• 한국방사선학회논문지
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• 제17권6호
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• pp.919-927
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• 2023

탄성 초음파는 양성 종괴에 비해 악성 종괴의 경우 조직이 더 단단하다는 것을 이용하여 종괴의 탄성계수에 따라 진단의 특이도를 높여주어 불필요한 조직검사를 줄이는데 도움이 되고 있다. 이러한 탄성 초음파 검사는 검사 장비나 검사자에 따라 재현성의 문제가 있을 수 있기에, 본 연구에서는 탄성 초음파 검사의 신뢰성을 확인하고자 탄성 초음파의 탄성값 반복 측정시 재현성에 관한 팬텀 영상 평가를 분석하였다. 한천과 젤라틴을 이용하여 각각 다른 강성을 가지는 3개의 모조 병소를 표면으로부터 깊이가 다르게 삽입한 팬텀을 자체 제작하여 전단파 탄성 초음파를 이용하여 탄성값을 반복 측정하였다. 병소의 강성과 깊이의 차이에 따라 측정된 탄성값의 재현성이 유지되는지를 분석해 보았다. 실험 결과 전단파 탄성 초음파의 탄성값과 병소의 깊이, 병소의 강성과 깊이는 통계적으로 유의할 만큼 상관관계를 나타내지 않았다. 하지만 강성이 가장 낮은 모조 병소에서는 병소의 깊이에 따라 탄성값은 p<0.001으로 통계적으로 유의했고 높은 상관관계를 보였다. 병소의 강성과 깊이의 차이에 따라 전단파 탄성초음파의 탄성값의 반복 측정시 측정값의 차이는 발생하지만, 진단에 영향을 주지 않는 수준이므로 전단파 탄성초음파 검사는 신뢰할 수 있는 검사방법이기에 유방 결절의 진단에 있어서 전단파 탄성초음파 검사가 도움이 될 것으로 사료된다.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.154-161
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• 2019

Background: The market for vitamin drinks is expanding both in Korea and worldwide. However, it was difficult to find studies regarding the possibility of tooth erosion induction due to vitamin drinks. The purpose of the present in vitro study was to evaluate the effect of tooth erosion caused by a few commercial vitamin beverages on bovine teeth enamel in terms of erosion depth and fluorescence loss. Methods: Three experimental groups (vitamin drinks), a positive control group (Coca-Cola), and a negative control group (mineral water) were established. Each group consisted of 5 specimens obtained from sound bovine teeth. The pH and titratable acidity of beverages were measured. Specimens were immersed in the beverages and artificial saliva for 6 and 18 hours, respectively. This cycle was repeated for 5 days. The depth of the tooth loss caused by tooth erosion (erosion depth) and maximum loss of fluorescence (Max ${\Delta}F$) were measured using the microscope and quantified light-induced fluorescence-digital, respectively. For the statistical analysis, the Kruskal-Wallis test and ANOVA were used to compare the erosion depth and Max ${\Delta}F$ of the enamel surfaces. In addition, Spearman correlations were estimated. Results: The pH of the three vitamin beverages ranged from 2.65 to 3.01, which is similar to that of the positive control group. All beverages, except mineral water, had sugar and acidic ingredients. Vitamin drinks and the positive control, Coca-Cola, caused tooth erosion lesions, and showed significant differences in erosion depth compared to mineral water (p<0.05). The vitamin beverages with low pH were associated with high erosion depth and Max ${\Delta}F$. Conclusion: Vitamin drinks have the potential to cause tooth erosion.

• Journal of Gastric Cancer
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.109-115
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• 2011

Purpose: As the proportion of early gastric cancer (EGC) has recently been increased, minimally invasive treatment is currently accepted as main therapy for EGC. Accurate preoperative staging is very important in determining treatment options. To know the accuracy of endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS), we compared the depth of invasion of the tumor with preoperative EUS and postoperative pathologic findings. Materials and Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 152 patients who underwent EUS before laparoscopic gastrectomy. The preoperative EUS results were compared with the pathological findings. Results: The overall proportion of coincidence for depth of invasion between EUS and pathologic results was 41.4%. Univariate analysis showed that the rate of corrected prediction of EUS for tumor depth significantly decreased for the lesions more than 3cm in diameter (P=0.033), and those with a depressed morphology (P=0.035). In multivariate analysis, the depressed type (P=0.029, OR=2.873) and upper lesion (P=0.035, OR=2.151) was the significantly independent factors influencing the inaccurate prediction of EUS for tumor depth. Conclusions: When we decide the treatment modality considering the clinical depth of invasion by EUS, the possibility of discordance with pathologic results should be considered for the lesions located in the upper third of the stomach and with a depressed morphology.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제43권4호
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• pp.219-225
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• 2013

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of missing and impacted third molars in people aged 25 years and above. Materials and Methods: The study sample of 3,799 patients was chosen randomly from patients who visited Pusan National University Dental Hospital and had panoramic radiographs taken. The data collected included presence and impaction state, angulation, and depth of impaction of third molars, and radiographically detected lesions of third molars and adjacent second molars. Results: A greater percentage of men than women retained at least one third molar. The incidence of third molars decreased with increasing age. The incidence of partially impacted third molars greatly declined after the age of 30. Vertically impacted maxillary third molars and horizontally impacted mandibular third molars were most frequent in all age groups. Among the maxillary third molars, those impacted below the cervical line of the second molar were most frequent in all age groups, and among the mandibular third molars, deeply impacted third molars were most frequent in those aged over 40. Dental caries was the most common radiographic lesion of the third molars. Mesioangularly impacted third molars showed radiographic lesions in 13 (9.5%) adjacent maxillary second molars and 117 (27.4%) mandibular second molars. Conclusion: The number of remaining third molars decreased and the percentage of Class C depth increased with age. Caries was the most frequent lesion in third molars. Partially impacted mesioangular third molars showed a high incidence of caries or periodontal bone loss of the adjacent second molar. Regular oral examination will be essential to keep asymptomatic third molars in good health.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제36권4호
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• pp.290-299
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• 2011

연구 목적: 우식 저 위험군에서 저 농도 불소 바니쉬가 초기 치근 우식 예방 및 치료에 미치는 영향을 검증하고자 한다. 연구 재료 및 방법: 건전한 하악 소구치 10개를 준비하여 치관부를 제거하고 협설, 근원심 방향으로 치아 장축에 평행하게 절단 후 백악-법랑질 경계부 4 mm 하방에서 절단하여 40개의 시편을 제작하였다. 각각의 치근 표면에 형성된 4 mm ${\times}$ 1 mm 크기의 창에 Fluor Protector (1,000 ppm 불소 함유)를 도포하였다. 한 치아에서 나온 4 개의 시편을 다음과 같은 4개 실험군에 각각 배정하였다. A군: pH cycling 없이 불소 바니쉬 도포; B군: pH cycling시행 후 불소 바니쉬 도포; C군: 불소 바니쉬 도포 후 pH cycling시행; D군: pH cycling을 시행한 뒤 불소 바니쉬 도포 후 pH cycling 재 시행. 시편을 정중부에서 절단하고 단면 부위를 연마한 뒤 전자현미경으로 표면을 관찰하였다. X선 분광분석을 통하여 Ca과 P의 중량 비를 측정하고 공 초점 레이저 현미경으로 바니쉬가 도포된 치근 면을 관찰하였다. 결과: 치근 표면에는 평균 12.3 (2.6) ${\mu}m$ (single cycling) 과 19.6 (3.8) ${\mu}m$ (double cycling) 깊이의 우식이 형성되었다. 표층의 칼슘 함량은 정상 치근에 비해 유의할만한 차이가 없었으나(p > 0.05), 표층 하 탈회 영역의 칼슘 함량은 유의할만하게 감소하였다(p < 0.05). 불소 바니쉬의 적용은 건전한 치근이나 초기 우식이 있는 치근에 적용했을 경우 모두에서 유의할만한 차이를 가져오지 않았다(p > 0.05). 바니쉬의 치근 상아질 투과 깊이는 표면 15 ${\mu}m$ 이내에 한정되었다. 결론: 표층이 건전한 20 ${\mu}m$ 이내의 초기 치근 우식 병소의 양상과 산 공격에 대한 변화를 관찰한 결과, 저 농도의 불소 바니쉬를 단기간 적용하는 것은 치근의 탈회 반응에 영향을 주지 못하였다.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제43권6호
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• pp.681-686
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• 2010

배경: 흉부전산화단층촬영이 보편화되면서 기존의 단순흉부촬영에서는 발견되지 않았던 작은 폐결절이 발견되는 경우가 많아졌다. 이렇게 발견된 폐결절중 크기가 작거나 폐실질 내부에 위치한 결절은 육안 및 촉진으로 확인이 어려운 경우가 많아 생검을 시행하는데 어려움이 따른다. 본원에서는 흉부 전산화단층촬영 유도하에 Hook wire를 사용하여 위치선정을 시행한 후 흉강경하 폐쐐기절제술을 시행하였다. 대상 및 방법: 2006년 12월부터 2010년 6월까지 31명의 환자(남자 17명, 여자 14명)에서 34개의 폐결절을 대상으로 흉부전산화단층촬영 유도 하에 Hook wire를 사용하여 위치선정을 한 후, 흉강경하 폐쐐기절제술을 시행하였다. Hook wire의 이탈 여부, 개흉술 전환 빈도, 위치선정 후 수술 시작까지의 시간, 수술시간, 수술 후 합병증, 대상 병변의 조직학적 진단 등을 분석하였다. 결과: 34예 중 12예는 간유리 병변이었으며 22예는 고형의 폐결절이었다. 병변 크기의 중앙값은 8 mm (범위: 3~23 mm)였으며 병변 깊이의 중앙값은 12.5 mm (범위 1~34 mm)였다. 위치선정 후 마취 시작까지 걸린 시간의 중앙값은 86.5분(41~473분)이었으며, 수술시간의 중앙값은 103분(25~345분)이었다. 1예에서 wire의 흉강 내 이탈이 있었으나 성공적으로 목표 병변을 절제하였다. 4예에서 흉막유착으로 인해 개흉술을 시행하였다. 그러나 목표 병변을 찾지 못해 개흉술로 전환한 예는 없었다. 조직학적 진단에서 전이성 암이 15예로 가장 많았으며, 원발생 폐암 9예, 비특이적 염증소견 3예, 결핵성 염증소견 2예. 림프절 2예, 활동성 결핵 l예, 비정형 샘 증식증 1예 및 정상폐조직 1예로 보고되었다. 결론: 폐실질 내에 위치한 간유리 음영 및 폐결절의 정확한 조직학적 진단을 위해 본원에서는 흉부전산화단층촬영 유도하 Hook wire를 삽입하여 폐결절의 위치를 선정한 후 폐 생검을 시행하였다. 저자들은 이 방법이 정확하면서 최소침습적이고 합병증 발생 및 진료비 상승을 최소화할 수 있는 유용한 술기라고 생각한다.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.306-326
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• 1996

The purpose of this study was to compare the enamel fluoride uptake and anticariogenic effect following topical application with different physical form of fluoride and application time. The results can be summarized as follows: 1. While the 4-minute applicaton increased the enamel fluoride uptake significantly than 1-minute application regardless of physical form of applied topical fluoride agents, no siginificant difference could be found between foam and gel type when applied for the identical period of time. 2. The application time or the physical form of topical agents had no singificant influence on the reduction of caries lesion. 3. Based upon the above-mentioned results of this study, it cannot be concluded that the amount of enamel fluoride uptake has an absolute impact on the change of lesion depth. Therefore, the clinical application of 1-minute topical fluoride application which appears to have a similar anticariogenic efficacy to 4-minute fluoride application may be encouraged.

• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.84-94
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• 2007

In order to collect information on local distribution of conductivity and permittivity underneath a scan probe, we developed a multi-frequency trans-admittance scanner (TAS). Applying a sinusoidal voltage with variable frequency on a chosen distal part of a human body, we measure exit currents from 320 grounded electrodes placed on a chosen surface of the subject. The electrodes are packaged inside a small and light scan probe. The system includes one voltage source and 17 digital ammeters. Front-end of each ammeter is a current-to-voltage converter with virtual grounding of a chosen electrode. The rest of the ammeter is a voltmeter performing digital phase-sensitive demodulation. Using resistor loads, we calibrate the system including the scan probe to compensate frequency-dependent variability of current measurements and also inter-channel variability among multiple. We found that SNR of each ammeter is about 85dB and the minimal measurable current is 5nA. Using saline phantoms with objects made from TX-151, we verified the performance of the lesion estimation algorithm. The error rate of the depth estimation was about 19.7%. For the size estimate, the error rate was about 15.3%. The results suggest improvement in lesion estimation algorithm based on multi-frequency trans-admittance data.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.350-353
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• 1995

The first lesion in neural tissue produced by electrical currents were made in the 19th century by workers using direct current. In 1953, Sweet and Mark clearly demonstrated that DC lesions have unpredictable and ragged borders and may vary in size. They, as well as Hunsperger and Wyss, suggested that the use of high frequency currents might provide improved results and were proved correct. However, $Bovie^{(R)}$ electrosurgical unit may also be used in percutaneous medial branch neurotomy if a lesion made at a point or the dorsal surface of the transverse process just caudal to the most medial end of the superior edge of the transverse process (Bogduk's method). At this point the medial branch lies on the bone and its depth and medial displacement are defined by the bone which precludes the need for lateral radiographs to check placement. A lesion was made at same target point using the $Bovie^{(R)}$ electrosurgical unit in a 41 year male patient who had received a Kaneda operation because of L2 compression fracture. The patient was relieved of pain without any adverse effects.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.660-677
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• 1997

The purpose of this study was to examine the morphological characteristics and combined effects of fluoride application and laser irradiation on artificial caries-like lesion formation in bovine enamel. Enamel specimens were divided into five experiment group and placed in no-treatment(group C), APF application alone(group F), laser irradiation alone(group L), APF application before laser irradiation (group FL), and APF application after laser irradiation(group LF) on artificial caries-like lesion. Sound enamel was used as a control group. The ultrastructural changes and physical effects of the fluorided and lased enamel has been investigated by using SEM, enamel solubility and microhardness test as well as distributions of calcium, phosphorus and fluoride in internal enamel by using EPMA. The following results were obtained. 1. In the all experiment groups, the amounts of dissolved calcium of enamel surfaces significantly decreased according to increasing exposure time of acid solution than control group(P<0.001). Group L showed higher than that group FL and LF in 30 and 60min(P<0.05). 2. The microhardness values of enamel surface in the control group was highest than that in the other experiment groups. Group F, L, FL and LF were significantly increased than group C(P<0.001). The enamel surface treated with APF produced deposites of numerous small globules and lased enamel showed a cracker-like appearance with microcrack and small pore. Numerous deposits were infiltrated in the fissured portion of enamel treated with APF after laser irradiation. 4. In the case of APF application alone, the elevation of the fluoride profile can be seen within $5{\mu}m$ of the outermost layer and a similar profile observed in the specimen treated with APF before laser irradiation. However, the specimen treated with APF after laser Irradiation showed a large elevation within $10{\mu}m$ of the outermost layer of the enamel. 5. The higher Ca/P ratios were observed in $10{\mu}m$ depth of lased and fluorided enamel when compared to the sound and carious enamel. The fluoride content decreased rapidly with distance from enamel surface, in the group F, fluoride concentration was significantly higher than that in the group C, L, FL, LF and control group according to increasing enamel depth (P<0.05).