• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제36권6호
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• pp.773-778
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• 2009

Purpose: The authors propose the new classification of fatty - type gynecomastia(lipomastia) which can serve as a guide for modifying the periareolar technique. Methods: A retrospective analysis was made of 1000 cases of lipomastia operated on in the last 17 months. The extent of the clinical result, the technique employed, and the complications were observed. On the basis of this review the authors observed that at grade I(fat component < 50 ml, fibroglandular component < 3 g each breast), flattening of the thorax can be achieved by means of stab incision, ultrasound - assisted lipectomy(UAL), scavenging suction - assisted lipectomy(SAL) and tissue shaving. At grade II(50 < < 150 ml, 3 < < 5 g), stab incision, UAL, SAL and pull - out method(POM) using small curved scissors. At grade III(150 < < 300 ml, 5 < < 15 g and prominent inframammary fold(IMF)), minimal incision (5 - 6 mm), UAL, SAL and POM using small angulated scissors, and blunting IMF. At grade IV (300 < < 500 ml, 15 < < 30 g, and glandular ptosis), minimal incision (5 - 6 mm), UAL, SAL, fibroglandular excision using small angulated scissors, cutting IMF and fixation of nipple - areola complex(NAC) becomes necessary. At grade V (> 500 ml, > 30 g and ptosis), small incision (7 - 8 mm), UAL, SAL, fibroglandular excision using large angulated scissors, cutting IMF, upper repositioning of NAC and delayed circumareolar skin reduction or chest lifting becomes necessary. Results: The complications were minimal but there were hematoma (n = 7), infection (n = 3) and hypertrophic scar (n =13). Almost patients were satisfied with the outcome. Conclusion: This simple classification may help in choosing the most suitable treatment, thus avoiding insufficient or invasive treatments and undesirable scars.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제63권6호
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• pp.767-776
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• 2020

Objective : The aim of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of posterior cervical foraminotomy (PCF) for adjacent segmental disease (ASD) after anterior cervical fusion (ACF). As ACF is accepted as the standard treatment for cervical spondylosis, many studies have been conducted to evaluate the efficacy of various surgical techniques to overcome symptomatic ASD after the previous surgery. Herein, PCF was performed for the treatment of symptomatic ASD and the feasibility of the surgery was evaluated. Methods : Forty nine patients who underwent PCF due to symptomatic ASD from August 2008 to November 2017 were identified. For demographic and perioperative data, the sex, age, types of previous surgery, ASD levels, operation times, and bleeding amount were recorded. The clinical outcome was assessed using the visual analogue scale for the neck and arm, the modified Odom's criteria as well as neck disability index. Radiologic evaluations were performed by measuring disc softness, disc height, the cervical 2-7 sagittal vertical axis, cervical cobb angle, and facet violation. Results : Thirty-seven patients were enrolled in this study. The patients were divided into two groups based on the location of the pathology; paracentral (group P) or foramina (group F). Both groups showed significant clinical improvement (p<0.05). The proportion of calcified disc and facet violations was significantly larger in group F (p<0.05). The minimal disc height decrease with mild improvement on sagittal alignment and cervical lordosis was radiologically measured without statistical significance in both groups (p>0.05). Conclusion : PCF showed satisfactory clinical and radiologic outcomes for both paracentral and foraminal pathologies of ASD after ACF. Complications related to anterior revision were also avoided. PCF can be considered a feasible and safe surgical option for ASD after ACF.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.247-256
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• 2012

Purpose: This study was performed to evaluate the clinical outcomes of operative treatment using mini-open sinus tarsi approach for displaced intraarticular calcaneal fractures. Materials and Methods: We studied 18 cases (16 patients) of intraarticular calcaneal fractures who were treated with sinus tarsi approach by same surgeon. The mean age of patients was 44.8 years, and mean follow-up period was 17.2 months. The measurement of B$\ddot{o}$hler angle, Gissane angle, the degree of articular surface depression, and the period to union were performed through preoperative and postoperative radiographs. The clinical evaluation was performed according to hindfoot score of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) and scale of the Creighton-Nebraska health foundation (CNHF). Results: B$\ddot{o}$hler angle and Gissane angle had improved significantly from preoperative average $9.8^{\circ}$, $117.6^{\circ}$to average $22.4^{\circ}$, $113.4^{\circ}$ immediate postoperatively, and had maintained to average $21.8^{\circ}$and $114.2^{\circ}$ at the last follow-up. The degree of articular surface depression had improved significantly from preoperative average 5.2 mm to 1.2 mm at the last follow-up. All cases achieved bone union, and the period to union was average 10.5 weeks. AOFAS score was average 86.2 points at the last follow-up. There were 7 excellent, 9 good, and 2 fair results according to the CNHF scale. Therefore, 16 cases (88.8%) achieved satisfactory results. Conclusion: The minimally invasive sinus tarsi approach using headless compression screw seems to be an effective surgical method for displaced intraarticular calcaneal fractures, because of the possibility of accurate restoration of articular surface and the low risk of postoperative soft tissue complications.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.166-170
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• 2004

Purpose: To evaluate the results of MIPPO (minimal invasive percutaneous plate osteosynthesis) technique for distal tibial metaphyseal fractures. Materials and Methods: It is a retrospective study of 13 patients who were treated by MIPPO technique for distal tibial metaphyseal fractures from Jan. 2001 to Jan. 2003. The average age was 46.7 years and mean follow-up period was 13.3 months. According to AO classification, there were 8 cases of A1, 3 cases of A2, 1 case of B1 and 1 case of C2. One case of A1 was a Gustilo-Anderson type I open fracture and fibular fractures were combined in 12 cases. We applied anatomical reduction and internal fixation for the fibular fractures and internal fixation on the medial side of the tibia by MIPPO technique for distal tibial metaphyseal fractures. Clinical results were evaluated using radiographic results, Neer score, the starting time of postoperative exercise and clinical complications. Results: According to the Neer score, all cases showed satisfactory results. Active ankle ROM was started at average 2.4 weeks ($2{\sim}4$ weeks) and full weight bearing ambulation at average 5.2 weeks ($4{\sim}8$ weeks) postoperatively. Union of fractures was obtained by average 14.4 weeks ($8{\sim}18$ weeks) postoperatively. Two cases showed $5^{\circ}$ limitation of motion without functional deficits and other cases showed satisfactory ROM results. One case had $6^{\circ}$ valgus deformity without functional deficits. There were not any other complications like soft tissue problems and delayed-or non-union. Conclusion: MIPPO technique for the treatment of distal tibial metaphyseal fractures is a feasible technique with a good clinical outcomes.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제37권3호
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• pp.203-209
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• 2014

쇄골 CT 영상을 이용하여 보급형 3D 프린터로 제작된 모델로 사전 수술계획을 실시하여 수술효율에 대한 유용성과 임상적 활용가능성을 평가하였다. CT 영상을 Open Source DICOM Viewer Osirix에서 STL 파일로 변환하여 FDM 와이어 척층가공방식의 보급형 3D 프린터로 환자 맞춤형 쇄골 골절 모델을 제작하였다. 또한, 인체의 좌우 대칭 특성을 이용하여 골절되지 않은 반대편 쇄골의 STL 파일을 Mirror 기법으로 손상되기 전 원형의 모델을 복원, 제작하였다. 모델은 골절의 위치와 크기, 정도가 동일하게 출력되었다. 영상의학과에서 적은 비용과 시간으로 직접 제작한 쇄골 모델을 활용하면 수술시 2차 손상을 줄이고, 최소 침습적 피하금속판 골유합술(MIPO)로 수술효율을 높일 수 있어 임상적으로 유용할 것으로 생각된다.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.294-301
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• 2013

Purpose: To report the clinical outcomes and complications of flexor hallucis longus (FHL) tendoscopy using 3 portals. Materials and Methods: Between January 2012 and April 2013, 10 patients (10 ankles) received tendoscopic surgery for the treatment of FHL tenosynovitis. Patients complaining of pain and tenderness along the course of FHL despite over 6 months of conservative treatments were indicated for surgery. The mean age was 41.7 years (range: 18-57) and the follow up period was 12.7 months (range: 6-20). Tendoscopy was performed using posteromedial, posterolateral, and plantar portals. Clinical evaluations included preoperative and postoperative visual analogue scale (VAS), American orthopaedic foot and ankle society (AOFAS) score, and patients' satisfaction. Results: Tendoscopic findings included tenosynovitis in 10 cases, degenerated vinculae in 6 cases, stenosis of the tendon at its entrance into the fibro-osseous tunnel in 5 cases, and degenerative partial tendon tear in 3 cases. Two cases had associated symptomatic os trigonum and 3 cases had posterior ankle impingement syndrome. Preoperative pain decreased from median VAS 6 (range: 4-10) to 2.1 (range: 1-5) at the last follow up and AOFAS score improved from 50.1 (range: 36-63) to 82.1 (range: 61-89) (p<0.05). Nine patients were satisfied or very satisfied with the outcome. Injury of the lateral plantar nerve occurred in one case. Conclusion: FHL tendoscopy using 3 portals is a feasible and useful minimal invasive surgical technique for the management of FHL tenosynovitis.

• 대한두경부종양학회지
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.91-94
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• 2016

A 37 year-old male presented with sudden right proptosis and bilateral nasal obstruction. A huge tumor was noted in bilateral nasal cavities, ethmoid sinuses and central frontal sinus on magnetic resonance imaging. Right posterior frontal sinus wall and bilateral medial orbital wall was destructed by the tumor. Complete resection of the tumor was performed via minimal invasive craniofacial resection. Histopaghologic examination revealed sinonasal undifferentiated carcinoma (SNUC). Cerebrospinal fluid leakage was developed after 2 days of the surgery. On the 5th day, anterior skull base was reconstructed with forearm free flap (FFF). The patient got 6000cGy of radiotherapy and survived in 27 months of follow up.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제60권5호
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• pp.597-603
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• 2017

Objective : Several surgical methods have been reported for treatment of ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) in the thoracic spine. Despite rapid innovation of instruments and techniques for spinal surgery, the postoperative outcomes are not always favorable. This article reports a minimally invasive anterior decompression technique without instrumented fusion, which was modified from the conventional procedure. The authors present 2 cases of huge beak-type OPLL. Patients underwent minimally invasive anterior decompression without fusion. This method created a space on the ventral side of the OPLL without violating global thoracic spinal stability. Via this space, the OPLL and anterior lateral side of the dural sac can be seen and manipulated directly. Then, total removal of the OPLL was accomplished. No orthosis was needed. In this article, we share our key technique and concepts for treatment of huge thoracic OPLL. Methods : Case 1. 51-year-old female was referred to our hospital with right lower limb radiating pain and paresis. Thoracic OPLL at T6-7 had been identified at our hospital, and conservative treatment had been tried without success. Case 2. This 54-year-old female with a 6-month history of progressive gait disturbance and bilateral lower extremity radiating pain (right>left) was admitted to our institute. She also had hypoesthesia in both lower legs. Her symptoms had been gradually progressing. Computed tomography scans showed massive OPLL at the T9-10 level. Magnetic resonance imaging of the thoracolumbar spine demonstrated ventral bony masses with severe anterior compression of the spinal cord at the same level. Results : We used this surgical method in 2 patients with a huge beaked-type OPLL in the thoracic level. Complete removal of the OPLL via anterior decompression without instrumented fusion was accomplished. The 1st case had no intraoperative or postoperative complications, and the 2nd case had 1 intraoperative complication (dural tear) and no postoperative complications. There were no residual symptoms of the lower extremities. Conclusion : This surgical technique allows the surgeon to safely and effectively perform minimally invasive anterior decompression without instrumented fusion via a transthoracic approach for thoracic OPLL. It can be applied at the mid and lower level of the thoracic spine and could become a standard procedure for treatment of huge beak-type thoracic OPLL.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제34권8호
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• pp.611-614
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• 2001

배경: 하지정맥류의 새로운 수술법중의 하나인 투시조명하 정맥류수술법의 효과 및 안정성 등을 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 순천향대학교부석 부천병원 흉부외과에서 수술을 시행 받은 83명의 환자를 대상으로 하였다. 병력 및 수술시간, 절개창 및 술 후 통증 정도, 합병증 등을 살펴보았다. 결과: 환자들의 연령은 평균 45.5세(범위, 25세-78세)였으며, 남자가 32명 여자가 51명으로 여자가 많았다. 103예의 수술을 시행하였으며 한쪽인 경우가 63예, 양측인 경우가 20예였다. 평균수술시간은 한쪽 하지당 35.5분이었고 수술창은 한쪽 하지당 서혜부수술창을 제외하고 평균 2.7개이었다. 술 후 합병증으로는 혈종생성이 3예, 부종이 2예, 남겨진 정맥류가 2예였다. 술 후 통증 점수(통증이 없으면 1점, 아주 심각한 통증이 있으면 10점)는 수술당일은 평균 2.4점이었고 수술 후 3일째는 2점, 1개월 이후는 1점이었다. 결론: 투시조명하 정맥류 수술법은 안전하고 효과적이며 미용효과가 우수한 새로운 치료법의 하나라고 생각된다.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제42권1호
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• pp.59-62
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• 2009

배경: 전통적으로 흉부외과 수술 후 흉강 배액을 위하여 사용하는 흉관은 굵은 원통형이고 측면에 구멍이 뚫린 반강체이다. 최근 흉부외과 영역에서 보다 덜 침습적인 수술이 증가하고 있어 기존의 흉관 대신 국내에서 자가 제작한 작고 부드러운 14Fr Blake drain을 적용하였다. 흉부외과 수술에 기존의 흉관 대신 사용한 Blake drain의 안정성과 효능을 판단하고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: 2007년 12월부터 2008년 3월까지 비디오 흉강경 수술을 받은 37명의 환자를 대상으로 14Fr 실라스틱 Blake drain을 적용하여 유용성을 분석하였다. 결과: 수술 후 재원기간은 평균 3.26일이었으며 흉관 거치기간은 평균 3.15일이었고 수술 후 배액양은 평균 43.8 mL/day였다. 하루 최고 배액양은 290 mL였으며 배액과 관련된 합병증은 관찰되지 않았다. 저자들의 관찰 결과 흉통은 일반적인 흉관보다 적은 것으로 판단되었다. 특히 흉관 제거 시 발생하는 통증이 적었다. 결론 : 흉부외과 영역에 적용된 작은 Blake drain은 흉수 및 공기 배액에 매우 안전하고 효과적이었으며 환자들의 통증을 최소화할 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.