• Korean Journal of Radiology
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.510-510
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• 2020

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제51권5호
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• pp.338-343
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• 2018

Background: This study examined the role of superficial vein surgery in patients with combined superficial venous reflux and segmental popliteal vein reflux. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 42 limbs in 38 patients with combined superficial venous reflux and segmental popliteal vein reflux who underwent saphenous vein ablation between January 2014 and February 2017. Patients underwent outpatient follow-up duplex ultrasonography at 3, 6, and 12 months postoperatively. Resolution of deep vein reflux was defined as reversed blood flow in a popliteal segment for less than 1.0 second and a decrease in the reflux time of more than 20% of the preoperative reflux time. Results: The mean follow-up period was 9 months (range, 3-23 months). Saphenous vein ablations were performed by stripping in 24 limbs and radiofrequency ablation in 18 limbs. Preoperative segmental popliteal vein reflux resolved in 21 of the 42 limbs (50%). Conclusion: This study demonstrated that superficial venous surgery corrected segmental popliteal vein reflux in 50% of limbs with combined superficial venous reflux and segmental popliteal vein reflux. Other prospective studies are necessary to elucidate the etiology of the non-reversible cases.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.113-119
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• 2019

Background: Discogenic pain is a common cause of disability and is assumed to be a major cause of non-specific low back pain. Various treatment methods have been used for the treatment of discogenic pain. This study was conducted to compare the therapeutic success of radiofrequency (an intradiscal procedure) and laser annuloplasty (both an intradiscal and extradiscal procedure). Methods: This single-center study included 80 patients and followed them for 6 months. Transforaminal laser annuloplasty (TFLA, 37 patients) or intradiscal radiofrequency annuloplasty (IDRA, 43 patients) was performed. The main outcomes included pain scores, determined by the numeric rating scale (NRS), and Oswestry disability index (ODI), at pre-treatment and at post-treatment months 1 and 6. Results: The patients were grouped according to procedure. In all procedures, NRS and ODI scores were significantly decreased over time. Mean post-treatment pain scores at months 1 and 6 were significantly lower (P < 0.01) in both groups, and between-group differences were not significant. The ODI score was also significantly decreased compared with baseline. Among patients undergoing TFLA, 70.3% (n = 26) reported pain relief (NRS scores < 50% of baseline) at post-treatment 6 months, vs. 58.1% (n = 25) of those undergoing IDRA. There were no statistically significant differences between the groups in ODI reduction of > 40%. Conclusions: Our results indicate that annuloplasty is a reasonable treatment option for carefully selected patients with lower back and radicular pain of discogenic origin, and TFLA might be superior to IDRA in patients with discogenic low back pain.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제42권2호
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• pp.238-243
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• 2009

배경: 하지 정맥류의 치료에 있어 최소 침습 술기의 발달로 고주파 열폐쇄술이나 혈관 내 레이저)를 이용한 수술이 시행되고 있다. 빠른 시간 내에 효과적으로 혈관을 폐쇄시킬 수 있는 7 Fr. VNUS $ClosureFAST^{(R)}$ 고주파 열폐쇄 System이 국내에 소개되었으며, 본 연구는 이 시스템을 이용한 하지정맥류 치료의 조기 결과를 알아보고자 시행되었다. 대상 및 방법: 2007년 5월 2일부터 2008년 5월 31일까지 고주파 열폐쇄술을 이용하여 수술을 받은 90예의 환자를 대상으로 본 연구를 시행하였다. 남자가 67명(74.4%)이었고 환자들의 평균 연령은 $57.9{\pm}11.0\;(23{\sim}78)$세였다. 수술 후 3주와 이후 3개월 간격으로 혈관 초음파와 임상 양상을 분석하였다. 결과: 수술 후 합병증은 반상 출혈(85예, 94.4%)이 가장 많았으며, 통증을 호소하는 경우가 27.8%, 감각 이상 25.6%, 수포 형성 8.9%, 부종 6.7%, 정맥염 2.2% 등이었다. 술후 3주에 시행한 초음파에서 정맥의 역류나 부분적 혈류 재개가 있었던 환자는 1예로, 치료 성공률은 98.9%였다. 3개월 후 초음파 검사상 혈류 재개가 1예에서 더 관찰되었으며, 이후 3개월 간격으로 시행한 혈관 초음파상 혈류 재개가 관찰되었던 환자는 없었으며, 1년 치료 성공률은 97.6%를 보였다. 혈류 재개를 보였던 2예의 환자는 계속 외래 추적 관찰 중이며, 현재까지는 수술 전 보였던 하지 부종이나 저림 등의 증상을 호소하지 않고 있다. 결론: 저자들은 국내에 처음으로 도입된 7 Fr. VNUS $ClosureFAST^{(R)}$ System을 이용하여 하지 정맥류 수술을 효과적으로 시행하였으며, 고위 결찰이나 기존의 고주파 열폐쇄술, 그리고 혈관내 레이저 치료와 장기적인 비교 분석이 필요할 것으로 사료된다.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제54권12호
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• pp.507-511
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• 2011

Purpose: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the characteristics of electrophysiologic studies (EPS) and radiofrequency ablation (RFA) performed in subjects aged less than 30 years with Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome, particularly pediatric patients under 18 years of age, based on our experience. Methods: Two hundred and one consecutive patients with WPW syndrome were recruited and divided to 3 groups according to age: group 1, 6 to 17 years; group 2, 18 to 29 years; and group 3, 30 to 60 years. The clinical, electrophysiological, and therapeutic data for these patients were evaluated by a retrospective medical record review. Results: A total of 73 (36%) of these patients were <30 years of age. Although there were more males than females in group 2 (male:female, 31:11), there was no sex difference in group 1 (male:female, 16:15). Left accessory pathway was detected less frequently in group 1 (32%, 10/31) than in group 2 (57%, 24/42) and group 3 (63%, 81/128) (P=0.023 and P=0.002, respectively). Conclusion: The present study describes several different electrophysiological characteristics in children and adolescents with WPW syndrome. Therefore, when EPS and RFA are performed in children and adolescence with WPW syndrome, we recommend that these characteristics be considered.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.296-303
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• 2017

Background: To achieve a prolonged therapeutic effect in patients with lumbar facet joint syndrome, radiofrequency medial branch neurotomy (RF-MB) is commonly performed. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prognostic value of paravertebral muscle twitching when performing RF-MB in patients with lumbar facet joint syndrome. Methods: We collected and analyzed data from 68 patients with confirmed facet joint syndrome. Sensory stimulation was performed at 50 Hz with a 0.5 V cut-off value. Patients were divided into 3 groups according to the twitching of the paravertebral muscle during 2 Hz motor stimulation: 'Complete', when twitching was observed at all needles; 'Partial', when twitching was present at 1 or 2 needles; and 'None', when no twitching was observed. The relationship between the long-term effects of RF-MB and paravertebral muscle twitching was analyzed. Results: The mean effect duration of RF-MB was 4.6, 5.8, and 7.0 months in the None, Partial, and Complete groups, respectively (P = 0.47). Although the mean effect duration of RF-MB did not increase significantly in proportion to the paravertebral muscle twitching, the Complete group had prolonged effect duration (> 6 months) than the None group in subgroup analysis. (P = 0.03). Conclusions: Paravertebral muscle twitching while performing lumbar RF-MB may be a reliable predictor of long-term efficacy when sensory provocation under 0.5 V is achieved. However, further investigation may be necessary for clarifying its clinical significance.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제43권2호
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• pp.180-183
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• 2010

승모판하 좌심실류는 흑인들에서 주로 발생하는 드문 질환이다. 저자들은 심실성 빈맥을 동반한 승모판하 좌심실류의 수술 치험을 보고하고자 한다. 환자는 68세 남자로 수술은 통상적인 저체온 심폐 바이패스 하에서 진행하였다. 심첨부를 들어올리고 좌심실 후방 기저부에 위치한 심실류에 직접 종절개를 넣고 먼저 심실류의 목에 해당하는 부위의 심내막을 돌아가며 고주파절제술(radiofrequency ablation)을 시행한 다음 승모판 및 판막하 구조물을 피해 첨포를 이용한 심실내 심실류봉합술(endoaneurysmorrhaphy)을 시행하였다. 수술 후 경과는 양호하였으며 현재 술 후 2년 정도 경과한 상태로 부정맥의 재발이나 승모판 기능이상은 관찰되지 않고 있다.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.197-205
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• 2007

Background : The occurrence of atrial fibrillation after ablation of atrial flutter is clinically important. We investigated variables predicting this evolution in ablated patients without a previous atrial fibrillation history. Materials and Methods : Thirty-six patients (Male=28) who were diagnosed as atrial flutter without previous atrial fibrillation history were enrolled in this study. Group 1 (n=11) was defined as those who developed atrial fibrillation after atrial flutter ablation during 1 year follow-up. Group 2 (n=25) was defined as those who has not occurred atrial fibrillation during same follow-up term. Echocardiogram was performed to all patients. We measured left atrial size, left ventricle end diastolic and systolic dimension, ejection fraction and left atrial volume index before and after ablation of atrial flutter. The differences of each variables were compared and analyzed between two groups. Results : The preablation left ventricular ejection fraction (preLVEF) and postablation left ventricular ejection fraction (postLVEF) are $54{\pm}14%$, $56{\pm}13%$ in group 1 and $47{\pm}16%$, $52{\pm}13%$ in group 2. The differences between each two groups are statistically insignificant ($2.2{\pm}1.5$ in group 1 vs $5.4{\pm}9.8$ in group 2, p=0.53). The preablation left atrial size (preLA) and postablation left atrial size (postLA) are $40{\pm}4mm$, $41{\pm}4mm$ in group1 and $44{\pm}8mm$, $41{\pm}4mm$ in group 2. The atrial sizes of both groups were increased but, the differences of left atrial size between two groups before and after flutter ablation were statistically insignificant ($0.6{\pm}0.9mm$ in group 1 vs $-3.8{\pm}7.4mm$ in group 2, p=0.149). The left atrial volume index before flutter ablation was significantly reduced in group 1 than group 2 ($32{\pm}10mm^3/m^2$, $35{\pm}10mm^3/m^2$ in group 1 and $32{\pm}10mm^3/m^2$, $29{\pm}8mm^3/m^2$ in group 2, p<0.05). Conclusion : The difference between left atrial volume index before and after atrial flutter ablation is the robust predictor of occurrence of atrial fibrillation after atrial flutter ablation without previous atrial fibrillation.

• Korean Circulation Journal
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• 제54권3호
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• pp.113-123
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• 2024

Background and Objectives: Previous studies have reported an association between impaired renal function and poor outcomes after radiofrequency catheter ablation in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). However, outcomes of cryoballoon ablation (CBA) in patients with renal insufficiency are not fully elucidated. This study aimed to compare outcomes of CBA in AF patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) versus those without CKD and to assess changes in renal function over 12 months following CBA. Methods: A total of 839 patients (65.1% with non-paroxysmal AF [PAF]) who underwent de novo CBA were prospectively enrolled. We divided patients into two groups based on creatinine clearance rate (CCr) and performed intracardiac echocardiography (ICE)-guided contrast agent-free CBA. Results: In comparison with patients without CKD (CCr >50, n=722), those with CKD (CCr ≤50, n=117) were older and predominantly female, had a lower body mass index, and showed a higher prevalence of heart failure and hypertension. Mean CHA₂DS₂-VAS score was significantly higher in CKD group than in non-CKD group. Procedure-related complications were not significantly different between two groups. During a mean follow-up period of 25.4±11.9 months, clinical recurrence occurred in 182 patients (21.7%) and not significantly different between two groups. In multivariate analysis, non-PAF and left atrial size were independent predictors of AF recurrence. CCr levels significantly improved over 12 months after CBA in CKD group. Conclusions: ICE-guided contrast-agent-free CBA showed comparable long-term clinical outcomes without increasing procedure-related complications and improvement of renal function over 12 months following CBA in AF patients with CKD.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제36권4호
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• pp.465-472
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• 2023

Background: Percutaneous radiofrequency thermocoagulation (RFTC) has been widely utilized in the management of trigeminal neuralgia. Despite using image guidance, accurate needle positioning into the target area still remains a critical element for achieving a successful outcome. This study was performed to precisely clarify the anatomical information required to ensure that the electrode tip is placed on the sensory component of the mandibular nerve (MN) at the foramen ovale (FO) level. Methods: The study used 50 hemi-half heads from 26 South Korean adult cadavers. Results: The cross-sectioned anterior and posterior divisions of the MN at the FO level could be distinguished based on an irregular boundary and color difference. The anterior division was clearly brighter than the posterior one. The anterior division of the MN at the FO level was located at the whole anterior (38.0%), anteromedial (6.0%), anterior center (8.0%), and anterolateral (22.0%) parts. The posterior division was often located at the whole posterior or posterolateral parts of the MN at the FO level. The anterior divisions covered the whole MN except for the medial half of the posterolateral part in the overwrapped images of the cross-sectional areas of the MN at the FO level. The cross-sectional areas of the anterior divisions were similar in males and females, whereas those of the posterior divisions were significantly larger in males (P = 0.004). Conclusions: The obtained anatomical information is expected to help physicians reduce unwanted side effects after percutaneous RFTC within the FO for the MN.