• Investigative Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.70-74
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• 2019

Cerebral air embolism (CAE) is a rare complication of various medical procedures. It manifests with symptoms similar to those of typical acute cerebral infarction, however the treatment is quite different. We present a case of arterial CAE that was associated with a disconnected central venous catheter and appeared as punctate dark signal intensities with aliasing artifacts on the susceptibility-weighted filtered phase magnetic resonance image. The susceptibility-weighted filtered phase image can be helpful for diagnosing CAE and the magnetic resonance imaging reflects the pathophysiology of CAE.

• 대한중풍순환신경학회지
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.55-65
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• 2017

■ Objectives Atrial fibrillation is the most common cause of cardioembolic stroke. Of the 44 ischemic stroke patients with atrial fibrillation who were hospitalized in hospital of Korean Medicine from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2017, we selected 39 patients who have had Magnetic Resonance Angiography. We divided them into Atrial Fibrillation group with no stenosis or less than 50% stenosis in the ipsilateral artery of the lesion and Artery to Artery Embolism group with more than 50% stenosis or occlusion in the ipsilateral artery of the lesion. ■ Methods Clinical characteristics, examination and evaluation tools were collected from the patient's electronic medical records. CHADS2, Initial National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale, 8-item Stroke Scale and Improved 8-item Stroke Scale Number were checked. ■ Results & Atrial Fibrillation group showed differences in age, brain lesion location, vascular lesion, Conclusion initial National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale, initial 8-item Stroke Scale and progress compared to Artery to Artery Embolism group.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.438-449
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• 2009

Objectives: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a common complication among stroke patients. The implication of DVT progressing into a fatal pulmonary embolism is one of the main reasons treatment cannot be delayed. However, when there is a contradiction for anticoagulants, such intracranial hemorrhage (ICH), it is difficult to determine the course of treatment. Our team reports a case with both acute DVT and ICH who improved with herbal medicine Hyulbuchuko-tang. Methods : A patient with a variety of thrombosis risk factors (atrial fibrillation, DVT, Cb-inf with intracranial hemorrhage due to thrombolytic complications) showed classic symptoms of DVT (pain, edema, discoloration), disorientation and chest discomfort. The patient was administered Hyulbuchuko-tang three times a day for 24 days without any anticoagulants. Conservative therapy including elastic stocking and leg elevation was co-administered. Laboratory tests and extremity vascular Doppler sonography were carried out 3 times during the treatment period. Results : After our treatment period, both popliteal vein DVT and calf vein DVT were not discovered by sonography, and thrombosis derived factors (eg. D-dimer, fibrinogen) decreased. There was no sign of edema or discoloration after treatment, and the patient no longer complained of leg pain, disorientation or chest discomfort. Conclusion : From these results, we suggest that there is a positive effect of Hyulbuchuko-tang on DVT. Hyulbuchuko-tang should be considered as a treatment option when western medical procedures are unavailable.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.167-173
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• 1980

From 1976 through June 1980, 75 patients underwent Open heart operation at Korea University Hospital.Of the 75 patients, 39 were congenital heart cases and 36 were acquired heart disease cases. 39 cases of congenital heart disease were consisting of 16 T.O.F.,4 A.S.D., 10 V.S.D., 3 P.S., 1 P.D.A., 1 V.S.D. + Mi, 1 Truncus arteriosus, 1 Ebstein, 1 D.C.R.V., 1 Single ventricle. Among 36 valvular replacement cases, 18 cases of MVR, 3 cases of AVR, 6 cases of Double valve replacement, and 10 cases of Open Mitral commissurotomy, were performed. Postoperative mortality rate of congenital heart disease was 25.6% and that of acquired heart disease was 8.3%. Overall mortality rate of open heart surgery was 17.3%. Among 16 cases of postoperative death cases, 5 cases of autopsy were performed. Postoperative cause of death of our series were intracranial bleeding, pacemaker failure, low output syndrome, protamine anaphylaxis, bleeding, prosthetic valve embolism, C V A, miliary tuberculosis, hypothermia due to pump failure.

• Korean Journal of Radiology
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.333-342
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• 2022

Objective: Intracranial atherosclerotic stroke occurs through various mechanisms, mainly by artery-to-artery embolism (AA) or branch occlusive disease (BOD). This study evaluated the spatial relationship between middle cerebral artery (MCA) plaques and perforating arteries among different MCA territory infarction types using vessel wall magnetic resonance imaging (VW-MRI). Materials and Methods: We retrospectively enrolled patients with acute MCA infarction who underwent VW-MRI. Thirty-four patients were divided into three groups according to infarction pattern: 1) BOD, 2) both BOD and AA (BOD-AA), and 3) AA. To determine the factors related to BOD, the BOD and BOD-AA groups were combined into one group (with striatocapsular infarction [BOD+]) and compared with the AA group. To determine the factors related to AA, the BOD-AA and AA groups were combined into another group (with cortical infarction [AA+]) and compared with the BOD group. Plaque morphology and the spatial relationship between the perforating artery orifice and plaque were evaluated both quantitatively and qualitatively. Results: The plaque margin in the BOD+ group was closer to the perforating artery orifice than that in the AA group (p = 0.011), with less enhancing plaque (p = 0.030). In the BOD group, plaques were mainly located on the dorsal (41.2%) and superior (41.2%) sides where the perforating arteries mainly arose. No patient in the AA group had overlapping plaques with perforating arteries at the cross-section where the perforator arose. Perforating arteries associated with culprit plaques were most frequently located in the middle two-thirds of the M1 segment (41.4%). The AA+ group had more stenosis (%) than the BOD group (39.73 ± 24.52 vs. 14.42 ± 20.96; p = 0.003). Conclusion: The spatial relationship between the perforating artery orifice and plaque varied among different types of MCA territory infarctions. In patients with BOD, the plaque margin was closer and blocked the perforating artery orifice, and stenosis degree and enhancement were less than those in patients with AA.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제60권6호
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• pp.627-634
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• 2017

Objective : Few studies have reported the outcome of mechanical thrombectomy with Solitaire stent retrival (MTSR) in subtypes of acute ischemic stroke. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and result of MTSR in acute cardioembolic stroke. Methods : Twenty consecutive patients with acute cardioembolic stroke were treated by MTSR. The angiographic outcome was assessed by thrombolysis in cerebral infarction (TICI) grade. TICI grade 2a, 2b, or 3 with a measurable thrombus that was retrieved was considered as a success when MTSR was performed in the site of primary vessel occlusion, and TICI grade 2b or 3 was considered as a success when final result was reported. Clinical and radiological results were compared between two groups divided on the basis of final results of MTSR. Persistent thrombus compression sign on angiogram was defined as a stenotic, tapered arterial lumen whenever temporary stenting was performed. The clinical outcomes were assessed by the modified Rankin Scale (mRS) at 3 months. Results : The failure rate of MTSR was 20% (4/20) and other modalities, such as permanent stenting, were needed. Final successful recanalization (TICI grade 2b or 3) was 80% when other treatments were included. The rate of good outcome ($mRS{\leq}2$) was 35% at the 3-month follow-up. Failure of MTSR was significantly correlated with persistent thrombus compression sign (p=0.001). Conclusion : Some cases of cardioembolic stroke are resistant to MTSR and may need other treatment modalities. Careful interpretation of angiogram may be helpful to the decision.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제31권9호
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• pp.877-883
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• 1998

배경: 심장수술의 표준 보조수단으로 자리잡고 있는 심폐바이패스 기법은 비심장질환 치료에서도 유용하게 사용될 수 있다. 국내에서는 이에 관해 산발적인 보고들은 있으나 전체적인 분석연구는 아직 없다. 대상 및 방법: 저자들은 1969-1996년 사이 서울대병원에서 경험한 환자중 후향적 의무기록 추적이 가능한 20례의 환자를 분석하였다. 환자들은 막성 하대정맥 폐쇄 8예, 악성 흑색종 5예, 폐색전증 3예, 그리고 두개골내 거대 동맥류, 신장암, 폐이식, 지방육종 각각 1예였다. 이중 심폐바이패스에 의한 초저 체온 유도 및 순환정지가 필요했던 경우는 모두 6예로 하대정맥폐쇄가 4예, 두개골내 거대동맥류 1예, 하대정맥내 혈전을 동반한 신세포암 1예였다. 결과: 심폐바이패스 시간은 하대정맥폐쇄에서 평균 113분(42~165분), 신세포암 156분, 거대동 맥류 161분이였다. 최저 직장온도는 하대정맥폐쇄에서 평균 26$^{\circ}C$(25.4~27.1$^{\circ}C$), 신세포암과 거대동맥 류에서는 19$^{\circ}C$였다. 하대정맥폐쇄 환자들에서의 술후 경과는 양호하였고, 거대동맥류에서는 수술직후 혈종제거를 위한 재수술을 시도하였으며 술후 14일째 사망하였다. 신세포암 환자는 술후 합병증 없이 회복되었으나 6개월후 전신전이로 사망하였다. 폐질환에서 심폐바이패스를 이용한 경우는 모두 4례로, 3례는 폐색전증이었고 1례는 양측폐이식술을 시행한 사례였다. 폐색전증에서는 응급소생술을 시행하였 던 환자에서 일시적인 신경학적 이상소견을 보인 것 외에는 모두 별 문제 없이 회복되었다. 양측폐이식 수술 환자에서는 일측폐이식 후 저산소증과 혈역학적 불안정으로 심폐바이패스 보조가 필요하였다. 이 후 심폐바이패스 이탈은 순조로웠으나 지속적인 저심박출증과 전신패혈증으로 술후 19일 만에 사망하였 다. 하대정맥 폐쇄에서 순환정지 없이 심폐바이패스를 시행한 경우는 모두 4례로 모두 심폐바이패스와 관련된 합병증은 없었으며 술후 양호한 경과를 보였다. 심폐바이패스를 이용한 고열 구역 항암화학 관류 요법을 시행받은 환자 6예중 5예는 사지에 발생한 악성흑색종이였고 나머지 1예는 재발성 지방육종 환자 였다. 심폐바이패스 시간은 평균 153분(107~270분)이였고, 국소 관류부위의 부종이나 신경장애 등의 합병증은 관찰되지 않았다. 결론: 이들 환자들에서의 치료 경험을 토대로 할 때 비심장질환에서의 심폐 바이패스 적용은 비록 그 적응이 제한되어 있지만 적절히 활용되는 경우에는 그 잠재적 유용성은 크다.