• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제33권6호
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• pp.478-482
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• 2011

Purpose: Free flap reconstruction is performed on defects including benign and malignant tumors as well as trauma in the department of oral and maxillofacial surgery, but there are few reports of free flap reconstruction cases for oral cancer in patients in Korea. Methods: This study was designed to retrospectively analyze surgical outcomes and complications of 164 free-flap reconstructions performed at the Oral Oncology Clinic, National Cancer Center, during 2002~2011. A total of 164 free flaps were performed for reconstruction of oral and maxillofacial defects which were caused by oral cancer and osteoradionecrosis in 155 patients. Results: The present study had 162 successful cases and 2 failed cases for a total of 164 cases. The study had a success rate of 98.8% for free-flap reconstructions. Flap donor sites included radial forearm free flap (n=93), fibula osteocutaneous free flap (n=25), anterolateral thigh flap (n=18), latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap (n=16) and other locations (n=12). Postoperative medical complications were generally pneumonia and delirium. Postoperative local complications occurred including partial flap necrosis, delayed wound healing of the donor site, infection of the recipient site and salivary fistula. The incidence of postoperative complications and patient-related characteristics including age, sex, smoking, history of radiotherapy, hypertension (HTN) and diabetes Mellitus (DM) were retrospectively analyzed. Patient age ($P$=0.003) and DM ($P$=0.000) and HTN ($P$=0.021) were significant risk factors for complications overall. Conclusion: The present study had no mortality and confirms that free-flap reconstructions are extremely reliable in achieving successful results.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제53권1호
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• pp.8-15
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• 2020

Background: We aimed to investigate the associations of critical care provided in a cardiac surgical intensive care unit (CSICU) staffed by an attending intensivist with improvements in intensive care unit (ICU) quality and reductions in postoperative complications. Methods: Patients who underwent elective isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) between January 2007 and December 2012 (the control group) were propensity-matched (1:1) to CABG patients between January 2013 and June 2018 (the intensivist group). Results: Using propensity score matching, 302 patients were extracted from each group. The proportion of patients with at least 1 postoperative complication was significantly lower in the intensivist group than in the control group (17.2% vs. 28.5%, p=0.001). In the intensivist group, the duration of mechanical ventilation (6.4±13.7 hours vs. 13.7±49.3 hours, p=0.013) and length of ICU stay (28.7±33.9 hours vs. 41.7±90.4 hours, p=0.018) were significantly shorter than in the control group. The proportions of patients with prolonged mechanical ventilation (2.3% vs. 7.6%, p=0.006), delirium (1.3% vs. 6.3%, p=0.003) and acute kidney injury (1.3% vs. 5.3%, p=0.012) were significantly lower in the intensivist group than in the control group. Conclusion: A transition from an open ICU model with trainee coverage to a closed ICU model with attending intensivist coverage can be expected to yield improvements in CSICU quality and reductions in postoperative complications.

• 혜화의학회지
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.745-761
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• 2000

Literatural study for Delirious speech and Fading murmuring, the results were as follows. 1. Delirious speech and Fading murmuring are given at the speech impediment. Derious speech to be out of language's order and slur the end of his words, and Fading murmuring is to repeat in losing conscious. 2. In constrast with Delirious speech and Fading murmuring, Maniac speech is induced by a general term for manic-depressive psychosis. Luoyan is to say in a feeble voice and mumble in a sleeping condition, and Paraphasia and Solioquy are appeared in a clear mental condition. The speech impediment is caused by damages of the nervous system and speech organ, and Yuyancuoluan is appeared in a feverless condition. 3. The symptoms of Delirious speech are to utter ravings and have a loud and heavy voice, and these resemble the delirium which specially has a speech impediment and muddle in the western medical world. The symptoms of Fading murmuring are to speak ambigously, repeatedly, and illogically and so are similar to the Wernicke dysphasia which is caused by a incomprehensible conversation. 4. The causes of Delirious speech are to spread a stomach heat and the lungs pathogenic qi into heart, not to sweat in cold damage, the Three Yang Combination of syndrome, stomach repletion, yang collapse due to excessive sweat, diarrhea, after diarrhea, heat to enter the blood chamer, feces to remain in the stomach, stasis blood to enter the viscera, to carry anger to extremity, and to be constipated. the cause of Fading murmuring is to despair vacuity desertion of vital essence and energy after a serious illness. 5. The causes of delirium are general infection, postoperative states, and metabolism disorders and those of Wernicke dysphasia are disorders of the blood vessel, brain tumors and traumas. 6. Delirious speech is cured with the discrimination of vacuity and repletion. Baitong Tang(白通湯), Chaihu Guizhi Tang(柴胡桂枝湯), Chaihu Jia Longgu Muli Tang(柴胡加龍骨牡蠣湯) are prescribed in case of vacuity, while Chengqi Tang(承氣湯), Baihu Tang(白虎湯), Liangge San(凉膈散) are in case of repletion. Fading murmuring is treated with Xiao Chaihu Tang(小柴胡湯), Fuzi Tang Jiawei(附子湯加味), Shengmai San(生脈散), and Renshen Sanbai Tang(人蔘三白湯). 7. To acupunture Qimen-Xue(期門穴) is required when it is late to prescribe a medical decoction or the hyperactive liver qi attacking the spleen.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제48권3호
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• pp.193-198
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• 2015

Background: Patients on dialysis undergoing surgery belong to a high-risk group. Only a few studies have evaluated the outcome of major thoracic surgical procedures in dialysis patients. We evaluated the outcomes of pulmonary resection for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in patients on hemodialysis (HD). Methods: Between 2008 and 2013, seven patients on HD underwent pulmonary resection for NSCLC at our institution. We retrospectively reviewed their surgical outcomes and prognoses. Results: The median duration of HD before surgery was 55.0 months. Five patients underwent lobectomy and two patients underwent wedge resection. Postoperative morbidity occurred in three patients, including pulmonary edema combined with pneumonia, cerebral infarction, and delirium. There were no instances of in-hospital mortality, although one patient died of intracranial bleeding 15 days after discharge. During follow-up, three patients (one patient with pathologic stage IIB NSCLC and two patients with pathologic stage IIIA NSCLC) experienced recurrence and died as a result of the progression of the cancer, while the remaining three patients (with pathologic stage I NSCLC) are alive with no evidence of disease. Conclusion: Surgery for NSCLC in HD patients can be performed with acceptable perioperative morbidity. Good medium-term survival in patients with pathologic stage I NSCLC can also be expected. Pulmonary resection seems to be the proper treatment option for dialysis patients with stage I NSCLC.

• Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.271-280
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• 2017

Background: The number of patients with Alzheimer's disease is growing worldwide, and the proportion of patients requiring dental treatment under general anesthesia increases with increasing severity of the disease. However, outpatient anesthesia management for these patients involves great risks, as most patients with Alzheimer's disease are old and may show reduced cardiopulmonary functions and have cognitive disorders. Methods: This study retrospectively investigated 43 patients with Alzheimer's disease who received outpatient anesthesia for dental treatment between 2012-2017. Pre-anesthesia patient evaluation, dental treatment details, anesthetics dose, blood pressure, duration and procedure of anesthesia, and post-recovery management were analyzed and compared between patients who underwent general anesthesia or intravenous sedation. Results: Mean age of patients was about 70 years; mean duration of Alzheimer's disease since diagnosis was 6.3 years. Severity was assessed using the global deterioration scale; 62.8% of patients were in level ${\geq}6$. Mean duration of anesthesia was 178 minutes for general anesthesia and 85 minutes for intravenous sedation. Mean recovery time was 65 minutes. Eleven patients underwent intravenous sedation using propofol, and 22/32 cases involved total intravenous anesthesia using propofol and remifentanil. Anesthesia was maintained with desflurane for other patients. While maintaining anesthesia, inotropic and atropine were used for eight and four patients, respectively. No patient developed postoperative delirium. All patients were discharged without complications. Conclusion: With appropriate anesthetic management, outpatient anesthesia was successfully performed without complications for dental treatment for patients with severe Alzheimer's disease.

• 대한불안의학회지
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.37-47
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• 2023

This review article explores the psychological characteristics, comorbid mental disorders, and psychosocial assessments throughout the solid organ transplant journey, spanning the pre-transplant, peri-transplant, and post-transplant phases for transplant recipients. The psychological burden and anxiety in the pre-transplant phase are high for organ failure patients with complex physical difficulties who are deciding to undergo transplantation and are on the waiting list. The pre-transplant psychosocial evaluation covers various aspects, including the patient's readiness, awareness of, and commitment to transplant treatment, medical compliance, psychopathological conditions such as cognitive function and personality disorders, lifestyle factors, including substance abuse, as well as various psychosocial factors like social support. During the peri-transplant phase, mental health problems such as postoperative delirium should be carefully recognized and addressed. After transplantation, it is essential to assist patients in coping with the various stressful experiences they encounter, manage psychiatric symptoms such as depression, anxiety, and insomnia, and improve treatment adherence and quality of life during long-term care for the transplanted organ. Managing psychiatric problems in post-transplant patients requires a deep understanding of immunosuppressant medications and a keen awareness of associated risks, including adverse effects and potential drug interactions. This comprehensive review emphasizes the significance of proactive mental health care and psychosocial evaluation, highlighting the necessity of a multidisciplinary approach to enhance the quality of life and overall success of transplant patients throughout all phases of transplantation.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제36권7호
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• pp.472-482
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• 2003

심폐바이패스의 재가온 시기 동안 뇌산소 탈포화가 수술 후 신경학적 합병증 발생의 원인 중 한가지라고 보고된 바 있다. 따라서 심폐바이패스 동안 뇌산소 탈포화를 예방해 줌으로써 수술 후 신경학적 합병증 발생을 줄일 수 있으리라 생각된다. 본 연구는 심폐바이패스 동안 뇌산소 탈포화를 예방해주는 방법인 고탄산분압과 고관류가 뇌대사에 미치는 영향을 비교하기 위해 실시되었다. 대상 및 방법: 심장수술을 시행할 36명의 성인 환자들을 대상으로 심폐바이패스의 재가온 시기 동안 동맥혈액의 고탄산분압군(Pa$CO_2$ 45~50mmHg, n＝18)과 고관류군(2.75 L/ $m^2$/min, n＝18)으로 나누었다. 전체 환자들에 대해 중대뇌동맥 혈류 속도, 뇌동정맥혈 산소함량 차이, 뇌산소 대사율, 뇌산소 운반율, S-100 $\beta$ 농도 증가율, 뇌정맥혈 산소 탈포화도 등을 심폐바이패스 전, 심페바이패스 실시 10분, 재가온-1기(비인두 온도: 33$^{\circ}C$), 재가온-2기(비인두 온도; 37$^{\circ}C$), 심폐바이패스 종료 직후 등의 다섯 시기에 측정하였다. 그리고 수술 후 섬망 발생률과 지속시간 역시 조사하여서 위의 모든 변수들과 함께 양 그룹간에 비교하였다. 결과: 고탄산분압군이 고관류군 보다 재가온 시기 동안 중대뇌동맥 혈류 속도(157.88$\pm$10.87 vs 120.00$\pm$6.18%, p＝0.006), 뇌정맥혈 산소분압(41.01$\pm$2.25 vs 32.02$\pm$1.67 mmHg, p＝0.03) 및 포화도(68.01$\pm$2.75 vs 61.28$\pm$2.87%, p＝0.03), 뇌산소 운반비율(110.84$\pm$7.41 vs 81.15$\pm$8.11%, p＝0.003)이 유의하게 더 높았다. 재가온 동안 뇌동정맥 산소함량 차이(4.0$\pm$0.30 vs 4.84$\pm$0.38mg/dL, p＝0.04), S-100 $\beta$ 증가율(391.67$\pm$23.40 vs 940.0$\pm$17.02%, p＝0.003), 뇌정맥혈 산소 탈포화도(2명 vs 4명, p＝0.04), 수술 후 섬망증의 지속시간(18 vs 34 hr, p＝0.02)은 고탄산분압군이 고관류군에 비해 상대적으로 낮았다. 결론: 상기한 결과들을 비교 분석한 바 심폐바이패스 시 고탄산분안법이 고관류법 보다 뇌조직에 산소공급을 더 많이 해줌으로써 뇌대사가 상대적으로 원활하여 신경학적 합병증 발생률이 낮은 것으로 사료된다.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제33권12호
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• pp.941-947
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• 2000

배경 및 목적: 관상동맥 우회술 후의 중추신경계 합병증은 수술의 성과를 결정짓는 중요한 합병증 중의 하나로서, 심폐바이패스의 사용은 중추신경계 합병증 발생의 빈도를 증가시킨다. 이러한 중추신경계 합병증의 발생빈도를 낮출 수 있을 것으로 생각되는, 심폐바이패스를 사용하지 않는 관상동맥 우회술을 시행하고 그 결과를 분석하였다. 대상 및 방법: 1995년 2월부터 1998년 12월까지 심폐바이패스를 사용하여 관상동맥 우회술을 시행했던 223례의 환자를(I 군) 대상으로 하여 수술 후 중추신경계 합병증의 발생을 조사하였고, 이를 1998년 1월부터 1999년 6월까지 심폐바이패스를 사용하지 않고 관상동맥 우회술을 시행한 115례의 환자(II 군)의 결과와 비교하였다. 수술을 시행했던 모든 환자에서 수술 전 두 개 내,외의 동맥계에 대한 검사로 경두개 초음파검사 및 경동맥 도플러검사를 시행했으며, 이 검사들에서 의미있는 병변이 발견되는 경우 뇌자기공명영상 및 뇌자기공명 혈관조영술을 시행했으며, 이를 바탕으로 수술 전,후 신경과 의사의 신경학적 평가를 받았으며, 중추신경계 합병증은 Coffey 등이 분류 정의한 바와 같이 뇌졸중, 경련발작, 일과성 섬망 및 저산소성/대사성 뇌증으로 구분하였다. 결과: 심폐바이패스를 사영하였던 I군에서의 중추신경계 합병증의 발생빈도는 총 223례 중 61례(27.3%)였고, 심폐바이패스를 사용하지 않았던 II군의 총 115례의 환자들 중 수술 후 중추신경계 합병증이 8례(7.0%)로 두 군간에 유의한 차이가 있었다(p<0.005). 결론: 심폐바이패스를 사용하지 않는 관상동맥 우회술의 시행으로 술후 중추신경계 합병증을 현저히 줄일 수 있었음을 확인하였으며, 향후 합병증 발생의 고위험군에서 이 수술의 적용이 더욱 확대되어야 할 것으로 사료된다.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제35권6호
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• pp.420-429
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• 2002

심장수술시 체외순환은 저체온 기법으로 실시되지만 최근의 동향은 정상체온 체외순환 기법을 사용하려는 경향이 늘고 있다. 그러나 심장수술 동안 뇌 대사에 대한 정상 체온 체외순환의 임상적 유용성이나 안전성은 아직 완전히 이해되거나 확립되지 않은 상태이다. 저자들은 심장수술 동안 뇌 대사에 대한 정상 체온 체외순환 기법과 중등도 저체온 체외순환 기법의 영향을 비교 평가하기 위해 전향적 연구를 시행하게 되었다. 대상 및 방법: 36명의 성인 심장수술 환자들은 연구목적에 따라 정상 체온 체외순환군(이하 정상체온군, 비인두 온도＞34.5$^{\circ}C$, n=18)과 중등도 저 체온 체외순환군(이하 저체온군, 비인두 온도 29~3$0^{\circ}C$, n=18)으로 한 뒤 비박동성 체외순환을 실시하였다. 전체 환자들에 대해 중대뇌 동맥 뇌혈류 속도(뇌혈류 속도), 뇌동정맥 산소 함량차, 뇌산소 추출률, 수정 뇌산소 대사율, 뇌산소 운반율, 뇌정맥 산소 불포화도(내경 정맥구 혈액 산소포화도$\leq$50%), 기타 동맥 및 내경 정맥구 혈액의 가스분석 등을 체외순환 전(기준치), 체외순환-10분, 재가온-1기(저체온군의 비인두 온도 34$^{\circ}C$때), 재가온-2기(양 그룹의 비인두 온도 37$^{\circ}C$때), 체외순환 종료 직후, 흉부 피부 봉합기 때 측정하였다. 수술 후 신경학적 합병증 역시 관찰하였으며, 전술한 모든 변수들을 양 그룹간에 비교 분석하였다. 결과： 뇌혈류 속도는 재가온­2 때 저체온군(153.11$\pm$8.98 %)이 정상체온군(131.18$\pm$6.94 %) 보다 유의하게 높았다(p＜0.05). 체외순환 10분 때의 뇌동정맥 산소함량차(3.47$\pm$0.21 vs 4.28$\pm$0.29 mL/dL, p＜0.05), 뇌산소 추출률(0.30$\pm$0.02 vs 0.39$\pm$0.02, p＜0.05), 그리고 뇌산소 대사율(4.71$\pm$0.42 vs 5.36$\pm$0.45, p＜0.05)은 저체온군이 정상체온군 보다 유의하게 낮았다. 뇌산소 운반율은 저체온군이 정상체온군 보다 체외순환 10분(1,527.60$\pm$25.84 vs 1,368.74$\pm$20.03, p＜0.05), 재가온-2기(1,757.50$\pm$32.30 vs 1,478.60$\pm$27.41, p<0.05), 흉부 피부봉합기 때(1,734.37$\pm$41.45 vs 1,597.68$\pm$27.50, p＜0.05) 유의하게 더 높았다. 체외순환 10분 때 내경 정맥구의 산소분압(40.96$\pm$1.16 vs 34.79$\pm$2.18 mmHg, p＜0.05), 산소포화도(72.63$\pm$2.68 vs 64.76$\pm$2.49 %, p＜0.05), 그리고 산소함량(8.08$\pm$0.34 vs 6.78$\pm$0.43 mL/dL, p＜0.05)은 저체온군이 정상체온군 보다 유의하게 더 높았다. 수술 후 신경학적 합병증(섬망) 발생 환자 수는 저체온군이 정상체온군 보다 유의하게 적었고(2 명 vs 4 명, p＜0.05) 섬망증세의 지속시간 역시 저체온군이 정상체온군 보다 훨씬 짧았다(60 시간 vs 160 시간, p＜0.01). 결론: 이상의 연구 결과들을 볼 때 정상 체온 체외순환 기법은 고령환자나 장시간 수술환자에 있어 일상적 방법으로 적용하기에 문제가 있을 것 같으며 중등도 저체온 체외순환이 정상 체온 체외순환보다 뇌대사 및 수술 후 신경학적 결과에 더 바람직 할 것으로 판단된다.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제39권8호
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• pp.626-632
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• 2006

배경 : 만성폐색전증으로 인한 폐동맥고혈압은 국내에 잘 알려져 있지 않으나 매우 나쁜 예후를 보이는 질환이다, 내과적인 치료는 그 효과가 적으며 고식적인 치료방법으로 사용된다. 폐동맥 내막절제술은 수술 술기 및 술 후 관리의 발달에 따라 이 질환의 가장 좋은 근본적인 치료방법으로 알려져 있다. 대상 및 방법: 2001년 l월에서 2005년 12월 사이에 11명의 환자에서 폐동맥 내막절제술을 시행하였다. 모든 환자는 만성적인 호흡곤란과 운동불내성(exercise intolerance)을 나타냈다. 진단은 심장초음파, 폐관류스캔, 컴퓨터 단층촬영을 통해 이루어졌다. 수술 전 한 명의 환자를 제외한 모든 환자에서 하대정맥필터를 삽입하였다. 수술은 극저체온상태에서 전신순환정지를 통해 폐동맥의 최대한 원위부까지 내막절제술을 시행하였다. 중등도 이상의 삼첨판 역류증은 수술 중에 판막성형술로 교정하였다. 결과: 수술사망 및 만기사망은 없었다. 우심실수축기압은 수술 전 $91{\pm}21$ mmHg 에서 수술 후 $40{\pm}17$ mmHg로 의미 있게 감소하였다(p=0.001). NYHA class 및 삼첨판역류증도 수술 후 호전을 보였다. 경도의 재관류 손상이 3예, 수술 후 섬망이 1예 있었으나 후유증 없이 회복하였다. 결론: 폐동맥 내막절제술은 낮은 사망률과 유병률 그리고 좋은 임상결과를 보임으로써 폐동맥색전증으로 인한 폐동맥고혈압 환자에서 안전하고도 효과적인 치료로 생각된다.