• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.177-180
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• 2004

Lower motor neuron signs of hind limbs, anus and bladder were identified by history taking and physical examination in the 6.8 year-old mongrel dog and 2.6 year-old Cocker spaniel. The Cocker spaniel, also showed gradual cranial migration of neurologic deficit including respiratory paralysis. On plain radiography and myelography, intervertebral disc extrusion between L2 and L3, the infiltration of contrast medium into the spinal cord and cord swelling were found in the mongrel dog, and infiltration of contrast medium like hollowness of cord parenchyma was observed in the Cocker spaniel. On the basis of clinical signs and radiographic findings, they were diagnosed tentatively as acute myelomalacia. The Cocker spaniel died of respiratory paralysis on the following day. Decompressive surgery was performed on the mongrel dog and the extensive necrosis and hemorrhage were found at surgery. It was euthanized with the owner's consent because of the perceived poor prognosis. Histopathologic examination after autopsy confirmed acute diffuse hemorrhagic myelomalacia with the swelling and the inflammation of axon, showing hemorrhagic changes in the white matter and the grey matter.

• 한국응용약물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국응용약물학회 1996년도 춘계학술대회
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• pp.191-191
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• 1996

BQ-123, a selective $ET_{A}$ receptor antagonist, reverses various responses induced by Endothelin-1 and it has been reported that BQ-123 ameliorates the cerebrovascular constriction, hypertension, and decrease of blood flow. Previously, we announced that the level of Endothelin-2 increase in the brain and spinal cord of EAE-induced lewis rat and showed the origin of ET-1 is activated macrophages. Intracisternal injection of $ET_{A}$ receptor antagonist, BQ-123(10nmol) was done for visualizing the role of endothelin-1 on the pathogenesis of EAE. BQ-123 apparently blocked the severity of clinical score of EAE and decreased the histologically observed inflammatory region. The blocking effect on the progression of EAE model following BQ-123, suggests that BQ-123 is a physiological antagonist in terms of development of the sign of multiple sclerosis.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제63권3호
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• pp.338-341
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• 2020

Cases of syringomyelia associated with spinal dysraphism are distinct from those associated with hindbrain herniation or arachnoiditis in terms of the suspected pathogenetic mechanism. The symptoms of terminal syringomyelia are difficult to differentiate from the symptoms caused by spinal dysraphism. Nonetheless, syringomyelia has important clinical implications, as it is an important sign of cord tethering. The postoperative assessment of syringomyelia should be performed with caution.

• 대한후두음성언어의학회지
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.138-142
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• 2006

Objectives : Vocal cord paralysis(VCP) is a complex disorder which may result from numerous causes. We reviewed and analyzed the trend of clinical characteristics and causes of VCP in Korean patient. Method : A total 197 patients with VCP who visited St.Mary's hospital from March, 2000 to August, 2006 were reviewed retrospectively. They were analyzed according to sex, age, cause of VCP, position of paralyzed vocal fold, treatment methods. Results : The male and female ratio was 1.6 : 1. The unilateral paralyzed vocal fold was fixed at paramedian position in 84% of the cases. The left vocal fold was paralyzed about 2 1/2 times as much as the right vocal fold. Among the causes of VCP 30.9% of the cases were due to postoperative paralysis, and most of those were developed after lung, mediastinal surgery. laryngeal EMG was performed in 47 patients for determines the prognosis and treatment method. In the unilateral VCP, 90 patients were treated with injection laryngoplasty, 21 patients were performed thyroplasty type I. Conclusion : The causes of VCP include various diseases, so, detection of the primary disease is very important, because many fatal diseases are included among the primary diseases, and late detection can cause serious problems. VCP is not only a disease entity in itself, but can be seen as a sign of an underlying disease.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.93-103
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• 2011

This study was implemented to verify the feasibility of motor function recovery and the appropriate period for therapy. The research began with spinal laminectomy of 40 white rats of Sprague-Dawley breed and induced them spinal crush injury. Following results were obtained by using the modified Tarlov test (MTT), Basso, Beattle, Bresnahan locomotor rating scale (EBB scale) and modified inclined plate test (MIPT). First, the measurement using the MTT confirm that the most severe aggravation and degeneration of functions are observed two days after induced injury, and no sign of neuromotor function recovery. Second, better scores were achieved by open-ground movement group on BBB locomotor rating scale test, and weight-bearing on inclined plate group show better performance on MIPT. Third, both BBB and MIPT scale manifested the peak of motor function recovery during 16th day after the injury and turn into gradual recovery gradient during 16th to 24th. Fourth, the control group showed functional recovery, however, the level of recovery was less significant when compared with group open-ground movement group and weight-bearing on inclined plate group. Hence, it was clearly manifested that the lumbar region of the spinal cord had shown the best performance when its functions were measured after the execution of specific physical training; therefore it indicated the possibility of learning specific task even in damaged lumbar regions. Thus it is expected to come out with better and more effective functional recovery if concentrated physical therapy was applied starting 4 days after the injury till 16 days, which is the period of the most active recovery.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.531-534
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• 2007

Purpose: Plastic surgeons are responsible for the management of spinal cord injury patients with upper and lower extremity reconstruction, pressure sore, and wounds. Derailment of autonomic nervous systems caused by injury to the spinal cord may result in fatal autonomic dysreflexia. Autonomic dysreflexia is a syndrome of massive imbalance of reflex sympathetic discharge occurring in patients with spinal cord lesion above the splanchnic outflow(T6). It is characterized by a sudden onset and severe increase in blood pressure and is potentially life threatening. The other classic symptoms are headache, chest pain, sweating, and bradycardia. In order to lower the blood pressure, it is important to remove the noxious stimulus for autonomic dysreflexia. If such symptoms last for more than 15 minutes despite conservative interventions, antihypertension drugs are recommended. Methods: In this case study, we report an autonomic dysreflexia case that developed in a 45 year-old tetraplegia patient with sacral pressure sore. When he got bladder irrigation, his blood pressure went up very high and his mentality became stuporous. He was sent to ICU for his blood pressure and mental care. ICU care made his vital sign stabilized and his mentality alert. Results: After the patient underwent proper treatment like inotropic agent, he was transferred to the general ward and his pressure sore on sacral area was coveraged with gluteus maximus myocutaneous advancement flap. Conclusion: If treatment is not effective, the patients have to undergo sudden, severe hypertension, which can cause stroke or death. To provide safe and effective care, plastic surgeons should be able to recognize and treat autonomic dysreflexia.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.152-155
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• 2014

11년령의 중성화된 수컷 Schnauzer 가 후지마비 증상으로 내원하였다. 6개월 전부터 후지의 운동실조를 보이다가 3개월 전부터는 좌측 후지의 불완전마비를 보였으며, 2주 전부터는 양측 후지의 완전마비 증상을 나타내었다. 신경계 검사에서 양측 후지의 완전마비와 자세반사 및 심부통 소실이 확인되었으며, 척수반사는 항진되어 있었고 자발배뇨는 불가능한 상태였다. 흉요추 부위의 MR (0.3 Tesla) 영상 검사가 실시되었다. 척수를 심하게 압박하는 하나의 종괴가 요추 2번 수준에서 확인되었으며, 종괴는 좌측 및 등쪽으로 경질막과 넓게 접하고 있었다. 종괴는 T1 강조 영상에서 척수와 비슷한 신호 강도를 보였으며, T2 강조 영상에서는 고신호를 보였다. 조영 후 T1 강조 영상에서는 고도의 균일한 조영 증강을 보였으며, 경계는 명확하고 "dural tail sign" 을 동반하고 있었다. 이러한 영상학적 특징으로 부터 경질막내 척수외 종양이 고려되었으며, 그 중에서도 수막종이 가장 우선적으로 고려되었다. 좌측 편측후궁절제술 및 등쪽 후궁절제술이 실시되었다. 부분적으로 경질막과 유착되어 있는 하나의 경질막내 종괴가 척수를 압박하고 있는 것이 확인되었고, 종괴는 유착된 경질막 부분과 함께 완전히 제거되었다. 조직병리학적 검사를 통해 혈관종성수막 종으로 진단되었다.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제30권3호
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• pp.400-403
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• 2001

Extradural meningiomas are relatively rare and those arising from spinal root are even rarer. Recently, a case of extradural meningioma arising from a spinal nerve root was surgically treated in our institution. This patient was a 19-year-old female presented with paraparesis and paresthesia. The mass was compressing the spinal cord at the level of fourth thoracic spine, and it was extended to the nerve root. At operation it was found to be originated from the fourth thoracic spinal nerve root. After removal of the tumor, the neurologic symptom and sign were recovered completely. Histoligic examination of tumor revealed as transitional type of meningioma.

• 대한영상의학회지
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• 제83권5호
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• pp.991-1002
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• 2022

담도폐쇄증은 신생아 담즙 정체의 드물지만 중요한 원인이다. 적절한 치료와 예후를 위해서는 정확한 조기 진단이 중요하다. 본 종설에서는 초음파 검사, MRI, 간담도 핵의학스캔, 담관조영술 등의 영상 검사에서 담도폐쇄증의 영상 소견을 검토하였다. 지금까지 알려진 주요 영상의학적 소견들은 담낭의 비정상적인 모양과 크기, 간문맥 주변의 비후를 나타내는 'triangular cord' sign, 총담관이 보이지 않고, 간동맥 혈류가 증가하는 소견 등과 함께 동반된 기형의 유무들을 보이는 것이다. 담도폐쇄증의 진단을 위해 초음파 검사, MRI, 간담도 핵의학 스캔, 담관조영술 등의 여러 영상 검사들을 시행하며, 1차 영상 검사로 초음파 검사가 중요하다. 본 종설에서는 각 영상 검사들에서 지금까지 알려진 담도폐쇄증의 소견들과 함께 조기 신생아기에서 담도폐쇄증 진단의 어려움, 그리고 간 섬유화를 예측하기 위한 영상의 역할도 검토하였다. 본 종설이 담도폐쇄증 진단에 도움이 되길 바란다.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제63권3호
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• pp.358-365
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• 2020

To describe how to perform urological evaluation in children with tethered cord syndrome (TCS). Although a common manifestation of TCS is the development of neurogenic bladder in developing children, neurosurgeons often face difficulty in detecting urological problems in patients with TCS. From a urological perspective, diagnosis of TCS in developing children is further complicated due to the differentiation between neurogenic bladder dysfunctions and transient bladder dysfunctions owing to developmental problems. Due to the paucity of evidence regarding evaluation prior to and after untethering, I have shown the purpose and tools for evaluation in my own practice. This may be tailored to the types of neurogenic bladder, developmental status, and risks for deterioration. While the urodynamic study (UDS) is the gold standard test for understanding bladder function, it is not a panacea in revealing the nature of bladder dysfunction. In addition, clinicians should consider the influence of developmental processes on bladder function. Before untethering, UDS should reveal synergic urethral movement, which indicates an intact sacral reflex and lack of TCS. Postoperatively, the measurement of post-void residual urine volume is a key factor for the evaluation of spontaneous voiders. In case of elevation, fecal impaction, which is common in spinal dysraphism, should be addressed. In patients with clean intermittent catheterization, the frequency-volume chart should be monitored to assess the storage function of the bladder. Toilet training is an important sign of maturation, and its achievement should be monitored. Signs of bladder deterioration should be acknowledged, and follow-up schedule should be tailored to prevent upper urinary tract damage and also to determine an adequate timing for intervention. Neurosurgeons should be aware of urological problems related to TCS as well as urologists. Cooperation and regular discussion between the two disciplines could enhance the quality of patient care. Accumulation of experience will improve follow-up strategies.