• 대한간호학회지
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• 제36권2호
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• pp.353-360
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• 2006

Purpose: This study was done to investigate the effects of backrest elevation of 0 degree and 30 degrees that minimize the risk of increasing ICP when CVP is measured. Methods: Subjects were sixty-four patients who stayed in the neurosurgical intensive care unit after brain surgery at two university-based hospitals. CVP, blood pressure, heart rate and ICP were measured along with position changes in order of backrest position with primary 30 degrees backrest position, 0 degree backrest position and secondary 30 degrees backrest position. For data analysis, one-group, repeated-measures analysis of variance design was used in SAS program. Results: Backrest elevations from 0 degree to 30 degrees did not alter the CVP without increasing the ICP. Therefore, 30 degrees backrest position is a preventive position without increasing ICP. Conclusion: 30 degrees backrest position might be appropriate for brain injury patients when CVP is measured.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.475-484
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• 1993

두개강내 정맥동 주위의 수술시 일시적으로 또는 영구히 정맥동을 결찰해야 할 경우 안전한 결찰부위 및 결찰시간을 알기 위해 30마리의 고양이를 각각 5마리씩 6군으로 나누어 시상정맥동의 전방 1/3, 중앙 1/3, 후방 1/3과 Torcular Herophili 및 좌, 우 횡행정맥동을 폐쇄시켜 전신동맥압, 뇌관류압, 두개강내압 및 정맥동내압의 폐쇄 전과 폐쇄후 시간경과에 따른 변화를 관찰하여 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 시상 정맥동의 경우 전방 1/3폐쇄군에서는 폐쇄후 시간 경과에 따른 유의한 변화는 없었다. 중앙 1/3폐쇄군에서는 폐쇄후 시간별로는 전신동맥압이 폐쇄후 2분, 4분에 유의한 상승이 있었고 두개강내압이 폐쇄후 l분에서 3분에 걸쳐, 정맥동내압이 1분에서 4분에 증가하였다. 후방 1/3폐쇄군에서는 폐쇄후 시간경과에 따라 전신동맥압의 경우는 폐쇄후 2분, 4분, 6분에 유의한 증가를 보였으며 6분에 가장 현저한 증가(p<0.05)를 보였고 두개강내압은 2분에서 7분간 계속 유의한 증가를 보였고 폐쇄후 3분에 가장 현저한 증가(p<0.01)를 보였다. 정맥동내압은 1분에서 3분에 유의한 증가를 보였고 폐쇄후 1분에 가장 현저한 증가(p<0.01)를 보였다. Torcular Herophili 폐쇄군에서는 폐쇄후 시간 별로는 전신동맥압의 경우는 폐쇄후 1분에서 2분, 4분에서 6분까지 유의한 증가를 보였으며 폐쇄후 2분에 각각 가장 현저한 증가(p<0.01)를 보였고 뇌관류압은 폐쇄후 5분, 6분, 7분에 유의한 감소(p<0.05)를 실험군중 처음으로 보였다. 두 개강 내압은 3-6분간 유의한 증가를 보였고 폐쇄후 6분에 가장 유의한 증가를 보였다(p<0.01). 정맥동내압은 7분간 계속 유의한 상승이 있었고 폐쇄후 2분에 가장 현저한 증가(p<0.01)를 보였다. 우측 횡행정맥동 폐쇄군에서는 폐쇄후 시간별로는 전신동맥압이 폐쇄후 5분에 유의한 상승을 보였고 두개강 내압이 7분간 계속 유의한 상승을 보여 가장 민감한 반응을 보였으며 폐쇄후 6분에 가장 현저한 상승(p<0.01)을 보였다. 정맥동내압도 계속 유의한 증가를 보였고 폐쇄후 2분에 가장 유의 한 증가(p<0.01)를 나타냈다. 좌측 횡행정맥 폐쇄군에서는 폐쇄후 시간경과에 따라 유의한 변화는 없었다.

• Korean Journal of Radiology
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.74-85
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• 2024

Objective: Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is a condition of unknown etiology associated with venous sinus stenosis. This study aimed to develop a magnetic resonance venography (MRV)-based radiomics model for predicting a high trans-stenotic pressure gradient (TPG) in IIH patients diagnosed with venous sinus stenosis. Materials and Methods: This retrospective study included 105 IIH patients (median age [interquartile range], 35 years [27-42 years]; female:male, 82:23) who underwent MRV and catheter venography complemented by venous manometry. Contrast enhanced-MRV was conducted under 1.5 Tesla system, and the images were reconstructed using a standard algorithm. Shape features were derived from MRV images via the PyRadiomics package and selected by utilizing the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) method. A radiomics score for predicting high TPG (≥ 8 mmHg) in IIH patients was formulated using multivariable logistic regression; its discrimination performance was assessed using the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUROC). A nomogram was constructed by incorporating the radiomics scores and clinical features. Results: Data from 105 patients were randomly divided into two distinct datasets for model training (n = 73; 50 and 23 with and without high TPG, respectively) and testing (n = 32; 22 and 10 with and without high TPG, respectively). Three informative shape features were identified in the training datasets: least axis length, sphericity, and maximum three-dimensional diameter. The radiomics score for predicting high TPG in IIH patients demonstrated an AUROC of 0.906 (95% confidence interval, 0.836-0.976) in the training dataset and 0.877 (95% confidence interval, 0.755-0.999) in the test dataset. The nomogram showed good calibration. Conclusion: Our study presents the feasibility of a novel model for predicting high TPG in IIH patients using radiomics analysis of noninvasive MRV-based shape features. This information may aid clinicians in identifying patients who may benefit from stenting.

• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제23권5호
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• pp.391-395
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• 2002

수두증 환자를 치료하기 위해 머리에 시술 되는 션트밸브가 받는 뇌압 펄스가 밸브의 유량조절 특성에 미치는 영향을 수치적으로 해석하였다. 션트밸브를 통한 유량을 계산하기 위하여 밸브 다이아프램이 형성하는 유량 오리피스를 모델링 하여 맥동압력과 변동하는 압력에 의한 다이아프램의 움직임을 고려하였다. 연구 결과, 압력 펄스와 이에 따른 다이아프램의 움직임에 의하여 유량이 40% 이상 증가함을 보였다. 이 결과는, 뇌실에 시술 되는 션트밸브의 압력-유량 조절특성이 제조 직후 맥동이 없는 유량을 공급하는 시린지 펌프를 사용하여 구한 실험 결과와 상당히 다르다는 사실을 보여주었다.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제61권1호
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• pp.42-50
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• 2018

Objective : Massive intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) and major infarction (MI) are devastating cerebral vascular diseases. Decompression craniectomy (DC) is a common treatment approach for these diseases and acceptable clinical results have been reported. Author experienced the postoperative intracranaial pressure (ICP) trend is somewhat different between the ICH and MI patients. In this study, we compare the ICP trend following DC and evaluate the clinical significance. Methods : One hundred forty-three patients who underwent DC following massive ICH (81 cases) or MI (62 cases) were analyzed retrospectively. The mean age was $56.3{\pm}14.3$ (median=57, male : female=89 : 54). DC was applied using consistent criteria in both diseases patients; Glasgow coma scale (GCS) score less than 8 and a midline shift more than 6 mm on brain computed tomography. In all patients, ventricular puncture was done before the DC and ICP trends were monitored during and after the surgery. Outcome comparisons included the ictus to operation time (OP-time), postoperative ICP trend, favorable outcomes and mortality. Results : Initial GCS (p=0.364) and initial ventricular ICP (p=0.783) were similar among the ICH and MI patients. The postoperative ICP of ICH patients were drop rapidly and maintained within physiological range if greater than 80% of the hematoma was removed. While in MI patients, the postoperative ICP were not drop rapidly and maintained above the physiologic range (MI=18.8 vs. ICH=13.6 mmHg, p=0.000). The OP-times were faster in ICH patients (ICH=7.3 vs. MI=40.9 hours, p=0.000) and the mortality rate was higher in MI patients (MI=37.1% vs. ICH=17.3%, p=0.007). Conclusion : The results of this study suggest that if greater than 80% of the hematoma was removed in ICH patients, the postoperative ICP rarely over the physiologic range. But in MI patients, the postoperative ICP was above the physiologic range for several days after the DC. Authors propose that DC is no need for the massive ICH patient if a significant portion of their hematoma is removed. But DC might be essential to improve the MI patients' outcome and timely treatment decision.

• 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.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.167-180
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• 1994

좌우 경동맥을 결찰하여 혈뇌장벽에 변화를 일으킨 백토에서 뇌압하강제(mannitol, steroid) 및 뇌압하강 방법(과호흡)의 효과를 관찰하였다. Mannitol군에서는 steroid군, 과호흡군에 비해 뇌압감소가 통계적으로 유의하게 있었으며, 시간적으로 mannitol 투여 후 25~30분까지 뇌압이 45%까지 감소하여 지속되었다. Steroid군에서는 mannitol군보다는 뇌압 절대치의 감소폭은 적었지만, 과호흡군 보다 2배 이상의 뇌압감소가 있었고, mannitol군보다 더욱 오랫동안 뇌압감소의 효과가 지속되었다. 과호흡군에서는 mannitol군, steroid군에서보다는 뇌압감소 효과가 적었으나, 과호흡 시행 후 10분까지 13.5~16.7%의 뇌압감소가 있었고, 그 이후 시간 경과에 따른 더 이상의 뇌압감소 효과는 없었다. Mannitol, steroid, 과호흡군을 모두 시행한 복합치료군에서는 mannitol 및 steroid, 과호흡을 각각 시행한 군에서보다 뇌압 감소가 더욱 현저하게 이루어져 30분까지 48~52%의 뇌압감소가 있었다. 이상의 결과로 미루어보아 뇌허혈성 뇌졸중 환자에서 mannitol 및 steroid사용과 병행하여 과호흡을 실시함으로써 뇌압감소를 위한 적절한 치료의 지표가 될 것이라 판단다.

• Journal of Trauma and Injury
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.104-110
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• 2013

Purpose: Bedside ultrasonography is available in most emergency departments, and detecting the intracranial pressure is elevated is critical. Our objective is to evaluate the availability of bedside optic nerve ultrasound (ONUS) as a secondary survey for patients with head injuries in the emergency department (ED). Methods: From September, 2012, to March, 2013, we performed a prospective study of patients presenting to the ED after an accident. Patients with head injuries but without obvious ocular trauma or ocular disease were included. The ONUS was performed using a 3 to 12 MHz linear probe on closed eyelids after a primary survey. We analyzed the correlation between the brain computed tomography (CT) findings that suggested elevated intracranial pressure (ICP) and the Optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) measured by using ONUS. Results: A total of 81 patients were enrolled. Forty-seven had CT results consistent with elevated ICP, and their mean ONSD was $5.98{\pm}0.59$ mm; the mean ONSD of patients who showed no signs of elevated ICP on CT was $4.63{\pm}0.21$ mm. The sensitivity and the specificity for the ONSD, compared with elevated ICP, were 98.87% and 100%, respectively, when the cut-off value was set to 4.96 mm. The area under curve (AUC) was 0.997 in the receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC curve). Conclusion: An evaluation using ONUS is a simple noninvasive procedure and is a potentially useful tool as a secondary survey to identify an elevated ICP.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제66권5호
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• pp.543-551
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• 2023

Objective : This study aimed to investigate the current status of intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring in patients with severe traumatic brain injury (sTBI) in Korea and the association between ICP monitoring and prognosis. In addition, a survey was administered to Korean neurosurgeons to investigate the perception of ICP monitoring in patients with sTBI. Methods : This study used data from the second Korea Neurotrauma Databank. Among the enrolled patients with sTBI, the following available clinical data were analyzed in 912 patients : Glasgow coma scale score on admission, ICP monitoring, mortality, and extended Glasgow outcome scale score at 6 months. In addition, we administered a survey, entitled "current status and perception of ICP monitoring in Korean patients with sTBI" to 399 neurosurgeons who were interested in traumatic brain injury. Results : Among the 912 patients, 79 patients (8.7%) underwent ICP monitoring. The mortality and favorable outcome were compared between the groups with and without ICP monitoring, and no statistically significant results were found. Regarding the survey, there were 61 respondents. Among them, 70.4% of neurosurgeons responded negatively to performing ICP monitoring after craniectomy/craniotomy, while 96.7% of neurosurgeons responded negatively to performing ICP monitoring when craniectomy/craniotomy was not conducted. The reasons why ICP monitoring was not performed were investigated, and most respondents answered that there were no actual guidelines or experiences with post-operative ICP monitoring for craniectomy/craniotomy. However, in cases wherein craniectomy/craniotomy was not performed, most respondents answered that ICP monitoring was not helpful, as other signs were comparatively more important. Conclusion : The proportion of performing ICP monitoring in patients with sTBI was low in Korea. The outcome and mortality were compared between the patient groups with and without ICP monitoring, and no statistically significant differences were noted in prognosis between these groups. Further, the survey showed that ICP monitoring in patients with sTBI was somewhat negatively recognized in Korea.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제65권3호
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• pp.354-360
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• 2022

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the leading cause of death and disability in children. Survivors of severe TBI are more susceptible to functional deficits, resulting in disability, poor quality of life, cognitive decline, and mental health problems. Despite this, little is known about the pathophysiology of TBI in children and how to manage it most effectively. Internationally, efforts are being made to expand knowledge of pathophysiology and develop practical clinical treatment recommendations to improve outcomes. Here we discuss recently updated evidence and management of severe pediatric TBI.