• Journal of Trauma and Injury
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.12-17
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• 2009

Purpose: In this study, the prognostic significance of the Injury Severity Score (ISS) and the height of fall in free-fall patients were investigated. Methods: The medical records of 179 victims of falls from a height who were brought alive to the Emergency Department of Gyeongsang National University Hospital between January 2003 and December 2007 were analyzed. The age, the sex of the patients, the rate of admission, the hospital stay, the site of injury, the severity of injury, the rate of surgery, the site of the fall and the presence of alcohol intoxication were evaluated by using a retrospective review of the medical records. Injury severity was measured by using the ISS. Patients were categorized into four subgroups according to the height from where they had fallen. The data were statistically analyzed with using SPSS ver. 10.0. Results: The admission rates for the subgroups with falls of less than 3 stories were significantly lower than those for the subgroups with higher heights of falls (70.7% vs. 100%, p<0.05). These two subgroups showed statistically significant differences in mean hospital stay ($17.11{\pm}24.88$ vs. $56.73{\pm}49.21$, p<0.05), rate of operation (30.6% vs. 53.8%, p<0.05), and mean ISS ($6.86{\pm}4.97$ vs. $13.96{\pm}9.14$, p<0.05). In the correlation analysis, the ISS and the mean hospital stay showed the highest correlation with correlation coefficient of 0.666. Conclusion: In this retrospective analysis of 179 free-fall patients, we evaluated the prognostic factors affecting the outcomes for the free-fall patients. The patients who had fallen from heights of 3 stories or higher showed statistically significant higher rates of admission, longer durations of hospital stay, higher ISSs, and higher operation rates. The most accurate factor in predicting the length of hospital stay was the ISS.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제37권3호
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• pp.215-223
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• 2019

Purpose: To determine prognostic significance of lymphovascular invasion (LVI) in prostate cancer patients who underwent adjuvant or salvage postoperative radiotherapy (PORT) after radical prostatectomy (RP) Materials and Methods: A total of 168 patients with prostate cancer received PORT after RP, with a follow-up of ≥12 months. Biochemical failure after PORT was defined as prostate-specific antigen (PSA) ≥0.2 ng/mL after PORT or initiation of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for increasing PSA levels regardless of the value. We analyzed the clinical outcomes including survivals, failure patterns, and prognostic factors affecting the outcomes. Results: In total, 120 patients (71.4%) received salvage PORT after PSA levels were >0.2 ng/mL or owing to clinical failure. The 5-year biochemical failure-free survival (BCFFS), clinical failure-free survival (CFFS), distant metastasis-free survival (DMFS), overall survival, and cause-specific survival rates were 78.3%, 94.3%, 95.0%, 95.8%, and 97.3%, respectively, during a follow-up range of 12-157 months (median: 64 months) after PORT. On multivariate analysis, PSA level of ≤1.0 ng/mL at the time of receiving PORT predicted favorable BCFFS, CFFS, and DMFS. LVI predicted worse CFFS (p = 0.004) and DMFS (p = 0.015). Concurrent and/or adjuvant ADT resulted in favorable prognosis for BCFFS (p < 0.001) and CFFS (p = 0.017). Conclusion: For patients with adverse pathologic findings, PORT should be initiated as early as possible after continence recovery after RP. Even after administering PORT, LVI was an unfavorable predictive factor, and further intensive adjuvant therapy should be considered for these patients.

• Korean Circulation Journal
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• 제48권11호
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• pp.1002-1011
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• 2018

Background and Objectives: The prognostic impact of left axis deviation (LAD) on clinical outcomes in acute heart failure syndrome (AHFS) with left bundle branch block (LBBB) is unknown. The aim of this study was to determine the prognostic significance of axis deviation in acute heart failure patients with LBBB. Methods: Between March 2011 and February 2014, 292 consecutive AHFS patients with LBBB were recruited from 10 tertiary university hospitals. They were divided into groups with no LAD (n=189) or with LAD (n=103) groups according to QRS axis <-30 degree. The primary outcome was all-cause mortality. Results: The median follow-up duration was 24 months. On multivariate analysis, the rate of all-cause death did not significantly differ between the normal axis and LAD groups (39.7% vs. 46.6%, adjusted hazard ratio, 1.01; 95% confidence interval, 0.66, 1.53; p=0.97). However, on the multiple linear regression analysis to evaluate the predictors of the left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), presence of LAD significantly predicted a worse LVEF (adjusted beta, -3.25; 95% confidence interval, -5.82, -0.67; p=0.01). Right ventricle (RV) dilatation was defined as at least 2 of 3 electrocardiographic criteria (late R in lead aVR, low voltages in limb leads, and R/S ratio <1 in lead V5) and was more frequent in the LAD group than in the normal axis group (p<0.001). Conclusions: Among the AHFS with LBBB patients, LAD did not predict mortality, but it could be used as a significant predictor of worse LVEF and RV dilatation (Trial registry at KorAHF registry, ClinicalTrial.gov, NCT01389843).

• The Korean journal of internal medicine
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• 제39권2호
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• pp.327-337
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• 2024

Background/Aims: The prognostic significance of ¹⁸F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG)-positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET/CT) in peripheral T-cell lymphomas (PTCLs) are controversial. We explored the prognostic impact of sequential ¹⁸F-FDG PET/CT during frontline chemotherapy of patients with PTCLs. Methods: In total, 143 patients with newly diagnosed PTCLs were included. Sequential ¹⁸F-FDG PET/CTs were performed at the time of diagnosis, during chemotherapy, and at the end of chemotherapy. The baseline total metabolic tumor volume (TMTV) was calculated using the the standard uptake value with a threshold method of 2.5. Results: A baseline TMTV of 457.0 cm³ was used to categorize patients into high and low TMTV groups. Patients with a high TMTV had shorter progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) than those with a low TMTV (PFS, 9.8 vs. 26.5 mo, p = 0.043; OS, 18.9 vs. 71.2 mo, p = 0.004). The interim ¹⁸F-FDG PET/CT response score was recorded as 1, 2-3, and 4-5 according to the Deauville criteria. The PFS and OS showed significant differences according to the interim ¹⁸F-FDG PET/CT response score (PFS, 120.7 vs. 34.1 vs. 5.1 mo, p < 0.001; OS, not reached vs. 61.1 mo vs. 12.1 mo, p < 0.001). Conclusions: The interim PET/CT response based on visual assessment predicts disease progression and survival outcome in PTCLs. A high baseline TMTV is associated with a poor response to anthracycline-based chemotherapy in PTCLs. However, TMTV was not an independent predictor for PFS in the multivariate analysis.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제16권7호
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• pp.2645-2651
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• 2015

Background: The phosphatidylinositol 3'-kinase/Akt (PI3K/Akt) pathway is a key regulator for HER2-overexpressing breast cancer, but data about whether activation of PI3K/Akt is associated with poor prognosis and resistance to trastuzumab therapy is controversial. In this study we investigated predictive and prognostic significance of expression of p27, Akt, PTEN and PI3K, which are components of the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway, in HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer (MBC), retrospectively. Materials and Methods: Fifty-four HER2-positive MBC patients who had received first-line trastuzumab-based therapy were recruited for the study group. All of the patient's breast tissue samples were examined for p27 and Akt expression. In addition, twenty-five patients with sufficient amount of tumor tissue were also examined for PTEN and PI3K expression. p27, Akt, PTEN and PI3K were evaluated by immunohistochemistry and their relationship with patient demographic features, tumor characteristics, response to trastuzumab-based treatment and survival outcomes were analyzed. Results: p27, Akt, PTEN and PI3K were positive in 25.9%, 70.4%, 24% and 96% of the cases, respectively. Nomne were significantly associated with response to trastuzumab and time to progression (TTP). A trend toward statistical significance for longer overall survival (OS) was found for PTEN-positive patients (p=0.058); there was no significant relationship between the other immunohistochemical variables and OS. When we analyzed groups regarding co-expression, the PTEN-negative/Akt-negative group had a significantly lower objective response rate (ORR) (20% vs 80%, p=0.023) and the PTEN-negative/p27-negative and PTEN-negative/Akt-negative groups had significantly lower median OS compared to other patients (26.4 months vs 76.1 months, p=0.005 and 25.6 months vs 52.0 months, p=0.007, respectively). Conclusions: p27, Akt, PTEN and PI3K expression is not statistically significantly associated with ORR, TTP and OS, individually. However, the combined evaluation of p27, Akt and PTEN could be helpful to predict the response to trastuzumab-based therapy and prognosis in HER2-positive MBC.

• Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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• 제43권3호
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• pp.139-145
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• 2016

Measurements of ovarian reserve play an important role in predicting the clinical results of assisted reproductive technology (ART). The ideal markers of ovarian reserve for clinical applications should have high specificity in order to determine genuine poor responders. Basal follicle-stimulating hormone levels, antral follicle count, and serum anti-$M{\ddot{u}}llerian$ hormone (AMH) levels have been suggested as ovarian reserve tests that may fulfill this requirement, with serum AMH levels being the most promising parameter. Serum AMH levels have been suggested to be a predictor of clinical pregnancy in ART for older women, who are at a high risk for decreased ovarian response. We reviewed the prognostic significance of ovarian reserve tests for patients undergoing ART treatment, with a particular focus on the significance of serum AMH levels in patients at a high risk of poor ovarian response.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.7-14
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• 2003

Cyclin E는 Gl-S기로의 이행을 조절하는데 매우 중요한 역할을 하는데, 세포주기 중 $G_{0}$ / $G_{1}$기로부터 S기로의 이행의 조절이상은 종양형성에 중요한 요소로 알려져 있으므로, 여러 종류의 악성종양에서 cyclin E의 발현은 종양의 생물학적 양상과 관련되어 보고되고 있다. 또 cdk2-cyclin E 복합체의 활성도는 cdk 억제인자인 p27$^{kip1}$의 분해에 의하여 증가한다. 그러나 비소세포폐암에서 cyclin E와 p27의 발현에 관한 연구는 매우 드물다. 대상 및 방법: 81례의 절제된 제1병기 비소세포폐암 조직을 이용하여 cyclin E와 p27의 발현율을 조사하고, 조직학적 유형, 분화도, 종양의 크기, 늑막의 침범 여부, 생존율과의 상호관계를 비교 분석하였다. Cyclin E와 p27의 발현은 특이한 단클론 항체를 이용하여 ABC법으로 면역조직화학염색을 시행하였고, 생존율은 Kaplan-Meier법을 이용하였다. 결과: 제1병기 비소세포폐암에서 cyclin E와 p27의 발현율은 각각 29.6%,28.4%였다. Cyclin E는 늑막 침범례에서, p27은 종양의 직경이 3cm 이하인 경우에 각각 높은 발현율을 보였다(p=0.04, p=0.015). Cyclin E의 발현군의 5년 생존율은 44.4%로, 미 발현군 68.2%에 비해 낮았으며(p=0.015), p27의 발현군의 5년 생존율은 72.2%로, 미 발현군 56.2%에 비해 높은 경향을 보였다(p=0.09). Cyclin E가 발현되지 않고 p27이 발현되는 군의 5년 생존율은 73.5%로, cyclin E가 발현되고 p27이 발현되지 않는 군 36.3%에 비해 높게 나타났다(p=0.0029). 다변량 분석상 cyclin E은 불량한 예후를(RR=3.578, p=0.006), p27은 양호한 예후를 시사하는 독립적인 인자였다(RR=0.183, p=0.009). 결론: 제1병기 비소세포폐암에서 cyclin E의 발현은 불량한 예후를, p27은 양호한 예후를 나타내는 독립적인 예후인자가 될 수 있음을 확인하였다.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제14권6호
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• pp.3729-3734
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• 2013

The aim of this study was to evaluate expression of COX-1 in renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and its prognostic value. mRNA of COX-1 was detected in 42 paired RCC and adjacent normal tissues with quantitative realtime polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). Expression of COX-1 was also evaluated in 196 RCC sections and 91 adjacent normal tissues with immunohistochemistry. Statistical analysis was performed to assess COX-1 expression in RCC and its prognostic significance. The results of qRT-PCR showed mRNA levels of COX-1 in RCC tissues to be significantly higher than that in adjacent normal tissues (p < 0.001). Immunohistochemical assays also revealed COX-1 to be overexpressed in RCC tissues (p < 0.001). Statistical analysis demonstrated high expression of COX-1 was correlated with tumour size (p = 0.002), pathological stage (p = 0.003), TNM stage (p = 0.003, 0.007, 0.027, respectively), and tumour recurrence (p < 0.001). Survival analysis indicated patients with high expression of COX-1 had shorter survival time (p < 0.001), and COX-1 was an independent predictor. This is the first study to reveal overexpression of COX-1 in RRC and point to use as a prognostic marker in affected patients.

• Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.51-59
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• 2015

목적: 말기암환자의 진료에 있어 여명을 예측하는 것은 매우 중요한 문제이다. 여러 악성 종양에서 혈청 ferritin이 증가되어 있고 높은 수치의 혈청 ferritin은 질병의 진행 및 나쁜 예후와 관련이 있다고 밝혀져 있으므로 본 연구에서는 말기암환자에서 ferritin과 생존기간과의 연관성을 알아보고 혈청 ferritin이 여명 예측 인자로 유용한지 검증하고자 하였다. 방법: 2012년 3월부터 2012년 6월까지 완화병동에 입원한 말기암환자 65명을 대상으로 혈청 ferritin을 포함한 기본적인 혈액검사를 시행하였고, 인구 통계학적 특성 및 임상증상 등을 조사하였다. 혈청 ferritin과 각 변수들간의 관련성을 파악하기 위해 Spearman's correlation analysis, Wilcoxon Rank Sum test 또는Kruskal-Wallis test등을 실시하였고 혈청 ferritin의 예후인자로서의 유용성을 평가하기 위해 다변수 콕스 비례위험 회귀분석(multivariable Cox's proportional hazard regression analysis)을 시행하였다. 결과: 상관 관계 분석 결과 ferritin은 생존기간과 유의한 음의 상관관계를 보였다. 단변량 분석에서 생존기간에 유의한 영향을 미치는 성별, ECOG 기능상태 지수, 크레아티닌, 백혈구 수치와 나이의 효과를 보정한 상태에서 혈청 ferritin은 말기암환자들의 생존기간과 통계적으로 유의한 관계를 나타내었다. 결론: 짧은 생존기간의 말기암환자에서도 혈청 ferritin은 독립적인 예후인자로 증명되었다. 기존의 여명 예측인자들과 더불어, 혈청 ferritin은 말기암환자들의 생존기간 예측에 도움을 줄 수 있을 것이라 생각한다.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.112-119
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• 2001

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to analyze the clinical prognostic factors which may affect the postoperative clinical results of the unstable ankle fractures. Materials and Methods: This study is based on 62 unstable ankle fractures treated by open reduction and internal fixation from May 1994 to June 2000, with a minimum follow-up period of 12 months(range: 13 months-7 years 3 months). The 62 patients were average 39.1 years old with male: female ratio of 41:21. Based on Lauge-Hansen classification, the supination-external rotation type was the most common with 36 (58.1%) cases. The clinical results was assessed by American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society(AOFAS) functional scale. The sex, age, body weight, trauma-operation interval, operation time, cause of injury, fracture type were statistically analyzed as the possible postoperative clinical prognostic factors. Results: Postoperative AOFAS functional scale was average 82.1 points with 22(35.5 %) cases excellent, 12(19.4%) good. 16(25.8%) fair and 12(19.4%) cases poor results. The age and the operation time were found to be statistically significant factors affecting the prognosis(p<0.001). The sex, weight, trauma-operation interval factors did not significantly affect the clinical results. The pronation-external rotation type showed better clinical tendency among the fracture types, but without the statistical significance. Conclusion: The surgically treated unstable ankle fractures in patients whose age was above 41 years old or operation time exceeding 90 minutes showed significantly poor clinical results.