• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제63권6호
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• pp.747-756
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• 2020

Objective : To evaluate the effectiveness and long-term outcome predictors of percutaneous sacroplasty (PSP). Methods : This single-center study assessed 40 patients with sacral insufficiency fractures using the short-axis technique under C-arm flat-panel detector computed tomography (CT). Two radiologists reviewed the patients' magnetic resonance and CT images to obtain imaging findings before PSP and determine technical success, respectively. The short-term outcomes were visual analog scale score changes and opioid usage reductions. Long-term outcomes were determined using telephone interviews and the North American Spine Society (NASS) patient-satisfaction index at least one year after PSP. Results : Technical success was achieved without any significant complications in 39 patients (97.5%). Telephone interviews were possible with 12 patients and failed in 10 patients; death was confirmed in 18 patients. Fifteen patients (50%) re-visited the hospital and received conservative treatment, including spinal injections. Nine patients reported positive satisfaction (NASS patient-satisfaction index 1 or 2), while the negative satisfaction group (NASS patient-satisfaction index 3 or 4, n=3) showed a higher incidence of compression fractures at the thoracolumbar spine level (66.7% vs. 22.2%) and previous spinal injection history (66.7% vs. 33.3%). The poor response group also showed higher incidences of facet joint arthrosis (100% vs. 55.6%), central canal stenosis (100% vs. 22.2%), neural foraminal stenosis (33.3% vs. 22.2%), scoliosis (100% vs. 33.3%), and sagittal malalignment (100% vs. 44.4%). Conclusion : PSP was effective for sacral insufficiency fractures and showed good long-term outcomes. Combined compression fractures in the thoracolumbar spine and degenerative lumbar pathologies could be possible poor outcome predictors.

• 핵의학기술
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.49-61
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• 2014

인구의 고령화와 함께 골다공증성 척추압박골절 환자의 발병률은 매년 증가하는 추세이며 경피적 척추성형(percutaneous vertebroplasty, PVP)은 가장 많이 시행되는 표준화된 치료 방법이다. 시술 전 후의 정확한 진단평가에 있어 SPECT/CT 검사의 유용성이 우수하다는 연구 보고가 있으나 시술에 사용되는 골 시멘트(bone cement) 물질은 CT 영상에서 인공물(artifact)을 생성하여 영상품질에 영향을 미친다. 이에 본 연구에서는 골 시멘트가 SPECT/CT 영상에 미치는 영향을 평가하는 데 목적을 두었다. NEMA-1994 팬텀(phantom)에 배후방사능(3.6 kBq/ml), 열소(29.6 kBq/ml), 냉소(물)를 설정한 후 각 원통(cylinder)에 모형 시멘트를 삽입하여 영상 획득하였다. Astonish (Iterative: 4, Subset: 16)으로 재구성하였고, CT 보정 방법은 비감쇠보정(NAC), 감쇠보정(AC+SC-), 감쇠 및 산란보정(AC+SC+) 3가지 방법을 사용하였다. 각각의 보정방법에 따른 평균계수와 시멘트물질의 유 무에 따른 계수 변화율을 비교하고 대조도 회복 계수(contrast recovery coefficient, CRC)를 구했다. 또한, 압박골절 진단을 받은 환자 107명 중 PVP를 시행한 20명을 선별하여 추체를 골절, 정상, 시멘트로 나누고 연조직(척추기립근)을 포함 4곳의 평균 계수를 측정한 후, 뼈/연조직 간 계수 비(bone/soft tissue ratio, B/S ratio)을 구했다. NAC를 기준으로 AC+SC-, AC+SC+의 평균계수는 증가하였고, AC+SC-의 평균계수가 가장 높았으며, AC+SC+는 AC+SC-에 비해 상대적으로 낮았다. 시멘트 물질의 유 무에 따른 평균계수는 시멘트가 존재할 때 NAC, AC+SC-, AC+SC+에 따라 팬텀의 열소에서 12.4%, 6.5%, 1.5%, 냉소 75.2%, 85.4%, 102.9%, 배후방사능 13.6%, 18.2%, 9.1%, 임상영상의 골절부에서 33.1%, 41.4%, 63.5%, 정상부 53.1%, 61.6%, 67.7%, 연조직 10.0%, 4.7%, 3.6%의 증가율을 보였다. 반면 원통 내부의 시멘트 인접부에서 상대적 계수감소를 확인할 수 있었고, 병소에 대한 팬텀영상과 임상영상간의 계수 증가율은 상반된 양상을 보였다. 대조도 비를 나타내는 CRC와 B/S ratio는 NAC, AC+SC-, AC+SC+순으로 향상되었고, 팬텀의 냉소에서는 큰 변화 없이 일정하였다. 정량적 계수는 AC+SC-가, 대조도 비는 AC+SC+가 가장 높게 분석되었다. PVP 시행 환자의 척추 뼈 SPECT/CT 검사에서 AC+SC- 의 사용은 영상계수를 대폭 향상시켜 특히 병소의 농도가 높은 영상을 얻는 반면에 골 시멘트의 영향과 함께, 연부조직 및 산란영역의 영상잡음 계수까지 증가시키므로 대조도비를 향상시키는 AC+SC+의 적용을 병행한다면 임상진단에 유용할 것으로 사료된다.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제45권3호
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• pp.202-204
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• 2012

A 55-year-old woman who had a history of percutaneous vertebroplasty was referred to our institution with sudden onset of chest pain. Computed tomography (CT) scan demonstrated a long, linear, highly-attenuated segment in the right side of the heart and fragmented pieces in the right pulmonary artery. The CT scan and echocardiogram revealed no pericardial effusion or hemopericardium. Based on these findings, we performed surgery through right anterolateral thoracotomy without cardiac arrest. As a result, we safely removed the foreign body. This approach may be a feasible and effective procedure for selected cases.

• 한국방사선학회논문지
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.139-144
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• 2017

경피적 추체 성형술은 최소 침습적 척추 수술로 골다공증성 압박골절, 골수종 그리고 암에 의한 척추 전이 등에 치료방법으로 많이 사용되어 왔다. 이러한 최소침습적 시술은 환자에게 작은 수술 흉터, 통증, 출혈, 짧은 회복시간등 여러가지 장점이 많으나, 환자와 시술자가 방사선의 위험으로부터 벗어날 수 없다. 이에 본 연구의 목적은 경피적 추체 성형술을 하는 동안 방사선 조사시간의 측정과 함께 시술자와 환자의 방사선 피폭선량을 측정해 보았다. 본원에 내원한 경피적 추체 성형술 시행 대상인 환자를 3명의 마취통증의학과 전문의가 동일한 방법으로 총 20명의 환자에게 경피적 추체 성형술을 실시하였다. 방사선 조사시간을 측정하고 전자선량측정계를 이용하여 총 6군데의 방사선 피폭량을 측정해 보았다. 환자는 직접 엑스선을 측정하였으며, 전 후면과 옆면 부위에 전자선량측정계를 위치하였고, 시술자는 환자로부터 산란되는 산란선을 측정하였으며, 납가운 바깥쪽에 위치한 갑상선, 왼쪽 가슴, 왼쪽 허벅지 그리고 납가운 안쪽에 위치한 왼쪽 가슴부위에 전자선량측정계를 위치하였다. 총 시술 시간은 $19.3{\pm}3.88min$이며, 방사선에 의한 노출 시간은 $3.6{\pm}0.71min$ 이었다. 환자의 피폭선량은 전후면 일 때 $121.4{\pm}48.15{\mu}Sv$ 였으며, 측면 일 때 피폭선량은 $614.7{\pm}177.14{\mu}Sv$ 이다. 시술자가 받은 피폭선량은 납가운 바깥쪽의 갑상선 부분이 $33.7{\pm}7.30{\mu}Sv$ 이고, 왼쪽 가슴 부위가 $49.2{\pm}15.09{\mu}Sv$ 이고, 왼쪽 허벅지 부위가 $12.8{\pm}3.80{\mu}Sv$ 이며, 납가운의 안쪽 가슴에 위치한 부위의 선량계는 $4.2{\pm}1.44Sv$ 이였다. 경피적 추체 성형술 시행 시 방사선의 위험으로부터 벗어나기 위해 C-arm 튜브에서 환자에게 엑스선이 도달하여 산란되는 거리를 최대한 멀게 유지하여야 하며, 방사선이 조사되는 시간을 줄이고, 납가운등 보호장구를 적절히 착용하여 방사선 피폭을 줄임으로써 시술자와 환자 모두 안전한 시술이 되도록 노력하여야 할 것이다.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제61권1호
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• pp.114-119
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• 2018

Objective : The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility of screw fixation in previously augmented vertebrae with bone cement. We also investigated the influence of cement distribution pattern on the surgical technique. Methods : Fourteen patients who required screw fixation at the level of the previous percutaneous vertebroplasty or balloon kyphoplasty were enrolled in this study. The indications for screw fixation in the previously augmented vertebrae with bone cement included delayed complications, such as cement dislodgement, cement leakage with neurologic deficits, and various degenerative spinal diseases, such as spondylolisthesis or foraminal stenosis. Clinical outcomes, including pain scale scores, cement distribution pattern, and procedure-related complications were assessed. Results : Three patients underwent posterior screw fixation in previously cemented vertebrae due to cement dislodgement or progressive kyphosis. Three patients required posterior screw fixation for cement leakage or displacement of fracture fragments with neurologic deficits. Eight patients underwent posterior screw fixation due to various degenerative spinal diseases. It was possible to insert screws in the previously augmented vertebrae regardless of the cement distribution pattern; however, screw insertion was more difficult and changed directions in the patients with cemented vertebrae exhibiting a solid pattern rather than a trabecular pattern. All patients showed significant improvements in pain compared with the preoperative levels, and no patient experienced neurologic deterioration as seen at the final follow-up. Conclusion : For patients with vertebrae previously augmented with bone cement, posterior screw fixation is not a contraindication, but is a feasible option.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제57권5호
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• pp.367-370
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• 2015

Bone cement augmentation procedures have been getting more position as a minimally invasive surgical option for osteoporotic spinal fractures. However, complications related to these procedures have been increasingly reported. We describe a case of bone cement dislodgement following cement augmentation procedure for osteoporotic spinal fracture by reviewing the patient's medical records, imaging results and related literatures. A 73-year-old woman suffering back and buttock pain following a fall from level ground was diagnosed as an osteoporotic fracture of the 11th thoracic spine. Percutaneous kyphoplasty was performed for this lesion. Six weeks later, the patient complained of a recurrence of back and buttock pain. Radiologic images revealed superior dislodgement of bone cement through the 11th thoracic superior endplate with destruction of the lower part of the 10th thoracic spine. Staged anterior and posterior fusion was performed. Two years postoperatively, the patient carries on with her daily living without any significant disability. Delayed bone cement dislodgement can occur as one of complications following bone cement augmentation procedure for osteoporotic spinal fracture. It might be related to the presence of intravertebral cleft, lack of interdigitation of bone cement with the surrounding trabeculae, and possible damage of endplate during ballooning procedure.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제44권6호
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• pp.1318-1326
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• 2023

Introduction: Pressure ulcers, often found in patients with mobility issues, particularly elderly patients, are increasing in prevalence. Their treatment is complex, with recovery more challenging in advanced stages, and certain factors can delay healing. Case Presentation: An 87-year-old male developed a grade IV pressure ulcer on his left greater trochanter following lumbar fractures and subsequent percutaneous vertebroplasty in 2021. Despite potential surgical recommendations, his treatment consisted of daily wet dressings, acupuncture from July 2021 to February 2022, and Gami-sipjeondaebo-tang beginning August 2021. The ulcer, initially measuring 6 cm×6 cm and showing a red wound without necrosis, healed completely and showed no signs of recurrence as of August 2023. Conclusion: A grade IV pressure ulcer was effectively treated using wet dressing, acupuncture, and Gami-sipjeondaebo-tang, demonstrating no recurrence over a 1.5-year period.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제48권6호
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• pp.490-495
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• 2010

Objective : Bone cement augmentation procedures such as percutaneous vertebroplasty and balloon kyphoplasty have been shown to be effective treatment for acute or subacute osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures. The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of bone cement augmentation procedures for long standing osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture with late vertebral collapse and persistent back pain. Methods : Among 278 single level osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures that were treated by vertebral augmentation procedures at our institute, 18 consecutive patients were included in this study. Study inclusion was limited to initially, minimal compression fractures, but showing a poor prognosis due to late vertebral collapse, intravertebral vacuum clefts and continuous back pain despite conservative treatment for more than one year. The subjects included three men and 15 women. The mean age was 70.7 with a range from 64 to 85 years of age. After postural reduction for two days, bone cement augmentation procedures following intraoperative pressure reduction were performed. Imaging and clinical findings, including the level of the vertebra involved, vertebral height restoration, injected cement volume, local kyphosis, clinical outcome and complications were analyzed. Results : The mean follow-up period after bone cement augmentation procedures was 14.3 months (range 12-27 months). The mean injected cement volume was 4.1 mL (range 2.4-5.9 mL). The unipedicular approach was possible in 15 patients. The mean pain score (visual analogue scale) prior to surgery was 7.1, which decreased to 3.1 at 7 days after the procedure. The pain relief was maintained at the final follow up. The kyphotic angle improved significantly from $21.2{\pm}4.9^{\circ}$ before surgery to $10.4{\pm}3.8^{\circ}$ after surgery. The fraction of vertebral height increased from 30% to 60% after bone cement augmentation, and the restored vertebral height was maintained at the final follow up. There were no serious complications related to cement leakage. Conclusion : In the management of even long-standing osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture for over one year, bone cement augmentation procedures following postural reduction were considered safe and effective treatment in cases of non-healing evidence.