• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.39-42
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• 1997

This study was done at 45 medical facilities located in Seoul. The purpose of study is twofold. First, this is to investigate usually who extmines patients for UGI and how many films are used for the examination. Secondly, this is to evaluate image qualities of UGI in terms of representation of lesser curvatures, amount of Ba and air and other criteria for the exam. The results are as follows : 1. In most cases, the UGI is examined by the Dr(67%), by the RT(22%), and together(11%). 2. The total films used ranged from 5 sheets(42%) to 7 sheets(18%). 3. The amount of Ba given to Pt. was mostly $200{\sim}300\;ml$(60%) and gastrografin was used $3{\sim}4\;g$(86.6%) for the examination. 4. For the evaluation of qualities, lack of representation of lesser curvature was 86.7%, lack of Ba and air and bubble formation was 62%, 46.7% and 42.2% respectively.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제42권4호
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• pp.279-284
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• 2019

The purpose of this study was to find the best protocol for balance of image quality and dose in brain CT scan. Images were acquired using dual-source CT and AAPM water phantom, noise and dose were measured, and effective dose was calculated using computer simulation program ALARA(S/W). In order to determine the ratio of image quality and dose by each protocol, FOM (figure of merits) equation with normalized DLP was presented and the result was calculated. judged that the ratio of image quality and dose was excellent when the FOM maximized. Experimental results showed that protocol No. 21(120 kVp, 10 mm, 1.5 pitch) was the best, the organ with the highest effective dose was the brain(33.61 mGy). Among organs with high radiosensitivity, the thyroid gland was 0.78 mGy and breast 0.05 mGy. In conclusion, the optimal parameters and the organ dose in the protocol were also presented from the experiment, It may be helpful to clinicians who want to know the protocol about the optimum state of image quality and dose.

• 한국방사선학회논문지
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• 제15권7호
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• pp.1049-1056
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• 2021

본 연구의 목적은 일반촬영용 호흡 동기화 장치를 개발하여 호흡 협조가 어려운 환자의 가슴 검사를 할 때 들숨의 재현성을 높이는 것이다. 공기압 센서를 이용하여 호흡 동기화 장치를 자체 제작(X-RSD)하였고, 심폐소생술용 마네킹에 벤틸레이터를 연결하여 공기를 주입하였다. 이때 주입한 공기의 양은 SkillReporting 장치를 이용하여 정량화하였다. 마네킹의 가슴에 X-RSD를 위치한 후 공기의 양을 200-700 cc까지 100 cc 씩 총 6 단계를 나눠서 검사하였다. 오차 평가는 총 80회씩 반복 측정하여 X-RSD의 민감도를 측정하였고 민감도는 100%로 매우 정교한 결과 값을 얻을 수 있었다. 이후 가슴 측면검사를 X-RSD를 보면서 검사한 영상과, 암맹 검사한 영상을 비교평가 하였고, X-RSD의 폐 용적이 암맹 검사보다 용적도 크게 측정되고, 편차도 적게 측정되었다. 종합적으로 X-RSD를 이용하면 협조가 어려운 환자의 가슴검사에 도움을 줄 수 있으며, 일반촬영의 재촬영률을 줄여 전체적인 피폭선량 감소에 기여가 가능할 것이라 사료된다.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.97-103
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• 2011

대퇴골의 전장검사 시 조사야의 넓이와 필름이나 검출기 등의 크기의 한계로 인하여 대각선 방향으로 위치를 잡는다 하여도 모두 포함되지 못하는 경우가 있다. 본 연구에서는 대퇴골의 골첨부와 골단부가 포함되도록 두 번 촬영을 하여 얻어진 영상을 융합하는 방식을 적용하여 검사한 결과에 대한 유용성에 대해 알아보고자 하였다. 2007년 8월부터 2009년 11월까지 광주지역의 한 대학병원 응급실에 내원한 환자 중 대퇴골 검사 시 고식적인 DR방식과 SM방식을 이용한 검사방법 모두를 시행한 경험이 있는 방사선사 30명을 대상으로 설문조사를 하였고, 같은 기간에 대퇴골검사를 시행한 환자의 영상의 질 평가는 영상의학과 전문의 2명과 10년 이상 근무한 방사선사 6명에 의해 대퇴경의 축소여부, 무릎관절의 회전여부, 대퇴골의 포함정도에 따라 20개의 영상을 평가하였다. 설문조사한 결과는 검사시간, 검사자수, 체력적 소모, 재 촬영률, 환자의 불편 등에 대한 항목에서 SM방식의 검사에서 모두 높은 점수를 받았고, 통계적으로 유의함을 알 수 있었으며(p < 0.001), 영상의 평가에서도 고식적인 DR방식보다 SM방식의 영상이 높은 평가점수를 받았다. 본 연구의 결과로 대퇴골 검사 시 SM방식이 고식적인 DR방식에 비하여 유용함을 알 수 있었다.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제8권9호
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• pp.175-181
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• 2017

유방검사에서 영상의 진단 가치를 높일 수 있는 유방틀을 제작하여 유용성을 평가하고자 한다. 유리섬유강화플라스틱을 이용해서 유방틀을 제작하였다. 그리고 방사능계수율과 획득된 영상을 비교하였다. 유방틀의 평가에서 왼쪽과 오른쪽이 $1{\mu}Ci$ 당 counts가 각각 185 counts, 189 counts이다. 그리고 복와위 자세에서 획득된 영상은 원형에 가깝게 나타났다. 유방틀을 이용함으로써 진단 가치를 높일 수 있어 유방촬영 검사를 하는데 있어 유용할 것으로 사료된다.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제42권1호
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• pp.19-24
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• 2019

For general radiological examinations, even in the same area and the same test, the test conditions must be set differently according to the patient. However, since it is impossible to consider the body shape and conditions of patients every time in medical institutions where various patients visit, the tests are conducted by setting the AEC which automatically sets the test conditions. AEC is most commonly used in chest radiography. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to propose the improvement plans for using AEC by measuring the exposure dose and evaluating the image quality according to whether the AEC is used or not, and to provide basic data for AEC research. In the present study, images were acquired while varying tube voltage and test distance according to the use of AEC in chest radiography. The radiation dose was measured by placing the dosimeter in front of the chest phantom, and the CNR and SNR of acquired images were analyzed using Image J. The t-test was conducted for the statistical analysis and the significance was determined at the level of 95%(p<.05). As a result of this study, in the inspection distance (100cm, 140cm, 180cm) according to the use of AEC, high doses were observed when the AEC was used and there was statistically significant difference(p<.05). In the t-test to determine the difference between CNR and SNR depending on whether AEC was used or not, there was no significant difference according to the use of AEC(p>.05). Therefore, when performing chest radiography, if the radiologist establishes the appropriate examination conditions and conducts the examination by not just relying solely on AEC, it may be possible to reduce unnecessary radiation exposure to the patient.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제45권3호
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• pp.255-262
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• 2022

In this study, by analyzing the examination time for each procedure, the appropriate workload of radiologic technologist is analyzed based on the actual examination time in the current clinical setting by comparing with the examination time in the radiology field setting of the health insurance review and assessment service. In addition, this result is introduced into the calculation of relate value units; it was attempted to provide accurate and objective evidence in the field of radiology. From May 2020 to December 2021, the study retrospectively investigated the examination times recorded in the electronic medical record and picture archiving and communication system at 5 tertiary general hospitals and 1 general hospital. The total of 16 examination parts are applied in this study, including the head, sinuses, chest, ribs, abdomen, pelvis, cervical, thoracic, lumbar, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, femur, knee, and ankle. The minimum number of images that could be obtained per radiation generator was 3.6 images for one hour, and the maximum was 6.4 images. When 50% median of procedure time is calculated, the minimum number of images that could be obtained was 16.7 images and maximum was 35.3 images; in addition, minimum examination time is 1.7 minutes, and maximum time is 3.6 minutes. In conclusion, it is judged that there will be insufficient explanation time for basic infection instructions such as hand hygiene during the examinations in current clinical practice. It is believed that radiologic technologists will contribute to providing higher-quality of radiation examination services to the public by complying with guidelines for work and setting appropriate workload on their own.

• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제44권3호
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• pp.167-175
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• 2023

Chest PA is the basic examination of radiographic imaging. Moreover, Chest PA's demands are constantly increasing because of the Increase in respiratory diseases. However, it is not meeting the demand due to problems such as a shortage of radiological technologist, sexual shame caused by patient contact, and the spread of infectious diseases. There have been many cases of using artificial intelligence to solve this problem. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to build an artificial intelligence dataset of Chest PA and to find a posture evaluation method. To construct the posture dataset, the posture image is acquired during actual and simulated examination and classified correct and incorrect posture of the patient. And to evaluate the artificial intelligence posture method, a posture estimation algorithm is used to preprocess the dataset and an artificial intelligence classification algorithm is applied. As a result, Chest PA posture dataset is validated with in over 95% accuracy in all artificial intelligence classification and the accuracy is improved through the Top-Down posture estimation algorithm AlphaPose and the classification InceptionV3 algorithm. Based on this, it will be possible to build a non-face-to-face automatic Chest PA examination system using artificial intelligence.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.54-58
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• 2019

Adrenocortical carcinoma is a rare type of endocrine malignancy with an annual incidence of approximately 1-2 cases per million. The majority of these tumors secrete cortisol, and a few secrete aldosterone or androgen. Estrogen-secreting adrenocortical carcinomas are extremely rare, irrespective of the secretion status of other adrenocortical hormones. Here, we report the case of a 53-year-old man with a cortisol and estrogen-secreting adrenocortical carcinoma. The patient presented with gynecomastia and abdominal discomfort. Radiological assessment revealed a tumor measuring $21{\times}15.3{\times}12cm$ localized to the retroperitoneum. A hormonal evaluation revealed increased levels of estradiol, dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate, and cortisol. The patient underwent a right adrenalectomy, and the pathological examination revealed an adrenocortical carcinoma with a Weiss' score of 6. After surgery, he was treated with adjuvant radiotherapy. Twenty-one months after treatment, the patient remains alive with no evidence of recurrence.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제39권4호
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• pp.535-541
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• 2016

심장혈관검사에서 전산화단층검사(cardiac computed tomography; CCTA)와 혈관조영검사(coronary angiography; CAG)의 입사표면선량을 후향적 방법으로 분석하여 선량의 저감화 방안을 알아보고 조영제 사용량을 실제 측정하여 신기능 저하 환자 및 부작용 발생 확률이 높은 환자 등의 검사 선택 결정에 대한 역할을 확인하고자 하였다. 양 검사의 입사표면선량인 전산화단층촬영지수($CTDI_{vol}$)값과 공기 커마(air kerma)값, 그리고 프레임 수에 따른 조영제 사용량 등을 비교 분석하였다. 실험 대상으로는 2014년 5월부터 2016년 5월까지 본원에서 CCTA와 CAG를 시행한 21명(남11, 여10)을 대상으로 하였고 연령대는 48~85세(평균 $65{\pm}10$세)이고, 몸무게는 37.6~83.3 kg(평균 $63{\pm}6kg$)였다. CAG보다 CCTA를 이용한 심장혈관 검사가 선량의 감소를 기대할 수 있고 조영제 사용량에 있어서는 CCTA보다 CAG가 더 적은 양을 사용한다는 것을 알 수 있었다. 특히 CAG에서 프레임 수가 증가함에 따라 조영제 사용량이 늘어나므로 촬영범위에 적합한 프레임 수를 선택하여 검사 할수록 조영제 사용량을 더욱 감소시킬 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.