• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제81권4호
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• pp.311-318
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• 2018

Background: The aim of this study was to examine the influence of body mass index (BMI) on the development of acute kidney injury (AKI) in critically ill patients in intensive care unit (ICU). Methods: Data of patients admitted to medical ICU from December 2011 to May 2014 were retrospectively analyzed. Patients were classified into three groups according to their BMI: underweight (< $18.5kg/m^2$), normal ($18.5-24.9kg/m^2$), and overweight (${\geq}25kg/m^2$). The incidence of AKI was compared among these groups and factors associated with the development of AKI were analyzed. AKI was defined according to the Risk, Injury, Failure, Loss of kidney function, and End-stage (RIFLE) kidney disease criteria. Results: A total of 468 patients were analyzed. Their mean BMI was $21.5{\pm}3.9kg/m^2$, including 102 (21.8%) underweight, 286 (61.1%) normal-weight, and 80 (17.1%) overweight patients. Overall, AKI occurred in 82 (17.5%) patients. The overweight group had significantly (p<0.001) higher incidence of AKI (36.3%) than the underweight (9.8%) or normal group (15.0%). In addition, BMI was significantly higher in patients with AKI than that in those without AKI ($23.4{\pm}4.2$ vs. $21.1{\pm}3.7$, p<0.001). Multivariate analysis showed that BMI was significantly associated with the development of AKI (odds ratio, 1.893; 95% confidence interval, 1.224-2.927). Conclusion: BMI may be associated with the development of AKI in critically ill patients.

• Toxicological Research
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.371-387
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• 2019

Although the dried root of Saposhnikovia divaricata (Turcz.) Schischk. (Umbelliferae) is a popular medicinal plant in East Asia, there has been no systemic toxicological evaluation of a water extract of Saposhnikoviae Radix (SRE). In this experiment, an oral acute and 13-week subchronic toxicological evaluations of SRE (500-5,000 mg/kg body weight) were performed in both sexes of Crl:CD(SD) rats. Based on the results from mortality, clinical signs, effects on body weight and organ weight, clinical biochemistry, hematology, urinalysis, and histopathology, significant acute, 4-week repeated dose range finding (DRF) and 13-week subchronic toxicity of SRE was not observed in either sex of rats; thus, the no observed adverse effect level (NOAEL) was 5,000 mg (kg/day). To identify anti-hyperuricemia potential of SRE, the suppressive effect of SRE was determined in mice challenged with potassium oxonate (PO; 250 mg/kg) via intraperitoneal injection for 8 days (each group; n = 7). SRE supplementation suppressed the uric acid level in urine through significant xanthine oxidase (XO) inhibitory activity. Kidney dysfunctions were observed in PO-challenged mice as evidenced by an increase in serum creatinine level. Whereas, SRE supplementation suppressed it in a dose-dependent manner. Collectively, SRE was safe up to 5,000 mg (kg/day) based on NOAEL found from acute and 13-week subchronic toxicological evaluations. SRE had anti-hyperuricemia effect and lowered the excessive level of uric acid, a potential factor for gout and kidney failure.

• Childhood Kidney Diseases
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.122-127
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• 2021

C1q nephropathy is a rare glomerulopathy that typically presents with nephrotic syndrome in children. Treatment with immunosuppressive agents renders patients vulnerable to infection and its complications. Gastroenteritis is common in children, and rotavirus is a leading cause. Extraintestinal manifestations of rotavirus have recently been reported; however, there is a paucity of cases exploring the involvement of a rotavirus on the respiratory system. Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a rapid onset respiratory failure characterized by noncardiogenic pulmonary edema and hypoxemia. Causes of ARDS include sepsis, pneumonia, pancreatitis, aspiration, and trauma. In this paper, we report a case of ARDS after rotavirus infection in a child with C1q nephropathy who had been treated with immunosuppressive agents.

• Childhood Kidney Diseases
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.119-124
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• 2006

Purpose : The prognosis of acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis(APSGN) has been reported to be favorable. However, several studies have reported that patients with nephrotic range proteinuria in the acute phase or persistent proteinuria may progress to chronic renal failure. To elucidate this further, we analyzed the features of proteinuria and its prognosis in pediatric patients with APSGN. Methods : A total of 48 children with APSGN admitted to our hospital between Jan. 2000 and Dec. 2004 were included. After discharge from the hospital, patients were regularly followed up every month by clinical evaluations and laboratory tests including routine urinalysis and quantification of proteinuria. Results : Age of the patients ranged from 3 to 15 years(median 5.8 years) at the time of disease onset. Proteinuria was present in 34(70.8%) patients and 5 of them showed heavy proteinuria. Proteinuria normalized within one month in most patients(82.3%) and there was no one with proteinuria after 6 months. Cyclosporine A(5 mg/kg/day in two divided doses) was given to 3 patients with massive proteinuria that lasted longer than 2 months and the result was complete remission within 4 months. Conclusions : Our data indicated that the prognosis of APSGN during childhood is excellent. Children with severe proteinuria or subnormal renal function in poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis had favorable prognosis without chronic renal failure, and children with crescentic formation also had favorable prognosis. Three patients who continued to have heavy proteinuria for more than 2 months received cyclosporine A and remission of proteinuria was achieved within a couple of months.

• Journal of Trauma and Injury
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.299-304
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• 2021

Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) is a rare, progressive, life-threatening condition of thrombotic microangiopathy characterized by thrombocytopenia, microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, and renal impairment. The mechanisms underlying aHUS remain unclear. Herein, we present the first case in the literature of aHUS after a traumatic injury. A 55-year-old male visited the emergency department after a traumatic injury caused by a tree limb. Abdominal computed tomography revealed a rectal wall defect with significant air density in the perirectal space and preperitoneum, implying rectal perforation. Due to the absence of intraperitoneal intestinal perforation, we performed diverting sigmoid loop colostomy. An additional intermittent simple repair was performed due to perianal and anal injuries. One day postoperatively, his urine output abruptly decreased and serum creatinine level increased. His platelet level decreased, and a spiking fever occurred after 2 days. The patient was diagnosed with acute renal failure secondary to aHUS and was treated with fresh frozen plasma replacement. Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) was also started for oliguria and uremic symptoms. The patient received CRRT for 3 days and intermittent hemodialysis thereafter. After hemodialysis and subsequent supportive treatment, his urine output and renal function improved. The hemolytic anemia and thrombocytopenia also gradually improved. Dialysis was terminated on day 22 of admission and the patient was discharged after recovery. This case suggests that that a traumatic event can trigger aHUS, which should be considered in patients who have thrombocytopenia and acute renal failure with microangiopathic hemolytic anemia. Early diagnosis and appropriate management are critical for favorable outcomes.

• Childhood Kidney Diseases
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.30-37
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• 2008

목적 : 소아 연령에서 입원 당시 혹은 다른 질환으로 입원하여 치료를 받던 중에 발생한 신성 급성 신부전의 임상적 특징과 경과 그리고 예후에 대해 분석하였다. 방법 : 2000년 1월부터 2006년 6월까지 부산백병원 소아청소년과에 입원한 환자 중 신성 급성 신부전으로 진단된 59명을 대상으로 하였다. 진단 기준은 혈청 크레아티닌치가 1.2 mg/dL 이상이거나 기저치에 비해 2배 이상 증가한 경우로 하였다. 핍뇨는 소변량이 0.5 mL/kg/hr 이하이며 무뇨는 <50 mL/day로 정의하였다. 결과 : 전체 환자의 성별 비는 2.2:1로 남아에게 많았으며 연령별 분포는 신생아 7명, 2개월-2세 10명, 3-6세 12명, 7-12세 21명, 13-16세 9명이었다. 신부전의 진단까지 평균 기간은 3.1${\pm}$2.8일이었다. 소변량에 따른 분류는 핍뇨군 21명, 비핍뇨군 36명 및 무뇨군 2명이었다. 원인 질환별 분류에서는 원발성 신질환군 30명, 감염군 14명, 종양군 9명 및 기타군 6명이였다. 연령별 분류에서는 신생아는 감염군, 2개월-2세는 신질환과 감염군과 3세 이상에서는 신질환군이 많았다. 계절별 발생 빈도는 차이가 없었으나 여름철에 용혈성 요독증후군의 발생이 많았다. 투석치료는 4명에서 복막투석을 시행하였다. 호전까지의 평균기간은 10.0${\pm}$6.7일이었다. 경과 중 18명이 사망하였는데 비핍뇨군의 사망률이 낮았다. 연령별로는 신생아가 원인별로는 종양군의 사망률이 각각 높았다. 결론 : 소아에서의 신성 급성 신부전은 조기진단과 기저질환의 적절한 관리로 대부분의 환자에서 정상적인 신기능의 회복을 기대할 수 있으며 성인에 비해 양호한 임상적 경과를 보였다.

• 대한수의학회지
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• 제45권2호
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• pp.287-296
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• 2005

This experiments was designed to observe the effect of period and dose of ingestion of grapes on renal failure in dog. After the dogs had been mixed of general feed, raisins from U.S.A and fresh grapes from Chile selling in Korea. We observed the clinical sign, and analyzed the blood and urine using by biochemical test. The experiment was executed by the two following groups. The experiment group 1. derived renal failure by supplying the mixed general feed with fresh grapes and dry grapes 15 g per weight kg, 2 times a day (AM 09, PM 21), the experiment group 2. executed to derive renal failure by supplying the mixed general feed with fresh grapes and dry grapes 40 g per weight kg, 2 times a day. Extraction of blood for analysis was conducted one time a day and clinical test for renal failure was executed by means of a blood analysis, biochemical analysis, urine analysis, excretory urography (E.U) and E.R.D-$screen^{TM}$ urine test (Heska, USA). The results of group 1 were normal ranges (BUN 9.0~22.6 mg/dl, creatinine 0.8~1.2 mg/dl, Ca 9.7~12.3 mg/dl, Pi 2.9~4.6 mg/dl), renal failure was not observed. On the 3rd day in group 2, azotemia was arisen from the increasing BUN 83 mg/dl (7~25 mg/dl), creatinine 2.3 mg/dl (0.5~1.4 mg/dl), when executed urine was tested by E.R.D-$screen^{TM}$ test using in the early kidney disease diagnosis, microalbumine state was high positive, and it showed stale delay by using excretory urography (EU). This study demonstrated that acute renal failure by grapes and raisins dependent on food dose, and specific characters of individual.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제46권7호
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• pp.687-694
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• 2003

목 적 : 급성 허혈성 신손상 후 손상된 세뇨관 상피세포의 재생은 순환하거나 국소적으로 생성된 성장인자나 cytokine, 생리적 인자 및 주위 환경들의 조절에 의해 매개되는 것으로 알려져 있다. 따라서 급성 허혈성 신손상 후 신기능 회복에 따른 혈중 IGF-I의 변화와 전체 신장조직과 각 부위에 따른 IGF-I, -II, VEGF, $TGF-{\beta}1$, CTGF의 mRNA 발현의 변화를 알아보는데 연구의 목적이 있다. 방 법 : 체중이 250-300 g의 백서를 대상으로 급성 허혈성 신손상을 시켜 유발된 급성 신부전 모델을 이용하여 급성 신부전의 진행과정에 따라 혈청 IGF-I치와 여러 성장인자 발현의 변화를 측정하였다. 급성 신부전 진행은 혈청 크레아티닌을 측정하여 평가하였고 혈청 IGF-I 농도는 iodinated IGF-I과 polyclonal anti-IGF-I 항체를 이용한 방사면역 측정법을 이용하여 측정하였다. 신장에서 성장인자의 발현은 RT-PCR을 이용하였고 신장조직에서의 RNA 추출은 통상적인 방법에 준하였다. 신장에서의 IGF-I과 CTGF의 분포는 anti-IGF-I 항체와 anti-CTGF 항체를 이용한 면역조직화학법을 이용하였다. 결 과 : 1) 양측 신동맥을 결찰한 후 1일째부터 체중 감소와 혈청 크레아티닌치의 증가가 관찰되었는데 이러한 변화는 3일째에 가장 현저하였다. 혈청 IGF-I은 신손상 후 1일 째 현저하게 감소하였고 신손상 3일째에 더 증가되었다가 5일째부터는 신손상 전으로 회복되었다. 2) 신기능 회복에 따른 성장인자의 변화는 거의 유사하였다. IGF-I, IGF-II, $TGF-{\beta}1$ 및 VEGF의 mRNA 발현은 허혈성 신손상 후 1일째에 현저하게 감소하였고 신손상 3일째에는 신손상 전에 비해 증가하였으며 7일째에는 거의 신손상 전의 수준으로 회복되었다. 3) IGF-I과 IGF-II는 정상 신장에서는 주로 수질부 특히 바 깥쪽 수질부에서 발현되었고 허혈성 신손상 1일째에 현저하게 감소하였다가 3일째에는 정상 수준으로 회복되었다. $TGF-{\beta}1$은 정상에서 신수질부에서 주로 발현되었고 1일째는 현저하게 감소하였다가 회복되는 소견을 보였다. CTGF와 VEGF는 정상 신장의 수질부와 피질부 모두에서 발현되었으며 신손상 1일째에 현저하게 감소되었다가 3일째부터 정상 수준으로 회복되는 소견을 보였다. 4) 정상 백서의 신장에서 IGF-I은 주로 피질부위의 신세뇨관에 분포하였고 사구체에서는 발견되지 않았는데 급성 허혈성 신손상 후 1일째 신장의 피질부위에서는 IGF-I가 현저히 감소되었다. CTGF는 정상 백서의 신장에서는 주로 혈관에 분포하는 소견을 보였는데 신손상 3일째에는 세뇨관에서 현저한 증가가 관찰되었다. 결 론: 이번의 연구로 저자들은 IGF-I, IGF-II, $TGF-{\beta}1$, CTGF, VEGF 등과 같은 성장인자가 급성 허혈성 신손상 후 신기능과 세뇨관세포의 회복과정에 발현의 변화가 초래된다는 사실을 알 수 있었다. 따라서 신기능 회복을 촉진시키기 위해 여러 성장인자를 급성신부전 치료제로 사용할 수 있을 것으로 생각되고 이에 대한 연구가 더 필요할 것으로 생각된다.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제54권5호
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• pp.212-218
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• 2011

Purpose: The diagnosis of acute pyelonephritis (APN) is often difficult, as its clinical and biological manifestations are non-specific in children. If not treated quickly and adequately, however, APN may cause irreversible renal damage, possibly leading to hypertension and chronic renal failure. We were suspecting the diagnostic value of $^{99m}Tc$-dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA) scan by experiences and so compared the results of DMSA scan to those of multi-detector row computed tomography (MDCT). Methods: We retrospectively selected and analyzed 81 patients who were diagnosed as APN by MDCT during evaluation of their acute abdomen in emergency room and then received DMSA scan also for the diagnostic work-up of APN after admission. We evaluated the results of imaging studies and compared the diagnostic value of each method by age groups, <2 years (n=45) and ${\geq}$2 years (n=36). Results: Among total 81 patients with MDCT-proven APN, DMSA scan was diagnostic only in 55 children (68%), while the remaining 26 children (32%) showed false negative normal findings. These 26 patients were predominantly male and most of them, 19 (73.1%) were <2 years of age. Conclusion: DMSA scan holds obvious limitation compared to MDCT in depicting acute inflammatory lesions of kidney in children with APN, especially in early childhood less than 2 years of age. MDCT showed hidden lesions of APN, those were undetectable through DMSA scan in children.

• Journal of Trauma and Injury
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.136-142
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• 2019

Purpose: Near drowning refers to immediate survival after asphyxia due to submersion or immersion in water, which is a crucial public safety problem worldwide. Acute lung injury or acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a common complication of near drowning. The purpose of this study was to investigate the feasibility and effectiveness of noninvasive nasal positive pressure ventilation (NINPPV). Methods: This retrospective study was conducted at a tertiary emergency department. NINPPV was administered for moderate ARDS caused by submersion or immersion in patients who were older than 18 years, from January 2015 to December 2018. We collected the demographic (age, sex, length of hospital stay, and outcome), laboratory (arterial blood gas, lactate, oxygen saturation, partial pressure of oxygen divided by the fraction of inspired oxygen, complete blood count, blood urea nitrogen, and creatinine), and clinical data (acute lung injury index and ventilator failure) of the patients. A statistical analysis was performed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 20.0 for Windows. Results: NINPPV treatment was provided to 57 patients for near drowning, 45 of whom (78.9%) were successfully treated without complications; in 12 (21.1%), treatment was changed to invasive mechanical ventilation within 48 hours due to ARDS or acute kidney injury. NINPPV treatment was successful in 31 (75.6%) out of 41 sea-water near drowning patients. They were more difficult to treat with NINPPV compared with the fresh-water near drowning patients (p<0.05). Conclusions: NINPPV would be useful and feasible as the initial treatment of moderate ARDS caused by near drowning.