• Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.160-167
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• 2018

Purpose: The aim of our study was to present an abdominal wall closure technique using barbed suture $V-Loc^{TM}$ 90 after single incision laparoscopic appendectomy (SILA) and to compare perioperative outcomes with conventional layer by layer abdominal wall closure after SILA. Methods: From March 2014 to July 2016, a retrospective case-control study was conducted for a total of 269 consecutive patients who underwent SILA. According to abdominal wall closure methods, 129 patients were classified into the V-Loc closure group and 140 patients were assigned into the conventional layer by layer closure group. In the V-Loc group, abdominal wall closure was performed from the fascia to the skin with a single thread of unidirectional absorbable barbed suture $V-Loc^{TM}$ 90 2-0 using continuous running suture and reverse overlapping reinforced running technique. Subcutaneous closure and subcuticular suture were performed with the remaining portion of V-Loc. Results: The V-Loc closure group showed shorter total operation time ($40.0{\pm}15.4min$ vs. $44.9{\pm}16.3min$, p=0.013) and abdominal wall cusing continuous running suture and reverse overlapping reinforced running technique. Subcutaneous closure and subcuticular suture were performed with the remaining portion of V-Loc. Results: The V-Loc closure group showed shorter total operation time losure time ($5.5{\pm}0.9min$ vs. $6.5{\pm}0.8min$, p<0.001). Postoperative incision length was significantly shorter in the V-Loc closure group ($1.1{\pm}0.3cm$ vs. $1.8{\pm}0.4cm$, p<0.001). Postoperative wound pain, time to resume diet, postoperative hospital stay, complications including surgical site infection, or mean patient satisfaction score at one month after hospital discharge was not significantly different between the two groups. Conclusion: In conclusion, unidirectional knotless barbed suture is a safe alternative method for abdominal wall closure after SILA. It can save time while providing comparable cosmesis.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제46권4호
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• pp.249-255
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• 2013

Background: The continuous suture (CS) technique has several advantages as a method for simple, fast, and secure aortic valve replacement (AVR). We used a simple CS technique without the use of a pledget for AVR and evaluated the surgical outcomes. Materials and Methods: Between October 2007 and 2012, 123 patients with aortic valve disease underwent AVR alone (n=28) or with other concomitant cardiac procedures (n=95), such as mitral, tricuspid, or aortic surgery. The patients were divided into two groups: the interrupted suture (IS) group (n=47), in which the conventional IS technique was used, and the CS group (n=76), in which the simple CS technique was used. Results: There were two hospital deaths (1.6%), which were not related to the suture technique. There were no significant differences in cardiopulmonary bypass time or aortic cross-clamp time between the two groups for AVR alone or AVR with concomitant cardiac procedures. In the IS group, two patients had prosthetic endocarditis and one patient experienced significant perivalvular leak. These patients underwent reoperations. In the CS group, there were no complications related to the surgery. Postoperatively, the two groups had similar aortic valve gradients. Conclusion: The simple CS method is useful and secure for AVR in patients with aortic valve disease, and it may minimize surgical complications, as neither pledgets nor braided sutures are used.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제39권6호
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• pp.311-318
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• 2022

Appropriate suture technique is crucial for successful tracheal anastomosis. However, standards for an ideal suture method have not yet been established. A previous study suggested tracheal anastomosis using barbed sutures that do not require knots; however, their use in small animals has not been reported. In this study, we aimed to compare knotless barbed sutures with conventional smooth sutures in terms of maximum tensile strength and suturing time in canine tracheal models to demonstrate the feasibility of using barbed sutures in tracheal anastomosis in dogs. Tracheal segments harvested from nine beagle dog cadavers were randomly assigned to three suture groups: barbed suture (B), smooth suture in simple interrupted pattern (SI), and smooth suture in simple continuous pattern (SC). The maximum tensile force and suturing time were compared according to the suturing method, and the mode of failure was evaluated. The average suturing time was 3.29 min in the B group; 4.41 min, SC group; and 8.99 min, SI group (p < 0.001). The average maximum tensile force in the SC group was 134.97 N, which was stronger than the SI (110.57 N) and B groups (103.10 N) (p < 0.05 and p < 0.01, respectively). The difference between the B and SI groups was not significant (p = 0.05). The B group demonstrated comparable mechanical strength and shorter suture time compared with the SI group. Therefore, tracheal anastomosis using barbed sutures could be an effective alternative to conventional smooth sutures in dogs.

• 대한장애인치과학회지
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.31-37
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• 2014

The general local cause of gingival bleeding is the vessel engorgement and erosion by odontogenic infection. Abnormal gingival bleeding is also associated with systemic causes. Bleeding disorders in which continuous gingival bleeding is encountered include the followings : vascular abnormalities, platelet disorders, hypoprothrombinemia and other coagulation defects. There are classic methods for gingival bleeding control, such as, direct pressure, electrocoagulation, suture, crushing and application of hemostatic agents. If the continuous gingival bleeding is not stopped in spite of the conventional methods, the life of patient is threatened owing to upper airway obstruction, syncope, vomiting and hypovolemic shock. Therefore, the rapid and correct hemostatic method is very important in the emergency condition. This is a case report of continuous gingival bleeding control by primary endodontic drainage & suture in a disabled patient with systemic bleeding disorders.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.12-21
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• 2003

이 연구에서는 개의 소장에 세가지 장문합법이 유착에 어떠한 영향을 미치는 지 알아보았다. 스물 여섯 마리의 개를 무작위로 세 군으로 나누었다. Group I은 단순 연속봉합을 실시하였고, Group II은 단순 결절 접합봉합을 실시하였으며, Group III는 단층 연속 코넬 봉합을 실시하였다. 모든 실험견에 단단장문합술 후 대망막이식을 실시하고, 복막을 닫기 바로 전에 1% Sodium carboxymethylcellulose을 체중 kg 당 5ml되는 용량으로 복강안에 주입하였다. 수술후 14일째 되는날 실험견들의 수술후의 유착소견을 관찰하였다. 모든 개에서 장문합 부위와 대망막 이식 부위 사이의 유착이 발견되었으며, 장막끼리의 유착이 Group I에서 두 마리, Group II에서 세미리, Group III에서 세 마리가 관찰되었다. 모든 군의 평균 유착 점수는 2이하였다. 장문합부와 대망막사이의 유착길이는 Group I에서 13.13$\pm$4.97mm(mean$\pm$S.D.), Group II에서 17.29$\pm$4.68mm, Group III에서 14.64$\pm$3.80mm가 관찰되었다. 단순 연속 봉합법이 유착을 가장 적게 일으켰고, 단순 결절 접합 봉합법이 가장 유착을 많이 일으켰다. 그러나 유착정도에 있어서 세가지 봉합법의 유의성 있는 큰 차이는 나타나지 않았다. 수술후 합병증인 장중적이 한 마리에서만 나타났고, 수술후 생존하였다. 14일간 매일 체온, 활력, 식욕, 배변 및 배뇨를 관찰하였다. 모두 정상범위에 속했으며, 군간의 뚜렷한 차이는 없었다. 결론적으로 개에서 세가지 단단장문합 봉합법이 유착정도에 미치는 영향에서 군간 유의성 있는 차이가 관찰되지 않았지만, 단순 연속 봉합법이 유착을 가장 적게 일으키므로 단단장문합법시에 다른 두기지 봉합법보다 더 권장될 수 있을것이라 사료된다.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.105-109
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• 1979

Since 1973, 40 patients with Patent Ductus Arteriosus were operated in The Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Korea University Medical College. Clinical analysis of these cases: 1. Age ranged from 8 months old to 28 years old Sex ratio was 22 females to 18 males. 2. Pulse pressure widening above 50 mmHg was appeared in 27 patients. In 31 patients, continuous machinery murmur was heard on left second and third intercostal space, but 9 patients has holosystolic murmur on left sternal border. 3. Retrograde Aortography was performed in 11 patients and right heart catheterization, 17 patients, In 8 patients, pulmonary hypertension [above 30 mmHg in` systole] was noted. 3 out of 8 patients was combined with Ventricular Septal Defect. Severe pulmonary hypertension [above 80mmHg in systole] was presented in 3 patients. 4. In 38 patients, operative method was performed with multiple suture ligation of PDA, and in 2 patients, suture closure through pulmonary arteriotomy under cardiopulmonary bypass. 5. One operative death occurred in a patient in this group. Cause of death was right heart failure after multiple suture ligation of PDA and pulmonary artery bandings.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제29권5호
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• pp.349-357
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• 2003

Several microvascular anastomotic techniques have been described with methodical effectiveness, patency rates, healing state of microscopic findings. This experimental study presents the comparison of three types of arterial microvascular anastomotic techniques: end-to-end(ETE) anastomosis, end-in-end(EIE) anastomosis, and continuous technique. Sixty male Sprague-Dawley rats, 60 femoral arteries were used for this study. Twenty rats per each technique were used and sacrificed at post-operation 1 day, 3 days, a week, 2 weeks for scanning electromicroscopic findings. The patency was monitored by miniDoppler throughout total experimental periods. The anastomotic time on each method was measured to compare the technical effectiveness. The final results were as follows: 1. The anastomotic time for the end-in-end technique was significantly shorter than another techniques. The average time for each technique was measured as 15 minutes on EIE technique, 20 minutes on continuous technique and 25 minutes on ETE technique. 2. The patency rate for the end-in-end technique at 2 weeks also was superior to another techniques. The patency rate for each technique was demonstrated as 90 % on EIE technique, 85 % on ETE technique and 80 % on continuous technique. 3. The scanning electromicroscopic findings on healing condition of vessel endothelium during the observation period showed that the end results of EIE technique, ETE technique and continuous technique in sequence were good. The end-in-end technique proved to be the superior with regard to anastomotic time and patency rate when compared to end-to-end technuqe, so EIE techniqe might be well available for the case of large discrepancy of vessel size. The patency rate, microscopic healing findings in continuous technique were seen as the lowest level among the three anastomotic techniques, therefore the application of continuous technique was recommended only on the inevitable case.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제40권4호
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• pp.409-413
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• 2013

Background Buried non-incisional double-eyelid blepharoplasty is a popular aesthetic procedure. Although various modified continuous suture techniques have been used to create a more natural appearance and to reduce downtime, complications such as loosening of the double fold, asymmetry, and foreign body reactions have been observed. Methods This study included 250 patients who underwent double-eyelid blepharoplasty between March 1997 and November 2012 using a modified single-knot continuous buried non-incisional technique. With 4 stab incisions in the upper eyelids, one of two needles loaded with double-armed 7-0 nylon was passed in one direction alternately through the dermis and the conjunctiva, while the other needle was passed subconjunctivally in the opposite direction. Both ends of the sutures were knotted within a lateral stab incision of the upper eyelids and were buried in the orbicularis oculi muscle. Results Most patients displayed satisfactory aesthetic results, and no significant complications occurred. There was no obvious regression of the double fold; however, 3 patients required reoperation to correct loosening of the fold on one side during the follow-up period. One patient presented with the suture knot subcutaneously, and the knot was removed in the clinic. Conclusions The modified single-knot continuous buried non-incisional technique is a simple and less time-consuming method for a durable double fold and provides satisfactory aesthetic results.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제49권6호
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• pp.485-488
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• 2016

Different suture techniques have been used for anastomosis in coronary artery bypass graft surgery. Bypass surgery may be difficult for patients who have small coronary arteries or marked size discrepancies between target coronary arteries and grafts. For proximal and distal anastomoses, three continuous stitches are first placed in the heel and toe of the small coronary arteries; for sequential anastomosis, an interrupted eight-stitch technique is used. We applied these anastomotic suture techniques in patients requiring coronary artery bypass graft surgery, achieving an early angiographic patency rate of 100%.

• 한국응용곤충학회지
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• 제56권4호
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• pp.435-436
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• 2017

곤충 머리에 있는 subgena (아랫뺨)와 clypeus (두순)는 연속된 피부판으로 통칭하여 peristome (입둘레판)으로 일컫는다. 따라서 subgenal sulcus (아랫뺨선)는 peristomal sulcus (입둘레홈) 또는 cranial-stomal sulcus (두개-입선)로 개정한다. 집파리류 성충 머리에 있는 ptilinal suture (이마주머니선)는 ptilinal fissure (얼굴주름)로 개정한다. 가슴에 있는 wing process (날개돌기)는 등판에 있는 것은 notal process (등판돌기), 옆판에 있는 것은 pleural process (옆판돌기)로 각각 개정한다. 곤충 몸 아래쪽을 지칭하는 영역을 복부는 ventum (배판), 가슴은 sternum (가슴판)으로 각각 지칭한다.