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Radiculopathy Caused by Internal Iliac Artery Pseudoaneurysm Managed with Endovascular Embolization

  • Choi, Il;Im, Soo-Bin;Kim, Bum-Tae;Shin, Won-Han
    • Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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    • v.42 no.6
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    • pp.484-486
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    • 2007
  • The authors describe a case of pseudoaneurysm arising from internal iliac artery presented with radiculopathy mimicking the symptoms of lumbar disc disease or spinal cord tumor. Among the several preoperative evaluation including CT, MRI, electrophysiologic study and ultrasonography, important diagnostic clue was obtained by ultrasonographic findings of turbulence flow at the core of partially enhanced mass in the pelvic cavity. The patient was managed with endovascular coil embolization successfully. The current case makes us remind that assessment of neurological symptoms on lower extremity should include consideration of extraspinal cause in pelvis.

A Case Study of SIL Analysis for Single Station Controller in Nuclear Power Plant Based on IEC 61508 (IEC 61508에 기반한 원자력 발전소용 안전 등급 제어기의 SIL 분석에 대한 사례연구)

  • Kim, Gun Myung
    • Journal of Applied Reliability
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    • v.16 no.3
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    • pp.231-237
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    • 2016
  • Purpose: It is not easy to suggest a quantitative data related to safety analysis. The objective of this paper is to propose a method of Safety Integrity Level (SIL) analysis and to suggest a SIL analysis result for single station controller in nuclear power plant based on IEC 61508. Methods: The Failure Modes and Effects Diagnostic Analysis (FMEDA) and average probability of failure on demand (PFD) are used for SIL assessment. Results: A SIL of single station controller is evaluated 4 by a reliability analysis results and PFD. Conclusion: A SIL analysis method and result for single station controller based on IEC 61508 are proposed in this paper. It can applicable for a manufacturer data in safety-related system.

A Study on Diagnostics of Machining System with ARMA Modeling and Spectrum Analysis (ARMA 모델링과 스펙트럼분석법에 의한 가공시스템의 진단에 관한 연구)

  • 윤문철;조현덕;김성근
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Technology Engineers
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    • v.8 no.3
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    • pp.42-51
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    • 1999
  • An experimental modeling of cutting and structural dynamics and the on-line detection of malfunction process is substantial not only for the investigation of the static and dynamic characteristics of cutting process but also for the analytic realization of diagnostic systems. In this regard, We have discussed on the comparative assessment of two recursive time series modeling algorithms that can represent the machining process and detect the abnormal machining behaviors in precision round shape machining such as turning, drilling and boring in mold and die making. In this study, simulation and experimental work were performed to show the malfunctioned behaviors. For this purpose, two new recursive approach (REIVM, RLSM) were adopted fur the on-line system identification and monitoring of a machining process, we can apply these new algorithm in real process for the detection of abnormal machining behaviors such as chipping, chatter, wear and round shape lobe waviness.

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Pediatric Magnetic Resonance Enterography: Focused on Crohn's Disease

  • Lee, So Mi;Kim, Woo Sun;Choi, Young Hun
    • Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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    • v.18 no.3
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    • pp.149-159
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    • 2015
  • Crohn's disease is a chronic idiopathic inflammatory disease of the intestines characterized by frequent relapse and remission. It often develops in children and adolescents, who are vulnerable to repeated exposure to ionizing radiations. Magnetic resonance enterography (MRE) is an increasingly important radiation-free imaging modality that is used to evaluate pediatric patients with Crohn's disease. MRE can evaluate extraluminal and extraintestinal abnormalities as well as the status of the bowel wall. In addition, MRE has an advantage in the evaluation of the small bowel involvement. MRE can be used for the initial diagnosis of Crohn's disease, and can aid in the assessment of disease activity and complications such as penetrating and fibrostenotic diseases. The aims of this article are to review the MRE technique for obtaining diagnostic and high-quality images and to discuss interpretations of imaging findings in patients with Crohn's disease.

LAT System for Fault Tree Generation (PLC로 제어되는 기계에서 Fault Tree를 효과적으로 생성하기 위한 LAT(Ladder Analysis Tool)개발)

  • 김선호;김동훈;김도연;한기상;김주한
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Precision Engineering Conference
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    • 1997.10a
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    • pp.442-445
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    • 1997
  • A challenging activity in the manufacturing industry is to perform in real time the continuous monitoring of the process state, the situation assessment and identification of the problem on line and diagnosis of the cause and importance of the problem if he process does not work properly. This paper describes LAT(Ladder Analysis Tool) system for fault tree generation to improving the fault diagnosis of CNC machine tools. The system consists of 4 steps which can automatically ladder analysis from ladder diagram to two diagnosis function models. The two diagnostic models based on he ladder diagram is switching function model and step switching function model. This system tries to overcome diagnosis deficiencies present machine tool.

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Surgical Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (폐쇄성 수면무호흡증의 수술적 치료)

  • Min, Yang-Gi;Rhee, Chae-Seo
    • Sleep Medicine and Psychophysiology
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    • v.1 no.2
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    • pp.117-124
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    • 1994
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome(OSAS), that is a complex disease of neuromuscular, respiratory and cardiovascular system, can be cured by various treatment such as weight control, medical and surgical intervention. As most of OSAS may be caused by various anatomical abnormalities, preoperative evaluation for exact anatomical site of obstruction must be needed. And various diagnostic procedures such as fiberoptic nasopharyngoscopy, Mueller test, cinefluoroscopy, cephalometry, computerized tomography, polysomnography would be used for this purpose. Uvulopalotopharyngplasty is currently the most popular method for the patient with OSAS among various surgical maneuvers and is very effective for the relieving the symptoms as like snoring, daytime somnolence, and nocturnal restlessness etc. Although subjective improvement is not compatible with it's objective assessment in postoperative evaluation for it's results, uvulopalatopharyngoplasty could be a recommandable surgical procedure because of it's ample effectiveness in promoting symptom improvement without any risk of serious complications.

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Quantitative Assessment of the Diagnostic Role of CDH13 Promoter Methylation in Lung Cancer

  • Zhong, Yun-Hua;Peng, Hao;Cheng, Hong-Zhong;Wang, Ping
    • Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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    • v.16 no.3
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    • pp.1139-1143
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    • 2015
  • In order to explore the association between cadherin 13 (CDH13) gene promoter methylation and lung carcinoma (LC) risk, we carried out a meta-analysis with searching of PubMed, Web of Science. Ultimately, 17 articles were identified and analysised by STATA 12.0 software. Overall, we found a significant relationship between CDH13 promoter methylation and LC risk (odds ratio=6.98, 95% confidence interval: 4.21-11.56, p<0.001). Subgroup analyses further revealed that LC risk was increased for individuals carrying the methylated CDH13 compared with those with unmethylated CDH13. Hence, our study identified a strong association between CDH13 gene promoter methylation and LC and highlighted a promising potential for CDH13 methylation in LC risk prediction.

Review of the coronary artery disease in terms of insurance medicine (관상동맥질환의 보험의학적 이해)

  • Lee, Sinhyung
    • The Journal of the Korean life insurance medical association
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    • v.32 no.2
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    • pp.33-38
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    • 2013
  • Coronary artery diseases are very important agenda in the insurance medicine. Insurance medicine is defined as using medical knowledge for insurance administration such as underwriting, claims, and customer satisfaction. This review article contains review of coronary artery disease in terms of insurance medicine. Estimation of extra-risks for acute myocardial infarction are MR of 349% and EDR of 41‰. In medical underwriting, individual life applicants can be assessed by Framingham's CHD risk assessment model. In claims, medical claims review is a useful method of consulting for claims staffs. Several diagnostic criteria of acute myocardial infarction are introduced in time. The universal definition of myocardial infarction by ESC/ACCF/WHF was demonstrated the most valuable predictor of 10-year mortality. Contents for State-Of-The-Art of the coronary artery disease are current antithrombotics. There are many novel anti-thrombotic agents such as ticagrelol, dabigatran, rivaroxaban, and pegnivacogin.

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Current Understanding in Neurobiology of Depressive Disorders : Imaging Genetic Studies on Serotonin Transporter (우울장애의 신경생물학적 최신 지견 : 세로토닌 전달체에 대한 영상 유전학적 연구를 중심으로)

  • Ham, Byung-Joo
    • Korean Journal of Biological Psychiatry
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    • v.18 no.4
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    • pp.176-180
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    • 2011
  • Depressive disorders have strong genetic components. However, conventional linkage and association studies have not yielded definitive results. These might be due to the absence of objective diagnostic tests, the complex nature of human behavior or the incomplete penetrance of psychiatric traits. Imaging genetics explores the influences of genetic variation on the brain function or structure. This technique could provide a more sensitive assessment than traditional behavioral measures in psychiatric studies. Imaging genetics is a relatively new field of psychiatric researches, and may improve our understanding on neurobiology of psychiatric disorders. In this review, current understanding in neurobiology of depressive disorders, especially imaging genetic studies on serotonin transporter will be discussed.