• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제40권5호
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• pp.603-609
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• 2013

Background Although the conventional direct brow lift operation provides a simple means of managing lateral brow ptosis, the scars produced have been unacceptable. However, using the modifications proposed here, scarring showed remarkable improvement. This article reviews our experiences with the presented technique, mainly with respect to postoperative scarring. Methods Measured amounts of supra-eyebrow skin and subcutaneous fat were excised en bloc in the conventional manner under 'hyper-hydrated' local infiltration anesthesia. The lower flap and the edge of the upper flap were undermined above the muscular plane, and the orbicularis oculi muscle was directly suture-plicated and suspended upward to the distal frontalis muscle. Skin closure was performed in a basic plastic surgical manner. Results From April 2007 to April 2012, a consecutive series of 60 patients underwent surgery using the above method. The average width of the excised skin was 8 mm (range, 5-15 mm) at the apex of the eyebrow. Preoperative complaints were resolved without occurrence of significant complications. The surgical scars showed remarkable improvement and were negligible in the majority of the cases. Conclusions The direct brow lift operation combined with plication/suspension of the superior and lateral portion of the orbicularis oculi muscle provides a simple, safe, and predictable means of correcting lateral brow ptosis. The scars were acceptable to all of the patients. For proper management of the frontalis tone, upper blepharoplasty and/or repair of eyelid levator function must be considered in addition to brow lift procedures.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제48권2호
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• pp.99-104
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• 2015

Background: We report our initial experiences of robot-assisted cardiac surgery using the da Vinci Surgical System. Methods: Between February 2010 and March 2014, 50 consecutive patients underwent minimally invasive robot-assisted cardiac surgery. Results: Robot-assisted cardiac surgery was employed in two cases of minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass, 17 cases of mitral valve repair, 10 cases of cardiac myxoma removal, 20 cases of atrial septal defect repair, and one isolated CryoMaze procedure. Average cardiopulmonary bypass time and average aorta cross-clamping time were $194.8{\pm}48.6$ minutes and $126.1{\pm}22.6$ minutes in mitral valve repair operations and $132.0{\pm}32.0$ minutes and $76.1{\pm}23.1$ minutes in myxoma removal operations, respectively. During atrial septal defect closure operations, the average cardiopulmonary bypass time was $128.3{\pm}43.1$ minutes. The median length of stay was between five and seven days. The only complication was that one patient needed reoperation to address bleeding. There were no hospital mortalities. Conclusion: Robot-assisted cardiac surgery is safe and effective for mitral valve repair, atrial septal defect closure, and cardiac myxoma removal surgery. Reducing operative time depends heavily on the experience of the entire robotic surgical team.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제38권3호
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• pp.329-332
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• 2011

Purpose: In developed countries, vesicovaginal fistula occur from various pelvic operations including total hysterectomy, leading to urinary leakage and incontinence. Although various methods have been proposed for adequate tissue coverage in fistula repair, the surgical treatment of is not simple and still controversial. We report a case of neobladder-vaginal fistula repair using modified Martius fat pad flap. Methods: A 62-year-old female patient underwent radical cystectomy with total abdominal hysterectomy and neobladder formation due to invasive bladder tumor 5 years ago. For 3 years following the operation, urine leakage was observed. Exploration demonstrated neobladder-vaginal fistula and primary repair including fistulectomy and direct closure was performed. Urinary incontinence relapsed 2 years after primary repair, and after demonstrating the recurrence of fistula on urography, repair of recurrent fistula was performed. After dissection of vagina and neobladder and closure of fistula by urologic surgeon, fibroadipose flap was elevated, rotated and advanced through the tunnel at vaginal sidewall, and interpositioned to the fistula site between neobladder and vagina. Results: There was no acute complication after the surgery and urethral catheter was extracted on the 8th day after the operation. During six month follow-up period after the operation, there is no clinical evidence of fistula recurrence. Conclusion: From our clinical experience and literature review, we think Martius fat pad flap is a useful technique in management of neobladder-vaginal fistula, for it provides enough vascularity, major epithelization surface and better lymphatic drainage, and also prevents overlapping of vesical, vaginal suture lines at the same time.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.136-142
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• 1995

A clinical study was performed on 69 cases of isolated PDA surgically treated at the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular surgery of Kyung-Hee University Hospital from Mar. 1986 to Feb. 1994. Retrospective clinical analysis of these patients were as follows: 1.23 males and 46 females ranged in age from 16 days to 49 years. [mean 8.69yrs.,sex ratio M:F=1:2 2. Chief complaints were frequent URI in 44%, dyspnea on exertion in 16%,palpitation in 8%, easy fatigability in 6%, and no subjective symptoms in 26%. 3. On auscultation, typical continuous machinery murmur heard in 84%, and systolic murmur in 16% on Lt 2nd or 3rd intercostal space. 4. Simple chest x- ray showed increased pulmonary vascularity in 67%, cardiomegaly in 61%,and within normal limit in 16%. 5. EKG findings were LVH in 42%, biventricular hypertrophy in 17%, RVH in 3%, and within normal limit in 38%. 6. Echocardiogram was performed from all patient, and direct visualization of ductus in 93% 7. Cardiac catheterization was performed in 39 patients. The mean value of the results were;Differance SaO2[MPA-RV =11.03$\pm$ 5.26%,Qp/Qs=2.44$\pm$1.35,systolic pulmonary arterial pressure=40.69 $\pm$ 17.69mmHg. 8. 66 patients were operated through the left posterolateral thoracoctomy ; closure of ductus by double ligation in 43 cases, triple ligation in 23 cases.3 patients were operated by simple closure under cardiopulmonary bypass. 9. There was no death associated with the operation. The operative complications were atelectasis in 8 cases, pneumonia in 4 cases recannalization in 2 cases, and hoarseness in one case. 10. Systemic diastolic pressure was increased 8.12$\pm$ 0.13mmHg, and pulse pressure was decreased about 9.52 $\pm$ 1.87mmHg.

• Advances in pediatric surgery
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.101-107
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• 2010

Herniorrhaphy of Indirect inguinal hernia (IIH) is one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures in children. The overall incidence of inguinal hernias in childhood ranges from 0.8 to 4.4 %. The incidence is up to 10 times higher in boys than girls, especially much higher in premature infants. IIHs in children are basically an arrest of embryologic development rather than an acquired weakness, which explains the increased incidence in premature infants. In normal development, the processus vaginalis closes, obliterating the peritoneal opening of the internal ring between 36th and 40th week of gestation. This process is often incomplete, leaving a small patent processus in many newborns. However, closure continues postnatally, and the rate of patency is inversely proportional to age of the child. The presence of a patent processus vaginalis is a necessary but not sufficient variable in developing a congenital IIH. In other words, all congenital IIHs are preceded by a patent processus vaginalis, but not all patent processus vaginalis go on to become IIHs. The overall incidence of IIH in population is approximately 1 to 2 % and the incidence of a processus vaginalis is approximately 12 to 14%, clinically appreciable IIH should develop in approximately 8 to 12 % of patients with a patent processus vaginalis. Although the classic open inguinal hernia repair remains the gold standard for most pediatric surgeons, laparoscopic repair is being performed in many centers. Like open technique, laparoscopic technique is fundamentally a high ligation of the indirect hernia sac with or without internal ring ligation. The advantages of laparoscopic approach include the ease of examining the contralateral internal ring, the avoidance of access damage to vas and vessels during mobilization of cord, decreased operative time, and an ability to identify unsuspected direct or femoral hernias. Almost all groin hernias in children are IIHs and occur as a result of incomplete closure of processus vaginalis. The treatment is repair by high ligation of hernia sac, which can be done by an open or laparoscopic technique. The contralateral side can be explored by laparoscopy or left alone, open exploration is no longer indicated due to potential risk of infertility.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제32권7호
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• pp.628-636
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• 1999

배경: 최근에 완전방실중격결손의 해부학적 구조에 대한 이해가 증가됨에 따라서 본원에서는 수술방법에 있 어서 여러 가지 변형을 시도하게 되었다. 대상 및 방법: 1997년 5월부터 1998년 7월까지 8명의 완전방실중 격결손 환자를 수술하였다. 남녀 각각 3명, 5명이었으며 나이는 2개월에서 28개월까지 분포하였고 평균 몸무 게는 6.0$\pm$2.2 Kg이었다. 심장의 해부학적 구조에 따라서 3명의 환아에서는 심실중격결손을 일차적으로 봉합 하여 수술을 단순화하였다(Group I). 좌심실유출로 협착의 가능성이 있는 2명의 경우에는 통상적인 방법대로 2개의 포편을 이용하였다(Group II). 그리고 불균형 완전방실중격결손의 경우에는 심실중격결손을 막는 포편 을 우심실에 치우쳐서 막고 심방중격을 새로 만들거나 좌측 방실판막의 부족한 판막부위를 자가 심낭막으로 메꾸어 주거나 좌측 방실판막이 parachute valve 인 경우에는 2개의 판막입구를 만들어 주었다(Group III). 결과: 모든 환자가 수술후 만족스러운 혈류역학을 보였으며 7명에서는 평균 3$\pm$1 일만에 인공호흡기 이탈이 가능하였으며 1명의 환자는 심장의 문제없이 폐질환으로 24일만에 인공호흡기를 이탈하였다. 수술후 합병증 으로 III군에서 판막성형을 시행한 좌측 판막이 찢어지면서 판막역류가 점진적으로 심해진 1명에서 2주만에 재수술을 하였다. 조기 및 만기사망은 없었으며 수술후 심장초음파검사에서 약간의 좌측 방실판막협착이 III 군에서 1명 있었으며(평균압력차 6.5 mmHg), 좌측 방실판막역류가 7명(87.5 %)의 환아에서 Grade I 이하였으 며, 우측 방실판막역류는 모든 환아에서 Grade I 이하였다. 결론: 완전방실중격결손의 수술시 해부학적인 구 조에 따라서 선택적으로 일부 환아에서는 심실중격결손을 일차적으로 봉합함으로써 수술을 단순화할 수 있 으며 우심실이 발달된 불균형 완전방실중격결손에서도 변형수술방법을 통하여 양심실성 교정을 하여 좋은 결과를 얻을 수 있었다.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제37권7호
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• pp.578-584
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• 2004

발살바동 동맥류는 드문 심장 기형으로 수술 후 장기 생존율이 잘 알려져 있지 않다 본 연구는 발살바동 동맥류의 수술적 치료 후 장기 성적을 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 1991년 1991년 3월부터 2003년 11월까지 발살바동 동맥류로 수술한 35명(남자 23, 여자 12, 평균 연령 35.2세, 범위 11세∼64세)의 환자를 대상으로 하였다. 술 전 NYHA 기능적 분류는 26명(74.3%)에서 class III∼IV였다. 술 전 심초음파상 평균 심구출률은 63.32 $\pm$ 11.43%였고 9명(25.7%)의 환자는 대동맥 판막 폐쇄 부전 grade III∼IV였다. 발살바동 파열부위의 수술은 직접 봉합이 14예(46.7%), 첩포를 이용한 폐쇄는 16예 (53.3%)에서 시행되었다. 대동맥 판막 치환술은 5예에서(14.3%) 성형술은 3예에서(8.6%) 시행되었다. 그리고 3명(8.6%)의 환자에서는 Bentall's 수술을 했으며 동반된 수술은 심실 중격 결손 폐쇄 12예 (34.3%), 심방 중격 결손 폐쇄 3예(8.6%)였다. 평균 심폐체외순환 시간은 116.79 $\pm$ 38.79분이었고 평균 대동맥 차단 시간은 81.2 $\pm$ 28.97분이었다. 결과: 수술 사망은 없었다. 1예에서 완전 방실 차단으로 영구 심장 박동기를 삽입했다. 재수술은 3예에서 시행하였는데 1예는 발살바동 동맥류 재발로 직접 봉합했고 1예는 대동맥 판막 기능 부전이 악화되어 인공 판막 치환술을, 1예는 인공 판막 치환술 후 판막 열개로 Bentall's 수술을 시행했다. 평균 추적 기간은 58.55$\pm$38.38개월이었으며 만기 사망은 1예 있었다. 5 year freedom from reoperation rate는 87.1 $\pm$ 7%였다. 결론: 발살바동 동맥류의 수술적 치료는 안전하며 만족할 만한 결과를 얻었다.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제41권3호
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• pp.253-257
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• 2014

Background Although the utility of flaps for the treatment of sternal wound infections following median sternotomy has been reported for 30 years, there have been few reports on the risk factors for complications after reconstruction. The objective of this investigation was to identify factors related to complications after the reconstruction of sternal wound infections. Methods A retrospective analysis of 74 patients with reconstructive surgery after sternal wound infection over a 5-year period was performed. Clinical data including age, sex, body mass index (BMI), comorbidities, bacterial culture, previous cardiac surgery, wound depth, mortality rate, type of reconstructive procedure, and complication rate were collected. Results The patients' BMI ranged from 15.2 to $33.6kg/m^2$ (mean, $23.1{\pm}3.74kg/m^2$). Wound closure complications after reconstructive surgery were observed in 36.5% of the cases. The mortality rate was 2.7%. Diabetes mellitus significantly affected the rate of wound closure complications (P=0.041). A significant difference in the number of complications was seen between Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and coagulase-negative Staphylococci (P=0.011). There was a correlation between harvesting of the internal thoracic artery and postoperative complications (P=0.048). The complication rates of the pectoralis major flap, rectus abdominis flap, omentum flap, a combination of pectoralis major flap and rectus abdominis flap, and direct closure were 23.3%, 33.3%, 100%, 37.5%, and 35.7%, respectively. Conclusions Diabetes mellitus, S. aureus, harvesting of the internal thoracic artery, and omentum flap were significant factors for complications after reconstruction. The omentum flap volume may be related to the complications associated with the omentum flap transfer in the present study.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제21권10호
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• pp.406-414
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• 2020

폐업지원제도는 경쟁력이 낮은 한계농가의 소득보전 및 경영안정과 해당 품목의 전반적인 경쟁력을 제고하기 위해 운용되고 있다. 이러한 폐업지원제도는 풍선효과와 부정수급 등 여러 가지 문제를 가지고 있다. 본 연구의 목적은 폐업지원제도의 실제 업무를 최일선에서 담당하는 지자체 담당 공무원의 시각을 반영하여 폐업지원제도에서 나타나는 전반적인 문제점과 개선 방향을 분석하는 것이다. 특히, 공무원 특성별로 폐업지원제도 상한액 설정과 연장 여부에 관해 차이가 있는지, 이러한 차이에는 공무원의 어떤 특성이 영향을 미치는지를 분석하였다. 폐업지원제 상한액 설정 필요성에 영향을 미치는 요인은 농업부문 업무경력, 농축산업의 중요성에 관한 인식, FTA가 우리나라 농축산업에 미친 영향에 관한 인식, 성별과 지역 변수인 것으로 나타났다. 한편, 폐업지원제 연장 여부에 영향을 미치는 요인은 소속기관 단위, FTA 직접피해보전제도에 관한 업무 지식 수준, FTA 피해보전직불제 및 폐업지원제도의 효과에 관한 인식, 농축산업보조금 지원 방향에 관한 인식인 것으로 나타났다. 이러한 분석 결과는 정부가 폐업지원제도를 개선하고자 할 때, 제도개선 방향을 설정할 수 있는 기초자료로 활용될 수 있을 것이다.

• 대한두개안면성형외과학회지
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.129-132
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• 2013

Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma is the second-most common skin cancer and represents 20% of all skin cancers. Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma often spreads to the parotid gland through lymph nodes, but, direct invasion of an adjacent organ may also occur. We present the case of 78-year-old man with ulcerated mass on the right infra-auricular area. The histopathologic finding was squamous cell carcinoma. There was no evidence of distant metastasis, but the mass was found to invade the superficial lobe of the right parotid gland. The mass was widely excised and superficial parotidectomy was performed while preserving the facial nerve. The defect was covered by primary closure. Postoperative radiotherapy was performed. At 20 months after surgery, our patient had no facial palsy, local recurrence, or metastasis. Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma involving the parotid gland is an aggressive, rapidly advancing lesion, which if not recognized and treated early will result in high morbidity and mortality. Squamous cell carcinoma of the parotid gland has shown that patients who receive adjuvant radiotherapy have a lower recurrence rate and a higher survival rate than patients treated with surgery alone. The role of elective neck dissection remains controversial.