• 대한영상의학회지
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• 제84권2호
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• pp.332-344
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• 2023

비촉지성 유방 병변의 발견이 늘어나고 유방암에서도 유방 보존 수술이나 선행항암화학요법이 증가하면서, 유방 병변의 진단과 처치에 있어서 초음파 유도하 중재 시술은 갈수록 그 역할이 중요해지고 이용이 늘어나고 있다. 본 종설에서는 유방 초음파 유도하 중재 시술 중 가장 많이 쓰이는 조직검사와 조직 마커 삽입, 수술 전 위치결정술에 대해 종류와 시술 방법, 적응증, 장단점 등을 알아보고 실제 진료 현장에서 시행하는 데에 도움을 주고자 한다.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제37권2호
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• pp.100-105
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• 2020

A 9-month-old, 11.3 kg, intact, male, mixed-breed dog was referred for treatment of cor triatriatum dexter (CTD); a 5-month-old, 1.9 kg, intact, male Maltese for pulmonic stenosis (PS); and a 3-year-old, 6.62 kg, intact, female West Highland white terrier for esophageal stricture with regurgitation. A balloon catheter intervention was performed in the dog with CTD, and subsequent color Doppler ultrasound and abdominal ultrasound showed normal blood flow across the perforated membrane dividing the right atrium and the disappearance of the severe ascites present before treatment. Balloon catheter intervention in the dog with PS reduced the blood flow through the stenosis from 5.82 m/s to 3.97 m/s. In the dog with esophageal stricture, balloon catheter intervention widened the esophagus and no subsequent regurgitation was observed. Balloon catheter intervention is an interventional radiology procedure that represents a definitive treatment option for various stenotic lesions in dogs, including CTD, PS, and esophageal stricture. Although interventional radiology procedures for these diseases have already been reported, details of procedures and successful outcome have not been reported in Korea.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.11-50
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• 2023

As the field of interventional pain management (IPM) grows, the risk of surgical site infections (SSIs) is increasing. SSI is defined as an infection of the incision or organ/space that occurs within one month after operation or three months after implantation. It is also common to find patients with suspected infection in an outpatient clinic. The most frequent IPM procedures are performed in the spine. Even though primary pyogenic spondylodiscitis via hematogenous spread is the most common type among spinal infections, secondary spinal infections from direct inoculation should be monitored after IPM procedures. Various preventive guidelines for SSI have been published. Cefazolin, followed by vancomycin, is the most commonly used surgical antibiotic prophylaxis in IPM. Diagnosis of SSI is confirmed by purulent discharge, isolation of causative organisms, pain/tenderness, swelling, redness, or heat, or diagnosis by a surgeon or attending physician. Inflammatory markers include traditional (C-reactive protein, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and white blood cell count) and novel (procalcitonin, serum amyloid A, and presepsin) markers. Empirical antibiotic therapy is defined as the initial administration of antibiotics within at least 24 hours prior to the results of blood culture and antibiotic susceptibility testing. Definitive antibiotic therapy is initiated based on the above culture and testing. Combination antibiotic therapy for multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria infections appears to be superior to monotherapy in mortality with the risk of increasing antibiotic resistance rates. The never-ending war between bacterial resistance and new antibiotics is continuing. This article reviews prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infection in pain medicine.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제44권6호
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• pp.629-633
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• 2021

This article is designed to look into the radiation exposure dose to each body part and the shielding effect for workers using an additional shielding to reduce their radiation exposured by scattering radiation which is generated in a space between the operating table and lead curtain during interventional radiology(IR) procedures. After placing a human phantom on the table of SIEMENS' angiography machine, the following measurements were taken, depending on the presence of an additional shield of lead equivalent of 0.25 mmPb, manufactured for this purpose: dose to gonad, dose to an area where the personal dosimeter is placed, and dose to an area of eye lens is located. An ion chamber(chamber volume 1,800 cc) was utilized to measure scattering radiation. The two imaging tests were carried out as follows: fluoroscopy of the abdomen (66 kV, 100 mA, 60 seconds) and of the head (70 kV, 65 mA, 60 seconds); and digital subtraction angiography(DSA) of the abdomen (67 kV, 264 mA, 20 seconds) and of the head (79 kV, 300 mA, 20 seconds). In all the experiments, the shielding efficiency of the gonad position was the largest at 59.8%. In case an additional shielding was used as protection against scattering radiation that came through the operating table and the lead curtain during an IR, the radiation shielding efficiency was estimated to be up to 59.8%, leading to a conclusion that its presence may effectively reduce the radiation exposure dose of medical staffs.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.368-373
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• 2013

Background: Bertolotti's syndrome (BS), a form of lumbago in lumbosacral transitional vertebrae, is an important cause of low back pain in young patients. The purpose of this study was to assess the etiology of low back pain and the efficacy of treatment offered to patients with BS. Methods: All patients of BS Castellvi type1a during a period of 6 months were enrolled in the study. The patients underwent interventional pain procedures for diagnosis and pain relief. Response to the therapy was assessed based on VAS and ODI scores. A 50% decrease in VAS score or a VAS score less than 3 would be considered adequate pain relief. Results: All 20 patients diagnosed with BS during the 6-month observation period had scoliosis. Common causes of back pain were the ipsilateral L5-S1 facet joint, neoarticulation, the SI joint, and disc degeneration. Responses to various interventions for pain relief were different and inconsistent from patient to patient. In particular, responses to interventions for neoarticular pain were generally poor. Conclusions: Pain in patients with BS does not usually respond to interventional pain treatment. A very dynamic treatment approach must be pursued while managing BS patients, and the treatment plan must be individualized at various stages in order to obtain satisfactory pain relief.

• Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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• 제39권4호
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• pp.182-186
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• 2012

Objective: Many studies have demonstrated that hydrosalpinx has a detrimental effect on the outcome of IVF. Treating hydrosalpinges prior to the IVF procedure in women with hydrosalpinges is thought to improve the likelihood of successful IVF outcome. Vaginal ultrasound-guided aspiration of hydrosalpinx fluid (HSF) with injection of the sclerosing agent in situ might be simpler than invasive procedures like salpingectomy. Therefore, we carried out a retrospective study on the effects of ultrasound-guided HSF aspiration and injection of the sclerosing agent of ultrasonically diagnosed hydrosalpinx on IVF outcome. Methods: In our retrospective study, 97 tubal factor infertile female patients that underwent IVF treatment between January 2005 and December 2012 at the Reproductive Medicine Center of CHA Hospital were divided into two study groups. Fifty-six patients underwent interventional ultrasound sclerotherapy (group 1), and the remaining 41 patients received laparoscopic salpingectomy (group 2) before IVF. We compared the IVF outcomes of the two groups. Results: The results showed that ultrasound-guided HSF aspiration and sclerotherapy have IVF outcomes comparable to laparoscopic salpingectomy. Conclusion: Interventional ultrasound guided sclerotherapy before IVF is an effective and less invasive prophylactic intervention alternative to salpingectomy with hydrosalpinx.

• 한국방사선학회논문지
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.1-10
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• 2014

양방향 뇌혈관촬영기는 하나의 선원에서 방사선이 나오는 것이 아니라 정방향과 측방향에서 방사선 피폭이 이루어지기 때문에 방사선 관계종사자의 피폭이 더욱 많아질 수밖에 없다. 따라서 환자가 받는 선량도 중요하겠지만 시술을 시행하고 있는 방사선 관계종사자 역시 피폭선량을 줄일 수 있는 방법에 대해 많은 관심을 보이고 있다. 본 연구의 목적은 양방향 뇌혈관촬영기의 혈관검사 및 중재적방사선시술에 있어 X-선 관구에서 직접 조사되는 1차 방사선, 정방향관구와 측방향 검출기사이에서 발생하는 1차 산란방사선, 상대적으로 적지만 촬영실 벽이나 바닥에서 반사되는 2차 산란방사선 발생을 간과하지 않을 수 없기에 기존의 일반적인 차폐방법인 천정형 차폐, 테이블형 차폐방법에서 보다 더 적극적인 차폐방법인 측방향 차폐체의 방어용구를 설치하여 시술자가 받는 직접방사선 및 산란방사선에 의한 피폭선량을 최대한 줄이고자 노력하였다. 그 결과 투시측정에서는 생식샘 약 3.64배, 갑상샘 약 3.13배, 눈 약 4.42배 정도 더 감소하였고, 디지털 감산 혈관조영측정에서는 생식샘 약 4.98배, 갑상샘 약 3.00배, 눈 약1.67배의 피폭선량 감소효과를 얻어내었다. 결론적으로 양방향 뇌혈관촬영기의 혈관검사 및 중재적방사선시술시 설치하였던 측방향 차폐체의 방어용구는 일반적인 차폐방법보다 시술자의 피폭선량을 감소시키는데 많은 효과를 주었다고 사료된다.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제32권11호
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• pp.1009-1016
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• 1999

Background: Minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass surgery(MIDCAB) has been increasing in interest along with the new techniques in myocardial immobilization for easier and safer procedures. Until the opening of the era of new techniques, adequate accuracy and good patency of grafts were debatable. Our experiences of MIDCAB were studied according to the stages of technical developments. Material and Methods: Since March 1996, 55 patients have undergone MIDCAB procedures. The patients of off-pump CABG(no cardiopulmonary bypass under full sternotomy) were excluded from the study. In the early experience(Stage I), a left anterior small thoracotomy through the left parasternal incision was performed(n=6); then an approach through the lower partial sternotomy was used(Stage II, n=33); and recently, a chest wall elevator for harvesting the internal thoracic artery and the foot plate for myocardial immobilization have been used(USSC, Norwalk, CT)(Stage III, n=16). Result: The surgical procedures of four patients in the Stage II group have been converted to conventional bypass because of the deeply seated left anterior descending coronary artery in two patients, fracture of the calcific lesion in the right coronary artery in one patient, and a cardiogenic shock during hypothermia in the other patient with ventricular dysfunction. Two patients in stage II experienced symptomatic recurrences after surgery and restenosis was verified on angiocardiography. They were managed by interventional procedures. All the other patients were doing well without symptoms, except one patients in Stage II who underwent PTCA procedure for a lesion in the circumflex artery during the follow up period. Conclusion: The new and specialized devices are essential to the development of MIDCAB surgery. MIDCAB and the hybrid procedures in multi-vessel disease are on the way to further development. So far, our experience is limited only to a single device among the many new devices for the purpose.

• Korean Journal of Radiology
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• 제24권12호
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• pp.1241-1248
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• 2023

Objective: To evaluate the role of percutaneous pancreatic stent placement in postoperative pancreaticojejunostomy stenosis (PJS). Materials and Methods: This retrospective single-center study included seven procedures in five patients (four males and one female; median age, 63 years) who underwent percutaneous pancreatic stent placement for postoperative PJS between January 2005 and December 2021. The patients were referred to interventional radiology because of unfavorable anatomy or bowel abnormalities. The pancreatic duct was accessed under ultrasound and/or computed tomography guidance. A stent was placed after balloon dilatation of the PJS. Moreover, plastic stents were placed for the first two procedures, whereas bare-metal stents were used for the remaining five procedures. Technical success was defined as the successful placement of stents for the PJS, meanwhile, clinical success was defined as the normalization of pancreatic enzymes without recurrence of pancreatitis. Results: Pancreatic duct access and stent placement were successfully performed in all patients (technical success rate: 100%). All the procedures initially yielded clinical success. However, recurrence of pancreatitis was observed after two procedures that used plastic stents because of stent migration at 0.3 and 3 months after the procedure. In contrast, no instances of recurrent pancreatitis were noted after metal stent placement for a follow-up duration of 1-36 months. No serious procedure-related adverse events were observed. Conclusion: Percutaneous pancreatic stent placement may be a viable option for patients with postoperative PJS in whom an endoscopic approach is not feasible. Metal stents may be considered over plastic stents for the management of PJS, considering the possible lower stent migration and infeasibility of frequent endoscopic stent exchange due to the altered anatomy.

• 한국방사선학회논문지
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• 제11권7호
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• pp.579-587
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• 2017

중재적 시술은 매우 낮은 관전류를 사용함에도 불구하고 장시간 방사선 피폭으로 인해 시술자뿐만 아니라 환자의 방사선 노출에 의한 위험도가 크다. 이에 본 연구의 목적은 뇌혈관 중재적 시술 시 시술자가 받는 선량을 측정하고 의료 방사선으로부터의 노출을 효율적으로 차단할 수 있는 차폐물질과 차폐방식을 찾아 시술자가 받는 피폭선량을 화질에 영향을 미치지 않는 범위 내에서 최소화 할 수 있는 방법을 찾는 것이다. 결과적으로, Nano Tungsten 물질로 새롭게 고안한 차폐방식을 사용하였을 때 시술자 측에서 평균 7.95% 선량이 감소되는 것을 확인할 수 있었다. 또한, 본 연구에서 고안한 차폐체를 사용하였을 때 PSNR의 결과는 38.44 dB로 측정되었으며 이는 Nano Tungsten이 영상의 화질에 큰 영향을 끼치지 않는 것으로 확인할 수 있었다. 결론적으로, Nano Tungsten 차폐물질은 화질에 영향을 미치지 않는 범위 내에서 시술자뿐만 아니라 환자의 선량을 상당히 줄일 수 있음을 알 수 있었다. 위의 물질을 사용할 경우 최근 차폐물질의 이슈로 부각되고 있는 인체 및 환경의 유해성 및 경제성에 관련한 문제점들을 해결할 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.