• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.147-159
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• 2019

Lumbar foraminal pathology causing entrapment of neurovascular contents and radicular symptoms are commonly associated with foraminal stenosis. Foraminal neuropathy can also be derived from inflammation of the neighboring lateral recess or extraforaminal spaces. Conservative and interventional therapies have been used for the treatment of foraminal inflammation, fibrotic adhesion, and pain. This update reviews the anatomy, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and current treatment options of foraminal neuropathy.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제50권3호
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• pp.144-152
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• 2017

Background: The ubiquitin-proteasome system (UPS) is an important pathway of proteolysis in pathologic hypertrophic cardiomyocytes. We hypothesize that MG132, a proteasome inhibitor, might prevent hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (CMP) by blocking the UPS. Nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells ($NF-{\kappa}B$) and androgen receptor (AR) have been reported to be mediators of CMP and heart failure. This study drew upon pathophysiologic studies and the analysis of $NF-{\kappa}B$ and AR to assess the cardioprotective effects of MG132 in a left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) rat model. Methods: We constructed a transverse aortic constriction (TAC)-induced LVH rat model with 3 groups: sham (TAC-sham, n=10), control (TAC-cont, n=10), and MG132 administration (TAC-MG132, n=10). MG-132 (0.1 mg/kg) was injected for 4 weeks in the TAC-MG132 group. Pathophysiologic evaluations were performed and the expression of AR and $NF-{\kappa}B$ was measured in the left ventricle. Results: Fibrosis was prevalent in the pathologic examination of the TAC-cont model, and it was reduced in the TAC-MG132 group, although not significantly. Less expression of AR, but not $NF-{\kappa}B$, was found in the TAC-MG132 group than in the TAC-cont group (p<0.05). Conclusion: MG-132 was found to suppress AR in the TAC-CMP model by blocking the UPS, which reduced fibrosis. However, $NF-{\kappa}B$ expression levels were not related to UPS function.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.394-404
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• 2021

Background: We aimed to investigate the effect of epidural polydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN) on mechanical allodynia and motor dysfunction in a rat model of lumbar foraminal stenosis (LFS). Methods: This study was conducted in two stages, using male Sprague-Dawley rats. The rats were randomly divided into eight groups. In the first stage, the groups were as follows: vehicle (V), sham (S), and epidural PDRN at 5 (P5), 8 (P8), and 10 (P10) mg/kg; and in the second stage, they were as follows: intraperitoneal PDRN 8 mg/kg, epidural 3,7-dimethyl-1-propargilxanthine (DMPX) (0.1 mg/kg), and DMPX (0.1 mg/kg). The LFS model was established, except for the S group. After an epidural injection of the test solutions, von Frey and treadmill tests were conducted for 3 weeks. Subsequently, histopathologic examinations were conducted in the V, S, P5, and P10 groups. Results: A total of 65 rats were included. The P8 and P10 groups showed significant recovery from mechanical allodynia and motor dysfunction at all time points after drug administration compared to the V group. These effects were abolished by concomitant administration of DMPX. On histopathological examination, no epineurial inflammation or fibrosis was observed in the epidural PDRN groups. Conclusions: Epidural injection of PDRN significantly improves mechanical allodynia and motor dysfunction in a rat model of LFS, which is mediated by the spinal adenosine A_2A receptor. The present data support the need for further research to determine the role of epidural PDRN in spinal stenosis treatment.

• 대한두개안면성형외과학회지
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.85-92
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• 2021

Background: Patients with secondary deformities associated with unilateral cleft lip and nose might also suffer from nostril stenosis due to a lack of tissue volume in the nostril on the cleft side. Here, we used full-thickness skin grafts (FTSGs) to reduce nostril stenosis and various methods for skin volume augmentation. We compared the changes in the symmetry of both nostrils before and after surgery. Methods: From February 2016 to January 2020, 34 patients underwent secondary cheiloplasty and open rhinoplasty for secondary deformities of the unilateral cleft lip and nose with nostril stenosis. FTSG was used on the nostril floor, nasal columella, and alar inner lining. The measured nasal profile included the nostril surface, nostril circumference, width of the nostril floor, and distance from the alar-facial groove to the nasal tip. The "overlap area," which was defined as the largest overlapping area when the image of the cleft nostril was flipped to the left and right and overlaid on the image of the normal side nostril, was also calculated. The degree of symmetry was evaluated by dividing the value of the cleft side by that of the normal side of each measured profile and expressed as "ratios." Results: The results of all profile ratios, except for the nostril floor width, became significantly close to 1, which represents full symmetry. The overlap area ratio improved from 62.7% to 77.3%, meaning that the length and width of the nostril as well as the overall shape became similar (p< 0.05). Conclusion: When performing cleft rhinoplasty with nostril stenosis, FTSG is useful to achieve symmetry in the nostril size and shape. Skin grafting is simpler to perform than the other types of local flap, and the results are generally satisfactory.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제48권2호
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• pp.203-209
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• 2000

연구배경: 위식도역류는 정상인 보다 천식환자에서 약 30-85% 정도 높다. 최근 운동에 의해 위식도역류가 증가한다는 보고를 통해 운동시 증가하는 위식도역류가 운동유발생 천식의 발생에 기여하는지 알아보고자 본 연구를 시행하였다. 방 법: 운동유발성 천식의 기왕력이 있는 18명의 환자를 대상으로 운동부하검사와 식도내 pH측청, 운동 전후의 폐활량 검사를 시행하여 위식도역류와 운동유발성 천식을 판정하였다. 본 연구에서는 운동유발성 천식과 기관지천식과의 연관성을 알아보기 위해 메타콜린 기도 유발시험(methacholine bronchial provocation test, MBPT)을 시행하여 대상환자를 운동유발성 및 메타콜린 과민성 천식군(Group I, EIA and methacholine hypersensitive asthma group), 운동 유발성 천식군(Group II, EIA group), 대조군(Group III)으로 분류하였다. 결 과: 전체 18명의 환자 중 남자는 6 명, 여자는 12명이었고, 이들의 평균 연령은 41.1 세이었다. 본 연구에 참가한 모든 환자는 병력상 운동유발성 천식을 의심할 만한 기왕력을 갖고 있었으나, ${\Delta}FEV_1$이 20% 이상 감소한 환자는 대상 환자 18명중 15명이었다. 대상 환자 중 ${\Delta}FEV_1$이 20% 이상 감소한 15명을 대상으로 시행한 MBPT 결파상 PC20 값이 8 mg/ml 이하에서 $FEV_1$이 20% 이상 감소하여 기관지천식으로 진단된 환자는 12명이었으며, 나머지 3 명은 음성을 보여 운동유발성 천식(Group II)으로 판정하였다. 전체 18예 모두 운동 전에는 의미있는 식도내 pH 감소는 없었으며 운동 후 5예에서 식도내 pH 4 이하로 60초 이상 감소하고, pH 4 이하의 시간 백분율이 7.0% 이상을 보여 위식도역류성 질환으로 진단하였으며, 이중 3예는 Group 1 이었고, 나머지 2예는 Group II이었다. 결 론: 본 연구에서 운동유발성 천식 환자에서 위식도역류의 빈도는 33.3%(5/15) 이었다. 모두 5 명의 환자에서 위식도역류가 관찰됨으로써 위식도역류가 다른 여러 요인들과 더불어 운동유발성 천식의 병태생리의 한 요인으로 작용할 수 있다는 가능성을 완전히 배제할 수는 없었다. 이러한 이유로 운동유발성 천식 환자들의 진단 및 치료시에 위식도역류에 대한 관심을 갖는 것이 의미있을 것으로 생각되나, 앞으로 더 많은 연구를 통해 이에 대한 검증이 필요할 것으로 사료된다.