• Journal of Trauma and Injury
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.140-144
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• 2017

Purpose: The optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) measured by ultrasonography is among the indicators of intracranial pressure (ICP) elevation. However, whether ONSD measurement is useful for initial treatment remains controversial. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between ONSD measured by computed tomography (CT) and ICP in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Methods: A total of 246 patients with severe trauma from January 1, 2015 until December 31, 2015 were included in the study. A total of 179 patients with brain damage with potential for ICP elevation were included in the TBI group. The remaining 67 patients comprised the non-TBI group. A comparison was made between the two groups. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was performed to determine the accuracy of ONSD when used as a screening test for the TBI group including those with TBI with midline shift (with elevated ICP). Results: The mean injury severity score (ISS) and glasgow coma scale (GCS) of all patients were $24.2{\pm}6.1$ and $5.4{\pm}0.8$, respectively. The mean ONSD of the TBI group ($5.5{\pm}1.0mm$) was higher than that of the non-TBI group ($4.7{\pm}0.6mm$). Some significant differences in age ($55.3{\pm}18.1$ vs. $49.0{\pm}14.8$, p<0.001), GCS ($11.7{\pm}4.1$ versus $13.3{\pm}3.0$, p<0.001), and ONSD ($5.5{\pm}1.0$ vs. $4.7{\pm}0.6$, p<0.001) were observed between the TBI and the non-TBI group. An ROC analysis was used to assess the correlation between TBI and ONSD. Results showed an area under the ROC curve (AUC) value of 0.752. The same analysis was used in the TBI with midline shift group, which showed an AUC of 0.912. Conclusions: An ONSD of >5.5 mm, measured on CT, is a good indicator of ICP elevation. However, since an ONSD is not sensitive enough to detect an increased ICP, it should only be used as one of the parameters in detecting ICP along with other screening tests.

• 대한핵의학회지
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• 제32권6호
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• pp.482-489
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• 1998

목적: 방사성 동위원소 뇌조조영술은 자발성 두 개 내 저압환자의 체위성 두통과 저뇌척수압의 병태생리를 이해하는데 도움을 줄 수 있다. 저자들은 이 질환의 방사성 동위원소 뇌조조영술의 특징적인 소견을 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 자발성 두개내 저압으로 진단되어 방사성 동위원소 뇌조조영술을 시행한 15명을 대상으로 하였다. 뇌조조영술은 Tc-99m DTPA 111-222 MBq를 요추천자를 통해 지주막하강에 투여한 후 감마카메라로 30분부터 2시간 이내에 방광을 포함한 요추부와 경흉추부의 전면상과 측면상을 얻었고, 4, 6, 24시간에 두부와 경흉추부의 전면상과 측면상을 얻었다. 방광 내 방사성 추적자의 조기 배설유무, 척수강 내 방사성의 이동속도, 연조직 섭취정도, 그리고 대뇌궁융부로의 이동 지연 등을 분석하였다. 결과: 방사성 동위원소 뇌조조영술 소견은 대뇌궁융부로의 방사성 추적자의 이동지연(14/15), 연조직의 섭취증가(11/15), 방광 내 방사성 추적자의 조기 출현(13/13) 등이 있었고 뇌척수액의 누출을 시사하는 척수경막강 주위의 방사성 추적자의 국소 집적도 4예에서 있었다. 결론: 방사성 추적자의 이동 지연과 연조직의 섭취증가 및 방광 내 방사성 추적자의 조기 출현 등이 특징적으로 관찰되었고, 이러한 뇌조조영술 소견은 자발성 두개 내 저압의 주된 병태생리가 뇌척수액의 누출임을 시사하는 것으로 판단되었으며, 방사성 추적자 이동의 역동적 측면을 잘 평가하기 위해서는 방광과 연조직을 포함한 30분 영상과 다발적인 연속영상을 획득하는 것이 필요하다고 생각된다.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제41권4호
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• pp.252-254
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• 2007

Ependymal cysts are neuroepithelial cysts, typically found in the central white matter of the temporoparietal and frontal lobes. Clinical symptoms usually result from neurological deficits referable to these regions, from seizures, and chronic headaches associated with increased intracranial pressure. We describe here a case of ependymal cyst on the right fronto-parietal lobe, presenting with tremor and weakness. The cyst was resected surgically and presurgical neurological abnormalities were improved. An exploratory surgery with establishment of an adequate route of drainage and histological examination of the cyst wall are mandatory in the management of patients with a progressive and symptomatic intraparenchymal cyst.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제51권2호
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• pp.102-104
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• 2012

Although decompressive craniectomy is an effective treatment for various situations of increased intracranial pressure, it may be accompanied by several complications. Paradoxical herniation is known as a rare complication of lumbar puncture in patients with decompressive craniectomy. A 38-year-old man underwent decompressive craniectomy for severe brain swelling. He remained neurologically stable for five weeks, but then showed mental deterioration right after a lumbar puncture which was performed to rule out meningitis. A brain computed tomographic scan revealed a marked midline shift. The patient responded to the Trendelenburg position and intravenous fluids, and he achieved full neurologic recovery after successive cranioplasty. The authors discuss the possible mechanism of this rare case with a review of the literature.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제49권2호
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• pp.124-127
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• 2011

A 43-year-old male presenting with headache and dizziness underwent craniotomy and gross total resection of an extraaxial tumor was achieved via left occipital interhemispheric approach. The tumor was diagnosed as papillary meningioma arising from the left falcotentorium with such pathologic characteristics of bronchoalveolar adenocarcinoma. At postoperative day 40, he developed generalized tonic clonic seizure and then progressed to a status epilepticus pattern. Brain magnetic resonance imaging showed irregular leptomeningeal enhancement with a significant peritumoral area. Through a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) study, we identified the meningioma cells of the papillary type from the CSF. At the postoperative day 60, he fell into semicomatose state, and the computed tomography imaging showed low density on both cerebral hemispheres, except the basal ganglia and cerebellum, with overall brain swelling and an increased intracranial pressure. He died on the following day. We experienced a rare case of a papillary meningioma with leptomeningeal seeding.

• 한국건강관리협회지
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.21-25
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• 2003

Vomiting in pediatric patient is frequently encountered problem in emergency room or outpatient clinic. In differential diagnosis, age of the patient or accompanying symptoms should be considered in the differential diagnosis. Accurate diagnosis is very important because surgical treatment is necessary in some of the conditions. Imaging diagnosis of conservative modality such as upper gastrointestinal series or colon study is still important radiological examination in the initial differential diagnosis, but recently ultrasonography offers accurate diagnosis in many situations. The cause of vomiting in pediatric are diverse according to the age group :neonatal sepsis, necrotizing enterocolitis, or hypertrophic pyloric stenosis in neonates : gastroesophageal reflux, viral enteritis, or intussusception in infant: midgut volvulus, appendicitis, metabolic disorders, or increased intracranial pressure also an be the cause. knowledge of radiological findings of normal gastrointestinal tract is important to recognize abnormalities. A discussion of radiological findings in variable surgical conditions to present as vomiting in pediatric patients is offered.

• 대한한의학회지
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.385-391
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• 1998

Stroke is badly demaged for patient, family, society and country. To reduce a sequelae and return rapidly to society, treatment at acute stages is very important. In the research on xiafa(下法;diarrhea technique) used at the acute stages of stroke, the results were as follows. On the treatment of stroke, we are to control qi(氣) For it, sweeting technique(汗法), vomitting technigue(吐法) and diarrhea technique(xiafa ;下法) are used. For treatment on biaoshizheng(標實 reyufushi, 熱鬱腑實) at acute stages, tongfuxiexiafa(通腑瀉下法) is in general use. At acute stages, mental state is very important. Therefore, Xiafa(下法) have to conduct by zangfu(臟腑)'s law. At the acute stages, xiafa(下法) improved a whole body problems by treatment on a constipation and dysuria. We think that xiafa(下法) clinically effect on the cerebral edema and increased intracranial pressure. In the future, experimental study is needed.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.199-202
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• 2013

Epiduroscopic laser discectomy and neural decompression (ELND) is known as an effective treatment for intractable lumbar pain and radiating pain which develop after lumbar surgery, as well as for herniation of the intervertebral disk and spinal stenosis. However, various complications occur due to the invasiveness of this procedure and epidural adhesion, and rarely, cranial nerve damage can occur due to increased intracranial pressure. Here, the authors report case in which double vision occurred after epiduroscopic laser discectomy and neural decompression in a patient with failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS).

• Annals of Clinical Neurophysiology
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.56-60
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• 2021

Tectal glioma is an indolent and benign tumor that occurs predominantly in the pediatric population. It arises in the tectum of the midbrain and, due to its location, contributes to the development of obstructive hydrocephalus, typically presenting with increased intracranial pressure (IICP) symptoms or signs. Here we report a rare case of tectal glioma that presented as adult-onset epileptic seizures without IICP symptoms and was treated with endoscopic third ventriculostomy and antiepileptic drugs.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.175-180
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• 1994

The impact of cardiovascular changes occurred by endotracheal intubation is risky for patients with ischemic heart disease, or intracranial pathologic conditions typically impairing cerebral autoregulatory mechanisms. Therefore, multiple approaches have been utilized to limit the impact of intubation and reduce damage of central nervous and cardiovascular systems. These approaches include modifications in intubation technique to diminish circulatory stimuli and pharmacologic modifications of either the sensory afferent path or the circulatory response itself. We tried the stellate ganglion block, a kind of sympathetic block, for the same purpose and evaluated the results. The results of study are as follows, 1) Blood pressure and heart rate increased significantly after intubation as compared with preintubation in both control group and SGB group. 2) The difference of the two groups is not found. We conclude the above method does not control cardiovascular consequences of endotracheal intubation.