• Journal of Gastric Cancer
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• 제13권4호
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• pp.255-262
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• 2013

Purpose: Robotic surgery for gastric cancer is a promising alternative to laparoscopic surgery, but the data are limited. We aimed to evaluate whether gaining experience in robotic gastrectomy could improve surgical outcomes in the treatment of gastric cancer. Materials and Methods: Two hundred and seven consecutive cases of patients with clinical stage I gastric cancer who underwent robotic surgery at the National Cancer Center of Korea between February 2009 and February 2012 were retrospectively reviewed. Surgical outcomes were analyzed and compared between the initial 100 and later 100 cases. Results: Seven patients required conversion to open surgery and were excluded from further analysis. The mean operating time for all patients was 248.8 minutes, and mean length of hospitalization was 8.0 days. Twenty patients developed postoperative complications. Thirteen were managed conservatively, while 6 had major complications requiring invasive procedures. One mortality occurred owing to myocardial infarction. Operating time was significantly shorter in the latter 100 cases than in the initial 100 cases (269.9 versus 233.5 minutes, P<0.001). The number of retrieved lymph nodes was significantly greater in the latter cases (35.9 versus 39.9, P=0.032). The hospital stay of patients with complications was significantly longer in the initial cases than in the latter cases (16 versus 7 days, P=0.005). Conclusions: Increased experience with the robotic procedure for gastric cancer was associated with improved outcomes, especially in operating time, lymph node retrieval, and shortened hospital stay of complicated patients. Further development of surgical techniques and technology might enhance the role of robotic surgery for gastric cancer.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제28권6호
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• pp.595-597
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• 2011

5년령의 수컷 비글견이 복통을 주증으로 내원하였다. 환자는 ELISA를 통한 심장사상충 항원 검사 및 자충검사에 양성결과를 보여, 심장사상충 감염증이 확인되었다. 흉부 방사선 검사에서 심비대 및 폐동맥 확장증 소견이 관찰 되었으며, 심초음파를 통하여 주 폐동맥 내의 심장사상충이 확인 되었다. 심초음파상 사상충 감염 이외의 다른 이상은 발견되지 않았다. 복통에 대한 정확한 원인 규명을 위하여 탐색적 복강경 시술이 시행되었으며, 환축에서 복강으로 이소기생한 심장사상충이 관찰되었다. 복강내 심장사상충의 제거 이후 환축의 임상증상은 사라졌다. 본 증례는 탐색적 복강경을 통하여 복강내 이소기생한 심장사상충을 제거한 증례 보고이다.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제11권10호
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• pp.349-353
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• 2020

배경: 마취약제의 용량은 일반적으로 환자의 총체중량으로 결정된다. 그러나 병적 비만 환자에서 그 용량은 과량투여 되기 쉽다. 약물의 적절한 용량을 결정하는 기준은 다소 모호하지만, 마취 유도시 생체 전기 임피던스 분석(BIA)을 통해 마른체중을 구하여 마취 유도용량을 결정할 수 있다. BIA를 통해 총체내수분을 구하고, 체내수분을 제외한 체중을 쉽게 계산할 수 있다. 증례: 복강경 담낭절제술이 예정된 병적 비만 환자(161 cm, 138 kg and 체질량지수 53.1)의 증례를 보고하고자 한다. BIA로 예측한 마른체중을 통해 마취 유도제의 용량을 결정하고, 각성/진정척도를 통해 진정 상태를 평가하였다. 결론: BIA로 측정한 마른체중을 통해 약물 용량을 결정하는 것은 병적 비만 환자에서 유용하다.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제23권5호
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• pp.423-429
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• 2020

Purpose: Alimentary tract duplication (ATD) is a rare congenital condition that may occur throughout the intestinal tract. Clinical symptoms are generally related to the involved site, size of duplication, or associated ectopic mucosa. This study aimed to identify clinical implications by anatomical locations and age group and then suggest a relevant management according to its distinct features. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the clinical data of pediatric patients who received a surgical management due to ATD. Furthermore, data including patients' demographics, anatomical distribution of the duplication, clinical features according to anatomical variants, and outcomes were compared. Results: A total of 25 patients were included in this study. ATD developed most commonly in the midgut, especially at the ileocecal region. The most common clinical presentation was abdominal pain, a sign resulting from intestinal obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeding, and intussusception. The non-communicating cystic type was the most common pathological feature in all age groups. Clinically, prenatal detection was relatively low; however, it usually manifested before the infantile period. A laparoscopic procedure was performed in most cases (18/25, 72.0%), significantly in the midgut lesion (p=0.012). Conclusion: ATD occurs most commonly at the ileocecal region, and a symptomatic one may usually be detected before the early childhood period. Surgical management should be considered whether symptom or not regarding its symptomatic progression, and a minimal invasive procedure is the preferred method, especially for the midgut lesion.

• 보건행정학회지
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.77-95
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• 2006

The present study was conducted to examine the degree of variation in length-of-stay (LOS) among health care institutions participating in 17 diagnosis-related groups (DRGs) payment system and to find out hospital characteristics affecting the variation. Electronic medical claims data for treatments of severity classification '0' of 17 DRGs provided for two $years(2003{\sim}2004)$ were collected. For each DRG, the degree of variation in average LOS among health care institutions were analyzed using the random effect model. For DRGs showing significant differences in LOS, multiple regression analyses were performed to find out factors associated with LOS. Significant variations in LOS were observed 9 DRGs including unilateral/bilateral lens procedures, adult/child tonsilectomy, other anal procedures, bilateral adult/child herniorraphy, unilateral child herniorraphy, and hysterectomy, and hysterectomy using laparoscopic procedure. Among the 9 DRGs, five DRGs were selected to investigate the factors explaining for the variation. It was observed that the location of institution was significant predictors for all five DRGs. Within the same DRGs, LOS was significantly shorter among the institutions located in Seoul than those in other areas. As compared to clinics, hospitals and general hospitals/tertiary care institutions showed significantly longer LOS for DRGs of lens procedures, tonsilectomy, and other anal procedures. It is recommended that the institutions located in other than Seoul area benchmark the strategies of the institution in Seoul in efficiently managing LOS. Also, significant variation within the same severity classification such as other anal procedures implies the imminent need for improvement of patient classification system.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제21권7호
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• pp.350-356
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• 2020

목적: 본 연구는 수술 후 회복실에 입실한 환자에게 가온요법 간호중재 프로그램이 미치는 효과를 파악하여 간호중재방안 개발 및 기초자료를 제시하고자 시도된 비 동등성 대조군 유사 실험연구이다. 연구방법: 연구의 대상자는 가온요법 프로그램을 적용한 실험군 31명, 대조군 31명을 대상으로 실시하였다. 가온요법은 가온기를 통해 회복실에서 38~43℃ 범위 내 가온하였다. 대상자의 일반적 특성은 실수와 백분율로 파악하였고, 실험군과 대조군의 동질성 검정은 𝑥²-test와 In-dependent t-test로 파악하였다. 실험군과 대조군의 시간에 따른 체온, 통증, 전율의 차이는 repeated measure ANOVA로 파악하였다. 실험군과 대조군의 온도 편안감의 차이는 t-test로 파악하였다. 결과: 첫째, 수술 직후 반복 측정 결과 실험군과 대조군의 체온, 통증, 전율이 유의한 차이를 보였다. 둘째, 온도 편안감은 유의한 차이를 보였다. 결론: 이와 같이 수술 후 가온요법 중재 시 환자에게 긍정적인 효과가 있는 것을 확인할 수 있었다.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제58권2호
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• pp.69-72
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• 2015

Insulinoma, which arises from insulin-producing pancreatic beta cells, is a rare tumor in children. Only 5%-10% of insulinomas are malignant and undergo metastasis. We report a case of an 11-year-old girl who experienced hypoglycemia-related seizures induced by an insulinoma; after resection of the primary tumor, she developed hepatic focal nodular hyperplasia (FNH). Laboratory test results indicated marked hypoglycemia with hyperinsulinemia. Abdominal ultrasonography (US) and computed tomography results were normal; however, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed a solid mass in the pancreatic tail. Therefore, laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy was performed. Two months after the surgery, an abdominal MRI revealed multiple nodular lesions in the liver. An US-guided liver biopsy was then performed, and histological examination revealed FNH without necrosis or mitotic activity. The patient has been free of hypoglycemia for 2 years, and recent MRI studies showed a decrease in the size of FNH lesions, without any evidence of metastasis. Even though no metastatic lesions are noted on imaging, close observation and follow-up imaging studies are required in a child with insulinoma that has malignant potential on histopathologic findings.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제33권1호
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• pp.72-75
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• 2016

Pulmonary epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (PEH) is a rare, low-to-intermediate malignant tumor of endothelial origin. Computed tomography (CT) findings of PEH demonstrate multiple small bilateral nodules; however, to the best of our knowledge, there were no reports on PEH coexisting with other malignancies. Here, we reported on a case involving PEH in a patient with colon cancer and breast cancer which was misconceived as pulmonary meta- stasis. A 63-year-old woman who suffered from constipation for 2 weeks visited our hospital. Colonoscopy showed a large mass with obstruction on hepatic flexure. The histological diagnosis was adenocarcinoma of the ascending colon. Multiple nodules in both lungs and breast were observed on a chest CT scan. A core biopsy of a breast nodule was performed and a diagnosis of invasive ductal carcinoma of the left breast was made. Pulmonary nodules observed on the chest CT scan was considered as pulmonary metastasis from colon or breast cancer. Laparoscopic right hemicolectomy was performed. At the same time, wedge resection of the lung was performed and pathological diagnosis was PEH. Radiologic features of PEH were difficult to distinguish from lung metastasis. Therefore the author reported a rare case involving PEH in a patient with primary malignancy of colon and breast.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제33권1호
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• pp.29-32
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• 2016

Most ingested foreign bodies pass readily throughout intestinal tract if they reach the stomach. In some cases, foreign bodies may be impacted behind a luminal constriction but are rare in colon. Here, we report the case of a 59-year-old man who did laparoscopic anterior resection due to sigmoid colon cancer 2 years ago and ischemic colitis was repeated on the anastomosis site. He initially presented with symptoms of abdominal pain 3 months before and melena 1 day before admission. Abdomen computerized tomography showed a 3.2 cm segment of luminal narrowing of the proximal colon involving upstream foreign material stasis. Sigmoidoscopic approaches revealed near complete obstruction on the anal verge of 20 cm and scope passing failed. Balloon dilatations were done on the obstruction site four times all and a foreign body impacted above the obstruction site was removed by an alligator without any complications. The foreign body removed looks like plastic or a shell, about 20 mm in size.

• Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.341-348
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• 1998

Objective: To determine the reproductive outcomes of women undergoing microsurgical reversal of tubal sterilization at age 36 years or older. Materials and Methods: A series of 133 patients who received microsurgical reversal of the previously sterilized fallopian tubes at Seoul National University Hospital from July, 1980 to January, 1992 was reviewed and evaluated for clinical characteristics, pregnancy rates, and factors influencing the outcome of tubal reversal. Results: Of 133 patients, 78 (58.6%) had been sterilized by laparoscopic cautery. Loss of children was a leading cause for tubal reversal. The mean interval from tubal sterilization to tubal reversal was 65.0 months. The overall pregnancy rate was 52.6% (70/133), and the mean interval was 9.4 months from tubal reversal to pregnancy. Excluding 7 patients who were lost to follow-up, 76 pregnancies were confirmed in 63 patients with the delivery rate per patient of 66.7% (42/63). There were no significant differences in age, duration of tubal sterilization, postoperative tubal length between pregnant and non-pregnant groups. Conclusions: Microsurgical reversal of tubal sterilization could be a justifiable method in women 36 years age or older.