• 대한의생명과학회지
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.220-230
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• 2023

Identification of the pathogens causing infection is important in terms of patient's health management and infection control. Synovial fluids could be used as clinical samples to detect causative pathogens of prosthetic joint infections (PJIs) using molecular diagnostic assays, therefore, normalization and validation of clinical samples are necessary. Microbial culture is considered the gold standard for all infections, including PJIs. Recently, molecular diagnostic methods have been developed to overcome the limitation of microbial culture. Therefore, guideline for validating clinical samples to provide reliable results of molecular diagnostic assays for infectious diseases is required in clinical field. The present study aimed to develop an accurate validating method of synovial fluid clinical samples using GAPDH gene as an internal control to perform the quantitative PCR TaqMan probe assay to detect pathogens causing PJIs.

• Hip & pelvis
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.228-232
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• 2023

Purpose: Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) has an enormous physiological and psychological burden on patients. Surgeons rightly wish to minimise this risk. It has been shown that a standardised, evidence-based approach to perioperative care leads to better patient outcomes. A review of current practice was conducted using a cross-sectional survey among surgeons at multiple centers nationwide. Materials and Methods: An 11-question electronic survey was circulated to hip and knee arthroplasty consultants nationally via the BOA (British Orthopaedic Association) e-newsletter. Results: The respondents included 56 consultants working across 19 different trusts. Thirty-four (60.7%) screen patients for asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) preoperatively, with 19 (55.9%) would treating with antibiotics. Fifty-six (100%) screen for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and treat if positive. Only 15 (26.8%) screen for methicillin-sensitive S. aureus (MSSA) or empirically eradicate. Zero (0%) routinely catheterize patients perioperatively. Forty-one (73.2%) would give intramuscular or intravenous gentamicin for a perioperative catheterisation. All surgeons use laminar flow theatres. Twenty-six (46.4%) use only an impervious gown, 6 (10.7%) exhaust pipes, and 24 (42.3%) surgical helmet system. Five different antimicrobial prophylaxis regimens are used 9 (16.1%) cefuroxime, 2 (3.6%) flucloxacillin, 19 (33.9%) flucloxacillin and gentamicin, 10 (17.9%) teicoplanin, 16 (28.6%) teicoplanin and gentamicin. Twenty-two (39.3%) routinely give further doses. Conclusion: ASB screening, treatment and intramuscular gentamicin for perioperative catheterisation is routinely practiced despite no supporting evidence base. MSSA screening and treatment is underutilised. Multiple antibiotic regimens exist despite little variation in organisms in PJI. Practice varies between surgeons and centers, we should all be practicing evidence-based medicine.

• Hip & pelvis
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.32-39
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• 2023

Purpose: A staged revision with placement of a temporary antibiotic-loaded cement spacer after removal of the implant is the "gold standard" for treatment of chronic prosthetic joint infection (PJI). It enables local delivery of antibiotics, maintenance of limb-length and mobility, easier reimplantation. However, bacterial colonization of spacers and mechanical complications can also occur. The aim of this study is to evaluate functional results and infection control in two-stage treatment of total hip arthroplasty (THA) PJI with and without a spacer. Materials and Methods: A retrospective review of 64 consecutive patients was conducted: 34 underwent two-stage revision using a cement spacer (group A), 30 underwent two-stage revision without a spacer (group B). At the final follow-up, functional evaluation of patients with a THA in site, without PJI recurrence, was performed using the Harris hip score (HHS). Measurement of limb-length and off-set discrepancies was performed using anteroposterior pelvic X-rays. Results: Most patients in group B were older with more comorbidities preoperatively. Thirty-three patients (97.1%) in group A underwent THA reimplantation versus 22 patients (73.3%) in group B (P<0.001). No significant differences in limb-length and off-set were observed. The results of functional evaluation performed during the final follow-up (mean, 41 months) showed better function in patients in group A (mean HHS, 76.3 vs. 55.9; P<0.001). Conclusion: The use of antibiotic-loaded cement spacer seems superior in terms of functional outcomes and reimplantation rate. Resection arthroplasty might be reserved as a first-stage procedure in patients who are unfit, who might benefit from a definitive procedure.

• Annals of Laboratory Medicine
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• 제38권6호
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• pp.610-612
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• 2018

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제45권3호
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• pp.280-283
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• 2018

Knee revision arthroplasty following peri-prosthetic joint infections is a formidable challenge. Patients are at a high risk of recurrent infection, and the soft tissue over the revised implant is often of questionable quality. Flap reconstruction has improved the salvage rates of infected arthroplasties, and should be considered in all cases of revision arthroplasty. We present a challenging case requiring staged reconstruction with two free latissimus dorsi flaps after the initial use of a medial gastrocnemius flap.

• 대한의생명과학회지
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.45-50
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• 2021

Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) are a typical group of microorganisms, and the recent advances in laboratory technology and medicine has dramatically modified their significance in medical practice. CoNS, which were previously classified as normal bacterial flora, have recently been reported to be associated with serious infectious diseases, such as surgical wound infection or periprosthetic joint infection. Representative CoNS include Staphylococcus epidermidis, S. haemolyticus, and S. saprophyticus, which are known to cause serious problems in biomaterial-based and prosthetic device infections, as well as to cause simple urinary tract infections in sexually active women. Over the last decade, the clinical isolation rate of CoNS has been increasing, and antibiotic resistance has also been occurring. This review aimed to investigate the incidence of CoNS infection and to use the results as basic data for the management of CoNS, with a focus on the isolation rate and antibiotic resistance in clinical surgery.

• 대한골관절종양학회지
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.1-11
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• 2002

목적 : 하지의 골 종양에서 종양 대치물을 이용한 사지 구제술의 기능적 및 방사선학적 결과를 평가하였다. 대상 및 방법 : 종양 대치물을 이용한 사지 구제술을 시행받고 기능적 평가의 설문이 가능하였으며, 방사선학적인 평가를 계속적으로 할 수 있었던 88명을 대상으로 하였고, 평균 추시기간은 76(22~174)개월이었다. 연령(20세 이하 군과 20세 이상 군), 시멘트 사용 여부, 골절제율, 항암치료 여부, 국소 재발 및 원격 전이 여부에 따라 대치물의 생존율, MSTS 기능적 평가와 ISOLS 방사선학적 평가를 시행하였다. 결과 : 종양 대치물의 5년 누적 생존율은 근위 대퇴골에서 100%, 원위 대퇴골에서 83.3%, 근위 경골에서 81.9%이었다. 기능적 점수는 각각 73.3%, 72%, 68.7%이었다. 원위 대퇴골에서 비 항암치료 군의 종양 대치물 생존율이 높았고, 기능적으로는 원위 대퇴골에서 국소 재발이 없는 군과 비 원격 전이 군이, 근위 경골에서 비원격전이 군이 우수하였으며, 방사선학적으로는 원위 대퇴골에서 20세 이상인 군과 시멘트 사용 군에서 골 재형성이 우수하였다. 수술 후 감염과 해리는 종양 대치물 실패의 주요 원인이었다. 결론 : 하지에서 발생한 골 종양의 치료에서 종양 대치물을 사용한 골 종양의 치료는 만족할 만한 방법으로 생각된다. 골 절제율, 항암치료 여부, 국소 재발 및 원격 전이 등이 종양 대치물의 결과에 영향을 미치는 것으로 생각되고, 보다 많은 예를 분석하여 예후 인자를 파악하고 장기적인 추적 조사가 필요할 것으로 생각된다.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제48권2호
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• pp.194-198
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• 2021

Robot-assisted nipple-sparing mastectomy with immediate reconstruction is currently performed in an attempt to seek smaller and indistinct incisions. Robotic surgery system has been evolving under the concept of minimal invasive technique which is a recent trend in surgery. One of the latest version is the da Vinci SP Surgical System (Intuitive Surgical). In this report, we will share our experiences. Two patients underwent robot-assisted nipple-sparing mastectomy, each followed by immediate robot-assisted expander insertion and prepectoral direct-to-implant breast reconstruction, respectively. There was no open conversion or major postoperative complication. One patient experienced mild infection, which was resolved by intravenous antibiotic treatment. Simple docking process, multi-joint instruments, and thirdarm functionality are among the new surgical system's advantages. The present cases suggest that robot-assisted nipple-sparing mastectomy with immediate reconstruction using the da Vinci SP Surgical System is feasible and safe. The promising features and potential application of da Vinci SP in breast reconstruction need further study.

• 대한골관절종양학회지
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• 제2권1호
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• pp.8-17
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• 1996

The purpose of this study is a comparative evaluation of range motion, especially extension deficit between the group of total patellectomy and that of intact patella, after reconstruction of the patellar tendon in the prosthetic replacement of a proximal tibia. Between 1990 and 1994, 15 patients who had a primary malignancy on proximal tibia were operated on. All patients were evaluated clinically and radiographically. Two patients were excluded because one had a deep infection treated with arthrodesis of the knee and the other was a composite allograft. The mean follow-up of the 13 patients was 27 months(15-47), including 10 osteosarcomas, 1 chondrosarcoma, 1 malignant fibrous histiocytoma and 1 malignant giant cell tumor. Eleven patients had a resection of the proximal tibia and 2 had an extracapsular total knee resection with distal femur. Reconstruction of the defect was done in 8 cases with a custom-made Link Endo-Model Total Rotation Knee Joint Prosthesis, and in 5 with How Medica Modular Resection System (HMRS). We used two methods to reconstruct the ligamentum patellae. Fixation of the patellar tendon to the prosthesis only with suturing and/or stapling(group SS) was done in 7. Transposition of gastrocnemius muscle to enhance fixation and to cover the prosthesis(group TG) was done in 6. Regardless of fixation methods, total patellectomy was done in 5 either to lengthen the patellar tendon or to make primary skin closure easier or for both. In 8 cases, patella was left intact or resurfaced with polyethylene prosthesis. Active extension was measured while the patient was in a sitting position. There is no statistically meaningful difference in terms of extension deficit (Wilcoxon rank test, p=0.8800) between patellectomy group and intact patella group, and between group of fixation only with suturing and that of gastrocnemius transposition. Two cases of extension deficit over 30 degree were seen in group SS and in the group of intact patella. Conclusively, total patellectomy could be an option without increasing the risk of extension deficit when primary skin closure is difficult or patellar tendon is a little bit short to be fixed. There is no rating in the Enneking system of functional evaluation that this finding into consideration.

• 대한골관절종양학회지
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.96-104
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• 2007

목적: 슬관절 주위에서 탄력성 있는 골수강 내고정물과 회전경첩 슬관절 전치환물을 이용한 재건술이 종양인공관절과 자가골 경계부위의 골 흡수를 억제할 수 있는지를 35례에서 분석하였다. 대상 및 방법: 재건 술식은 다음과 같다. 1) 종양 절제, 2) 근위부나 원위부의 골수강에 다수의 Ender 정 삽입, 3) Ender 정과 Endo-Link 형 슬관절 전치환물을 강선 과 골 시멘트를 이용하여 결합 결과: 평균 추시기간은 53개월(30~79개월) 이었다. 최종 추시 상 29명의 환자가 가동관절을 유지하였다. 장관골 길이의 40% 이상을 절제한 군에서 종양인공관절과 자가골 경계부위 골질의 비후가 나타났다(p=0.028). 내고정 금속정의 파괴가 8례 있었으며, 조기 및 지연 감염으로 8례의 내고정물을 제거하였다. 본 재건술의 생존율은 6년에 33%였다. Musculoskeletal Tumor Society System 평가 법에 따른 기능적 결과는 26.8(89.3%)였다. 결론: 본 술식의 단-중기적 결과는 양호하였으며 합병증 발생시 재수술이 매우 용이하였다. 본 술식에서 관찰된 종양인공관절-자가골 이행 부위의 골 비후 소견은 추후 더 연구해 볼 문제로 생각된다.