• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.762-774
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• 1984

A clinical analysis was performed on 49 cases of the benign esophageal diseases experienced at Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital during 7 year period from 1977 to 1983. Of 49 cases Of the benign esophageal diseases, there were 19 patients of esophageal stricture, 11 of achalasia, 6 of perforation, 3 of bronchoesophageal fistula, 3 of esophageal perforation, 3 of esophageal leiomyoma and one of esophageal foreign body. Twenty three patients were male and 26 were female. Ages ranged from 4 years to 74 years with the average age of 34.7 years. Of 19 patients of esophageal strictures, 7 patients were male and 12 were female and ages ranged from 6 years to 74 years with the average being 33.8 years. Causes of esophageal strictures were corrosive of esophageal strictures were dysphagia, vomiting, general weakness, weight loss and pain that order and developed on several different parts of esophagus. Operations were performed in 18 cases, of whom 7 patients were performed by esophagocologastrostomy, 4 gastrostomy, 4 esophagogastrostomy, 1 esophageal resection and esophagoesophagostomy, 1 esophagotomy and dilatation and 1 scar revision. Five patients had one or two complications; 2 anastomotic leakage, 1 wound infection, 1 localized empyema, 1 bilateral pneumothorax and 1 respiratory failure. One patient expired due to respiratory failure arising from aspiration pneumonia. The average age of achalasia patients was 33.1 years and symptom durations were from 2 months to 10 years with the average of 3.3 years. Main symptoms were dysphagia, vomiting, weight loss, pain and cough in that order. Modified Hellers myotomy was performed in 11 patients with one complication of restenosis. One patient was operated on by using longitudinal incision and transverse sutures with good result. Of 6 patient of esophageal diverticulum, 2 patients were traction diverticulum on the midesophagus, 2 were pulsion diverticulum on the midesophagus and 2 were pulsion diverticulum on the lower esophagus. Diverticulectomy was performed on 2 cases of traction diverticulum and esophagocardiomyotomy with or without diverticulectomy was erformed on 4 cases of pulsion diverticulum with good results. Of 5 patients of congenital bronchoesophageal fistula, the chief complaints were productive cough in 4 patients and hematemesis without respiratory symptoms in one patient. Two patients were operated on by using fistulectomy only and 3 by fistulectomy with pulmonary lobectomy. Of 3 patients of esophageal perforation, causes were foreign body ingestion, esophageal stricture after ECG and corrosive esophagitis. Two patient were operated on by using drainage and gastrostomy with symptomatic improvement but one patient died due to septic shock after thoracotomy. Three patients of esophageal leiomyoma were all male and 2 patients were operated on by using enucleation and one by distal esophagectomy with esophagogastrostomy. In one patient of esophageal foreign body, it was removed by esophagotomy through the right thoracotomy.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제14권12호
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• pp.7121-7126
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• 2013

Aim: To examine lymph nodes obtained after lipolysis and liposuction of subcutaneous fat of the inguinal region of female vulvar cancer patients to explore the feasibility of clinical application. Methods: The field of operation was on the basis of the range of the conventional resection of inguinal lymph nodes. We injected lipolysis liquid fanwise, started liposuction after 15-20 minutes; then the subcutaneous fatty tissue was sucked out clearly by suction tube. We selected the first puncture holes located on 2-3 cm part below anterior superior spine, the others respectively being located 3cm and 6cm below the first for puncturing into the skin, imbedding a trocar to intorduce $CO_2$ gas and the specular body, and excise the lymph nodes by ultrasonic scalpel. The surgical field chamber was set with negative pressure drainage and was pressured with a soft saline bag after surgery. Results: A lacuna emerged from subcutaneous of the inguinal region after lipolysis and liposuction, with a wide fascia easily exposed at the bottom where lymph nodes could be readily excised. The number of lymph nodes of ten patients excised within the inguinal region on each side was 4-18. The excised average number of lymph nodes was 11 when we had mature technology. Conclusion: Most of adipose tissue was removed after lipolysis and liposuction of subcutaneous tissue of inguinal region, so that the included lymph nodes were exposed and easy to excise by endoscope. This surgery avoided the large incision of regular surgery of inguinal region, the results indicating that this approach is feasible and safe for used as an alternative technology.

• Archives of Reconstructive Microsurgery
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.32-37
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• 2011

Purpose: Canalicular laceration is relatively common due to its exposed, vulnerable location in case of facial trauma. Conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy has been the standard treatment for canalicular obstruction secondary to unrepaired canalicular laceration. In spite of a high rate of relieving tear-duct obstruction, this method is noted to be associated with low rate of patient satisfaction and a number of complications. The goal of this study is to report the good results of delayed lacrimal stent implantation with Mini Monoka$^{(R)}$ for patients whose canaliculi were not repaired by initial surgery. Methods: From May of 2005 to February of 2007, four patients who underwent delayed lacrimal stent implantation using Mini Monoka$^{(R)}$ in canalicular laceration were retrospectively reviewed. First, the previous scar incision was made over the lower lid and we identified the cut end of proximal lacerated canaliculus. The Mini Monoka$^{(R)}$ was passed through the punctum to the cut end of the proximal lacerated canaliculus. We identified the cut end of the distal lacerated canaliculus, whose cut end has rolled white edges after careful excision of the scarred lid tissue. We then passed Mini Monoka$^{(R)}$ through the lacerated inferior canaliculus. Using an operating microscope, we placed three interrupted sutures of 8-0 Ethilon to join the canalicular ends. Silicone stent was left in place for 6 months. The mean age of the patients was 48.5 years (range, 35 to 59 years). The time interval from initial trauma to delayed lacrimal stent implantation was between 3 and 31 days. Follow-up periods ranged from 12 and 20 months. Results: The results of reconstruction were classified into normal, fair and poor. Patent lacrimal drainage systems were achieved in three of the four cases. In one case, epiphora was encountered. No cases of stent displacement, conjunctivitis or granuloma formation were encountered. Conclusion: Even though canalicular reconstruction was delayed for a long time, attempting canalicular reconstruction would be acceptable before considering secondary operations like dacryocystorhinostomy and conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy.

• 대한관절경학회지
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.13-18
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• 2011

목 적: $TightRope^{(R)}$ (Arthrex, Inc, Naples, FL)를 이용한 급성 견봉쇄골 관절 탈구의 관절경적 오구쇄골 관절 고정술의 방사선학적 및 임상적 결과를 평가하고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: 2009년 2월부터 2010년 2월까지 Rockwood 3형 또는 5형의 급성 견봉쇄골 관절 탈구 환자 20명에 대해 $TightRope^{(R)}$를 이용하여 관절경적 오구쇄골 관절 고정술을 시행하였다. 추시 기간은 평균 13.4(10~22)개월이었다. 방사선학적 평가는 쇄골 관절 부하 사진을 통해 쇄골과 오구돌기 사이 거리를 건측과 비교하였고, 임상적 평가는 KSS(Korean Shoulder Scoring System)를 이용하였으며, 환자들의 미용적 만족도도 평가하였다. 결 과: 방사선학적 평가에서 18예는 매우 우수, 1예는 우수, 1예는 양호의 결과를 보였다. KSS는 평균 98.5(92~100)점이었으며, 전 예에서 만족할 만한 미용적 결과를 보였다. 1예에서 매듭에 의한 피부 압통 및 촉진되는 불편감을 호소하여 시행한 매듭 봉합술 후 국소 감염이 발생하여 국소 마취 하 배농술 및 2주간 항생제 사용으로 치유하였다. 결 론: Rockwood 3형 또는 5형의 급성 견봉쇄골관절 탈구의 치료에 있어 $TightRope^{(R)}$를 이용한 관절경적 오구쇄골 관절 고정술은 만족스러운 방사선학적 및 임상적 결과를 보이며, 술후 합병증이 거의 없고, 조기 재활이 가능하며, 뛰어난 미용적 결과를 보이고, 금속 고정물 제거를 위한 이차적 수술이 필요없는 훌륭한 치료 방법이 될 것으로 생각된다.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제37권5호
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• pp.355-364
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• 2011

Introduction: This study evaluated nerve recovery through retrospective study of patients with lingual nerve damage. Patients and Methods: The patients who visited Seoul National University Dental Hospital for an injury to the lingual nerve from April 1988 to August 2009 were enrolled in this study (n=41). The relevance of various factors including the causes of damage, age, etc. was analyzed by the subjective improvement based upon questionnaires and the clinical records. The evaluation variants were a subjective assessment and neurosensory examination composed of the direction, contact threshold, two-point discrimination, pin prick, thermal discrimination and current perception threshold. Results: The causes of lingual nerve damage were an extraction of the lower third molar (75.6%), local anesthesia (9.7%), incision and drainage (4.88%), trauma (2.44%). The evaluation of subjective prognosis exhibited no difference in sensory improvement depending on the cause, age and gender. Based upon the subjective evaluation, 44.7% of patients showed sensory improvement. The first hospital visit from injury was shorter in the group showing subjective improvement (3.41 months) than those showing no improvement (5.24 months) (P=0.301). Thirty six out of 41 patients were treated with only conservative therapy and 5 patients were treated by surgical intervention. Neurosensory examinations revealed improvement, although not statistically significant, and the degree was higher in the subjectively improved group. The contact threshold discrimination showed the highest correlation with subjective improvement (P=0.069). Most of the sensory recovery was gained within 12 months and the degree of improvement at the tip of the tongue was higher than that of the dorsum (P<0.001). Conclusion: The damaged lingual nerve improved at a rate of 44.7% and mostly within 12 months after the incident. There was no difference between the subjective prognosis and neurosensory examination depending on the cause of damage, age and gender, whereas the contact threshold discrimination was the best variant that reflected the subjective prognosis statistically.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.268-271
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• 2015

2년 령 수컷 북방 참매 (대한민국 천연기념물 323-1호 지정)가 지간부위 통증, 부종 및 파행을 주호소로 내원하였다. 북방 참매는 지역 농가에서 구조되어 2주정도 자가 치료를 하였으나 상태가 악화되어 본원에 내원하였다. 신체검사 상 양쪽 발에서 발바닥 지간염과 4번째 발가락의 허약 증상을 보였다. 방사선학적 검사에서 발바닥 연부조직의 부종성 병변과 뼈의 융해 소견이 관찰되었으며, 분야별 복합적인 접근을 토대로 3기 bumble foot으로 진단되었다. 창상 부위의 삼출물 배양을 실시하는 동시에 항생제 감수성 검사를 수행하였다. 배양 결과 분리 균주는 Staphylococcus aureus로 확인되었으며 Amikacin이 감수성이 있는 것으로 확인되었다. 우선적으로 병변 부위를 절제하여 괴사된 부분을 제거한 후 세척하고 배액한 후 국소적으로 광범위 항생제인 뮤피로신 연고제를 도포한 다음 볼붕대법으로 유지 및 소독, 배액을 실시하였다. 3주 동안의 집중적인 치료를 통해 상처 부위는 완전히 치유되었지만, 후유증으로 양쪽 발 4번째 발가락의 지지력이 약해졌다. 치료 시작 8주 후 북방 참매는 자연으로 방사되었다.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제46권5호
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• pp.340-345
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• 2013

Background: This study aims to evaluate whether or not the method of right vertical axillary minithoracotomy (RVAM) is preferable to and as reliable as conventional sternotomy surgery, and also assesses its cosmetic results. Methods: Thirty-three patients (7 males, 26 females) with atrial septal defect were admitted to the Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic of Cukurova University from December 2005 until January 2010. The patients' ages ranged from 3 to 22. Patients who underwent vertical axillary minithracotomy were assigned to group I, and those undergoing conventional sternotomy, to group II. Group I and group II were compared with regard to the preoperative, perioperative and postoperative variables. Group I included 12 females and 4 males with an average age of $16.5{\pm}9.7$. Group II comprised 14 female and 3 male patients with an average age of $18.5{\pm}9.8$ showing similar features and pathologies. The cases were in Class I-II according to the New York Heart Association (NYHA) Classification, and patients with other cardiac and systemic problems were not included in the study. The ratio of the systemic blood flow to the pulmonary blood flow (Qp/Qs) was $1.8{\pm}0.2$. The average pulmonary artery pressure was $35{\pm}10$ mmHg. Following the diagnosis, performing elective surgery was planned. Results: No significant difference was detected in the average time of the patients' extraportal circulation, cross-clamp and surgery (p>0.05). In the early postoperative period of the cases, the duration of mechanical ventilator support, the drainage volume in the first 24 hours, and the hospitalization time in the intensive care unit were similar (p>0.05). Postoperative pains were evaluated together with narcotic analgesics taken intravenously or orally. While 7 cases (43.7%) in group I needed postoperative analgesics, 12 cases (70.6%) in group II needed them. No mortality or major morbidity has occurred in the patients. The incision style and sizes in all of the patients undergoing RVAM were preserved as they were at the beginning. Furthermore, the patients of group I were mobilized more quickly than the patients of group II. The patients of group I were quite pleased with the psychological and cosmetic results. No residual defects have been found in the early postoperative period and after the end of the follow-up periods. All of the patients achieved functional capacity per NYHA. No deformation of breast growth has been detected during 18 months of follow-up for the group I patients, who underwent RVAM. Conclusion: To conclude, the repair of atrial septal defect by RVAM, apart from the limited working zone for the surgeon in these pathologies as compared to sternotomymay be considered in terms of the outcomes, and early and late complications. And this has accounted for less need of analgesics and better cosmetic results in recent years.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제38권1호
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• pp.88-94
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• 2011

하마종은 구강저에 발생하는 점액 낭종으로 타액선 분비도관의 파열로 인하여 점액이 연조직 내에 저류되어 생기는 가성낭종이다. 구강저의 설소대를 중심으로 편측으로 발생하며 무통성이고, 병소의 크기가 증가함에 따라 피막이 얇아져서 청색의 투명한 종창이 되는 것이 특징이다. 병소의 크기가 큰 경우에는 연하 및 발음, 저작시 문제를 야기할 수 있지만 외부로 종창이 생기거나 감염되는 것은 드물다. 하마종의 치료법으로는 자발적으로 치유되는 것을 관찰하는 방법, 단순 절개 배농, 조대술, 절제술 등이 있다. 치료법 중 하나인 조대술은 낭벽의 일부분을 제거하여 구강 점막과 연결시켜주는 술식으로 보존적이며 소아에서 추천되는 방법으로 구강내 조직의 외형을 원형대로 유지할 수 있고, 해부학적 구조물을 손상시킬 위험성이 적은 장점을 가진다. 치료 후에 자주 재발될 수 있으며, 술 후 4개월 이내에 일어난다. 이 증례는 하마종을 주소로 내원한 8세 여아에서 조대술을 시행하고 관찰하였으며 재발소견 없이 정상적인 소견을 보인바 보고하는 바이다.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제38권4호
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• pp.413-420
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• 2011

Garre 골수염은 혈류 순환 및 영양 공급의 장애로 골이 괴사되거나, 세균 감염이 증가되면 발생한다. Garre 골수염은 치수나 치주 감염에서 시작된 치성계 감염과 이의 진행에 따른 골막 하 농양이 주요 원인이 되며, 외상으로 인한 악골의 복합 골절시 2차 감염, 국소적인 치은의 외상에 의해서도 발생할 수 있다. 상악에서보다 하악에서 많이 발생되며 호발 부위는 하악 제1대구치이다. 임상증상으로 이환 부위의 하악골은 팽창되어 있으나 구강점막은 정상적 색조를 가지며 안면 불균형을 나타낸다. 방사선사진 상 심한 우식증을 가진 치아의 치근단 병소를 관찰할 수 있으며, 자극을 받는 골조직 부위의 치밀골 증가로 골수강은 좁아지거나 폐쇄되며 외양이 불규칙하게 나타난다. 치료 방법으로는 항생제의 투여, 원인치의 발치 또는 근관치료, 절개 및 배농술 등이 알려져 있다. 본 증례는 15세 이하의 소아환자에서 악골 골수염이 발생한 경우, 장기적인 항생제 투여나 항생제 투여 및 근관 치료를 병용하여 성공적으로 치료된 증례이다. 소아 환자의 경우 성인에 비하여 증상이 경미하므로 주의 깊은 병력 청취와 임상 검사를 통한 진단이 요구되며, 증상이 사라진 경우에도 재발을 방지하기 위하여 장기간의 추적 검사가 요구된다.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제31권5호
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• pp.509-512
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• 1998

후측개흉술은 흉근을 절단하는 단점은 있으나 훌륭한 수술시야를 제공하므로 표준개흉술로 이용되고 있다. 이에 반하여 근육보존수직개흉술은 흉근이 보존되며 팔을 내리면 액와부 수술 상흔이 감추어지는 미용상의 장점이 있다. 그러나 수직개흉술은 흉부의 정측면에 절개선이 이루어지므로 측와위에서 수직으로 수술시야를 내려다보게 되어 흉강내의 구조물, 특히 폐문부나 첨부 및 하부의 길이가 멀어져 수술조작이 불편하다. 본 인하대병원 흉부외과에서는 수술조작에 관련된 차이를 알아보고자 후측개흉술(15례)과 수직개흉술(14례)을 이용해 폐쐐기절제술 이상의 수술을 실시한 29례에서 수술과 관련된 임상지표들을 비교관찰한 결과, 수술시간, 수술 1일과 2일의 흉관 배액량, 흉관 거치기간, 수혈 수와 수혈량, 수술 중 실혈량, 수술 후 합병증 등에서 양군간에 차이가 없었다. 이상의 결과를 볼 때 근육보존수직개흉술도 후측개흉술과 마찬가지로 폐절제술시 안전하게 사용될 수 있다고 본다.