• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.66-74
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• 2009

Purpose: The importance of the deformities in alar - columellar complex has been underestimated in Asian ethnic groups for the last decades. Fortunately, with increasing familiarity of the open rhinoplasty techniques, the anatomic details of the nasal tip have been pointed up. Definitely, having an interest and demand for improving the sub - normal relationship between the alar rim and columella are indebted for such growing of knowledge about nasal tip anatomy. However, it is true that any single procedure is not settled as versatile and fully confident modality to correct the retracted notching of the alar rim. With this article, I should like to propose another useful option for treating retracted ala. Methods: The author has tried to correct alar rim retraction by means of: (1) Triangular onlay septal cartilage graft on the lower lateral cartilage with the medial end fixed to the anterior surface of the lateral crus(Alar extension graft), (2) Inserting lateral end of the alar extension graft to the vestibular skin pocket in the form of a finger - in - groove, (3) using the vestibular skin in the form of an advancement flap, and (4) using the soft shield graft to prevent possible visible step - off of the alar margin. Results: The author applied an alar extension graft to 16 patients in order to correct a retracted ala for the last 27 months (August, 2003 - October, 2005). The distances from alar rim to long axis of nostril were improved to be within 2 mm in all of the cases, and also the shape of the alar rim changed to a round form. Nostril asymmetry (6%) in one case, temporary palpable step - off (18%) in three cases, temporary visible step - off (6%) in one case, and temporary paresthesia of the tip (25%) in four cases were observed. Conclusion: The alar extension graft is simple and efficacious. It does not need donor sites other than the operative field, and its results are predictable. In particular, since it may give structural intensity to a weak lower lateral cartilage, it may be preferentially used for the correction of a retracted ala that arises from hypoplastic lower lateral cartilage. Moreover intensified lower lateral cartilage also improves the esthetic shape of lobule.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제41권4호
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• pp.403-406
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• 2014

Background Perforations in the nasal septum (NSP) give rise not only to disintegration of the septum anatomy but also impairment in normal nasal physiology. The successes of these surgical techniques are usually equated to anatomical closure of the perforation. The goal of this study is to evaluate the subjective and objective results of our surgical technique for septal perforation surgery. Methods All NSPs in the six patients were closed by inferior turbinate flap. The Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation (NOSE) instrument was used to evaluate the preoperative and postoperative subjective sensation of nasal obstruction. Measurement of preoperative and postoperative nasal airway resistance was performed using active anterior rhinomanometry which is an objective test. Wilcoxson signed rank test and Spearman correlation test were used to analyze correlation between NOSE scores and rhinomanometric measurements. Results The full closure of the septal perforations was noted in 100% of patients. The total NOSE score was 14 preoperatively and one postoperatively. The improvement in NOSE scores was statistically significant ($P{\leq}0.002$). The mean preoperative total resistance (ResT150) value was $0.13Pa/cm^3s^{-1}$, which is below the normal range ($0.16-0.31Pa/cm^3s^{-1}$), while the mean postoperative ResT150 value was $0.27Pa/cm^3s^{-1}$. The correlation between the improvement in NOSE scores and improvements in ResT150 values was statistically significant. Conclusions Surgical approaches should aim to solve both the anatomical and physiological problems of NSP. The application of subjective and objective tests in the postoperative period will help surgeons assess the applied techniques.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제36권6호
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• pp.761-766
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• 2009

Purpose: Secondary breast reconstruction is defined as a whole reconstructive procedure to correct complications and to improve the aesthetics when a patient is dissatisfied with her initial reconstruction. We would like to present these particular procedures on previously failed breast reconstruction with analysis of unsatisfactory results. Methods: From June 2002 to August 2008, we performed secondary breast reconstructions for 10 patients with failed breasts. Six patients with implant failure underwent secondary breast reconstructions using free TRAM flaps after the removal of implants. Two patients with partial loss of pedicled TRAM flaps underwent secondary breast reconstruction using Latissimus Dorsi flaps. Two patients with 1 total loss of free TRAM flap and 1 extensive fat necrosis underwent secondary breast reconstruction using implants. Results: The average age of the patients were 36.4 years (26 ~ 47 years). All flaps survived completely and had relatively good aesthetic results in free TRAM cases. There was breast asymmetry in one patient using cohesive gell implants in total loss of previously free TRAM patient, which was corrected by exchanging the implants and placing dermofat grafts. Conclusion: Secondary breast reconstruction differs from primary procedures in several aspects; there are changes in the anatomy and tissue environment of the breasts, and various limitations in choosing reconstruction methods. In addition, the patients may be uncomfortable with previous complication. It is important to consider various factors before deciding to undergo a secondary breast reconstruction carefully with informed consent.

• Journal of Trauma and Injury
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.8-14
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• 2008

Iatrogenic ureteral injury is a complication that can occur during a variety of pelvic or abdominal surgeries. The most frequent causes are gynecological ones, followed by colon and vascular surgeries. Management of ureteric injury depends on the time of diagnosis and the severity of organ damage. Injuries diagnosed intraoperatively should be treated immediately. Occasionally, intraoperative ureteral injury is overlooked, and symptoms of the late diagnosis of ureteral injury are usually nonspecific; therefore, the diagnosis is delayed for days or weeks postoperatively. Management of injuries diagnosed postoperatively is more complex. There are differing opinions on whether an initial conservative or immediate operative intervention is the best line of action. Delayed repair is suggested on the grounds that it will reduce inflammation and tissue edema. However, many authors are in favor of early repair, perhaps because tissue planes are easier to find before fibrosis becomes too dense. Ureteral injuries occurring at the level of the pelvic brim should be best managed with an end-to-end anastomosis, preferably around a ureteric stent. More distal injuries also should be ideally managed with an end-to-end anastomosis, after excision of the crushed or compromised segments. However, if the remaining distal segment is short, ureteral reimplantation is the procedure of choice. The Boari flap technique for ureteral reimplantation is invaluable in cases with a short proximal segment. Delayed recognition of iatrogenic ureteral injury may be associated with serious complications, so prompt recognition of ureteral injuries is important. Recognition of the injury before closure is the key to easy, successful, and complications-free repair. Increased awareness of the risk for ureteral damage during certain operative maneuvers is vital to prevent injury, and to decrease the incidence of iatrogenic injury. A sound knowledge of abdominal and pelvic anatomy is the best prevention.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.363-372
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• 1997

본 연구는 1986년 6월 3일부터 1995년 12월 31일까지 서울대학교 어린이 병원 흉부외과에서 경험한 144례의 대동맥 교약증 환아를 대상으로, 술후 결과에 영향을 미치는 여러 가지 요소들을 분석하였다. 환아의 평균 연령은 15.73+32.43(범 위 0.1-191.0, 중앙값=3.3)개월이 었고, 이중 11)례(78.5%)의 환아는 영아, 25례(17.4%)는 신생아였다. 환아를 대동맥궁 협 착 부위와 동반 심기형에 따라(제 1형:국소 협착, 제2형:대동맥 헙부 협착, 제3형 :대동맥 협부 및 횡대동맥궁 협착, h:심실중격결손증 동반, B:기타 복 잡 심기 형 동반) 9가지로 분류한 결과, 1, IA, IB, I, IIA, IIB, III, IIIA, IIIB형이 각각 25, 9, 6, 24, 35, 15, 4, 19, 7례 였다. 수술방법은 쇄골하동맥편 교약성형술(subclavian-flap coarctoplasty, SFC: 60례), 절단 및 문합술(resection and anastomo sis, R&A: 44례), 확장된 대동맥성형술(extended aortoplasty, Ex-Ao: 26 례), 덮개포편술(onlay patch, Onlay: 14례)이 사용되었다. 총수술 사망률은 16.0%(23/144)였고, 수술 사망률을 높이는 인자로 협착부위(I, II, III형) 동반 심기형(0, A, B), 환아의 연령, 수술방법, 단계수술 \ulcorner부 등이 분석되었는데 이중 횡대동맥궁협착을 동반하는 III형(I형 사망률=2.5%(1/40), II형=17.6% (13/74), III형=30%(9/30); p(0.01), B형(0형 사망률=3.8%(2/53), A형 =15.9%(10/63), B형 =39.3%(11/28); p(0.01) 등이 의미있는 위험 인자였다. 생존환아 121례는 술후 평균 29.1+28.8(범위 0-129.2)개월 외래 추 적되 었으며 이중 술후 협착을 보였던 경우는 18례로 14.9%의 헙착률은 보였다. 생존환자중 77례의 환자 (I형 20명. ll형 42명, 111형 15명)에서 술전, 술후 3개월 이내, 술후 6개월이후의 심에코도상의 대동맥 각 부위 크기에 관한 자료의 입수가 가능하였으며 이를토대로무명동맥 직근위부의 상행대동맥 직경에 대 한 대동맥협부 직경의 비율(대동맥협부지수)및 경동맥부위의 횡대동맥 직경비율(횡대동맥지수)을구하 여 형태 별로 술전, 수술 직후 6개월이상 경과후의 대동맥 크기 변화의 양상을 관찰하였다. 제 I, II, III형 모두에서 술전에 비하여 술후 평균 대동맥협부지수의 의미있는 증가가 관찰되었으며(p<0.01),제 III형에서는 횡대동맥지수의 의미있는 증가도 관찰되었다(p<0.01). 재헙착으로 진단된 I, II형의 수술직후 대 동맥협부지수와 111형의 횡대동맥 지수는 비협착군에 비하여 의미있게 작았는데 이는 아마도수술 당시 협 착 부위의 완전제거가 이루어지지 않은 것이 원인이라고 사료되었다. 본 분석에서는 어린 연령(3개월 이하), 3개월이하에 시행한 쇄골하동맥편 교약성형술이 의미있는 재협착의 위험요소로 밝혀졌다. 결론 적으로 저자등은 본연구를 통하여 대동맥협부지수, 횡대동맥 지수 등이 개개 대동맥교약 환아의 해부학 적, 임상적 특징을 파악하는데 도움이 되는 도구라는 사실을 발견하였고 아울러 교약의 해부학적 특성, 동반 심기 형, 연령, 수술방법 등이 수술사망 및 재협착에 영향한다는 사실을 입증하였다.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제44권2호
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• pp.115-122
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• 2011

Background: The intramural coronary artery has been known as a risk factor for early death after an arterial switch operation (ASO). We reviewed the morphological characteristics and evaluated the early and mid-term results of ASO for patients with an intramural coronary artery. Materials and Methods: From March 1994 to September 15th 2010, 158 patients underwent ASO at Dong-A and Pusan National University Hospitals for repair of transposition of the great arteries and double outlet right ventricle. Among these patients, 14 patients (8.9%) had an intramural coronary artery. Mean age at operation was $13.4{\pm}10.2$ days (4 to 39 days) and mean body weight was $3.48{\pm}0.33$ kg (2.88 to 3.88 kg). All patients except one were male. Eight patients had TGA/IVS and 4 patients had an aortic arch anomaly. Two patients (14.3%) had side-by-side great artery relation, of whom one had an intramural right coronary artery and the other had an intramural left anterior descending coronary artery. Twelve patients had anterior-posterior relation, all of whom had an intramural left coronary artery (LCA). The aortocoronary flap technique was used in coronary transfer in 8 patients, of whom one patient required a switch to the individual coronary button technique 2 days after operation because of myocardial ischemia. An individual coronary button implantation technique was adopted in 6, of whom 2 patients required left subclavian artery free graft to LCA during the same operation due to LCA injury during coronary button mobilization and LCA torsion. Results: There was 1 operative death (7.1%), which occurred in the first patient in our series. This patient underwent an aortocoronary flap procedure for coronary transfer combining aortic arch repair. Overall operative mortality for 144 patients without an intramural coronary artery was 13.2% (19/144). There was no statistical difference in operative mortality between the patients with and without an intramural coronary artery (p>0.1). There was no late death. The mean follow-up duration was $52.1{\pm}43.0$ months (0.5 to 132 months). One patient who had a subclavian artery free graft required LCA stenting 6.5 years after surgery for LCA anastomotic site stenosis. No other surviving patient needed any intervention for coronary problems. All patients had normal ventricular function at latest echocardiography and were in NYHA class 1. Conclusion: The arterial switch operation in Transposition of Great Arteries or Double Outlet Right Ventricle patients with intramural coronary can be performed with low mortality; however, there is a high incidence of intraoperative or postoperative coronary problems, which can be managed with conversion to the individual coronary button technique and a bypass procedure using a left subclavian free graft. Both aortocoronary flap and individual coronary button implantation techniques for coronary transfer have excellent mid-term results.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.735-751
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• 1996

An ultimate goal of periodontal therapy is to stop the disease process and to regenerate a functionally-oriented periodontium destroyed as a result of periodontal disease. The purpose of this study was to observe the effect of grafting granulation tissue obtained from extraction socket on the regeneration of horizontal furcation defect. Six dogs were used in this study. All mandibular first and third premolars were extracted. At 2, 3, and 5 days after extraction, tissues were obtained from extraction socket of 1 mongrel dog and examined by light microscope. Granulation tissue obtained at 5 days after extraction was chosen as the graft material. Five days later, horizontal furcation defects were created surgically at mandibular second and fourth premolars in the right and left side of the 5 beagle dogs. The entrance area of the artificially prepared "key hole" defects were about $3\;4mm^2$. By random selections, 2 exposed furcation defects were grafted with granulation tissue obtained from extraction socket as experimental group and 1 furcation defect was as control. The flaps were replaced to their original position and sutured with 4-0 chromic cat-gut. Three dogs were sacrificed 4 weeks and two dogs 8 weeks after surgery, and the prepared specimens were examined by light microscope. At 4 weeks, furcations were filled with epithelial lining and fibrous connective tissue infiltrated with chronic inflammatory cells. New bone formation was observed in all groups. Only experimental group showed new cementum formation. At 8 weeks, new cementum, functional arrangement of new PDL fiber, root resorption, and some ankylotic union of newly formed alveolar bone and root surface were observed in all groups. Experimental group showed that epithelial downgrowth was inhibited and new bone formation was more active compared to control. The success rate of the furcation defect healing was higher in experimental group than control. These results suggested that grafting of granulation tissue obtained from extraction socket which combined with reconstructive periodontal flap surgery may promote periodontal regeneration of horizontal furcation defect.

• 대한구순구개열학회지
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.17-25
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• 2003

본 교실에서 최근 4년 동안 행해진 수술의 경향을 분석한 결과를 정리해 보면 이차 비기형의 교정은 양측성의 경우 비교적 이른 시기인 4-5세에 시행되었고 편측성의 경우에는 치조성형술(alveoloplasty)의 시행을 먼저 고려한 후 10세에서 13세 경에 시행된 것을 알 수 있었다. 교정부위는 편측성의 경우 비대칭을 교정하는 수술이 중점적으로, 양측성의 경우 비주 연장술이 중점적으로 행해졌는데 아동과 성인에서 모두 비주와 비첨 수술이 거의 90%정도를 차지하였다. 그 외에 비중격 성형술, 비공 성형술 등이 10% 내외로 시행되었다. 비첨 성형술은 양측성 구순열의 경우 모두Millard's forked flap으로 시행되었고 편측성의 경우 간단하게 연골을 박리하고 Tajima suture를 시행한 경우가 아동에서 77%, 성인에서 30% 였다. 개방형 비성형술을 시행한 경우는 아동에서 40%, 성인에서 71%를 보였다. 자가 연골이식을 시행한 경우는 아동에서 23%, 성인에서 70%를 보였다. 비중격의 편향을 보이는 편측성 구순열 환자 모두에서 비중격 수술이 시행된 것은 아니었는데, 비익의 비대칭에는 적극적인 치료가 이루어진 반면 비중격의 비대칭에는 그렇지 못한 것을 알 수 있었다. 대부분의 수술이 심미적인 부분에 초점을 맞추고 있었으며 비중격 성형술의 시행에 있어 비강폐쇄의 객관적 평가가 이루어지지 않은 것이 개선해야 할 부분으로 사료되었다.

• 대한영상의학회지
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• 제83권3호
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• pp.582-596
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• 2022

무릎 MRI를 정확하게 판독하려면 기본적인 반월연골 해부학을 아는 것뿐만 아니라 병적 상태와 구별하는 것이 중요하다. 따라서 반월연골 열상으로 쉽게 오인될 수 있는 정상 변이(위양성)와 쉽게 놓쳐서 자칫 정상으로 오인될 수 있는 반월연골열상들(위음성)을 아는 것이 판독에 도움이 될 것이다. 위양성에는 활막 오목, 반월연골 주름, 슬와 힘줄과 외측 반월연골 사이의 관계, 가로 인대, 반월연골 앞 근 및 반월대퇴 인대가 포함된다. 위음성에는 국소 방사열상, 피판 열상, 뒤 근 열상, 반월연골-관절낭 분리, 원반모양반월연골의 열상이 있다. 이번 임상화보에서는 앞서 언급한 상황들로부터 얻은 영상자료들을 검토해보았다.