• 생물정신의학
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.155-162
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• 2015

Objectives Second-generation antipsychotics (SGAs) are frequently used in the treatment of bipolar disorder. However, there is still no consensus on their risk of tardive movement syndromes especially for first-generation antipsychotics (FGAs)-naïve patients. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and associated factors of SGAs-related tardive dyskinesia and tardive dystonia in patients with bipolar disorder, in a naturalistic out-patient clinical setting. Methods The authors assessed 78 non-elderly patients with bipolar (n = 71) or schizoaffective disorder (n = 7) who received SGAs with a combined use of mood stabilizers for more than three months without previous exposure to FGAs. Multiple direct assessments were performed and hospital records longer than one recent year describing any observed tardive movement symptoms were also reviewed. Results The prevalence rates of tardive dyskinesia and tardive dystonia were 7.7% and 6.4%, respectively. These patients were being treated with ziprasidone, risperidone, olanzapine, quetiapine, or paliperidone at the time of the onset of the movement symptoms. Tardive dyskinesia was mostly observed in the orolingual area, and tardive dystonia was most frequently detected in oromandibular area. A past history of acute dystonia was significantly associated with presence of both tardive movement syndromes. Conclusions Our findings suggest that SGAs-related tardive movement syndromes occur in a substantial portion of bipolar disorder patients. Acute dystonia, a reported risk factor of tardive movement syndromes in the era of FGAs is confirmed as a risk factor of both tardive dyskinesia and tardive dystonia that were induced-by SGAs.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제48권2호
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• pp.134-138
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• 2010

Objective : Meige syndrome is the combination of blepharospasm and oromandibular dystonia. We assessed the surgical results of bilateral globus pallidus internus (GPi) deep brain stimulation (DBS) in patients with medically refractory Meige syndrome. Methods : Eleven patients were retrospectively analyzed with follow-ups of more than 12 months. The mean follow-up period was $23.1{\pm}6.4$ months. The mean age at time of surgery was $58.0{\pm}7.8$ years. The mean duration of symptoms was $8.7 {\pm}7.6$ years. DBS electrodes were placed under local anesthesia using microelectrode recording and stimulation. After $2.4{\pm}1.3$ days of trial tests, the stimulation device was implanted under general anesthesia. Patients were evaluated using the Burke-Fahn-Marsden Dystonia Rating Scale (BFMDRS). Results : BFMDRS total movement scores improved by 59.8%, 63.5%, 74.1%, 74.5%, and 85.5% during the immediate postoperative period of test stimulation, 3, 6, 12, and 24 months (n = 5) after surgery, respectively. The BFMDRS total movement scores were reduced gradually and the results reached statistical significance in the postoperative period (test period, p < 0.001; 3 months, p < 0.001; 6 months, p = 0.003; 12 months, p < 0.001; 24 months, p = 0.042). There was no statistical difference between 12 months and 24 months. BFM subscores improved by 63.3% for the eyes, 80.9% for the mouth, 68.4% for speech/swallowing, and 87.9% for the neck at 12 months after surgery. The adverse effects were insignificant. Conclusion : The bilateral GPi-DBS can be effective for the treatment of intractable Meige syndrome without significant side effects.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제50권1호
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• pp.41-48
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• 2024

Objectives: Botulinum toxin type A (BTX), a powerful neurotoxin, can be an effective treatment choice for diverse muscular disorders and can reduce abnormal muscle activities. Abnormal movements of the mandible can be caused by involuntary and uncontrolled contractions of the lateral pterygoid muscle (LP) in various pathological situations. Previous reports have shown that BTX can reduce abnormal contractions of the LP. However, needle placement into the LP for BTX injection requires skill, experience, and sufficient anatomical knowledge. To place the needle precisely into the LP, ultrasonography (USG) can be used as an effective needle-guidance modality. USG is a non-invasive imaging modality able to create real-time images without any potential risks, including radiation exposure. Patients and Methods: The patients who had been performed USG-guided BTX injection into the LP using an intraoral approach were included in this study with a literature review and case presentations. Using the USG, four patients received BTX injections to treat recurrent temporomandibular dislocation and oromandibular dystonia resulting from involuntary LP activity. Result: Involuntary movements of the mandible were improved successfully in all patients, and showed satisfactory results without significant complication. Conclusion: The intraoral approach could prevent potential complications during needle placement. USG-guided BTX injection is an effective, convenient, and safe method that provides real-time imaging without unnecessary pain to the patient.

• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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• 제38권1호
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• pp.19-28
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• 2013

우리 사회의 급속한 고령화로 인해 노인 인구는 이미 사회적으로나 의료계에 중요 연령집단으로 자리매김했으며 그 중요도는 향후 더욱 증가할 것이다. 특히 만성의 비치성 구강안면통증질환과 구강건조증, 하악운동이상증, 구강연조직질환 등을 주로 다루는 구강내과의 특성상 노인 환자들의 비중이 증가할 것이나 구강내과에 내원하는 노인 환자에 대한 연구는 부족하다. 그러므로 본 연구는 지난 10년 사이 치과대학병원에 내원하는 환자의 연령별 분포의 변화를 조사하고 특히 구강내과에 내원하는 노인 환자의 다양한 임상 특성을 조사하기 위하여 시행하였다. 본 연구는 2001년과 2011년의 단국대학교 치과대학 부속 치과병원의 초진환자에 대한 병원전산자료와 2011년 구강내과 환자의 챠트와 설문지 자료를 이용하여 후향적으로 시행되었다. 본 연구 결과, 지난 10년 사이에 치과병원과 구강내과의 노인환자 비율이 뚜렷하게 증가하였으며, 특히 구강내과의 노인환자는 2배 이상 증가하여 전체 치과병원 환자의 증가 (1.6배) 보다 뚜렷하였다 (p=0.000). 구강내과에 내원하는 18세 이상의 성인 환자의 13.5%는 노인환자였으며(남:녀=1:2.1), 이들 중 약 83%가 하나 이상의 전신질환을 가지고 있었다. 진단별로 볼 때 노인 환자들도 18~64세 사이의 일반 성인 환자들과 마찬가지로 턱관절장애의 비율이 가장 높았지만, 구강연조직질환, 구강건조증, 구강작열감증후군, 하악운동이상증의 발생이 성인 환자에 비해 많았다(0=0.000). 통증과 일상생활제한, 우울과 불안 역시 노인 환자들이 높았다 (p<0.05). 구강내과에 내원하는 노인환자들은 재발성 혹은 만성의 질환이 많고, 다양한 전신질환과 다수의 약물복용 등, 의사소통의 제한 등으로 인해 질병의 평가와 치료가 더욱 복잡해지고 제한되기 때문에 증가하는 노인환자의 효율적인 관리를 위해 평가법의 개선이나 특화된 관리가 필요하다.