• Korean Journal of Radiology
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.198-212
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• 2021

Placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) is an abnormal placental adherence or invasion of the myometrium or extrauterine structures. As PAS is primarily staged and managed surgically, imaging can only guide and facilitate diagnosis. But, imaging can aid in preparations for surgical complexity in some cases of PAS. Ultrasound remains the imaging modality of choice; however, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is required for evaluation of areas difficult to visualize on ultrasound, and the assessment of the extent of placenta accreta. Numerous MRI features of PAS have been described, including dark intraplacental bands, placental bulge, and placental heterogeneity. Failure to diagnose PAS carries a risk of massive hemorrhage and surgical complications. This article describes a comprehensive, step-by-step approach to diagnostic imaging and its potential pitfalls.

• Journal of Medicine and Life Science
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.39-45
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• 2022

This study was undertaken to assess the potential of body mass index (BMI) as a risk factor for massive hemorrhage (MH) after cesarean section (CS) in patients with placenta previa. We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of patients who underwent CS for placenta previa between January 2010 and December 2018. MH was defined as an estimated blood loss ≥2,000 mL during surgery. Clinical characteristics, including BMI, were compared between the groups with and without MH. Subsequently, multivariable logistic regression analysis was conducted to identify the independent risk factors for MH. A total of 189 patients were included in this study. MH was observed in 28 patients (14.8%). According to the multivariable logistic regression analysis results, the risk factors independently associated with MH were BMI at delivery (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 1.19; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.04-1.35; P=0.012), placenta accrete (aOR, 24.55; 95% CI, 2.75-219.02; P=0.004), and total previa degree (aOR, 9.86; 95% CI, 2.71-35.96; P=0.001). The study findings showed that maternal obesity, namely a higher BMI at delivery, was an independent risk factor for MH after CS in patients with placenta previa. Close attention should be paid to the potential risk of hemorrhage associated with maternal obesity as well as the well-known risk factors of placenta accreta and total previa degree.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제39권3호
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• pp.313-321
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• 2016

유착태반환자는 분만 시 발생하는 대량의 출혈로 모성 사망률이 높아 수술 중 출혈량 감소를 목적으로 수술 전 예방적 내장골동맥 풍선카테터 설치술(Prophylactic placement of Internal Iliac Artery Balloon Occlusion Catheters;PIIABOCs)을 시행하는데, 시술 중 발생하는 산모와 태아의 방사선 피폭에 대한 연구가 미흡한 실정이다. 본 연구는 PIIABOCs 시술 시 태아가 받는 선량을 측정하여 피폭의 정확한 정보를 제공하고자 본 연구를 시행하였다. MRI영상을 이용하여 선량측정 위치를 설정하고 팬텀과 선량계를 이용하여 실제 시술 시와 같은 환경으로 흡수선량을 측정하였다. 태아의 장기별 평균 흡수선량은 2.38~8.83 mGy로, 중심선속-수정체-위-방광 순으로 높게 측정되었고, 투시시간이 길어질수록, 장기의 위치가 선속의 중심에서 가까울수록, 산모의 복부두께가 두꺼울수록 태아선량이 증가하였다. 조사면적를 각각 25%, 50% 감소시켰을 때 각각 19.0%, 39.4%의 선량 감소, 조사야 전체에 차폐체를 사용하였을 때 약 56.3%의 선량 감소를 보였다. 시술테이블의 높이가 75 cm에서 가장 높게 나타났고 85, 95 cm 순으로 선량 감소를 보였다. 의료행위로 인한 방사선이 태아에게 미치는 영향으로 확률적 영향보다 결정적 영향이 우선 관심사이며 유의한 결정적 영향의 문턱선량은 대략 100 mGy로 알려져 있어, 실험결과 시술 시 태아 장기의 흡수선량은 0.49~18.27 mGy로 문턱선량의 10% 수준임을 확인하였다.

• 여성건강간호학회지
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.179-189
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• 2023

Purpose: This scoping review investigated the content and quality of YouTube videos on women's health. Methods: A literature search of the Cochrane Library, PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, ERIC, and RISS databases was performed using the keywords "('youtube'/exp OR youtube OR 'social media'/exp OR 'social media' OR (('social'/exp OR social) AND ('media'/exp OR media))) AND ('female health care' OR (('female'/exp OR female) AND ('health'/exp OR health) AND ('care'/exp OR care)))" from February 21 to 27, 2023. Peer-reviewed analytic studies in English or Korean that focused on women's health using YouTube were included. Results: The review identified 21 articles that covered various themes related to women's health, such as breast cancer, urinary disease, sexual health, pelvic organ prolapse, the human papillomavirus vaccine, Papanikolaou smears, contraception, women's health information during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, obstetric epidural anesthesia, and placenta accreta. However, the overall quality of the content was low, inaccurate, unreliable, and misleading. Conclusion: This scoping review demonstrated that YouTube videos on women's health covered diverse topics, but the quality of the content needed improvement. More reliable and high-quality videos produced by academic institutes and healthcare professionals specializing in women's health are needed for social media to be usable as a reliable source of women's health information. The high number of views and shares received by the videos underscores the importance of providing accurate and reliable information on women's health.