• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.142-148
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• 2015

Purpose: To develop new on-line statistical program for the Korean Society for Radiation Oncology (KOSRO) to collect and extract medical data in radiation oncology more efficiently. Materials and Methods: The statistical program is a web-based program. The directory was placed in a sub-folder of the homepage of KOSRO and its web address is http://www.kosro.or.kr/asda. The operating systems server is Linux and the webserver is the Apache HTTP server. For database (DB) server, MySQL is adopted and dedicated scripting language is the PHP. Each ID and password are controlled independently and all screen pages for data input or analysis are made to be friendly to users. Scroll-down menu is actively used for the convenience of user and the consistence of data analysis. Results: Year of data is one of top categories and main topics include human resource, equipment, clinical statistics, specialized treatment and research achievement. Each topic or category has several subcategorized topics. Real-time on-line report of analysis is produced immediately after entering each data and the administrator is able to monitor status of data input of each hospital. Backup of data as spread sheets can be accessed by the administrator and be used for academic works by any members of the KOSRO. Conclusion: The new on-line statistical program was developed to collect data from nationwide departments of radiation oncology. Intuitive screen and consistent input structure are expected to promote entering data of member hospitals and annual statistics should be a cornerstone of advance in radiation oncology.

• 방사선산업학회지
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• 제8권3호
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• pp.155-159
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• 2014

RI-Biomics is a new concept that combines radioisotopes (RI) and Biomics. For efficient collection of information, establishment of database for technical information system and its application to the system, there is an increasing need for constructing the standard classification system of technical information by its systematical classification. In this paper, we have summarized the development process of the standard classification system of technical information in the field of RI-Biomics and its application to the system. Constructing the draft version for the standard classification system of technical information was based on that standard classification one in national science and technology in Korea. The final classification system was then derived through the reconstruction and the feedback process based on the consultation from the 7 experts. These results were applied to the database of technical information system after transforming as standard code. Thus, the standard classification system were composed of 5 large classifications and 20 small classifications, and those classification are expected to establish the foundation of information system by achieving the circular structure of collection-analysis-application of information.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제14권8호
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• pp.4871-4875
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• 2013

This meta-analysis was performed to evaluate and compare the outcomes of robotic gastrectomy (RG) and laparoscopic gastrectomy (LG) for treating gastric cancer. A systematic literature search was carried out using the PubMed database, Web of Knowledge, and the Cochrane Library database to obtain comparative studies assessing the safety and efficiency between RG and LG in May, 2013. Data of interest were analyzed by using of Review Manager version 5.2 software (Cochrane Collaboration). A fixed effects model or random effects model was applied according to heterogeneity. Seven papers reporting results that compared robotic gastrectomy with laparoscopic gastrectomy for gastric cancer were selected for this meta-analysis. Our metaanalysis included 2,235 patients with gastric cancer, of which 1,473 had undergone laparoscopic gastrectomy, and 762 had received robotic gastrectomy. Compared with laparoscopic gastrectomy, robotic gastrectomy was associated with longer operative time but less blood loss. There were no significant difference in terms of hospital stay, total postoperative complication rate, proximal margin, distal margin, numbers of harvested lymph nodes and mortality rate between robotic gastrectomy and laparoscopic gastrectomy. Our meta-analysis showed that robotic gastrectomy is a safe technique for treating gastric cancer that compares favorably with laparoscopic gastrectomy in short term outcomes. However, the long term outcomes between the two techniques need to be further examined.

• 대한기계학회논문집B
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.600-609
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• 2001

WSGGM based low-resolution spectral model for calculating radiation transfer in combustion gases is applied to estimate self-absorption of radiation energy in one-dimensional opposed flow flames. Development of such a model is necessary in order to enable detailed chemistry-radiation interaction calculations including self-absorption. Database of band model parameters which can be applied to various one-dimensional opposed flow diffusion and partially premixed flames is created. For the validation of the model and database, low resolution spectral intensities at fuel exit side are calculated and compared with the results of a narrow band model with those based on the Curtis-Godson approximation. Good agreements have been found between them. The resulting radiation model is coupled to the OPPDIF code to calculate the self-absorption of radiant energy and compared with the results of an optically thin calculation and the results of a discrete ordinates method in conjunction with the statistical narrow band model. Significant self-absorption of radiation is found for the flames considered here particularly for the fuel side of the reacting zone. However, the self-absorption does not have significant effects on the flame structure in this case. Even in the case of the low velocity diffusion flame and the partially premixed flame of low equivalence ratio, the effects of self-absorption of radiation on the flame temperature and production of minor species are not significant.

• 한국항공우주학회지
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• 제44권7호
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• pp.568-575
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• 2016

항공기로부터 방사되는 IR 신호(Infrared : IR)는 전투 생존성 관점에서 예측과 분석이 필요하다. 본 연구에서는 배기 플룸에서 발생하는 IR 신호에 대해 IR 탐지기 관점에서 신호 예측을 수행하였다. 복사 데이터베이스와 이를 활용하는 Line-By-Line 기법을 적용하여 복사 물성치를 해석하고 이를 바탕으로 1차원 Line Of Sight(LOS)에 대해 복사 강도를 해석하였다. 상용 프로그램을 이용하여 노즐의 배기 플룸 열유동장을 해석하였고, 이 플룸 열유동장에 IR 탐지기 관점에서 서로 다른 탐지 각도에 대한 LOS를 설정하여 이에 대한 IR 신호 해석을 수행하였다. 해석을 통해 플룸 내부의 국부적으로 높은 온도 영역을 지나는 LOS에서 강한 IR 신호가 확인되었다. 또한 노즐 벽면을 포함한 LOS에서 가장 강한 IR 신호가 확인되었으며, 이를 통해 고체 벽면에 의한 복사 방사가 IR 신호에 큰 영향을 미치는 것을 확인하였다.

• 한국원자력학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국원자력학회 2002년도 추계학술발표회요약집
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• pp.362.2-362
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• 2002

• Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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• 제42권4호
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• pp.222-228
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• 2017

Background: On June 18, 2017, Korea's first commercial nuclear reactor, the Kori Nuclear Power Plant No. 1, was permanently suspended, and the capacity of nuclear power generation facilities will be adjusted according to the governments denuclearization policy. In these circumstances, it is necessary to assess the quality of radiation safety management in nuclear power plants in Korea by evaluating the radiation dose associated with them. Materials and Methods: The average annual radiation dose per unit, the annual radiation dose per person, and the annual dose distribution were analyzed using the radiation dose database of nuclear reactors for the last 5 years. The results of our analysis were compared to the specifications of the Nuclear Safety Act and Medical Law in Korea. Results and Discussion: The annual average per unit radiation dose of global major nuclear power generation was 720 man-mSv, while that of Korea's nuclear power plants was 374 manmSv. No workers exceeded 50 mSv per year or 100 mSv in 5 years. The individual radiation dose according to occupational exposure was 0.59 mSv for nuclear workers, 1.77 mSv for non-destructive workers, and 0.8 mSv for diagnostic radiologists. Conclusion: The radiation safety management of nuclear power plants in Korea has achieved the best outcomes worldwide, which is considered to be the result of the as-low-as-reasonably-achievable (ALARA) approach and strict radiation safety management. Moreover, the occupational exposures were also very low.

• Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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• 제46권4호
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• pp.151-159
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• 2021

Background: Computed tomography (CT) is one of the crucial diagnostic tools in modern medicine. However, careful monitoring of radiation dose for CT patients is essential since the procedure involves ionizing radiation, a known carcinogen. Materials and Methods: The most desirable CT dose descriptor for risk analysis is the organ absorbed dose. A variety of CT organ dose calculators currently available were reviewed in this article. Results and Discussion: Key common elements included in CT dose calculators were discussed and compared, such as computational human phantoms, CT scanner models, organ dose database, effective dose calculation methods, tube current modulation modeling, and user interface platforms. Conclusion: It is envisioned that more research needs to be conducted to more accurately map CT coverage on computational human phantoms, to automatically segment organs and tissues for patient-specific dose calculations, and to accurately estimate radiation dose in the cone beam computed tomography process during image-guided radiation therapy.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제13권11호
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• pp.5747-5752
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• 2012

Purpose: The main objective of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy and toxicity of concurrent chemoradiotherapy followed by adjuvant chemotherapy compared with concurrent chemoradiotherapy alone in the treatment of locoregionally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Methods: The search strategy included Pubmed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Internet Web, Chinese Biomedical Database and Wanfang Database. We also searched reference lists of articles and the volumes of abstracts of scientific meetings. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that compared concurrent chemoradiotherapy followed by adjuvant chemotherapy with concurrent chemoradiotherapy alone in locoregionally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma were included. Meta-analysis was performed with RevMan 5.1.0. The Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation system (GRADE) was used to rate the level of evidence. Results: Five studies were included. Risk ratios of 1.02 (95%CI 0.89-1.15), 0.93 (95%CI 0.72-1.21), 1.07 (95%CI 0.87-1.32), 0.95 (95%CI 0.80-1.13) were observed for 3 years overall survival, 5 years failure-free survival, 5 years locoregional failure-free survival and 5 years distant metastasis failure-free survival. There were no treatment-related deaths in both groups of five studies. Hematologic and gastrointestinal toxicity were the most significant for patients during adjuvant chemotherapy. The level of evidence was low. Conclusion: Compared with concurrent chemoradiotherapy alone, concurrent chemotherapy followed by adjuvant chemotherapy did not improve prognosis. More toxicity was found during adjuvant chemotherapy.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.67-72
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• 2000

목적 : 방사선치료 기록의 전산화를 통하여 "paperiess" 환경을 이룩하고 원활한 방사선치료의 흐름에 도움을 주기 위 함. 대상 및 방법 : 삼성서울병원의 병원 정보 시스템과 네트워크를 통하여 통합 방사선 관리 시스템(Comprehensive Radiation Oncology Management System:C-ROMS)을 구축하였다. C-ROMS의 한 부분인 디지털 화상 병력 시스템(digital image chart: DIC)과 디지털 방사선치료 기록 시스템(digital radiotherapy record system: DRRS)을 개발하였다. DIC와 DRRS는 Deiphi 프로그래밍 언어에 의해서 개발되었고 windows 95 환경에서 구동이 되며 과내 23대의 개인용 컴퓨터를 근거리 통신망으로 연결하여 사용하고 있으며 전송 속도는 10 Mbps (megabit per second)이다. DIC와DRRS은 1998년 12월부터 1999년 12월까지 2,556명의 환자에서 사용하였다. 결과 : lU년 2월부터 1999년 12월까지 2,556명의 환자에서 IS,732개의 이미지를 파일로 저장하여 DIC에 이용하였다. 1998년 12월부터 DRRS를 이용하여 120명의 환자에서 종래의 치료 기록지를 대체해서 DRRS에 의존하여 방사선치료 및 치료 중 환자 관리를 이룩할 수 있었다. 치료 완료 후에는 규격화된 치료 기록지를 인쇄해서 보관하고 방사선치료 중 "Paperless" 환경을 이룩함으로써 환자의 원활한 치료 및 자료의 보관이 용이하게 되었다. 결론: DIC와 DRRS를 이용하여 치료기록의 전산화와 데이터베이스 구축하였으며 기존의 방사선치료 기록지를 디지털화 하여서 "paperless" 환경의 치료에 기여하였다.