• 대한기관식도과학회지
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.75-80
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• 2002

Radiation therapy is an effective treatment modality for malignant disease of the head and neck, but it is not without risk and complication. Response of the larynx to radiotherapy varies from mild erythema to severe inflammation with edema and induration. possibly leading to necrosis of cartilage. These changes are due to an inflammatory reaction characterized by infiltration of polymorphonuclear leukocytes, vascular thrombosis, and obliteration of lymphatic channels. Late changes consist of telangiectasia of the skin, alopecia, loss of subcutaneous fat, degenerative changes in the connective tissues. But, radiation necrosis of laryngeal cartilage is an uncommon complication and it is a devastating process for which further necessitates surgical treatment. It is generally agreed that the only treatment for patient not responding to conservative measures is a total laryngectomy. We experienced 4 cases of delayed radionecrosis of the larynx who underwent radiation therapy for glottic cancer and hypopharyngeal cancer. We report these cases with review of literature.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제35권2호
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• pp.152-158
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• 2008

Purpose: Mandibulotomy approach and mandible sparing approach are most common methods for oropharyngeal cancer surgery. Good surgical view and convenience of flap inset are advantages of mandibulotomy approach but deformity of mandible contour, postoperative malocclusion and radionecrosis are its limitations. To make up for the limitations, mandible sparing method is commonly performed, but limited surgical view and difficulties of flap inset are the weak points of this approach. The purpose of the study is to compare mandibulotomy and mandible sparing approaches in postoperative complications and progression of the treatment in oropharyngeal cancer operation and reconstruction. Methods: Single reconstructive microsurgeon operated for oropharyngeal cancer patients with different surgeons of head and neck department who prefer mandibulotomy and mandible sparing approach respectively, and we compared the frequency of postoperative complication, operation time, duration of hospitalization and recurrence rate between two different surgical approaches. Results: Mandibulotomy approach was used in 18 patients and mandible sparing approach was used in 15 patients. In mandibulotomy approach, there happened one case of teeth injury and one case of necrosis of skin and gingiva, but there happened no malocclusion and radionecrosis. In mandible sparing approach, there were 3 cases of fistula and 2 cases of infection which are significantly higher than mandibulotomy approach. There were no significant differences between early regional recurrence and duration of hospitalization. Conclusion: In this study we compared two different methods for the surgical approach in oropharyngeal cancer surgery. As mandible sparing approach has difficulties of limited surgical view, it can be used for the limited indications of anterior tongue and mouth floor cancer. Mandibulotomy approach has advantages of good surgical view and convenience of flap inset. In this method preservation of gingival tissue, watertight fashion suture, delicate osteotomy and plate fixation to maintain occlusion are the key points for the successful results.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제77권6호
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• pp.271-273
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• 2014

Disease flare-up after discontinuing epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) has been considered as a critical issue in lung cancer patients who have experienced radiologic progression after showing initial durable response. This is a case of systemic nocardiosis that occurred after chronic steroid use for radionecrosis from stereotactic radiosurgery. It was initially thought as a disease flare-up after stopping EGFR-TKI.

• 한국의학물리학회지:의학물리
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.1-9
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• 2024

Margin inclusion or exclusion remains the most critical and controversial aspect of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) for metastatic brain tumors. This review aimed to examine the available literature on the impact of margins in SRS of brain metastasis and to assess the response of some medical physicists on the use of these margins. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses method was used to review articles published in PubMed, Embase, and Science Direct databases from January 2012 to December 2022 using the following keywords: planning target volume, brain metastasis, margin, and stereotactic radiosurgery. A simple survey consisting of five questions was completed by ten medical physicists with experience in SRS treatment planning. The results were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics version 26.0. Of the 1,445 articles identified, only 38 articles were chosen. Of these, eight papers were deemed relevant to the focus of this review. These papers showed an increase in the risk of radionecrosis, whereas differences in local control were variable as the margin increased. In the survey, the response rate to whether or not to use margins in SRS, a critical question, was 50%. Margin addition increases the risk of radio necrosis. The local control rate varies among treatment modalities and cannot be generalized. From the survey, no consensus was reached regarding the use of these margins. This calls for further deliberations among professionals directly involved in SRS.

• 대한방사선치료학회지
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• 제30권1_2호
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• pp.9-16
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• 2018

목 적 : 뇌 정위적 방사선수술은 외과적 수술로 인한 합병증 발생 비율이 높은 질환을 비침습적으로 치료할 수 있다. 하지만 뇌 정위적 방사선수술은 방사선을 이용하기 때문에 분할방사선치료와 같이 방사선에 의한 부작용을 동반할 수 있다. 두경부 등의 분할방사선치료 시 방사선에 의한 부작용을 줄이기 위해 Coplanar Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy(C-VMAT)와 Non-Coplanar Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy(NC-VMAT)가 주변 정상조직에 미치는 영향에 대한 분석이 이루어졌지만, 뇌 정위적 방사선수술에서는 이러한 내용들이 분석되지 않았다. 본 연구에서는 뇌 정위적 방사선수술을 실시한 환자를 대상으로 C-VMAT과 NC-VMAT을 비교, 분석하여 NC-VMAT의 유용성을 평가하고자 한다. 대상 및 방법 : 뇌 정위적 방사선수술 13건을 대상으로 하였으며, C-VMAT, NC-VMAT 치료 계획을 진행하였다. 치료 계획 용적은 최소 0.78 cc에서 최대 12.26 cc의 용적을 가지고 있었으며, 처방 선량은 15~24 Gy가 처방되었다. 치료 장비는 trueBEAM Stx(Varian Medical Systems, USA)을 사용하였으며, 치료 계획에 사용된 에너지는 6 MV Flattening Filter Free(6FFF) X-선을 이용하였다. C-VMAT 치료계획은 half 2 Arc 또는 full 2 Arc를 사용하여 치료계획을 진행했으며, NC-VMAT 치료계획은 $40{\sim}190^{\circ}$의 Arc를 3~7개 사용하고, couch의 각도 또한 3~7개의 각도로 구성하여 치료계획을 진행하였다. 결 과 : 최대선량의 평균 값은 C-VMAT에서 $105.1{\pm}1.37%$로 나타났으며, NC-VMAT에서는 $105.8{\pm}1.71%$로 나타났다. C-VMAT의 처방 선량 지수(Conformity index)는 $1.08{\pm}0.08$로 나타났고, 선량 균질 지수(Homogeneity Index)는 $1.03{\pm}0.01$로 나타났다. NC-VMAT의 처방 선량 균질지수는 $1.17{\pm}0.1$, 선량 균질지수는 $1.04{\pm}0.01$로 나타났다. 뇌의 $V_2$, $V_8$, $V_{12}$, $V_{18}$, $V_{24}$는 C-VMAT에서 $176{\pm}149.36cc$, $31.50{\pm}25.03cc$, $16.53{\pm}12.63cc$, $8.60{\pm}6.87cc$, $4.03{\pm}3.43cc$로 나타났으며, NC-VMAT에서는 $135.55{\pm}115.93cc$, $24.34{\pm}17.68cc$, $14.74{\pm}10.97cc$, $8.55{\pm}6.79cc$, $4.23{\pm}3.48cc$로 나타냈다. 결 론 : 최대선량과 처방 선량 지수, 선량 균질 지수 항목에서는 C-VMAT과 NC-VMAT이 큰 차이를 보이지는 않았다. 뇌의 선량 당 용적은 $V_2{\sim}V_{18}$까지 구간에서 값의 차이는 최소 0.5 %에서 최대 48 %의 차이가 나타냈다. $V_{19}{\sim}V_{24}$까지 구간에서 값의 차이는 최소 0.4 %에서 최대 4.8 %의 차이가 나타냈다. 방사선괴사(Radionecrosis)가 발생하기 시작하는 $V_{12}$ 용적의 평균 값을 비교해본 결과 NC-VMAT 이 C-VMAT 대비 약 12.2 % 적은 용적을 포함하는 것을 알 수 있었다. 이러한 결과로 볼 때 NC-VMAT 치료 계획을 수립한다면, $V_2{\sim}V_{18}$의 용적을 줄일 수 있기 때문에 방사선괴사를 줄일 수 있을 것이라 사료된다.

• Archives of Reconstructive Microsurgery
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.114-121
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• 1998

The purpose of this study is to investigate the appropriate management of severe radionecrotic wounds of the anterior chest wall associated with infection of the soft tissues and ribs and exposure of vital structures(heart and lung), and present our strategies for reconstruction of these complicated patients. 9 patients have undergone radical debridement and immediate microsurgical reconstruction for severe radionecrotic wounds of the anterior chest wall over last 7 years. All patients had extensive osteomyelitis of the ribs or sternum, and chronic infection or cutaneous fistulae. 2 patients had pericardial effusions due to longstanding inflammation, and 6 patients had pleural effusions. 2 patients had ipsilateral lung collapse. 10 free flaps were performed for coverage of the huge defects. One patient required 2 free flaps to control the inflammation. 8 free TRAM flaps were used for coverage of the defects and in addition, the rectus abdominis muscle was packed into any deep cavity. 1 patients underwent latissimus dorsi muscle free flap because of previous abdominal surgery. After extensive debridement of the infected, radionecrotic wounds, all 10 free flaps were successful. All the extensive radionecrotic defects of the anterior chest wall were completely healed. Free flaps successfully covered the exposed vital structures of the heart and lungs. Patients with severe radionecrotic defects of the anterior chest wall after ablative breast cancer surgery and radiotherapy were successfully treated by radical debridement and immediate free flap surgery. The TRAM flap together with the rectus muscle is the treatment of choice for these huge defects. The latissimus dorsi muscle flap was the second choice in patients with previous abdominal surgery. The recipient vessel should be carefully selected because of possible radiation damage and inflammation.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제49권2호
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• pp.184-194
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• 2022

The face and the external nose define an individual's physical appearance. Nasal deformities can cause facial disfigurement along with unwanted psychological repercussions. Nasal deformities range in severity, with the most severe cases being indications for a rhinectomy, due to the complexity of the nasal defect. According to published literature, there is no consensus among otolaryngologists and plastic surgeons on which technique or flap use is preferred in terms of complications, aesthetic outcome, or patient satisfaction. The goal of this study is to provide a comprehensive analysis of published studies on nasal reconstruction following rhinectomy. Using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols guidelines for writing systematic reviews, a systematic review was conducted. Four databases were searched using a search strategy. These articles were then imported into the COVIDENCE software and went screening and thorough article review. After screening 2,237 articles, 23 studies were then extracted for data collection analysis. We collected data from 12 case series, 4 case studies, 1 prospective case series, and 4 retrospective chart review studies. The most commonly reported flaps were forehead flaps, superior extended nasal myocutaneous island, forearm free flaps, anterolateral thigh (ALT) free flap, medial femoral condyle free flap (n = 8), and zygomaticus implants (n = 6), and retained nasal prosthesis. Although not specifically indicated by a certain number, the most common indication for the rhinectomy was malignancy, followed by traumas, postsurgical complications, radionecrosis, and congenital nasal malformations.

• Investigative Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.119-124
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• 1997

목적: 뇌종양에서 자기공명 뇌혈류량지도(MR cerebral blood volume map)의 유용성을 평가하고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 15예의 두개강내 종괴(다형성 교모세포종 2예, 저등급 교종 3예, 뇌농양 2예, 뇌수막종 3예, 신경세포종 1예, 배아종 1예, 방사선괴사 1예, 전이암 1예) 에서 관류 MR영상을 수술전에 시행하였다. 환자의 평균연령은 42세였고(22-68), 남자 10명, 여자 5명이었다. MR영상기기는 1.5T unit(Signa, GE Medical Systems, Milwaukee, Wisconsin)를 사용하였다. 조영제 주입후 조영제의 일차 통과시 나타나는 자화율을 얻었다. (조영제는 최오의 MR 촬영시작후 10초부터 시작하여, 총량 15cc 의 Gadopentate dimeglumine(Magnevist)를 약 2ml/sec의 속도로 손으로 주입하였다). 각 환자마다 160초 동안 6 slice에서 slice당 80 image씩 총 480 image를 얻었으며 interleaved single shot gradient EPI기법을 사용하였다. 영상변수는 TR 2000ms, TE 50ms, FOV $240{\times}240mm,{\;}matrix{\;}size{\;}128{\times}128$, slice thickness/gap 5/ 2.5mm, flip angle $90^{\circ}$로 하였다. 얻은 영상데이터는 GE workstation으로 전송한 후, 자체적으로 개발한 software에 의해 각 kvoxel마다 시간경과에 따른 신호크기의 로그변화곡선(${\Delta}R2^{*}=-In(S/S_0$)의 적분값을 구하여 국소뇌혈류량(rCBV)영상을 구성하였다. 이의 시각적 해석을 용이하게 하기 위해 정상 뇌백질의 관류정도를 기준으로 하여 상대적인 RGB 색수치로 변환하여, color rCBV map을 얻었다. 관류의 정도와 조영증강정도를 중심으로 관류 MR 영상소견과 조직학적 소견을 관련지어 분석하였다. 결과: 조영증강 T1강조MR영상에서 환상조영증강을 보이는 다형성 교보세포종 2예에서는 변연부 외륜이 고관류를, 중심부의 괴사부위는 저관류로 나타났다. 저등급 교종은 경계가 불분명한 저관류부위로 보였다. 뇌농양 2예는 변연부 외륜이 경도의 고관류를, 중심부는 저관류로 나타났다. 뇌수막종은 미만성의 균일한 중등도 혹은 고도의 고관류로 보였으며, 임파종과 배아종은 경계가 명확한 저관류부위로 나타났다. 신경세포종은 종괴\ulcorner 일부에 중등도 혹은 고도의 고관류부위가 관찰되었고, 전이암은 다수병변중 일부에서 중등도의 고관류를 보였다. 방사선괴사는 저관류부위내에 국소적 고관류부위를 보였다. 결론: 관류 MR영상은 뇌종양의 관류상태를 비교적 잘 반영하며, 조직학적 특성을 예측하는데에 도움을 주 수 있을 것으로 기대된다. 뇌종야에서의 관류MR영상의 분명한 역할을 규명하기 위해서는 앞으로 더 많은 임상적 연구가 필요할 것으로 생각된다.

• Archives of Reconstructive Microsurgery
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.1-5
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• 2000

The microsurgical reconstruction is necessary for elderly patients to treat severe trauma and head and neck tumor. The aim of this study is to analyze the risks of microvascular surgery and whether or not happening of more complication in elderly patients who are older than 60 years old and to suggest the solution of the complication. The retrospective study included 41 elderly patients who underwent treatment of 44 microsurgical reconstructions among total 271 cases of microsurgical reconstruction from July, 1988 to December, 1998. Their ages ranged from 61 years to 79 years. There were 26 males and 15 females. The involved sites were 23 head and necks, 13 upper gastrointestinal tracts, 3 lower extremities, 1 chest and 1 sacral region. The causes of microsurgical reconstruction were 36 head and neck tumors, 2 radionecrosis, 2 traumas and 1 melanoma in lower limb. The used flaps were 14 radial forearm flaps, 13 jejunal flaps, 10 latissimus dorsi muscle flaps, 3 rectus abdominis muscle flaps, 2 lateral arm flaps, 1 scapular flap, and 1 iliac osteocutaneous flap. They had medical problems which were 29 tobacco abuse, 14 hypertensions, 13 alcohol abuse, 10 chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, 7 diabetes mellituses, 3 ischemic heart diseases. All patients have had successful results without specific complications except 3 cases of free flap failure and 3 perioperative death. The causes of 3 flap failures were 2 flap necrosis due to arterial insufficiency and 1 flap loss due to secondary infection. All of these cases were treated with secondary free flap surgery. However 3 patients died perioperatively due to 2 respiratory arrests and 1 sepsis. It was not related to operate microsurgical reconstruction itself, but was correlated with the complication of postoperative care after head and neck surgery. We conclude that plastic surgeons consider the importance of prevention of expected complication as thorough analysis of operative risk factor and appropriate treatment. We had to select the donor and recipient vessel appropriately to perform successful microsurgery in elderly patients and consider vein graft and end-to-side anastomosis to reduce complication if necessary. In addition, we emphasize the importance of pre, peri and postoperative care in head and neck cancer patients to reduce postoperative complication and morbidity.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.112-117
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• 2003

목적: 진행된 두경부암을 대상으로 다분할 방사선치료를 시행한 후 실패양상 및 생존율을 분석하고 다분할 방사선치료의 효과를 알아보고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: 1990년 9월부터 1995년 10월 사이에 계명대학교 동산의료원 방사선종양학과에서 진행된 두경부암으로 다분할 방사선치료를 시행한 환자 24명을 대상으로 하였다. 환자의 연령분포는 38세에서 71세로 중앙값 55세이었다. 병기별로 3기 11명, 4기 13명이었으며 남자가 21명이었고 비인두암 6명, 하인두암 6명, 후두암 5명, 구강인두암 3명, 부비동암 3명, 구강암 1명이었다. 방사선치료는 6 MV x-선으로 1일 2회, 최소 6시간 간격으로 분할조사량 1.2 Gy 시행하여 총치료선량은 64.4 Gy에서 76.8 Gy로 평균총방사선량은 72 Gy이었다. 추적관찰기간은 3개월에서 136개월이었고 중간 추적관찰기간은 52개월이었다. 결과: 전체환자의 3년 생존율과 5년 생존율은 각각 66.7$\%$, 52.4$\%$이었고 전체 환자의 3년 무병생존율은 66.7$\%$, 5년 무병생존율은 47.6$\%$이었다. 병기별로 3년, 5년 무병생존율은 3기는 81.8$\%$, 63.6$\%$, 4기는 53.8$\%$, 32.3$\%$이었다. 국소재발이나 원격전이의 소견 없이 생존해 있는 환자가 10명이며 원격전이는 25$\%$, 국소재발은 12.5$\%$로 원격전이가 주된 실패원인이었다. 원격전이인지 국소 재발인지 분명하지 않은 경우가 2명, 다른 원인으로 사망한 경우가 3명이었다. 원격전이 장소는 폐 3명, 뼈 1명, 간 2명이었으며 1명에서 식도에 2차암이 발생하여 사망하였다. 추적관찰 기간 중 1명에서 방사선치료 후 58개월에 하악골괴사로 수술한 경우를 제외하고 중등도 이상의 심각한 만성부작용이 발생한 환자는 없었다. 결론: 대상 환자의 수는 적으나 진행된 병기의 두경부암에서 다분할 방사선치료법이 급성 부작용은 다소 증가하나 만기부작용의 증가 없이 국소 재발의 감소와 무병생존율을 증가시킬 수 있을 것이라고 생각한다.