• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.17-20
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• 2014

Iatrogenic femoral artery pseudoaneurysm is a complication in patients undergoing catheterization. The risk increased when large-bore sheaths, concomitant anticoagulation therapy, and antiplatelet therapy are used during the intervention. Ultrasound-guided thrombin injection has become the treatment of choice. Rapid expansion, rupture, infection, and mass effect resulting in distal or cutaneous ischaemia or peripheral neuropathy, as well as failure of other treatment options are all indications for surgery. We report a 48-year-old man who developed hemorrhagic shock due to femoral pseudoaneurysm rupture after coronary angiography, and successfully treated by ultrasound-guided thrombin injection.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제50권2호
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• pp.216-219
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• 2023

Neisseria gonorrhoeae is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the world and is known to cause disseminated disease, most commonly tenosynovitis. Classically, gonorrhea-associated tenosynovitis presents with concomitant dermatitis and arthralgias, though this is not always the case. N. gonorrhoeae-related tenosynovitis has become more commonly seen by hand surgeons. To aid in management, we present three cases of gonorrhea-induced tenosynovitis spanning a range of presentations with variable treatments to demonstrate the variety of patients with this disease. Only one of our patients had a positive gonococcal screening test and no patient had purulent urethritis, the most common gonorrhea-related symptom. A separate patient had the classic triad of tenosynovitis, dermatitis, and arthralgias. Two patients underwent operative irrigation and debridement, and one was managed with anti-gonococcal antibiotics alone. Though gonorrhea is a rare cause of flexor tenosynovitis, it must always be on the differential for hand surgeons when they encounter this diagnosis. Taking an appropriate sexual history and performing routine screening tests can assist in the diagnosis, the prescription of appropriate antibiotics, and potentially avoiding an unnecessary operation.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.219-228
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• 2024

Background: Standard open acromioclavicular (AC) stabilization is associated with increased postoperative complications including deltoid injury, infection, tunnel complications, loss of reduction, and wound/cosmetic concerns. Arthroscopy may offer superior visualization and advantages that limit these risks. The aim of this prospective non-randomized study is to evaluate advantages and long-term reliability of arthroscopic AC stabilization. Methods: Thirty-two patients with acute grade III, IV and V AC dislocations underwent arthroscopic AC reconstruction with long-term assessment by clinical AC examination, Simple Shoulder Test, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons scores, visual analog scale, Specific AC Score and Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand scores. Radiographs verified conservation of initial reduction and presence of coracoclavicular (CC) ossifications. Complications, revision rate, and satisfaction were assessed and compared to the literature. Results: Mean follow-up time was 67.6 months. All clinical outcome scores improved and differences were statistically significant (P<0.001). Initial postoperative radiographs consistently showed complete reduction. Two patients experienced relapse to grade II AC dislocation without clinical implications. In total, 71.8% showed CC ossifications without functional impairment, and in 31.3% concomitant injuries were observed. Reintervention rate was 9.4%, and 96.9% of patients were satisfied with procedure outcomes. Conclusions: Arthroscopic stabilization for acute AC joint dislocations offers satisfactory clinical and radiographic outcomes, and our results show that the arthroscopic technique is reliable in the long run. We report better reduction in maintenance, fewer complications, and similar reoperation rates compared to other techniques.

• Pediatric Infection and Vaccine
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.40-47
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• 2011

목 적 : 노로바이러스는 바이러스성 설사의 흔한 원인이며, 면역 저하 환자에서도 심각한 감염증을 유발하는 것으로 알려져 있어, 소아 암환자에서 노로바이러스 감염의 임상 양상을 알아보고자 하였다. 방 법: 2008년 11월부터 2009년 9월까지 삼성 서울병원에 입원한 환아 중 대변에서 노로바이러스 PCR 양성을 보였던 소아 암환자를 대상으로 하였고, 이들의 의무기록을 후향적으로 분석하였다. 결 과:연구에 포함된 환자는 총 10명이었으며, 이들 연령의 중앙값은 0.83세, 남녀의 비율은 1.5대 1이었다. 기저질환은 혈액암 4명, 신경모세포종 4명, 뇌종양 2명이었고, 감염 진단 당시 조혈모세포이식 수여자는 4명이었다. 모든 환자에서 설사 증상을 보였으며, 설사 횟수의 중앙값은 8.5회/일, 바이러스 배출 기간의 중앙값은 72.5일이었다. 장기종 소견을 보인 4명의 환자는 금식 및 총정맥 영양을 투여 받았으며, 노로바이러스 관련 사망은 관찰되지 않았다. 결 론 : 노로바이러스 감염은 소아 암환자에서 다양한 임상 증상을 유발 할 수 있으며, 이들 면역저하 환자에서 바이러스 배출 기간이 매우 길어, 설사가 있는 암환자에서 고려해야 할 바이러스 감염이다.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.799-802
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• 2012

Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a very common sexually transmitted disease affecting both men and women and is responsible for different ano-genital cancers in either sex. Co-existing sexually transmitted infections (STI) including HIV have been considered as important co-factors for carcinogenesis induced by HPV. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of any HPV, HPV 16 and HPV 18 and also concomitant STIs among female sex workers (FSW), men having sex with men (MSM) and injectable drug users (IDU). Material and Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 45 FSWs, 26 MSMs and 58 IDUs who attended the STI or de-addiction clinics. Genital scrape samples collected from glans penis and coronal sulcus in males and cervical squamo-columnar junction in females were tested for HPV DNA by PCR using HPV L1 consensus primer. Type specific PCR to detect HPV 16 and 18 was done on the samples positive on consensus PCR. All participants were tested for associated STIs including HIV and hepatitis B and cervical cytology was done on all females. Results: Among the FSWs, HPV was detected in 73.3% and HPV 16 and 18 was detected in 25.7%. Though the HPV prevalence was similarly high among MSMs (69.2%) and IDUs (72.4%), the prevalence of HPV 16 and 18 was much lower in these groups compared to the FSWs. Prevalence of cervico-vaginal infection with Trichomonas vaginalis and syphilis was significantly higher in the HPV positive women compared to the HPV negative women. There was no statistically significant difference in the prevalence of other STIs among HPV positive and negative women and men. Conclusion: HPV infection is highly prevalent among FSW, MSM and IDUs. Trichomonas vaginalis infection is more frequent in HPV positive women.

• Neonatal Medicine
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.61-66
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• 2008

목 적 : 본 연구는 발열로 입원한 신생아 중 임상 경과가 불량했던 환자의 특징을 조사하고 입원 후 경과가 양호했던 환자와의 임상증상, 이학적 진찰 소견과 검사 결과를 비교하여 중증 감염의 가능성을 예측하는 척도로 이용할 수 있는지 평가하였다. 방 법 : 2000년부터 2006년까지 입원한 30일 이하의 만삭아 중 액와 체온으로 38$^{\circ}C$ 이상의 발열을 보인 123명을 대상으로 하였다. 산전 위험요인이 있었거나 선천성 기형아, 병원을 방문하기 전까지 항생제를 투여받거나 원내 감염이 의심되는 경우는 제외하였다. 입원기록을 후향적으로 검토하여 진단명과 임상경과를 기준으로 고위험군과 저위험군으로 분류하고 두 군 간에 증상, 진찰 소견 및 검사 결과를 비교하였다. 결 과 : 고위험군에는 30명(24.4%)이 포함되었고 진단명을 빈도순으로 나열하면 무균성 수막염, 요로감염, 세균성 수막염, 감염성 장염, 파종성 혈관내 응고장애를 동반한 패혈증, 균혈증, 폐렴, 연조직 감염, 제대 감염순이었다. 총 백혈구 수의 증가와 혈소판 감소증은 두군 간에 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 보였으나 C-반응 단백은 그렇지 않았다. 경련, 끙끙거림, 맥박수, 입원 전까지의 발열 일수, 총 발열 기간 및 입원시까지의 최고체온은 고위험군과 저위험군 사이에서 차이가 있었다. 결 론 : 본 저자들은 이전의 보고와 달리 배양검사 양성인 경우 외에도 임상적으로 명확한 패혈증이나 무균성 수막염 환자 등을 고위험군으로 포함시켰다. 그러나 이런 대상 선정의 차이에도 불구하고 두 군은 백혈구의 수의 증가, 혈소판 감소증 및 활력징후의 이상에서 유의한 차이를 보였다.

• Pediatric Infection and Vaccine
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.128-136
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• 2016

목적: 세균성 백신의 도입으로 인해 세균성 감염의 빈도가 감소하고, 바이러스 질환의 진단법이 발달함에 따라 어린 영아에서 발생하는 발열의 원인에 대한 진단적 패러다임의 변화가 요구되고 있다. 본 연구는 생후 100일 미만의 원인 불명 발열 환자들의 임상적인 특징을 조사하여 향후 대상 질환의 새로운 지침 수립을 위한 기초적인 국내 자료를 제공하고자 하였다. 방법: 2013년 1월부터 2015년 9월 사이 대구가톨릭병원 소아청소년과에 발열로 입원한 생후 100일 미만 영아 183명의 의무 기록을 후향적으로 조사하였다. 체온이 $37.8^{\circ}C$ 이상이며, 병력 및 신체 진찰에서 원인 병소가 뚜렷하지 않고, 이전에 특이병력 없이 건강한 만삭아를 선정 기준으로 하였다. 분석변수로는 대상 환자들의 인구학적 특징, 임상 증상, 검사 결과 및 치료를 조사하였다. 심각한 세균감염(serious bacterial infection, SBI) 군과 바이러스 감염 및 국소 증상 없는 발열 증후군을 non-SBI 군으로 분류하여 양군을 비교하고 SBI의 위험 인자를 알아보았다. 결과: 총 183명의 환자들 가운데 뇌척수액 검사는 181명(98.9%)에서 시행되었고, 뇌척수액 백혈구 증가증은 65명(35.9%)에서 관찰되었다. 이 중 28명(43%)은 요로 감염에서 동반되었다. 바이러스가 원인인 경우에는 장바이러스가 13명(30%)으로 가장 많았고, 계절적으로 여름에 호발하였다. 세균 중에서는 Escherichia coli 가 53명(70%)으로 가장 많았다. 진성 균혈증은 2명(1.1%)으로 각각 B군 사슬알균 수막염과 Staphylococcus aureus 요로 감염 1명에서 세균이 검출되었다. 초기 경험적 항생제는 cefotaxime과 ampicillin 병합투여가 132명(72.1%)로 가장 많았다. 최종 진단명은 국소 증상 없는 발열 증후군이 47명(25.7%)으로 가장 많았고, 요로 감염 41명(22.4%), 무균성 수막염 37명(20.2%) 순이었다. 39명(21.3%)에서는 중복 진단이었던 바 요로 감염과 무균성 수막염의 조합이 25명(13.7%)으로 가장 많았다. SBI는 77명(42.1%)으로, 세균성 수막염 1명을 제외하고 요로 감염이 76명(99%)를 차지하였다. 출생 체중, 말초 혈액 백혈구 수, 적혈구 침강속도, C-반응 단백 및 입원기간은 SBI군에서 non-SBI군보다 유의하게 높았다. 남자(OR 4.93, 95% CI 1.60-15.24)와 농뇨(OR 18.88, 95% CI 6.76-52.76)가 SBI의 위험 인자로 나타났고, 형제가 있는 경우(OR 0.30, 95% CI 0.11-0.83)는 SBI의 위험이 낮았다. 결론: 본 연구에서 어린 영아의 심각한 세균 감염은 대부분 요로 감염이었고, 무균성 수막염이 동반되는 경우는 흔하지만, 세균성 수막염은 없었다. 이러한 결과를 바탕으로 소변 검사를 통해 요로감염이 의심되는 어린 영아에서 요추 천자는 시행하지 않을 수 있다고 생각한다.

• 대한두개안면성형외과학회지
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.20-24
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• 2016

Background: Midface concavity is a relatively common facial feature in East Asian populations. Paranasal augmentation is becoming an increasingly popular procedure for patients with mild concavity and normal occlusion. In this study, we evaluate clinical outcomes following a series of paranasal augmentation. Methods: A retrospective review was performed for patients with Class I occlusion who had undergone bilateral paranasal augmentation using custom-made silicone implants, between October 2005 and September 2013. Patient charts were reviewed for demographic information, concomitant operations, and postoperative complications. Preoperative and postoperative (1-month) photographs were used to evaluate operative outcome. Results: The review identified a total of 93 patients meeting study criteria. Overall, aesthetic outcomes were satisfactory. Five-millimeter thick silicone implant was used in 81 cases, and the mean augmentation was 4.26 mm for this thickness. Among the 93 patients, 2 patients required immediate implant removal due to discomfort. An additional 3 patients experienced implant migration without any extrusion. Nine patients complained of transient paresthesia, which had resolved by 2 weeks. There were no cases of hematoma or infection. All patients reported improvement in their lateral profile and were pleased at follow-up. Complications that arose postoperatively included 9 cases of numbness in the upper lip and 3 cases of implant migration. All cases yielded satisfactory results without persisting complications. Sensations were fully restored postoperatively after 1 to 2 weeks. Conclusion: Paranasal augmentation with custom-made silicone implants is a simple, safe, and inexpensive method that can readily improve the lateral profile of a patient with normal occlusion. When combined with other aesthetic procedures, paranasal augmentation can synergistically improve outcome and lead to greater patient satisfaction.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제46권6호
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• pp.550-557
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• 2019

Background In recent years, breast implants have been frequently placed in the subcutaneous pocket, in the so-called prepectoral approach. We report our technique of prepectoral implant-based breast reconstruction (IBR), as well as its surgical and aesthetic outcomes, in comparison with subpectoral IBR. We also discuss relevant considerations and pitfalls in prepectoral IBR and suggest an algorithm for the selection of patients for IBR based on our experiences. Methods We performed 79 immediate breast reconstructions with a breast implant and an acellular dermal matrix (ADM) sling, of which 47 were subpectoral IBRs and 32 were prepectoral IBRs. Two-stage IBR was performed in 36 cases (20 subpectoral, 16 prepectoral), and direct-to-implant IBR in 43 cases (27 prepectoral, 16 subpectoral). The ADM sling supplemented the inferolateral side of the breast prosthesis in the subpectoral group and covered the entire anterior surface of the breast prosthesis in the prepectoral group. Results The postoperative pain score was much lower in the prepectoral group than in the subpectoral group (1.78 vs. 7.17). The incidence of seroma was higher in the prepectoral group (31.3% vs. 6.4%). Other postoperative complications, such as surgical site infection, flap necrosis, implant failure, and wound dehiscence, occurred at similar rates in both groups. Animation deformities developed in 8.5% of patients in the subpectoral group and rippling deformities were more common in the prepectoral group (21.9% vs. 12.8%). Conclusions The indications for prepectoral IBR include moderately-sized breasts with a thick well-vascularized mastectomy flap and concomitant bilateral breast reconstruction with prophylactic mastectomy.

• Journal of Trauma and Injury
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• 제33권1호
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• pp.18-22
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• 2020

Purpose: Damage control laparotomy has contributed to improved survival rates for severe abdominal injuries. A large part of severe abdominal injury occurs with a concomitant pelvic bone fracture. The safety and effectiveness of internal fixation of pelvic bone fracture(s) has not been established. The aim of the present study was to evaluate infection risk in the pelvic surgical site in patients who underwent emergent abdominal surgery. Methods: This single-center retrospective observational study was based on data collected from a prospectively maintained registry between January 2015 and June 2019. Patients who underwent laparotomy and pelvic internal fixation were included. Individuals <18 and ≥80 years of age, those with no microbiological investigations, and those who underwent one-stage abdominal surgery were excluded. Comprehensive statistical comparative analysis was not performed due to the small number of enrolled patients. Results: A total of six patients met the inclusion criteria, and the most common injury mechanism was anterior-posterior compression (67%). The average duration of open abdomen was 98 hours (range, 44-98), and the time interval between abdominal closure and pelvic surgery was 98 hours. One patient (16.7%) died due to multi-organ dysfunction syndrome. Micro-organisms were identified in the abdominal surgical site in five patients (83%), with no micro-organisms in pelvic surgical sites. There was no unplanned implant removal. Conclusions: Internal fixation of pelvic bone fracture(s) could be performed in the state of open abdomen, and the advantages of early fixation may countervail the risks for cross contamination.