• Journal of Trauma and Injury
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.157-162
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• 2010

Purpose: Free flap reconstruction in the pediatric population is difficult. However, microsurgery has had remarkable success rates in children. The aim of study is to present our clinical experience using free flap for reconstruction of soft tissue defects in children and to describe long-term follow-up results. Methods: Between June 2002 and July 2010, 30 cases of pediatric reconstruction were performed with free flap. The authors analyzed several items, such as the kind of flap, associated complications, and growth problems. Results: Among the 30 cases, 21 cases were due to traffic accidents, 5 to cancer, and 4 to falls and other soft tissue defects. The lower leg and foot were the most common sites of the lesion. In the free flap operations we have done, 20 cases involved an anterolateral thigh perforator free flap, 6 a superficial circumflex iliac perforator free flap, and 4 an upper medial thigh perforator free flap. In early postoperative complications, partial necrosis was seen in 2 cases, infection in 1 case, and the hematoma in 1 case. A satisfactory success rate and functional results were achieved. Conclusion: Free flap reconstruction in children allows satisfactory function with no significant effect on growth. Free flaps are regarded as the primary choice for selective pediatric reconstructive cases.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제49권1호
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• pp.91-98
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• 2022

Background Predicting the need for post-traumatic reconstruction of lower extremity injuries remains a challenge. Due to the larger volume of cases in adults than in children, the majority of the medical literature has focused on adult lower extremity reconstruction. This study evaluates predictive risk factors associated with the need for free flap reconstruction in pediatric patients following lower extremity trauma. Methods An IRB-approved retrospective chart analysis over a 5-year period (January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2017) was performed, including all pediatric patients (<18 years old) diagnosed with one or more lower extremity wounds. Patient demographics, trauma information, and operative information were reviewed. The statistical analysis consisted of univariate and multivariate regression models to identify predictor variables associated with free flap reconstruction. Results In total, 1,821 patients were identified who fit our search criteria, of whom 41 patients (2.25%) required free flap reconstruction, 65 patients (3.57%) required local flap reconstruction, and 19 patients (1.04%) required skin graft reconstruction. We determined that older age (odds ratio [OR], 1.134; P =0.002), all-terrain vehicle accidents (OR, 6.698; P<0.001), and trauma team activation (OR, 2.443; P=0.034) were associated with the need for free flap reconstruction following lower extremity trauma in our pediatric population. Conclusions Our study demonstrates a higher likelihood of free flap reconstruction in older pediatric patients, those involved in all-terrain vehicle accidents, and cases involving activation of the trauma team. This information can be implemented to help develop an early risk calculator that defines the need for complex lower extremity reconstruction in the pediatric population.

• Journal of Digestive Cancer Research
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.23-27
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• 2017

Although laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy (LPD) is considered as minimally invasive surgery, an advanced level of laparoscopic skill is still required. LPD comprises various procedures including reconstruction. Therefore, establishment of a safe approach at each step is needed. Prevention of intraoperative bleeding is the most important factor in safe completion of LPD. The establishment of effective retraction methods is also important at each site to prevent vascular injury. I also recommend the "uncinate process first" approach during initial cases of LPD, in which the branches of the inferior pancreaticoduodenal artery are dissected first, at points where they enter the uncinate process. This approach is performed at the left side of the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) before isolating the pancreatic head from the right aspect of the SMA, which allows safe dissection without bleeding. Safe and reliable reconstruction is also important to prevent postoperative complications. Laparoscopic pancreatojejunostomy requires highly skilled suturing technique. Pancreatojejunostomy through a small abdominal incision, as in hybrid-LPD, facilitates reconstruction. In LPD, the surgical view is limited. Therefore, we must carefully verify the position of the pancreaticobiliary limb. A twisted mesentery may cause severe congestion of the pancreaticobiliary limb following reconstruction, resulting in severe complications. We must secure the appropriate position of the pancreaticobiliary limb before starting reconstruction. We describe the incidence of intraoperative and postoperative complications and appropriate technique for safe performance of LPD.

• Korean Journal of Radiology
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• 제23권7호
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• pp.752-762
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• 2022

Objective: To compare a deep learning-based reconstruction (DLR) algorithm for pediatric abdominopelvic computed tomography (CT) with filtered back projection (FBP) and iterative reconstruction (IR) algorithms. Materials and Methods: Post-contrast abdominopelvic CT scans obtained from 120 pediatric patients (mean age ± standard deviation, 8.7 ± 5.2 years; 60 males) between May 2020 and October 2020 were evaluated in this retrospective study. Images were reconstructed using FBP, a hybrid IR algorithm (ASiR-V) with blending factors of 50% and 100% (AV50 and AV100, respectively), and a DLR algorithm (TrueFidelity) with three strength levels (low, medium, and high). Noise power spectrum (NPS) and edge rise distance (ERD) were used to evaluate noise characteristics and spatial resolution, respectively. Image noise, edge definition, overall image quality, lesion detectability and conspicuity, and artifacts were qualitatively scored by two pediatric radiologists, and the scores of the two reviewers were averaged. A repeated-measures analysis of variance followed by the Bonferroni post-hoc test was used to compare NPS and ERD among the six reconstruction methods. The Friedman rank sum test followed by the Nemenyi-Wilcoxon-Wilcox all-pairs test was used to compare the results of the qualitative visual analysis among the six reconstruction methods. Results: The NPS noise magnitude of AV100 was significantly lower than that of the DLR, whereas the NPS peak of AV100 was significantly higher than that of the high- and medium-strength DLR (p < 0.001). The NPS average spatial frequencies were higher for DLR than for ASiR-V (p < 0.001). ERD was shorter with DLR than with ASiR-V and FBP (p < 0.001). Qualitative visual analysis revealed better overall image quality with high-strength DLR than with ASiR-V (p < 0.001). Conclusion: For pediatric abdominopelvic CT, the DLR algorithm may provide improved noise characteristics and better spatial resolution than the hybrid IR algorithm.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제59권3호
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• pp.242-246
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• 2016

Craniosynostosis is the premature fusion of calvarial sutures, resulting in deformed craniofacial appearance. Hence, for a long time, it has been considered an aesthetic disorder. Fused sutures restrict growth adjacent to the suture, but compensatory skull growth occurs to accommodate the growing brain. The primary goal for the management of this craniofacial deformity has been to release the constricted skull and reform the distorted shape of the skull vault. However, the intellectual and behavioral prognosis of affected children has also been taken into consideration since the beginning of the modern era of surgical management of craniosynostosis. A growing body of literature indicates that extensive surgery, such as the whole-vault cranioplasty approach, would result in better outcomes. In addition, the age at treatment is becoming a major concern for optimal outcome in terms of cosmetic results as well as neurodevelopment. This review will discuss major concerns regarding neurodevelopmental issues and related factors.

• 식품보건융합연구
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.23-31
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• 2018

The main issue of CT is radiation dose reduction to patient. The purpose of this study was to estimate the image quality and dose by iterative reconstruction (IR) for adults and pediatrics. Adult and pediatric images of phantom were obtained with 120 and 140 kV, respectively, in accordance with radiation dose in terms of volume CT dose index ($CTDI_{vol}$): 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 mGy. Then, the adult and the pediatric images are reconstructed by filtered-backprojection (FBP) and iterative reconstruction (IR). The images were analyzed by signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). SNR is improved when IR and 140 kV are applied to acquire adult and pediatric images. In the adult abdomen, according to diagnostic reference level, the SNR values of bone were increased about 27.84 % and 27.77 % at 120 kV and 140 kV, and the tissue's SNR values of the IR were increased about 29.84 % and 33.46 % 120 and 140 kV, respectively. Dose is reduced to 40% in adults abdomen images when using IR reconstruction. In pediatric images, the bone's SNR were also increased about 17.70% and 18.17 % at 120 kV and 140 kV. The tissue's SNR were increased about 26.73 % and 26.15 % at 120 kV and 140 kV. Radiation dose is reduced from 30% to 50% for bone and tissue images. In the case of examinations for adult and pediatric CT, IR technique reduces radiation dose to patient, and it could be applied to adult and pediatric imaging.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제37권6호
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• pp.763-768
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• 2010

Purpose: Reconstruction of soft tissue defect using tissue expander can provide better flap which is more similar to surrounding tissue in color, skin texture and hair compared to other methods. Many pediatric patients need reconstruction of soft tissue defect because of giant congenital nevi, congenital or acquired malformations and burn scars. Reconstruction using tissue expander is adequate to minimize dysmorphism in these patients. We intended to assess outcomes of using tissue expander in pediatric patients by retrospective study. Methods: Total cases were 168 of pediatric patients who received soft tissue reconstruction using tissue expander by the same surgeon from February, 1982 to May, 2009. All patients who received soft tissue reconstruction were under 10 years old. Mean age was 4.3 years old, the youngest 13 months, the oldest 8 years. Eightynine cases were male and 79 cases were female. Most common cause was giant hairy nevi (67 cases, 39.9%), secondary cause was burn scar/scar contracture (61 cases, 36.3%). Trunk (38 cases, 22.6%) was most common anatomical location. Results: Soft tissue defects were successfully covered using tissue expander in 149 cases (88.7%) without major complications. There was infection on 8 cases (4.7%) and we treated by adequate antibiotics in these cases. There were tissue expander folding or valve displacement on 5 cases (3%). Conclusion: Usage of tissue expander is useful on pediatric patients because tissue expansion is rapid on children and there are less secondary contractures on operation site than full thickness skin graft. Because of psychological stress due to tissue expander, operation should be performed before school age.

• 한국방사선학회논문지
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.285-295
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• 2023

기술의 발전으로 CT 검사에 있어 환자가 받는 피폭선량을 줄이기 위한 노력은 새로운 재구성 기법 개발과 함께 계속 진행되고 있다. 최근에는 반복적 재구성 기법의 한계를 극복하기 위해 딥러닝 재구성 기법이 개발되었다. 본 연구는 소아 흉부 CT 영상에서 재구성 기법에 따른 영상의 유용성을 평가하였다. 환자 실험은 2021년 1월 2일부터 2022년 12월 31일까지 경상남도 P 병원에서 흉부 조영 CT 검사를 받은 소아 환자 중 85명을 대상으로 연구를 진행하였다. 팬텀 실험에 사용된 팬텀은 Pediatric Whole Body Phantom PBU-70이다. 검사 후 FBP, ASIR-V(50%), DLIR(TF-Medium,High)로 영상을 재구성했고, 동일한 크기의 ROI를 설정하여 HU값, SD값을 획득하여 SNR, CNR 값을 산출하여 영상을 평가하였다. 그 결과 DLIR의 TF-H가 모든 실험에서 ASIR-V(50%)와 TF-M에 비해 잡음 값이 가장 낮았으며, SNR과 CNR의 값이 가장 높았다. 소아 흉부 CT 검사에서 DLIR이 적용된 TF 영상이 ASiR-V 영상보다 잡음이 적었고, CNR과 SNR은 높은 것으로 나타났으며 DLIR이 적용되면 기존의 재구성법에 비해 영상의 질이 더 향상될 것으로 판단된다.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제48권4호
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• pp.410-416
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• 2021

Background This systematic review compared free anterolateral thigh (ALT) flaps versus pedicled distally based sural artery (DBSA) flaps for reconstruction of soft tissue defects of dorsal foot and ankle in children. Methods A systematic literature search was performed to identify cases where an ALT or DBSA was used to reconstruct the dorsal foot in children. A total of 19 articles were included in the systematic review. Results Eighty-three patients underwent an ALT reconstruction and 138 patients underwent a DBSA reconstruction. Patients who had a DBSA were more likely to require grafting of the donor site (P<0.001). The size of ALT flaps was significantly larger than DBSA flaps (P=0.002). Subsequent flap thinning was required in 30% of patients after ALT and 12% of patients after DBSA reconstruction (P<0.001). Complications occurred in 11.6% of DBSA and 8.4% of ALT flaps (8.4%). Conclusions Both flaps are valid options in reconstructing pediatric foot and ankle defects. Each flap has advantages and disadvantages as discussed in this review article. In general for larger defects, an ALT flap was used. Flap choice should be based on the size of the defect.

• 핵의학기술
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.171-175
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• 2008

목적 : 소아환자는 성인과는 다르게 작은 체구로 인하여 병소의 위치확인과 정량평가하기에 다소 어려움이 있다. 저자들은 phantom 실험과 소아환자를 대상으로 PET/CT에서의 영상재구성 시 DFOV 변화에 따른 SUV값의 유용성을 평가하였다. 실험재료 및 방법 : Uniform NU2-94 Phantom에 0.023 MBq/cc의 $^{18}F$-FDG를 채운 후 10 min 동안 얻었으며, 재구성시 DFOV는 50, 45, 40, 35, 30, 25 cm로 변화를 주었다. 환자 영상은 2007년 10월부터 2008년 1월까지 소아 암 진단을 받았거나 의심되는 20명, 영상재구성 시 DFOV는 50~25 cm 까지 각 5 cm 변화를 주었다. phantom과 소아 환자의 재구성 된 영상에서 DFOV 변화에 따라 각각의 pixelsize와 $SUV_{max}$ 값 변화를 비교 분석하였다. 결과 : phantom실험에서 DFOV가 50, 45, 40, 35, 30, 25 cm로 감소함에 따라 pixel size는 각각 3.906, 3.515, 3.125, 2.734, 2.343, 1.953 mm로 감소하였고, $SUV_{max}$는 각각 1.275, 1.323, 1.359, 1.418, 1.524, 1.685로 증가를 보였다. 환자 영상에서는 DFOV 50 cm를 기준으로, $SUV_{max}$는 4.629, 4.786, 4.995, 5.231, 5.373, 5.659의 증가 변화와. 11.9, 12.22, 12.43, 12.52, 12.80, 13.23으로 증가를 나타냈다. 또한 DFOV 5 cm가 감소하면서 40 cm 까지는 좋은 영상을 얻을 수 있었지만, DFOV 35 cm 부터는 truncated artifact가 나타나는 것을 알수 있었다. 결론 : phantom을 이용한 $SUV_{max}$ 값은 DFOV가 5 cm씩 감소함에 따라 평균 수치가 증가하였으며, DFOV 50 cm를 기준으로 각각 3.7, 6.5, 11.2, 19.5, 32.1%로 증가함을 알았다. 소아환자 영상에서도 DFOV가 감소함에 따라 phantom 실험에서와 같이 증가하는 양상을 보였다. 영상 재구성 시 matrix size의 변화 없이 DFOV를 감소시키는 것만으로도 pixel size가 줄어들기 때문에 영상의 질을 향상시킬 수 있으며, 이는 소아 환자의 영상을 성인에서와 같은 방법으로 재구성한 후 확대하여 보는 것 보다 효과적이라 할 수 있다. 그러나 DFOV를 35 cm 이하로 적용할 경우 truncated artifact가 발생할 수 있으므로 제한적으로 적용해야 할 것이라 생각된다. 그러므로 DFOV의 변화는 소아 환자에 보다 좋은 영상을 얻을 수 있지만, 영상 판독은 DFOV의 변화에 따른 SUV값의 변화를 고려해야 할 것으로 사료된다.