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A Case of Schwannoma Arising from the Right Lateral Tongue (혀의 우측 측부에 발생한 신경초종 1예)

  • Joung, Ho-Hoon;Park, Chan-Hum;Choi, Young-Hee;Lee, Jun-Ho
    • Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology
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    • v.23 no.2
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    • pp.192-194
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    • 2007
  • Schwannoma, also named neurilemmoma, is a rare solitary and slow-growing tumor which originates from schwann cells of the nerve sheath. Schwannoma is a well-circumscribed, encapsulated masses that is attached to the nerve but can be separated from it. On microscopic examination, tumors show a mixture of two growth patterns, Antoni A and B. Surgical excision is the treatment of choice. Especially, Schwannoma of the tongue is very rare. We present a case of a 11-year-old child with a schwannoma of the tongue, measuring $1{\times}1cm$. During the operation the mass revealed itself as being encapsulated. The tumor was removed and diagnosed pathologically as a schwannoma.

Partial Knee Joint Defect Reconstruction with Vascularized Proximal Fibular Articular Surface (슬관절 부분결손에 대한 혈관부착 비골근위 관절면을 이용한 재건술)

  • Chung, Duke-Whan
    • Archives of Reconstructive Microsurgery
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    • v.7 no.2
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    • pp.157-164
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    • 1998
  • It has been very difficult to managing partial joint defect in any etiologies, especially in children. Unicondylar defect of the tibial condyle in children reconstructed with proximal fibular head with articular cartilage from 1995. Two kinds of transfering methods were used, peroneal artery pedicled ipsilateral fibula head transposition to defective lateral tibial condyle defect that revealed poor prognosis with gradual absorption of transposed fibular epiphysis. Free vascularized fibular head transplantation with microvascular anastomosis underwent in the case with medial condyle defect of tibia which revealed very satisfactory results. Author can conclude with these clinical experiences: 1. Tranposition without epiphyseal vesssels intact is not sufficient in fibular head osteochondral transplantation in reconstruction of tibial condyle defect. That means peroneal arterial vascular pedicle is not enough for transplanted proximal epiphysis maintains its function on articular surface and growth activity in children. 2. The anterior recurrent tibial artery is one of the most important and easy to utilizing vessel in proximal fibular epiphyseal transplantation. 3. Free vascularized fibular head transplantation is hopeful method in reconstruction of the knee joint in the patient with partial joint defect which has no effective solution in conventional methods.

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A Case of Columnar Cell Variant of Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma (갑상선 유두암 원주세포변형 1예)

  • Choe, Si Hong;Lee, Donghoo;Jung, Soo Jin;Kim, Do Hun
    • Journal of Clinical Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
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    • v.29 no.2
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    • pp.281-285
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    • 2018
  • Columnar cell variant of papillary thyroid carcinoma (CCV-PTC) is a rare variant representing 0.15-0.2% of all PTCs. The CCV is aggressive, due to its rapid growth, high local recurrence rate, and frequent lung, brain and bone metastasis. Aggressive surgical and medical management are recommended for these neoplasias. The authors experienced a case of CCV-PTC in a 45-year-old man. We performed total thyroidectomy with neck dissection. The patient received radiation and radioactive iodine therapy. There were no recurrences or complications in the following 24 months after the operation. The patient will closely undergo continuous follow up. We present the clinical characteristics, pathology, treatment, and prognosis of the tumor with a review of the literature.

Post-discharge Nutrition (미숙아의 퇴원 후 영양)

  • Kim, Ee-Kyung
    • Neonatal Medicine
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    • v.16 no.2
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    • pp.131-136
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    • 2009
  • Preterm infants are frequently discharged from the hospital with growth retardation. Given the potentially lifelong effects of growth impairmnet during a critical time of development, considerable effort should be focused on improving growth after discharge. Growth monitoring must be based on regular measurements of weight, length, and head circumference to identify those preterm infants with poor growth that may need additional nutritional support. Although prior studies vary in design and the intervention used, the evidence supports the use of fortified formulas in formula-fed preterm infants after discharge. The situation for infants fed human milk is much less clear, it seems prudent to concentrate our efforts on the encouragement of breast-feeding in this population. Catch up growth may have many benefits, and may lead to improved development. However, its long-term metabolic consequences are currently unclear. Understanding the optimal means of providing nutrition after discharge is an ongoing process.

Growth Profiles of Breastfed Infants Participating the "Year 2005 Healthy Breastfed Baby Contest" (건강한 모유수유 영아의 성장특성: 대구지역 '2005년 건강한 모유수유아 선발대회' 참가 대상자를 중심으로)

  • Jang, Gun-Ja;Kim, Mi-Ye;Suh, Soon-Rim;Shin, Yeong-Hee;Chung, Kwi-Ae;Lee, In-Hae;Kim, Sun-Hee
    • Child Health Nursing Research
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    • v.14 no.1
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    • pp.71-78
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    • 2008
  • Despite the 12-year KNA breastfeeding campaign, the declining trend in the national breastfeeding rate has not been significantly reversed. Purpose: This investigation focused on mothers' decision to breastfeed and the physical growth profiles of breastfed infants. Methods: Participants were 146 mothers and their 5-7 months old infants participating the "Year 2005 Healthy Breastfed Baby Contest." Data were collected through interviews with mothers on their breastfeeding practice and assessment of infant growth profiles by the investigators. Results: Concerning breastfeeding practice, 76% of mothers decided to breastfeed even before their pregnancy and 92% intended to breastfeed a year or as long as baby wants and 52% planned to breastfeed solely by self-motivation from reading. The growth profiles of breastfed infants showed that for WAZ (weight-for-age Z-scores), LAZ (length-for-age Z-scores) and HCAZ (head circumference-for-age Z-scores) the breastfed infants were above the WHO percentiles for their age. Conclusion: Considering that the mothers planned to breastfeed even before pregnancy and that the physical growth of the breastfed infants was above WHO standards, the authors recommend that in future campaigns the focus should be on families who plan to have a baby.

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Effects of A Sensory Stimulation Program on Growth and Behavioral Development of Infants (감각자극 프로그램이 영아의 성장과 행동발달에 미치는 효과)

  • 김정선
    • Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
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    • v.29 no.6
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    • pp.1445-1454
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    • 1999
  • This study was designed to investigate the effects of a sensory stimulation program on the growth (weight, height, head circumference, and chest circumference), behavioral development, behavioral states, and the heart rate of the infants. A total of 23 infants of 2 weeks old were divided into sensory stimualtion group (11 infants) and control group (12 infants). The infants of sensory stimulation group had received sensory stimulation for 6 weeks. Sensory stimulation program was composed of tactile and kinesthetic stimulation. We assessed growth, behavioral state and heart rate every week and behavioral development every 2 weeks. The results were as follows: 1. Body weight in sensory stimulation group, from two weeks after the sensory stimulation program, was significantly increased more than control group, but there was no significant difference in height, head circumference, and chest circumference between the two groups. 2. Behavioral developmental score of sensory stimulation group was significantly higher than that of control group from two weeks after the sensory stimulation program. Developmental states of sensory stimulation group showed more 'high average developmental state' than the control group from 4 weeks after sensory stimulation program. 3. Behavioral states of sensory stimulation group after the sensory stimulation program, the 'sleeping state' was significantly increased more than control group. The 'awakening state' and the state of fuss or crying were significantly less than those of the control group. 4. The heart rate of the sensory stimulation group after the sensory stimulation was significantly lower than the control group. These results indicate that the sensory stimulation program decreases heart rate and improves the sleeping state to be effective on promoting the growth and development of the infants. In view of these experiments, we suggest sensory stimulation program might be considered as a nursing intervention for growth and development of the infants not only in clinical settings but also at homes and in the communities.

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The Role of Weather and Climate Information as a Growth Engine for Passing the Gross Domestic Product per Head of $20,000 (국민소득 2만달러 달성의 성장엔진으로서 기상정보의 역할)

  • Kim, Yeong-Sin;Lee, Ki-Bong;Kim, Hoe-Cheol
    • Atmosphere
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    • v.15 no.1
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    • pp.27-34
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    • 2005
  • High quality meteorological information is the typical product of service business industry which can offer the investment initiative by reducing the uncertainty and by activating other related industries. It requires a high level of meteorological technology and of ability to transform such technology as merchandising products. According to the analysis of the WMO data, the level of Korean meteorological technology is comparable to that of the nation with $17,500, GDP per head. However, the income of the meteorological business agent earns in Korea is 8 billion 4 hundred million won which is less than a tenth of that made by the US or Japan. The potential for such business field in Korea will be strong enough, if one can overcome such weak points. In addition, the efforts made by the government to advance the meteorological technology have been actualized gradually. Korean government will have a chance that is comparable to offering jobs for 20,000 unemployed by creating incomes of 40 billion won by meteorological technology as a sustained economic growth engine. It is proposed that government stimulate demand and supply by focusing on sales quantity than the price. The key points for creating the new demand are marketing and outsourcing of weather and climate information by maintaining the cooperative relationship between private and public sector.

AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF THE EFFECTS OF REMOVAL OF THE MASTICATORY MUSCLES ON THE GROWTH OF THE MANDIBLE IN THE GUINEA PIG (저작근의 제거가 Guinea Pig의 하악골 성장에 미치는 영향에 관한 실험적 연구)

  • Ryu, Young Kyu;Park, Tae Soo
    • The korean journal of orthodontics
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    • v.11 no.1
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    • pp.25-30
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    • 1981
  • Fifteen young pigs were used in this study. The animals were divided into three groups 1. Group for removal of the temporal muscle, 2. Group for removal of the masseter muscle, 3, Group for removal of masseter and internal pterygoid muscles. The animals were anesthetized with $3.5\%$ chloral hydrate intraperitoneally. In the right side the head was shaved. The masticatory muscle was removed. The animals were sacrificed four months later. The head was separated from trunk and cleaned by boiling in a solution of potassium hydroxide. The results were as follows; 1. In the group for removal of the temporal muscle, the Coronoid process of the mandible was resorbed. 2. In the group for removal of the masseter muscle, there was produced asymmetrical growth of the mandible, attrition of the molar teeth in the control side, and resorption of the mandibular angle. 3. In the group for removal of the Masseter and Internal muscles, the changes were more severe than that of the group for removal of the masseter muscle. The mandibular angle was completely absent. 4. The growth of the bone seems definitely related to the presence of the muscular tissue actively pulling upon it.

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