• Journal of Plant Biology
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.261-270
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• 1985

The portion of Cuscuta japonica haustorium which lies external to the host tissues, the upper haustorium, was investigated at the light- and electron-microscopic levels. The haustorium lightly contacted with the host was formed by the expansion of the epidermis and cortex of the stem at the contact side, and to have a group of meristematic cells within the haustorial cortex. When such a haustorium was closely contacted with the host, the meristematic region transformed into a primordial structure of the endophyte (endophyte primordium, EP) which may penetrate into the host tissues. EP consisted of the three kinds of cell group: dividing cells at the adaxial or proximal side; large, elongate cells (idioblasts) at the middle portion,; compressed cells at the abaxial or basal side. the idioblasts were characterized by the presence of large nucleus, dense cytoplasm, several small vacuoles, and abundant cell organelles including the multilamellar structures and cytosegresomes, and thus suggested to have a high metabolic activity. The features of the EP were discussed in relation to the possibility of the penetrating into host tissues.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제63권1호
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• pp.14-25
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• 2020

Proximal flow control achieved with a balloon guide catheter (BGC) during endovascular treatment of acute ischemic stroke is reviewed in this article. In clinical practice, BGCs offer a multi-faceted approach for clot retrieval by creating proximal flow arrest, reducing embolic burden, and shortening procedure time. Evaluation of frontline thrombectomy procedures with BGCs revealed advantages of combined use over the conventional guide catheter (CGC), notably in the significant reduction of distal emboli to both the affected and previously unaffected territories. Recently, new measures of early and complete reperfusion at first thrombectomy pass have been identified as independent predictors of improved outcomes, which were consistently demonstrated with use of BGC as a safe and effective option to minimize number of passes during intervention. Prior randomized controlled trials reported the positive correlation between BGC-treated patients and a lower risk of mortality as well as shortened procedure time. While BGC use is more common in stent retriever-mediated mechanical thrombectomy, preliminary data has shown the potential benefit of device application during contact aspiration thrombectomy to achieve successful recanalization. However, the question of which major endovascular strategy reigns superior as a frontline remains to be answered. Along with clinical case assessments, BGC performance during in-vitro simulation was analyzed to further understand mechanisms for optimization of thrombectomy technique.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.117-120
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• 2004

저자에 의해 개선된 변형 Mau 절골술은 우수한 교정력과 견고한 고정이 가능하면서도 술기가 간단하고 중족골두의 상하 전위가 없고 조기 보행이 가능한 안전한 방법이라 할 수 있었다. 따라서 향후 장기 추시가 필요하긴 하지만 중족골간각이 큰 중증의 무지외반증에서 추천할만한 좋은 방법으로 사료된다.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제61권5호
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• pp.559-567
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• 2018

Objective : The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect for biodegradable screws containing bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP-2) in an osteoporotic rat model. Methods : Twenty-four female Wistar rat (250-300 g, 12 weeks of age) were randomized into four groups. Three groups underwent bilateral ovariectomy (OVX). Biodegradable screws with or without BMP-2 were inserted in the proximal tibia in two implantation groups. The extracted proximal metaphysis of the tibiae were scanned by exo-vivo micro-computed tomography. Evaluated parameters included bone mineral density (BMD), trabecular bone volume (BV/TV), trabecular number, trabecular thickness, and trabecular separation (Tb.Sp). The tibia samples were pathologically evaluated by staining with by Hematoxylin and Eosin, and trichrome. Results : Trabecular formation near screw insertion site was evident only in rats receiving BMP-2 screws. BMD and BV/TV significantly differed between controls and the OVX and OVX with screw groups. However, there were no significant differences between control and OVX with screw BMP groups. Tb.Sp significantly differed between control and OVX and OVX with screw groups (p<0.05), and between the OVX and OVX with screw BMP group (p<0.05), with no statistically significant difference between control and OVX with screw BMP groups. Over the 12 weeks after surgery, bone lamellae in direct contact with the screw developed more extensive and thicker trabecular bone around the implant in the OVX with screw BMP group compared to the OVX with screw group. Conclusion : Biodegradable screws containing BMP-2 improve nearby bone conditions and enhance ostoeintegration between the implant and the osteoporotic bone.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제63권6호
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• pp.717-722
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• 2020

Objective : Dissection of the middle cerebral artery (MCA) is less common than dissection of vessels in the vertebrobasilar system or carotid artery. Acute complete occlusion related to MCA dissection is extremely rare. We report an endovascular approach in patients with acute complete occlusion due to MCA dissection. Methods : We reviewed retrospectively the endovascular procedure and clinical results for acute-stroke patients who underwent recanalization from October 2014 through December 2018. Initial imaging findings and the endovascular procedure were analyzed for patients with acute complete occlusion due to MCA dissection. Results : We undertook first-line aspiration thrombectomy using a Penumbra catheter in 294 patients with acute occlusion of the M1 segment. Of these patients, seven were confirmed to have acute complete occlusion due to MCA dissection. All patients had angiographic findings of an intimal flap at the proximal occlusion site of the MCA. One patient complained of severe headache during microcatheter passage through the occluded lesion and died due to massive bleeding caused by rupture of the false lumen. The remaining patients underwent initial contact aspiration thrombectomy without microcatheter passage. After aspiration thrombectomy, six patients had delayed flow through the MCA. One patient underwent stenting of the MCA because of progressive symptoms. Conclusion : An intimal flap at the proximal portion of an occluded MCA can suggest the possibility of MCA dissection. Contrast aspiration thrombectomy without microcatheter passage can reduce the risk of false lumen rupture in cases of MCA dissection.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.73-80
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• 2007

소아 환자의 인접면 우식을 치료할 때 컴포머는 불소를 방출하는 재료로 유용하게 사용될 수 있다. 하지만 구강내 환경은 항상 습윤한 상태로 타액은 컴포머와 치질 사이의 접착을 방해할 수 있다. 수복시에 타액이 게재하게 되면 미세누출이 발생할 가능성이 높아지게 되며 그로 인해서 수복의 실패가 일어날 수 있다. 이에 본 연구에서는 컴포머를 수복할 시에 타액의 영향과 수복 방법에 따른 미세누출 정도를 평가하기 위해서 시행하였다. 컴포머로서 Dyract $AP^{(R)}$(Dentsply, Germany)를 사용하였으며 Dentin bonding agent로는 Prime and $Bond^{(R)}$ NT (Dentsply, Germany)를 사용하였고, 광중합을 위해서 Elipar Trilight (3M ESPE, USA)를 사용하였다. 구강내 환경을 재현하기 위해서 saliva pool을 제작하였다. 소구치 2개를 인접하여 시편을 제작한 후에 2급 와동을 형성하여 수복 환경을 다르게 하여 컴포머를 충전한 후에 500회 thermocycling하였다. 그 후 0.5% methylene blue 용액에 24 시간 동안 담근 후에 실체 현미경을 통해서 교합면과 치은면에서의 미세누출 정도를 측정하였다. Kruskal-Wallis Test와 Mann-Whitney Test를 이용하여 각 군간 유의성을 검정하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1. 교합면에서의 각 군간 통계학적 차이는 없었다(p>0.05). 2. 치은면에서 $Oraseal^{(R)}$을 이용하여 수복한 3군이 타액 오염을 시키지 않은 4군과 통계학적 차이가 없었다(p>0.05). 3. 치은면에서 1군과 2군 사이에는 통계학적 차이가 없었다(p>0.05). 4. 치은면에서 $Oraseal^{(R)}$을 이용하여 수복한 3군이 1, 2군보다 통계학적으로 더 낮은 미세누출 정도를 보였다(p<0.05).

• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.103-112
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• 2008

Purpose : The Purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of taping and AMCT(activator methods chiropractic technique) on the pain and grip strength in patients with lateral epicondylitis. Methods : To study divided of three groups. Taping groups were apply to taping was attached from wrist joint to elbow joint lateral epicondly after maximun flexion. AMCT application was contact the posterior aspect of the proximal head of the radius. The line of drive is anterior and inferior. Next, contact the anterior aspect of the lunate by positioning the instrument on the volar aspect of the wrist. The line of drive is straight posterior. combination groups was treated using the taping and AMCT application. Result : 1. The pain was decreased on taping groups, AMCT groups and combination groups of all(p<.05). 2. Power grip was enhanced in taping groups, AMCT and combination groups(p<.05). but taping, AMCT, combination groups was no difference compared with after 1 week therapy(p>.05). 3. Compared with AMCT and taping therapy about pain decreased was AMCT groups better than taping groups(p<.05). 4. Compared with AMCT and taping therapy about power grip was AMCT groups better than taping groups(p<.05). 5. AMCT and combination groups was no difference compared with pain release and power grip after therapy(p>.05). Conclusion : AMCT groups therapy are more effect able than taping therapy for grip strength and pain reduction. Hence, AMCT groups therapy is most effect able for pain reduction with lateral epicondylitis patients.

• 대한임상독성학회지
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.161-165
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• 2006

Organophosphate insecticides, commonly used in agriculture, are a gradually increasing cause of accidental and suicidal poisoning. Intoxication can occur by ingestion, inhalation or dermal contact. Exposure to organophosphorus agents causes a sequentially triphasic illness consisting of the cholinergic phase, the intermediate syndrome, and organophosphate-induced delayed polyneuropathy. Acute pancreatitis as a rare complication of organophosphate intoxication has also been infrequently observed. We report a case of intoxication with organophosphate (phos-phamidon) by parenteral exposure (inhalation and/or dermal contact). A 34-year-old male patient was transferred to our Emergency Medical Center and was intubated due to a progressive respiratory failure. He presented with meiotic pupils, cranial nerve palsies, weak respiration, and proximal limb motor weaknesses without sensory changes. He had been employed in filling syringes with phosphamidon during the previous month. Because the patient's history and symptoms suggested organophosphate intoxication with intermediate syndrome, he was mechanically ventilated for 18 days with continuous infusion of atropine and pralidoxime (total amounts of 159 mg and 216 g, respectively). During his admission, hyperamylasemia and hyperli-pasemia were detected, and his abdominal CT scan showed a finding compatible with acute pancreatitis. He was administered a conservative treatment with NPO and nasogastric drainage. The patient was discharged and showed neither gastrointestinal nor neurologic sequelae upon follow up at one week and three months.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제45권4호
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• pp.357-362
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• 2018

Background The most common complication after tendon repair is the development of adhesion, with subsequent rupture. Methods In this study, we present a new method in which the tendon healing contact surface is increased to reduce these complications. The tendons of chickens in groups 1, 3, and 5 were transversely cut and repaired with in the traditional fashion with double-modified Kessler method and 5/0 polypropylene. In the other groups, 3 mm of the tendon was removed from the proximal half of the upper end and from the distal half of the lower end of the tendon, and they were repaired with the modified Kessler method. The tendons of the chickens in groups 1 and 2 were evaluated immediatelly after surgery. Groups 3 and 4 were evaluated at 4 weeks after surgery. Groups 5 and 6 were evaluated at 6 weeks. Results Increases in transient inflammation and connective tissue formation were observed more clearly in the group treated with the new method in histopathological investigations at weeks 4 and 6. The stretching test showed statistically significant differences between groups 3 and 4 (P<0.05) and groups 5 and 6 (P<0.05). Conclusions When repairing tendons with the new method, the healing surface increases and the direction of collagen fibers at the surface changes. Because of these effects, the strength of the tendon healing line increases; we therefore expect that this technique will enable patients to safely engage in early active exercise after the operation, with less risk of tendon rupture.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제52권1호
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• pp.27-33
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• 2014

연구 목적: 본 연구는 임플란트 보철물과 인접치 사이의 식편압입을 호소하는 환자를 대상으로 각종 임상 자료를 분석하여 식편압입의 임상적 발현 양상을 알아보고자 하였다. 연구 재료 및 방법: 식편압입을 주소로 내원한 보철물 장착이 완료된 임플란트 환자 51명을 대상으로 설문조사와 구강검사를 시행하고 방사선 사진과 모형을 채득하여 식편압입과 관련이 있는 요소를 분석한 결과 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 결과: 1. 식편압입은 하악(39.2%)보다 상악(60.7%)에서 많이 나타났다. 2. 식편압입은 자연치아가 임플란트 보철물의 원심 부위(13.7%)에 있는 경우보다 근심 부위(86.2%)에 있는 경우에 많이 나타났다. 3. 식편압입이 나타난 임플란트 보철물과 그 인접치 사이의 접촉점은 긴밀하지 않은 경우(94.2%)가 대부분이었다. 결론: 임플란트 보철물과 인접치 사이에 식편압입이 일어나지 않기 위해서는 임플란트 보철물과 인접치아가 적절한 긴밀도를 가지고 있어야 하겠다.