• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제32권6호
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• pp.556-560
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• 1999

자연기흉에 대한 정확한 원인은 아직 밝혀지지 않았으나 기포의 파열에 의한 흉곽내로의 공기가 누출되면서 발생한다. 이들 재발성 기흉의 수술적 방법에는 비디오 흉강경을 이용하거나 액와개흉술등의 여러 가지 수술방법으로 치료할수 있으나 기포절제술후에도 수술방법에 따라 0.3%~20%까지의 재발과 재수술이 보고되고 있다. 연세대학교 영동세브란스병원 흉부외과에서 1992년 11월부터 1997년 6월까지 737례의 기흉환자에서 기포절제 수술을 받은 446례의 자연기흉환자중 다시 기흉이 재발한 16례(3.5%)에서 재수술을 하였다. 남녀의 비는 15:1 이었고 처음 자연기흉이 발생한 평균나이는 20.2세(범위 15~50세) 였으며 평균 재원일수는 6.3일(범위 1~20일), 평균 흉관 보유기간은 4.2일(범위 1~10일)이었다. 평균추적기간은 46개월(범위 10-66개월)이었다. 처음수술은 비디오 흉강경, 액와 개흉술, 그리고 제한적인 측방개흉술등 3가지의 방법으로 시행하으며 비디오흉강경을 이용한 281례중 14례에서 재발하였으며 액와 개흉술 159례중 2례에서 재발하였고 제한적인 측방 개흉술을 시행한 6례에서는 재발이 없었다. 재수술방법은 다시 비디오흉강경을 이용하였던 예가 6례,액와 개흉술을 시행하였던 예가 9례, 제한적인 측방 개흉술이 필요하였던 예가 1례에서 있었다. 재수술한 경우 수술소견은 9례의 overlooking type과 new growing typ 7례였으며 재발과 처음수술간의 기간은 overlooking type 1개월, new growing typ 18개월이었다. 재발율이 높은 자연기흉은 기흉의 발생횟수, 다발성 기 汰\ulcorner존재, subpleural fibrosis와 폐실질의 emphysematous한 변화 등이었으며 비디오 흉강경을 이용한 기포절제술은 액와개흉술에 비해 높은 재발율을 보였다(4.9% vs 1.2%). 이와 같은 결과로 비디오 흉강경을 이용한 기포절제술의 경우 재발을 방지하기 위하여 over-looking type은 적절한 수술 전 검사와 수술 중 굴절이 가능하며 영상이 선명한 비디오 흉강경의 사용으로 보다 세밀한 기포의 관찰을 함으로써 over-looking type 의 재발을 줄일 수 있으며 기포 절제 시 좀더 세심한 기구의 조작과 완전한 기포절제와 정상조직을 포함한 봉합이나 stapling으로 병소 부위가 남아 있지 않도록 주의하면서 봉합과 stapling 주위의 공기 누츨이나 부적합한 기구 사용 등의 세심한 관찰과 보강 봉합수술 및 조직 접합제 도포 등으로 new growing type을 줄일 수 있을 것으로 사료되며 그 외로 수술 후 약물이나 전기 소작기에 의한 적절한 늑막유착술등의 재발을 줄이기 위한 대책이 도움이 될 것으로 사료된다.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제43권6호
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• pp.710-715
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• 2010

배경: 비디오흉강경수술은 자연기흉에 대한 적절한 치료법으로 보편화 되어있다. 이에 본 연구에서 비디오흉강경수술에 따른 재발율을 조사하고, 재발에 관여되는 인자를 알아 보고자 재발예의 특성을 분석하였다. 대상 및 방법: 2001년 1월부터 2008년 12월까지 비디오흉강경수술로 치료한 자연기흉 환자 321명을 대상으로 하였다. 추적관찰 중 재발이 없었던 환자를 A군(298명: 93%), 재발이 있었던 환자를 B군(23명: 7%)으로 나누어 후향적으로 비교 분석하였다. 결과: 각군의 평균나이는 재발된 군에서는 $20.9{\pm}4.3$세로 재발되지 않은군의 $25.9{\pm}11.7$세 보다 더 어렸으며 통계학적으로 의의가 있었다(p<0.05). 남녀비, 신장/몸무게비, 병변의 부위, 흡연력, 수술시간, 흉관 거치 기간, 입원기간, 수술적응증 및 기흉의 발생 횟수 등의 인자에 대한 재발율의 차이는 양군 간 통계학적으로 유의한 차이는 없었다. 수술후 재발한 환자는 평균 12.9개윌만에 재발하였다. 4년내에 재발한 환자는 22명으로 95.7%였다. 재발한 23명 환자의 치료는 기흉양이 15% 이상인 10명에서 8명은 비디오흉강경하 폐쐐기절제술, 2명은 액와절개술하 폐쐐기절제술을 시행하였다. 재수술을 시행한 10명 환자의 재수술소견은 Over-looking type이 3예, New growing type이 7예였다. 기흉양이 15% 미만인 13명에서 7명은 7 Fr. 흉관삽입을 시행하고, 6병은 비강을 통한 산소요법을 시행하면서 경과관찰만 하였다. 이후에 추적관찰상 다시 재발한 환자는 없었다. 결론: 자연기흉 수술후에 나이가 어릴수록 재발율이 높았으므로 환자의 나이가 20세 미만으로 어린 경우에는 환자 및 보호자에게 수술후 재발 가능성에 대한 충분한 설명이 필요하다. 또한 수술후 정기적으로 약 4년까지는 흉부엑스선검사를 통한 경과관찰을 하는 것이 좋을 것으로 사료된다.

• Journal of Medicine and Life Science
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• 제18권3호
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• pp.61-65
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• 2021

Although re-expansion pulmonary edema (RPE) is rare (incidence rate <1%), it is associated with a mortality rate of >20%; therefore, early diagnosis and treatment are important. We report a case of RPE following chest tube insertion in a patient with spontaneous pneumothorax. We have specifically focused on the mechanism underlying RPE and the possible etiology. An 82-year-old man with a history of chronic anemia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension was referred to the emergency department for management of recurrent right-sided pneumothorax. We performed emergency closed thoracostomy for suspected tension pneumothorax, which led to stabilization of the patient's vital signs; however, he coughed up frothy pink sputum accompanied by severe right-sided chest pain 30 min postoperatively. The patient showed new-onset right pulmonary consolidation on chest radiography, as well as desaturation, tachycardia, and tachypnea and was diagnosed with RPE. He was transferred to the intensive care unit for mechanical ventilation and supportive treatment using diuretics, ionotropic agents, and prophylactic antibiotics. RPE gradually resolved, and the patient was extubated 3 days after admission. He has not experienced recurrent pneumothorax or pulmonary disease for 4 months. We emphasize the importance of RPE prevention and that aggressive ventilator care and supportive treatment can effectively treat RPE following an accurate understanding of the underlying pathogenetic mechanisms and risk factors.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제23권5호
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• pp.887-893
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• 1990

We have experienced 142 cases of spontaneous pneumothorax from January 1987 to June 1990 at the department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Inha General Hospital, Inha University College of Medicine. The age of patients ranged from 16 to 79 years \ulcornerold. The incidence was highest between late 2nd and 3rd decades in non tuberculous group. Males occupied 110 cases [77.6%] and females 32 cases [22. 5%], and its ratio was 3.4: l. The incidence of right side pneumothorax was 76 cases [53.5%] and left side was 65 cases [45.8%]. There was one case of bilateral pneumothorax. The most common chief complaints were chest pain and dyspnea. The associated pulmonary lesions were pulmonary tuberculosis, active or healed in 51 cases [35.9%], Subpleural bleb in 19 cases [13.4%], emphysematous bulla in 12 cases [13.4%], asthma in 3, bronchiectasis in 3, pneumonia in 1, cyst in 1. The unknown origin pneumothorax, so called "idiopathic spontaneous pneumothorax”, which seemed to be caused by the rupture of bleb or bulla most likely, were 52 cases [36. 6%] in our series. Generally, closed [tube] thoracotomy with underwater sealed drainage is the treatment of choice in spontaneous pneumothorax. We experienced 94 cases[66.2%] which were cured by closed thoracotomy. However, open thoracotomy and adequate surgical procedures were undertaken in patient with continuous air leakage or recurrent attacks of spontaneous pneumothorax in 48 cases [33.8%]. The minithoracotomy is a good procedure for the bullectomy of upper lobe.lobe.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.11-18
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• 1968

Author studied the possible pathogenesis of spontaneous pneumothorax and its effective treatment in 33 cases, and the results obtained as follows:1) Of the 33 cases, 15 cases were originated from pulmonary tuberculosis, 11 cases were non-tuberculous natures and 7 cases were followed by traumatic chest injuries which were not associated with a laceration of the lung or rib fractures.2) So called "Idiopathic spontaneous pneumothorax" seemed mostly to be caused by rupture of the emphy- sematous blebs.3) Spontaneous pneumothorax, in process of the pulmonary tuberculosis, seemed to be caused by the rupture of blebs which was formed with a pathological process of chronic pulmonary tuberculosis.4) Author experienced interesting cases of giant blebs which had been fully occupied the right thoracic cavity. At first, it was misdiagnosed as extensive spontaneous pneumothorax on X-ray which was revealed extensive pleural air shadow with total atelectasis of the right lung. A pneumonectomy was performed together with the giant multiple blebs.5] Generally, closed thoracotomy with water-sealed drainage is the treatment of choice in spontaneous pneumothorax. However, open thoracotomy and adequate surgical procedures should be undertaken in patients with continuous air leakage or recurrent attack of spontaneous pneumothorax.aneous pneumothorax.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제48권6호
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• pp.393-397
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• 2015

Background: The management of contralateral bullae incidentally found in radiological studies is controversial, largely due to the unpredictability of the natural course of incidentally found contralateral bullae. This study aimed to identify the factors associated with the contralateral occurrence of primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP), and to characterize the outcomes of contralateral bullae incidentally found in radiological studies. Methods: From January 2005 to December 2008, 285 patients were admitted to our institution for PSP, and the patients underwent follow-up until August 2012. The relationships between the following variables and contralateral pneumothorax occurrence were evaluated: age, sex, smoking history, body mass index, ipsilateral recurrence, ipsilateral bullae size, the number of ipsilateral bullae, contralateral bullae size, and the number of contralateral bullae. Results: The study group consisted of 233 males and 29 females. The mean age and mean body index of the patients were $23.85{\pm}9.50years$ and $19.63{\pm}2.50kg/m^2$. Contralateral PSP occurred in 26 patients. The five-year contralateral PSP occurrence-free survival rate was 64.3% in patients in whom contralateral bullae were found. Conclusion: The occurrence of contralateral PSP was associated with younger age, ipsilateral recurrence, and the presence of contralateral bullae. Contralateral PSP occurrence was more common in young patients and patients with recurrent PSP. Single-stage bilateral surgery should be considered if an operation is needed in young patients, patients with recurrent pneumothorax, and patients with contralateral bullae.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제48권6호
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• pp.435-438
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• 2015

Gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) is a condition of uncertain etiology, choriocarcioma, or placental-site hydatidiform moles, invasive moles, choriocarcinoma, and placental-site trophoblastic tumors. It arises from the abnormal proliferation of trophoblastic tissue and spreads beyond the uterus hematogenously. The early diagnosis of GTD is important to ensure timely and successful management and the preservation of fertility. We report the unusual case of a metastatic choriocarcinoma that formed bullae on the lung surface and presented as recurrent pneumothorax in a 38-year-old woman with elevated beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) levels. She underwent thoracoscopic wedge resection of the involved lung and four subsequent cycles of consolidation chemotherapy. No other evidence of metastatic disease or recurrent pneumothorax was noted during 22 months of follow-up. GTD should be considered in the differential diagnosis of spontaneous pneumothorax in reproductive-age women with an antecedent pregnancy and abnormal beta-hCG levels.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제21권5호
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• pp.871-876
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• 1988

Spontaneous pneumothorax is a common surgical problem and occurs most frequently in male patients under 40 years of age. The records of 336 cases in 269 patients, diagnosed and treated as spontaneous pneumothorax during the period of 1981, Jan.- 1987, Dec., at the department of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, college of medicine, Hallym university, were reviewed retrospectively. The results were as follows; 1. Spontaneous pneumothorax was commonly found between the age of 20-40[55%]. 2. Sexual ratio of male to female was 4.4:1. 3. The most common symptoms were dyspnea and chest discomfort or chest pain. 4. Pulmonary tuberculosis was the most common cause of the disease[30.8%]. 5. Recurrent rate after closed thoracotomy drainage was 28.2%, and not recurred after operation. 6. Bullae or blebs were found most commonly at the apical segment of both upper lobes.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제45권3호
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• pp.401-405
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• 2002

저자들은 호흡곤란, 흉통 및 경부종창을 주소로 내원한 6세 남아에서 M. pneumoniae 폐렴에 동반된 양측성 특발성 긴장성 폐기흉 1례를 경험하였기에 문헌 고찰과 함께 국내 첫 증례로 보고하는 바이다.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제41권2호
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• pp.285-288
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• 2008

이십대에서 삼십대 사이의 여성에서 월경주기와 연관되어 반복적으로 기흉이 발생하는 경우 월경성 기흉과 관련되어 있을 수 있다. 월경성 기흉은 월경의 시작 전후 72시간 이내 반복적으로 발생하는 기흉으로 그 원인과 병태생리가 아직 확립되지 않은 드문 질환이다. 저자들은 2명의 여자 환자에서 발생한 월경성 기흉에 대하여 자궁내막증 및 횡격막 결손을 포함하는 횡격막 부분 절제술을 통한 치료를 경험하였기에 보고하는 바이다.