• 대한두경부종양학회지
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.26-32
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• 2000

Background and Objectives: Various flaps are using for reconstruction of hypopharyngeal and esophageal defect. However, complication and indication of each flap are not fully analyzed. Patient and Methods: Records of 52 hypopharyngeal cancer patients who had surgical treatment and 13 other head and neck cancer patients who underwent hypopharyngeal and/or esophageal reconstruction with flap were retrospectively analyzed. Eighty three percent(54 cases) of patients needed reconstruction other than primary pharyngeal closure. Five split thickness skin graft, 1 pectoralis major myocutaneous flap, 20 forearm free flap, 13 jejunal free flap, 15 gastric pull up were used. Result: Flap failure was noted in 2 cases who had subsequent gastric transposition. Wound dehiscence and fistula were most common problem of forearm free flap. Most fistulas were developed in patients with conduit type reconstruction of forearm flap while there wasn't any fistula in patient with patch type reconstruction. Stenosis of lower anastomosis was the frequent problem of jejunal transfer. Gastric pull-up has frequent com-plication of stomal stenosis. All but three patients had reached oral feeding postoperatively. Conclusion: Based on this study, forearm flap is effective in partial hypopharyngeal defect while jejunum is the choice for circumferential defect. Gastric pull-up is for combined esophageal defect.

• 대한의생명과학회지
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.13-18
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• 2008

Excessive alcohol consumption is associated with increased risks of many diseases including cancer. Individuals who regularly consume excessive quantities of alcohol have a greater risk of developing head and neck cancers such as esophageal, pharyngeal and oral cavity cancers if they are deficient in ALDH2 expression compared to normal populations. We evaluated lipid peroxidation in Aldh2 +/+ and Aldh2 -/- mice after they had been subjected to acute ethanol exposure. Malondialdehyde(MDA) level in liver tissue was evaluated as a biomarker of oxidative lipid peroxidation. Although the ethanol treatment did not increase the hepatic MDA level both in Aldh2 +/+ mice and in Aldh2 -/- mice, the MDA level was significant higher in the Aldh2 -/- mice than in the Aldh2 +/+ group. The MDA level was also significantly correlated with olive tail moment in blood and the level of 8-OHdG in liver tissue. This is a strong evidence to support our hypothesis that oxidative stress is more intense in Aldh2 -/- mice than in Aldh2 +/+ mice. Our results suggest that ALDH2-deficient individuals may be more susceptible than wild-type ALDH2 individuals to ethanol-mediated liver disease, including cancer.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제33권5호
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• pp.546-551
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• 2006

Purpose: The reconstruction of oropharyngeal defect after cancer surgery is very difficult because of their complicated structure and the functional importance to prevent velopharyngeal incompetence. In this article we investigated affecting factors of velopharyngeal function after reconstruction and a fundamental rule of reconstruction for saving their functions such as swallowing, speeching and breathing. Methods: We classified 18 patients into three group under Kimata's grouping. Type I defect(6 patients) was healed by primary closure or secondary intention. In Type II or III defect, two operation methods were used - the folded flap(8 patients) and modified Gehanno method(4 patients), which include a lateral-posterior pharyngeal rotation-advancement flap. We evaluated wound dehiscence between the flap and the soft palate, speech intelligibility using Hirose's method, regurgitation during oral feeding, and hypernasality. Results: Most of type I or II defects patients recovered satisfactory velopharyngeal function. But, in patients with type III defects we found wound dehiscence, worse speech function, and common velopharyngeal incompetence. Conclusion: The large defect size and presence of wound dehiscence are major factors of postoperative velopharyngeal function. We conclude that folded flap or modified Gehanno method is a good reconstructive operation method for broad contact between the flap and defect site, preventing wound problem.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제44권6호
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• pp.530-538
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• 2017

Background A pharyngocutaneous fistula is a common and difficult-to-manage complication after head and neck reconstruction. It can lead to serious complications such as flap failure, carotid artery rupture, and pharyngeal stricture, and may require additional surgery. Previous radiotherapy, a low serum albumin level, and a higher T stage have been proposed as contributing factors. We aimed to clarify the risk factors for pharyngocutaneous fistula in patients who underwent flap reconstruction and to describe our experiences in treating pharyngocutaneous fistula. Methods Squamous cell carcinoma cases that underwent flap reconstruction after cancer resection from 1995 to 2013 were analyzed retrospectively. We investigated several significant clinical risk factors. The treatment modality was selected according to the size of the fistula and the state of the surrounding tissue, with options including conservative management, direct closure, flap surgery, and pharyngostoma formation. Results A total of 127 cases (18 with fistulae) were analyzed. A higher T stage (P=0.048) and tube-type reconstruction (P=0.007) increased fistula incidence; other factors did not show statistical significance (P>0.05). Two cases were treated with conservative management, 1 case with direct closure, 4 cases with immediate reconstruction using a pectoralis major musculocutaneous flap, and 11 cases with direct closure (4 cases) or additional flap surgery (7 cases) after pharyngostoma formation. Conclusions Pharyngocutaneous fistula requires global management from prevention to treatment. In cases of advanced-stage cancer and tube-type reconstruction, a more cautious approach should be employed. Once it occurs, an accurate diagnosis of the fistula and a thorough assessment of the surrounding tissue are necessary, and aggressive treatment should be implemented in order to ensure satisfactory long-term results.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제49권3호
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• pp.378-396
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• 2022

Several reconstructive methods have been reported to restore the continuity of the aerodigestive tract following resection of pharyngeal and hypopharyngeal cancers. However, high complication rates have been reported after voice prosthesis insertion. In this setting, the ileocolon free flap (ICFF) offers a tubularized flap for reconstruction of the hypopharynx while providing a natural phonation tube. Herein, we systematically reviewed the current evidence on the use of the ICFF for reconstruction of the aerodigestive tract. A systematic literature search was conducted across PubMed MEDLINE, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, Scopus, and Ovid MEDLINE(R). Data on the technical considerations and surgical and functional outcomes were extracted. Twenty-one studies were included. The mean age and follow-up were 54.65 years and 24.72 months, respectively. An isoperistaltic or antiperistaltic standard ICFF, patch flap, or chimeric seromuscular-ICFF can be used depending on the patients' needs. The seromuscular chimeric flap is useful to augment the closure of the distal anastomotic site. The maximum phonation time, frequency, and sound pressure level (dB) were higher with ileal segments of 7 to 15 cm. The incidence of postoperative leakage ranged from 0 to 13.3%, and the majority was occurring at the coloesophageal junction. The revision rate of the microanastomosis ranged from 0 to 16.6%. The ICFF provides a reliable and versatile alternative for reconstruction of middle-size defects of the aerodigestive tract. Its three-dimensional configuration and functional anatomy encourage early speech and deglutition without a prosthetic valve and minimal donor-site morbidity.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.189-198
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• 1990

저자들은 1980년 1월부터 1980년 12월까지 원자력병원 치료방사선과에서 방사선 치료를 받은 66명의 구강인두 편평상피 종양 환자들을 대상으로 한 후향적 분석을 통하여 다음과 같이 결과를 얻었다. 구강인두 종양의 원발 부위별 환자분포를 보면 편도부위 종양이 42예로 가장 많았고 연구개 종양이 12예, 구강저 종양이 9예 그리고 측인두 및 후인두벽 종양이 3예순이었다. 구강인두 부위에 침범한 병소들을 총체적으로 분석한 경우 원발병소의 병기에 따른 국소관해율은 T1과 T2 그리고 T3와 T4 병기에서 각각 80%와 77% 그리고 73%와 40%였고 전체적으로 70%의 국소관해율를 보였다. 국소관해율은 원발병소의 병기가 낮을수록, 또한 원발부위로 볼때 연구개부위 종양에서, 그리고 분화도상에 미분화된 세포를 가진 경우에 가장 높았다. 국소적 임파선의 병기에 따른 국소임파관해율은 N1과 N2 그리고 N3 병기에서 각각 96%와 63% 그리고 40%였으며 전체적으로 70%의 국소임파관해율를 보였다. 원발병소의 병기에 따른 5년 생존율은 T1과 T2에서 73%, T3와 T4에서 46%였다(p<0.05). 또한, 편도부위에 생긴 종양의 경우 5년 생존율은 주위조직으로의 침범이 없는 군이 있는 군보다 통계적인 유의차로 높았다(p<0.01). 결론적으로 볼때 방사선 요법이 해부학적 형태 유지 및 기능적인 보존측면에서 구강인두 종양에 대한 일차적인 치료방법으로서 효과적인 것으로 사료된다.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제35권5호
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• pp.376-379
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• 2009

Likely to be the most common oral cancer, squamous cell carcinoma(SCC) of the tongue accounts for about 20% of all oral and pharyngeal cancers. SCC of the tongue frequently arises in the lateral border, and if it metastasize, it occurs on submandibular gland and neck lymph nodes. Location of the primary lesions and neck lymph node metastasis affect the prognosis and decrease survival rate of patients with carcinoma of the tongue. The authors experienced the patient with contralateral neck lymph node metastasis of SCC of the tongue. The patient came to our department with chief complaint of elevated lesion on left lateral border of the tongue. The mass was diagnosed as $T_2N_0M_0$, Stage II invasive SCC of oral tongue. Computed tomography(CT) & magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) which were taken before the operation showed no significant finding of metastasis. Surgical mass removal and preventive neck dissection on the left side were done. While follow up PET/CT, contralateral neck lymph node metastasis(right side, level II) was detected, and re-operation(Rt. side RND) was done. There are few studies concerning the contralateral neck lymph node metastasis related with SCC of the tongue. The purpose of this report is to introduce the uncommon case of contralateral neck lymph node metastasis occurred in the $T_2$-stage of SCC of the tongue treated by surgical resection.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.23-33
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• 1988

A rerospective review of fifty patients with carcinoma of hypopharynx treated with $RT{\pm}surgery$ was studied for eleven-year period from 1974 to 1984. Of the 50 patients,46 were pyriform sinus in origin, 4 were posterior pharyngeal wall. Eighty-eight percent of patients were locoregionally advanced(stage III, IV) and 78% of patients presented conical lymphadenopathy. 5-year disease-free survival rate of the pyriform sinus ca. was $25.4\%$ in RT alone group, $80\%$ in combined modality group and $30.6\%$ in overall. Local control rate with RT alone in early stage (II) was excellent $(100\%)$, however combined modality appears to be better for local control$(80\%)$ in advanced stage (III, IV) as compared with that of RT alone group $(32\%).$ On basis of this study, RT alone is effective in terms of local control and functional preservation in treatment of early stage of pyriform sinus ca. while surgery can be reserved for salvage purpose when RT fails and combined modality is recommended in patients with locally advanced stage for better local control and survival.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.1-8
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• 1996

목적 : 통상적인 외부 방사선 단독 치료 또는 유도 화학 병용요법으로 치료한 구인두암 환자들을 대상으로 생존율과 예후 인자를 후향적으로 분석하여 이들 치료방법의 역할을 평가하고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법 : 1985년 11월부터 1993년 4월까지 구인두암으로 근치적 방사선 치료를 시행한 47명의 환자들 중, 26명은 통상적인 외부 방사선 치료만을, 나머지 21명은 유도 화학요법을 시행하였고 화학요법의 약제는 대부분 Cisplatin과 Pepleomycin으로 2회 시행하였으며, 방사선 단독 치료군과 유도 화학 병용요법군간의 환자 특성은 대체로 유사하였다. 방사선 치료는 6MV-LINAC으로 1일 선량 1.8-2.0 Gy씩 원발병소에는 54.0-79.2 Gy까지, 경부 임파절 병소에는 병소의 크기에 따라 55.8-90.0 Gy까지 조사하였다. 추적 기간은 3개월에서 102개월로 중앙값은 20개월이었고, 연령 분포는 33세에서 79세로 중앙값은 58세였다. 결과 : 전체 환자의 3년 생존율은 $39\%$였고, AJCC에 의한 병기별 3년 생존율은 I기 (n=5), II기 (n=11), III기 (n=12), IV기 (n=19)에서 각각 60, 55, 33, $32\%$이었다. 원발병소와 경부 임파절 병소의 병기별 3년 생존율은 T1+2, T3+4와 No, N+에서 각각 55, $18\%$ (p=0.005)와 43, $36\%$ (p>0.1)이었다. 방사선 단독 치료군과 유도 화학 병용요법군의 3년 생존율은 각각 38, $43\%$이었으나 통계적인 유의한 차이는 없었다(p>0.1). 원발병소 부위별 3년 생존율은 편도암(n=32), 설근암(n=8), 연구개 및 구개수암(n=6), 인두벽암(n=1)에서 각각 36, 38, 67, $0=%$이었으나 통계적인 유의한 차이는 없었다(p>0.1). 편도암 환자 32명 중, 22명은 주위 조직으로 침습이 있었고 그렇지 않은 군(10명)과의 3년 생존을은 24 대 $60\%$로 낮은 경향을 보였다 (p=0.08). 전체 환자에 대하여 원발병소 부위, 원발병소의 병기, 경부 임파절 병소의 병기, 방사선 치료 기간, 나이, 유도 화학요법 사용 유무 등에 대한 다요인 분석에서 원발병소의 병기만이 유의한 예후 인자였다. 결론 : 통상적인 외부 방사선 단독 치료군과 유도 화학 병용요법군간의 3년 생존율의 유의한 차이는 없었고, 이와 같은 치료방법으로 구인두암의 조기 병변, 특히 연구개암과 구개수암, 또는 주위 조직으로 침습이 없는 편도암에서 근치적 효과를 볼 수 있었다. 그러나 대부분의 진행된 병기의 생존율을 높이기 위해서는 통상적인 방사선 치료나 유도 화학요법 대신 다분할 조사 또는 가능한 수술적 방법의 추가나 동시적 화학 방사선 병용요법 등 보다 적극적이고 다면적인 치료가 필요할 것으로 사료된다.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제18권8호
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• pp.1173-1176
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• 2008

본 연구에서는 ALDH2 knockout 마우스를 이용하여 에탄올을 경구 투여한 후 간조직 및 뇌조직, 그리고 폐조직에서의 8-hydroxydeoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) 농도를 측정하여 각 장기에서의 산화적 유전자 손상정도를 평가하고 ALDH2 효소활성과의 관련성을 파악하였다. 간조직의 8-OHdG 농도는 에탄올 투여에 의해서도 유의하게 증가하지만 ALDH2 효소의 결핍이 더욱 큰 영향을 주는 것으로 확인되었다. 또한, 뇌조직과 폐조직의 8-OHdG 농도도 에탄올에 의해 모두 유의하게 증가하는 것으로 나타났으며 폐조직에서의 8-OHdG 농도는 ALDH2 효소의 활성에 따라 유의하게 영향을 받는 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구에서 에탄올의 반복적인 투여는 간조직 뿐 아니라 뇌조직과 폐조직에서도 산화적 유전자 손상을 유발하는 것으로 확인되었으며, 적어도 에탄올에 의한 간조직과 폐조직에서의 산화적 유전자 손상은 ALDH2 활성이 결핍된 경우에 더욱 커지는 것으로 조사되었다. 본 연구의 결과는 ALDH2 효소가 결핍된 사람에서 각종 암발생 위험도가 크게 나타나는 이유를 규명하는데 매우 중요한 근거자료로 활용될 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.