise, which represented mean attenuation value and standard deviation in Hounsfield units for the lungs, mediastinum, liver, and background air, and subjective image contrast, image noise, and conspicuity of structures were evaluated. The differences between CT scan images subjected to ASiR-V 30%, DLIR-M, and DLIR-H were evaluated. Results: Based on the objective analysis, the image signals did not significantly differ among ASiR-V 30%, DLIR-M, and DLIR-H (p = 0.949, 0.737, 0.366, and 0.358 in the lungs, mediastinum, liver, and background air, respectively). However, the noise was significantly lower in DLIR-M and DLIR-H than in ASiR-V 30% (all p < 0.001). DLIR had higher signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) than ASiR-V 30% (p = 0.027, < 0.001, and < 0.001 in the SNR of the lungs, mediastinum, and liver, respectively; all p < 0.001 in the CNR). According to the subjective analysis, DLIR had higher image contrast and lower image noise than ASiR-V 30% (all p < 0.001). DLIR was superior to ASiR-V 30% in identifying the pulmonary arteries and veins, trachea and bronchi, lymph nodes, and pleura and pericardium (all p < 0.001). Conclusion: DLIR significantly reduced the image noise in chest LDCT scan images compared with ASiR-V 30% while maintaining superior image quality.

• 대한정형외과학회지
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• 제54권3호
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• pp.227-236
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• 2019

목적: 경골 외측 고평부 골절에서 추가적인 피질골 창을 내지 않고 관절경을 이용한 정복술 및 골이식술 없이 내고정한 후 이에 따른 결과를 평가해 보았다. 대상 및 방법: 2009년 3월부터 2017년 3월까지 3차원 컴퓨터 단층촬영(computed tomography, CT)에서 관절면의 함몰 및 전위가 5 mm 이상이면서 Schatzker 분류상 II형에 해당하는 경골 외측 고평부 골절에 대해 관절경을 이용하여 수술적 치료를 하고 최소 18개월 이상 추시가 가능한 27예를 대상으로 하였다. 경골 피질골에 추가적인 창을 내지 않고 전외측 연골판하방 삽입구(inframeniscal portal)를 통해 골막거상기(freer elevator)를 이용하여 감입되어 있는 골편을 정복하여 관절면의 정복을 얻은 후 골이식 없이 5.0 mm 혹은 6.5 mm 유관나사를 이용하여 내고정술을 시행하였다. 결과 판정은 임상적 결과와 방사선적 결과로 나누어 Rasmussen의 방법을 이용하여 분석하였고 유관나사 제거술을 받은 13예의 환자에 한해서 관절경을 이용하여 2차 추시를 시행하였다. 결과: 최종 추시에서 모든 예에서 골유합을 얻었고, 평균 골유합 기간은 8.7주(8-12주)였다. Rasmussen 기준에 따라 방사선적 결과는 25예(92.6%)에서 우수 또는 양호의 만족스러운 결과를 얻었고 임상적 결과는 24예(88.9%)에서 우수 또는 양호의 결과를 얻었다. 2차 추시를 시행한 환자 13예에서 섬유연골로 잘 치유됨을 확인하였고 술 후 외래 추시 중 CT 촬영한 8예에서 골결손 부위 골이식 없이 유합된 소견을 확인하였다. 결론: 경골 외측 고평부 골절에서 추가적인 피질골 창을 내지 않고 관절경을 이용한 정복 및 골이식 없이 시행한 내고정술은 관절면을 정확히 정복할 수 있는 유용한 방법이며 임상적으로 양호한 결과를 얻을 수 있는 방법으로 생각된다.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제36권3호
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• pp.351-355
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• 2009

Purpose: Cervical necrotizing fasciitis tends to involve the deep soft tissues and spread caudally to the anterior chest and mediastinum, often resulting in major complications and death. It may rapidly spread into the thorax along fascial planes, and the associated diagnostic delay results in this descending necrotizing mediastinitis. So, aggressive multidisciplinary therapy with surgical drainage is mandatory. We present a very rare case of descending necrotizing mediastinitis with literature review. Methods: A 53 years old male visited our department 7 days after trauma in neck. His premorbid conditions and risk factors of necrotizing fasciitis were concealed hepatoma, trauma history, chronic liver disease, and nutrition deficit. Computed tomographic scans of the head and neck region were performed in this patient : signs of necrotizing fasciitis, were seen in the platysma, sternocleidomastoid, trapezius muscle and strap muscles of the neck. Fluid accumulations involved multiple neck spaces and mediastinum. At the time, he diagnosed as necrotizing fasciitis on his neck and anterior chest. Necrotic wound was excised serially and we treated this with the Vacuum - assisted closure(VAC, Kinetics Concepts International, San Antonio, Texas) system device. After appropriately shaping the sponge and achieving additional 3 pieces drainage tubes in the pockets, continuous negative pressure of 125 mmHg was applied. The VAC therapy was utilized for a period of 12 days. Results: We obtained satisfactory results from wide excision, abscess drainage with the VAC system, and then split thickness skin graft. The postoperative course was uneventful. Conclusion: The refined technique using the VAC system can provide a means of simple and effective management for the descending necrotizing mediastinitis, with better cosmetic and functional results. Finally, the VAC system has been adopted as the standard treatment for deep cervical and mediastinal wound infections as a result of the excellent clinical outcome.

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.405-413
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• 2011

CAD-CAM기법과 CT의 도움으로 무판막임플란트 치료술식이 가능하게 되었다. 본 연구의 목적은 1년간 전향적 연구를 통해 이러한 술식의 신뢰성을 검토하고자 하였다. 하악무치악상태의 연속적인 환자 12명이 포함되었다. 71개의 임플란트가 이공사이에 $NobelGuide^{TM}$법을 이용하여 식립되었고 환자는 정해진 주기에 따라 검사되었다. 한 개의 임플란트가 조기실패하였으며 나머지는 만족할 만한 기능을 보였다. 연구기간 중 평균적인 변연골흡수량은 중앙부($0.3{\pm}0.1$ mm), 견치부($0.5{\pm}0.1$ mm), 원심부($0.7{\pm}0.2$ mm)였으며 임플란트 안정성 수치의 변화량은 중앙부($-1.05{\pm}2.76$ mm), 견치부($-0.85{\pm}2.59$ mm), 원심부($-1.27{\pm}2.18$ mm)를 나타내었고 위치간 통계학적인 차이는 없었다(P>.05). 본 전향적인 기초조사연구에서 CAD-CAM기반의 무판막임플란트 치료술식은 하악무치악환자에게 신뢰성 있는 술식이 될 수 있을 것으로 사료되었다.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제57권3호
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• pp.219-224
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• 2019

목적:컴퓨터 가이드 임플란트 수술에서 방사선 영상과 디지털 영상과의 정합은 필수적인 과정이다. 본 연구의 목적은 마이크로스크류의 사용이 가이드 수술을 위한 영상정합 과정에서 작업시간과 술자편의성에 미치는 영향을 조사하는 것이다. 재료 및 방법: 연구모형의 제작을 위해 Kennedy class I 하악 덴티폼에 마이크로스크류 2개를 후구치 삼각 부위에 식립 후 컴퓨터 단층촬영과 디지털 스캔을 통해 방사선 영상과 스캔 영상을 획득하였다. 영상들은 잔존 치아 부위만을 이용하는 방법과 치아와 마이크로스크류를 이용하는 방법을 이용하여 12명의 술자에 의해 중첩되었다. 이 중첩된 영상에 대하여 작업시간, 술자편의성, 만족도의 자료가 수집되고, Mann-Whitney U test을 통해 분석되었다. 결과: 작업시간은 영상정합 조건 사이에 통계학적인 차이가 없었다 (P > .05). 술자편의성과 만족도는 치아와 마이크로스크류를 이용하는 방법에서 잔존 치아 부위만을 이용하는 방법보다 높았다 (P < .001). 결론: 영상정합에서 마이크로스크류의 이용은 작업시간의 단축에는 영향을 미치지 않지만 술자편의성과 만족도는 향상시킨다.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제63권2호
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• pp.237-247
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• 2020

Objective : Fixation of the C1-2 segment is challenging because of the complex anatomy in the region and the need for a high degree of accuracy to avoid complications. Preoperative 3D-computed tomography (CT) scans can help reduce the risk of complications in the vertebral artery, spinal cord, and nerve roots. However, the patient may be susceptible to injury if the patient's anatomy does not match the preoperative CT scans. The intraoperative 3D image-based navigation systems have reduced complications in instrument-assisted techniques due to greater accuracy. This study aimed to compare the radiologic outcomes of C1-2 fusion surgery between intraoperative CT image-guided operation and fluoroscopy-guided operation. Methods : We retrospectively reviewed the radiologic images of 34 patients who underwent C1-2 fusion spine surgery from January 2009 to November 2018 at our hospital. We assessed 17 cases each of degenerative cervical disease and trauma in a study population of 18 males and 16 females. The mean age was 54.8 years. A total of 139 screws were used and the surgical procedures included 68 screws in the C1 lateral mass, 58 screws in C2 pedicle, nine screws in C2 lamina and C2 pars screws, four lateral mass screws in sub-axial level. Of the 34 patients, 19 patients underwent screw insertion using intraoperative mobile CT. Other patients underwent atlantoaxial fusion with a standard fluoroscopy-guided device. Results : A total of 139 screws were correctly positioned. We analyzed the positions of 135 screws except for the four screws that performed the lateral mass screws in C3 vertebra. Minor screw penetration was observed in seven cases (5.2%), and major pedicle screw penetration was observed in three cases (2.2%). In one case, the malposition of a C2 pedicle screw was confirmed, which was subsequently corrected. There were no complications regarding vertebral artery injury or onset of new neurologic deficits. The screw malposition rate was lower (5.3%) in patients who underwent intraoperative CT-based navigation than that for fluoroscopy-guided cases (10.2%). And we confirmed that the operation time can be significantly reduced by surgery using intraoperative O-arm device. Conclusion : Spinal navigation using intraoperative cone-beam CT scans is reliable for posterior fixation in unstable C1-2 pathologies and can be reduced the operative time.