• Advances in pediatric surgery
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.157-161
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• 2001

Meckel's diverticulum is one of the common causes of gastrointestinal bleeding in the pediatric patient requiring laparotomy. Two children with Meckel's diverticulum have been successfully treated by laparoscopic excision. Both patients recovered without incident and were discharged at 3 and 5 days after surgery. The authors believe that laparoscopic diverticulectomy is a safe, effective. and minimal invasive treatment of Meckel's diverticulum in children.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.202-208
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• 2010

목적: 상완골 근위부 골절에 대하여 최소 침습적 금속판 술식을 시행하고, 임상 결과를 분석하여 유용성을 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 상완골 근위부 골절에 대하여 최소 침습적 금속판 술식을 시행한 27명을 대상으로 하였다. 골절 분류는 2분 골절 16예, 3분 골절 10예였으며, 4분 골절 1예가 포함되었다. 임상적 평가는 UCLA 점수와 KSS 점수 및 운동 범위 회복 정도와 합병증 발생 여부를 조사하였으며, 방사선학적으로는 골유합 기간과 경간각 회복 정도를 평가하였다. 평균 추시 기간은 19개월이었다. 결과: 최종 추시에서 UCLA 점수는 우수가 15예, 양호가 12예였으며 KSS 점수는 평균 91.4점이었다. 또한 최종 견관절 운동 범위는 전방 거상이 평균 $167.2^{\circ}$로 측정되었다. 모든 환자에서 수술 후 평균 14.1주에 골유합을 얻었으며, 경간각 회복 정도는 우수가 24예였으며 보통이 3예였다. 액와 신경 마비나 심부 감염, 금속판의 충돌 증후군 등의 합병증은 발생하지 않았다. 결론: 상완골 근위부 골절에 대한 최소 침습적 금속판 술식은 충분한 해부학적 지식을 숙지하고 시행하면 주변 연부 조직 박리를 최소화하여 합병증 발생을 감소시키고 조기 관절 운동을 가능하게 하므로 상완골 근위부 골절 치료의 효과적인 수술 방법의 하나로 사료된다.

• Journal of Trauma and Injury
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.63-65
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• 2017

Standard open procedures for resection of the first rib in thoracic outlet syndrome can prove to be quite difficult with extensive incisions. A minimal invasive procedure can also be painstaking, but provides an attractive alternative to the more radical open procedures. We report the details of the technique with direct video footage of the procedure performed in a 41-year-old man with thoracic outlet syndrome done entirely by thoracoscopic methods.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.160-165
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• 2007

Purpose: Good results using minimal invasive hallux valgus surgery has been reported recently. We evaluate the usefulness of linear distal metatarsal osteotomy with minimal skin incision in mild and moderate hallux valgus deformity. Materials and Methods: Twenty-eight patients (thirty-one cases) who had mild to moderate hallux valgus deformity and underwent linear distal metatarsal osteotomy using minimal skin incision were evaluated between February 2005 and February 2006. Hallux-metatarsophalangeal-interphalangeal scale of AOFAS (American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society) score was used as clinical evaluation. Preoperative, postoperative, after pin removal, and final follow up plain radiographs were used as radiologic evaluation. Results: Twenty-six cases (83%) among thirty-one cases showed more than average satisfaction, Average AOFAS score were improved from 63.2 points (range 45-74 points) to 86.4 points (range 67-93 points). Preoperative radiologic index of IMA $14.0^{\circ}$ (range $10-18^{\circ}$), HVA $30.2^{\circ}$ (range $19-39^{\circ}$), DMAA $13.8^{\circ}$ (range $5-23^{\circ}$) were improved postoperatively as IMA $8.3^{\circ}$ (range $5-10^{\circ}$), HVA $10.5^{\circ}$ (range $2-20^{\circ}$), DMAA $7.2^{\circ}$ (range $0-14^{\circ}$) correctively. Mean operative time was 15.5 minutes (range 11-18 minutes) and mean operative time was 5.6 days (range 2-8 days). Conclusion: Despite small skin incision and short operative time and admission period, linear distal metatarsal osteotomy with minimal skin incision showed similar results with conventional distal metatarsal osteotomy. Thus, it was thought to be useful operation in mild and moderate hallux valgus deformity.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제32권4호
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• pp.373-378
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• 1999

배경: 최근에 시작된 소절개선을 이용한 심장수은술 환자에게 미용상 효과가 좋으며, 통증이 적으며 빠른 회복을 가져온다. 본 교실에서는 그간 실시한 소절개심장수술의 현황을 임상고찰하였다. 대상 및 방법: 1997년 2월 흉골좌연종절개선으로 관상동맥우회술을 실시한 이후 1998년 11월까지 총 31례의 소절개술을 이용한 심장수술을 실시하였다. 남녀 비는 17:14였으며, 1세에서 75세까지의 연령분포를 보였다. 흉골좌연종절개술을 실시한 예는 9례로 관상동맥 질환으로 인공심폐기의 사용없이 박동상태에서 내유동맥으로 좌전행지관상동맥에 우회술을 실시하였는데, 그 중 1례는 내유동맥의 비꼬임으로 술 후 1주일 째 재수술한 경우였다. 흉골우연종절개는 1례로 승모판교련절개술 후 재발된 협착증에 대해 승모판치환술을 실시한 경우였다. 소흉골절개선으로 수술한 예는 21례로, 승모판치환 및 삼첨판성형술이 6례, 승모판치환술 5례, 중복판치환술 2례, 대동맥판치환술 1례, 좌심방점액종 1례, 심방중격결손증 2례, 심실중격결손증 2례, 우심실 자창 1례였다. 처음 5례는 T형의 흉골소절개를 실시하였으나 경험이 쌓이면서 대동맥기저부의 노출이 좋고 흉골 봉합시 안정감이 높은 화살모양의 흉골소절개를 실시하였다. 결과: 수술시간, 인공심폐 구동시간, 대동맥차단시간, 인공호흡기 사용기간, 수술 1일까지의 흉관배액양, 흉관 거치기간, 집중치료실 입원기간 등은 기존의 정중흉골절개선 예들에 비하여 큰 차이가 없었다. 수술 후 사망 예는 2례였으며 1례는 흉골소절개선으로 승모판치환 수술 1일에 대동맥 삽관부위의 파열로 출혈 사망하였고, 다른 1례는 흉골좌연종절개선으로 관상동맥우회술 후 2일에 부정맥으로 사망하였다. 사망의 원인과 수술절개선의 선택과는 직접적인 관련이 없었다. 합병증은 뇌색전증 1례, 창상의 혈종 1 례가 있었다. 결론: 소절개선으로도 정중흉골절개선과 마찬가지로 심장 수술을 효과적으로 실시할 수 있을 것으로 생각된다.

• 센서학회지
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• 제12권5호
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• pp.225-230
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• 2003

최근 최소 침습적 수술(minimal invasive surgery)방법에 대한 관심이 높아지면서 인체 내부의 악성 종양을 치료하는 방법 중의 하나로 레이저를 이용한 온열 치료법(laserthermia)이 사용되고 있다. 인체 심부의 암세포에 대한 레이저 열 치료는 레이저를 조직에 흡수시키면서 발생되는 열을 이용하여 암세포를 제거하는 방법이다. 본 시스템은 레이저 전달용 광섬유, 영상 획득용 내시경, 온도 측정 센서 등으로 구성된다. 온열 요법은 치료할 암세포를 적절한 온도($42{\sim}43^{\circ}C$)로 유지시켜주면서 정상 세포는 레이저의 조사에 의한 열 발생을 최소화시키는 것이 중요한데 이러한 온도 유지를 위해서는 신속 정착한 온도 측정이 요구되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 새로운 형태의 LC(liquid crystal)-광섬유 온도 측정 센서를 개발하기 위해 온도 변화에 따른 LC물질의 색 변화 정도를 수광-발광 광섬유로서 측정하였고 측정된 수광량과 온도 변화 사이의 관계식을 도출하였다. 그리고 광섬유와 LC물질간의 복잡한 거리 문제를 해결하고, 보다 향상된 실험 결과를 얻기 위해 Y-coupler를 제작하여 LC물질의 반사 광량과 온도 사이의 관계도 알아보았다.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제42권3호
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• pp.327-333
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• 2015

Background An anatomical analysis of the transverse carpal ligament (TCL) and the surrounding structures might help in identifying effective measures to minimize complications. Here, we present a surgical technique based on an anatomical study that was successfully applied in clinical settings. Methods Using 13 hands from 8 formalin-fixed cadavers, we measured the TCL length and thickness, correlation between the distal wrist crease and the proximal end of the TCL, and distance between the distal end of the TCL and the palmar arch; the TCL cross sections and the thickest parts were also examined. Clinically, fasciotomy was performed on the relevant parts of 15 hands from 13 patients by making a minimally invasive incision on the distal wrist crease. Postoperatively, a two-point discrimination check was conducted in which the sensations of the first, second, and third fingertips and the palmar cutaneous branch injuries were monitored (average duration, 7 months). Results In the 13 cadaveric hands, the distal wrist crease and the proximal end of the TCL were placed in the same location. The average length of the TCL and the distance from the distal TCL to the superficial palmar arch were $35.30{\pm}2.59mm$ and $9.50{\pm}2.13mm$, respectively. The thickest part of the TCL was a region 25 mm distal to the distal wrist crease (average thickness, $4.00{\pm}0.57mm$). The 13 surgeries performed in the clinical settings yielded satisfactory results. Conclusions This peri-TCL anatomical study confirmed the safety of fasciotomy with a minimally invasive incision of the distal wrist crease. The clinical application of the technique indicated that the minimally invasive incision of the distal wrist crease was efficacious in the treatment of the carpal tunnel syndrome.

• Annals of Clinical Neurophysiology
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.83-97
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• 2008

Cervical and thoracic radiculopathies are among the most common causes of neck pain. The most common causes are cervical disc herniation and cervical spondylosis in patients with cervical radiculopathy, and diabetes mellitus and thoracic disc herniation in thoracic radiculopathy. A thorough history, physical examination, and testing that includes electrodiagnostic examination and imaging studies may distinguish radiculopathy from other pain sources. Although various electrodiagnostic examinations may help evaluate radiculopathy, needle electromyography is the most important, sensitive, and specific method. Outcome studies of conservative treatments have shown varying results and have not been well controlled or systematic. When legitimate incapacitating symptoms continue despite conservative treatment attempts, more invasive spinal procedures and intradiscal treatment may be appropriate. Surgery has been shown to have excellent clinical outcomes in patients with disc extrusion and neurological deficits. However, patients with minimal disc herniation have fair or poor surgical outcomes. In addition, conventional open disc surgery entails various inadvertent surgical related risks. Although there has not yet been a non-surgical interventional procedure developed with the therapeutic efficacy of open surgery, conservative procedures can offer substantial benefits, are less invasive, and avoid surgical complications. While more invasive procedures may be appropriate when conservative treatment fails, prospective studies evaluating cervical and thoracic radiculopathies treatment options would help guide practitioners toward optimally cost-effective patient evaluation and care.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제38권
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• pp.41.1-41.6
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• 2016

Background: The goal of this study was to retrospectively evaluate the prognosis of minimal invasive horizontal ridge augmentation (MIHRA) technique using small incision and subperiosteal tunneling technique. Methods: This study targeted 25 partially edentulous patients (10 males and 15 females, mean age $48.8{\pm19.7years$) who needed bone graft for installation of the implants due to alveolar bone deficiency. The patients took the radiographic exam, panoramic and periapical view at first visit, and had implant fixture installation surgery. All patients received immediate or delayed implant surgery with bone graft using U-shaped incision and tunneling technique. After an average of 2.8 months, the prosthesis was connected and functioned. The clinical prognosis was recorded by observation of the peri-implant tissue at every visit. A year after restoration, the crestal bone loss around the implant was measured by taking the follow-up radiographs. One patient took 3D-CT before bone graft, after bone graft, and 2 years after restoration to compare and analyze change of alveolar bone width. Results: This study included 25 patients and 39 implants. Thirty eight implants (97.4 %) survived. As for postoperative complications, five patients showed minor infection symptoms, like swelling and tenderness after bone graft. The other one had buccal fenestration, and secondary bone graft was done by the same technique. No complications related with bone graft were found except in these patients. The mean crestal bone loss around the implants was 0.03 mm 1 year after restoration, and this was an adequate clinical prognosis. A patient took 3D-CT after bone graft, and the width of alveolar bone increased 4.32 mm added to 4.6 mm of former alveolar bone width. Two years after bone graft, the width of alveolar bone was 8.13 mm, and this suggested that the resorption rate of bone graft material was 18.29 % during 2 years. Conclusions: The bone graft material retained within a pouch formed using U-shaped incision and tunneling technique resulted with a few complications, and the prognosis of the implants placed above the alveolar bone was adequate.

• Journal of Trauma and Injury
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.55-58
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• 2017

Standard open procedures for resection of the first rib in thoracic outlet syndrome can prove to be quite difficult with extensive incisions. A minimal invasive procedure can also be painstaking, but provides an attractive alternative to the more radical open procedures. We report the details of the technique with direct video footage of the procedure performed in a 41-year-old man with thoracic outlet syndrome done entirely by thoracoscopic methods.