• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제40권4호
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• pp.234-238
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• 2006

Objective : The operative indications on cerebellar hemorrhage have been controversial especially when the patient condition is grave. Therefore we investigated whether it can be justifiable if we perform the surgery in poor clinical grade. Methods : Clinical records and computerized tomography[CT] films of the 89 patients, who were undergone hospital treatment due to spontaneous cerebellar hemorrhage between May 1997 and May 2004, were retrospectively researched. Results : The study population consisted of 36 males and 53 female patients. The mean age was 65years [range $23{\sim}89$]. As a result of treatment, the patients, whose Glasgow coma scale[GCS] score were higher, showed better outcomes [p=0.001]. 13 patients [14.6%] were below 5 in GCS score and 10 patients of these were operated. Among 10 patients, 4 patients [40%] showed good outcome and 5 patients [50%] had been dead. 3 patients [60%] of these dead patients had the findings of intraventricular hemorrhage, fourth ventricular obliteration and hydrocephalus in CT scan. Conclusion : This study suggests that operation may be justifiable in clinically poor grade patient with spontaneous intra cerebellar hemorrhage.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제39권3호
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• pp.236-241
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• 1992

연구배경 : 최근 전산화 단층 촬영술의 발달로 인해 폐 허탈의 원인으로 기관지 폐쇄질환과 비폐쇄질환의 감별뿐만 아니라 폐쇄질환중에서도 양성질환과 악성질환의 감별이 비교적 용이하게 되었다. 과거 폐중엽중후군의 일반적 특성 및 원인질환에 관한 국내보고는 많았으나 폐중엽증후군에서 흉부 전산화 단층촬영 및 굴곡성 기관지경검사의 종합적 평가에 의한 진단적 의의에 관한 보고는 찾아 보기 어려웠다. 이에 저자등은 폐중엽 증후군 16예에 대하여 다음과 같은 연구결과를 보고하는 바이다. 방법 : 저자들은 1987년 1월부터 1992년 1월까지 연세대학교 의과대학 세브란스병원 호흡기내과에 입원하여 중엽증후군으로 진단된 16명을 대상으로 임상특징, 흉부 전산화 단층촬영 및 기관지경 소견을 검토하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 결과 : 1) 남녀의 비는 특기할 차이가 없었으나, 50세 이상이 81.3%를 차지 하였다. 2) 임상증상은 기침이 11예(68.7%)로 가장 많았고, 객담 7예(43.8%), 흉통 7예(43.8%), 호흡곤란 5예(31.3%), 식욕 부진 4예(25.0%)의 순이었다. 3) 이학적 소견은 염발음(31.3%)이 5예로 가장 많았고, 통음 2예(12.5%) 호흡음 감소 5예(31.3%), 천명음 1예(6.2%)의 순이었다. 4) 흉부 전산화 단층촬영소견은 16예중 5예에서 종괴에 의한 폐쇄소견올 보였으며 7예에서 비특이적 폐쇄소견을 보였고 3예에서는 폐쇄소견이 없었다. 5) 기관지경소견은 16예중 종괴소견이 5예, 폐쇄나 협착 소견이 7예, 삼출액을 동반한 궤양소견이 1예, 분비물로 막힌 경우가 1예, 점막충혈 소견이 2예있었다. 6) 원인질환으로는 결핵성 질환이 6예(37.6%)로서 가장 많았고 다음이 폐압 3예, 양성협착 2예(12.6%), 폐농양 1예(5.2%), 기관지 결석증 1예(12.6%), 폐렴 1예(12.6%), 기관지 연골종 1예(12.6%), 비특이성 염증 1예(12.6%)의 순이었다. 결론 : 이상의 결과로 본 연구에서는 폐중엽증후군의 원인질환으로 결핵성 질환의 빈도가 상대적으로 많았으며, 기관지경 검사를 시행하므로서 전산화 단층촬영으로 감별키 어려웠던 국소 질환의 관찰 및 이로부터 얻은 검체를 통하여 진단적 소견을 얻을 수 있어 폐중엽증후군의 진단과 확진에 흉부 전산화단층촬영과 기관지경 검사의 병용이 효과적임을 알 수 있었다.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.240-248
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• 2000

Objective : Spontaneous intracranial hypotension is a rarely reported syndrome of spontaneous postural headache associated with low CSF pressure and has rarely been demonstrated radiographically or surgically. But recently, it is being recognized with increasing frequency. The purpose of this study was to characterize clinical and imaging features, etiologic factors, and outcome in the spontaneous intracranial hypotension. Patients and Methods : We reviewed our experience with documented cases of spontaneous intracranial hypotension in 5 consecutive patients with orthostatic headaches from April 1998 to April 1999. Results : The mean age was 41 years(from 35 to 49 years). All patients had postural headaches, which were completely alleviated by recumbency position. Nausea, neck pain, horizontal diplopia, photophobia, and blurred vision were noted in some of the patients. Brain MRI showed diffuse pachymeningeal gadolinium enhancement, subdural collections of fluid, and descent of the brain. The opening pressure from lumbar puncture was $4cmH_2O$ or less in three of five patients whereas the opening pressure was within normal range in two patients. All patients underwent radioisotope cisternography and computerized tomographic myelography. On radioisotope cisternography, CSF leakage was suspected at the level of cervical area(1 patient), upper thoracic area(2 patients), mid-thoracic area(1 patient). Computed tomography myelography revealed extraarachnoid accumulation of contrast media(compatible finding with CSF leakage) at the level of cervical or thoracic area. In all patients, the symptoms resolved in response to supportive measures or epidural blood patch(1 patient). Conclusion : Spontaneous spinal CSF leakage is increasingly recognized as a cause of spinal postural headache. Most CSF leaks are located at the cervicothoracic junction or in the thoracic spine and can be demonstrated by variable diagnostic method. The condition is usually self-limiting and its prognosis is typically good.