• 농촌의학ㆍ지역보건
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.169-174
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• 1995

The case was described of a 31 year old female who developed fusiform swelling of the right third finger at the site of puncture by sea urchin spine. We observed a radiopaque linear material suggesting a remnant spine which the size was 2.4 mm in sonography and mammography. We confirmed that it exhibits a urchin spine and distinct caseous necrosis with central calcification. Sea urchins(Echinoidea) are ubiquitous marine creatures that resemble pincushions and are covered by calcareous skeletons surrounded by numerous movable calcium carbonate spines. The sharp spines are brittle and easily detach when touched by the victim. Contact with sea urchin spines produces intense pain, some localized erythema and edema. Inflammation develops in response to retained fragments. Granulomas 1-5 mm in diameter develop rarely 2-12 months after envenomation. In treatment, hot water immersion and thorough wound cleansing are advisable. Analgesics may, be necessary after hot water immersion. Attempts to remove these spines should be performed with good lighting sources, preferably with radiological direction. Chronic granulomas usually require complete excision. Acetone has been suggested for rapid resolution of pain. No antidotes are available.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제45권2호
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• pp.67-73
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• 2009

Objective : Although endoscopic procedures for lumbar disc diseases have improved greatly, the postoperative outcomes for high grade inferior migrated discs are not satisfactory. Because of anatomic limitations, a rigid endoscope cannot reach all lesions effectively. The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility of endoscopic transforaminal suprapedicular approach to high grade inferior-migrated lumbar disc herniations. Methods : Between May 2006 and March 2008, a suprapedicular approach was performed in 53 patients with high grade inferior-migrated lumbar disc herniations using a rigid endoscope and a semi-rigid flexible curved probe. One-to-four hours after surgery, the presence of remnant discs was checked with MRI. The outcomes were evaluated with the visual analogue scale (VAS) score and the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) one week after surgery. Results : The L2-3 level was involved in 2 patients and the L3-4 level was involved in 14 patients, while the L4-5 level was involved in 39 patients. There were single piece-type in 34 cases and a multiple piece-type in 19 cases. Satisfactory results were obtained in all cases. The mean preoperative VAS for leg pain was $9.32{\pm}0.43$ points (range, 7-10 points), whereas the mean ODI was $79.82{\pm}4.53$ points (range, 68-92 points). At the last follow-up examination, the mean postoperative VAS for leg pain was $1.78{\pm}0.71$ points and the mean postoperative ODI improved to $15.27{\pm}3.82$ points. Conclusion : A high grade inferior migrated lumbar disc is difficult to remove sufficiently by posterolateral endoscopic lumbar dscectomy using a rigid endoscope. However, a satisfactory result can be obtained by applying a transforaminal suprapedicular approach with a flexible semi-rigid curved probe.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제42권4호
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• pp.265-270
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• 2012

Primary intraosseous squamous cell carcinoma (PIOSCC) is a rare carcinoma, which arises within the jaws without connection to the oral mucosa and presumably develops from a remnant of odontogenic epithelium. We present a case of solid type PIOSCC in a 52-year-old male patient complaining of dull pain on his left lower molar. In this case, early stage PIOSCC mimicking a periapical lesion might lead to a one-year delay in treatment due to the misdiagnosis of osteomyelitis after extraction of the third molar. The clinical, radiological, and histologic features are described. In this case, there was initial radiographic evidence for PIOSCC mimicking a periapical lesion. Incautious radiographic interpretation and treatment procedures had delayed the correct diagnosis and resulted in extensive bony destruction during the patient's disease progression.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.264-271
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• 2013

Purpose: We aimed to analyze the effect of fixation tightness of the syndesmotic screw and its indwelling period on the recurrence of the syndesmosis widening after screw removal and the clinical outcomes. Materials and Methods: Forty consecutive patients with acute syndesmotic injury were retrospectively reviewed. The tibiofibular clear space is measured by digitalized measurement tool on serial radiographs. We analyzed the effect of time from trauma to fixation, syndesmotic screw indwelling duration, and fixation methods. Residual symptoms at the last follow up were evaluated. The student t-test, correlation test, and chi-square test were used for statistical analysis. Results: Eighteen ankles (45%) had recurrent syndesmosis widening (greater than 5% compared to the contralateral side). Seven patients had pain and five had limitation of motion in the ankle joint. Fixation tightness had significant effect on reducing the recurrence while the severity of the initial widening, time to fixation, and duration of fixation did not affect the outcome. Conclusion: Tight fixation of syndesmotic screw is essential for achieving final syndesmotic stability and reducing recurrence.

• 조명전기설비학회논문지
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.90-99
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• 2004

고도 정보화 사회의 발달과 함께 정보통신 설비는 빠른 전송속도를 필요로 하며, 지능형 산업설비와 행정, 금융, 교통시스템과 같은 사회시스템은 집적회로와 초소형 반도체로 구성되므로 원격감시, 조작에 의해 점차적으로 자동화 되어가고 있다. 이와 같은 현대의 초소형 전자회로는 뇌 서지에 의해 흔히 손상을 입을 수 있으며, 뇌 과전압으로부터 전자회로의 보호에 관심이 집중되고 있다. 본 논문은 일반주택에서 뇌 서지로부터 초소형 컴퓨터와 같은 전자기기의 효과적인 보호방법을 제안하기 위하여 전원계통의 접지방식에 따른 서지보호기의 보호효과를 실험적으로 분석하였다. 또한 서지보호기의 효과적인 설치방법을 조사하고 제안하였다. 기존의 설비에 추가적으로 서지보호기를 설치하는 것은 서지보호기까지의 긴 접속선으로 인한 인덕턴스 때문에 높은 잔류전압이 나타난다. 서지보호기의 설치에 있어 두 접속선을 꼬는 방법이 급격하게 상승하는 과도과전압에 매우 효과적이다.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제49권2호
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• pp.120-123
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• 2011

We present a rare case of optochiasmatic cavernous angioma (CA) that progressed despite radiation therapy. A 31-year-old female patient presented with sudden loss of left visual acuity and right homonymous hemianopsia. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed a suprasellar mass and findings compatible with a craniopharyngioma or an optic glioma with bleeding. An open biopsy was conducted using the transcranial approach, and histological examination revealed gliosis. During the one-year follow-up period, imaging suggested intratumoral bleeding and the mass continued to grow. We recommended re-operation, but the patient refused due to fear of surgery. Consequently, the patient received fractionated radiation therapy (3,000 cGy) to the parasellar area. Despite the radiotherapy, the mass continued to grow for the following 6 years. The final MRI before definitive treatment revealed a multi lobulated, multistage hematoma with calcification in the parasellar area, extending into the third ventricle and midbrain. The patient ultimately underwent reoperation due to the growth of the tumor. The mass was completely removed with transcranial surgery, and the pathologic findings indicated a cavernous angioma (CA) without evidence of glioma. As shown in our case, patients may suffer intratumoral hemorrhage after biopsy and radiotherapy. This case places the value of biopsy and radiotherapy for a remnant lesion into question. It also shows that reaching the correct diagnosis is critical, and complete surgical removal is the treatment of choice.

• Journal of Gastric Cancer
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.47-53
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• 2014

Purpose: Electrogastrography is a method of measuring action potentials of the stomach. The purpose of this study was to investigate early postoperative changes in the electrogastrography and determine the correlation between electrogastrography and quality of life of patients with stomach cancer who underwent distal gastrectomy. Materials and Methods: This study analyzed 20 patients with stomach cancer who underwent electrogastrography and quality of life was measured 1, 12, and 24 weeks after the operation. Quality of life-C30 version 3.0 and quality of life-STO22, were used. Results: Fasting and postprandial mean dominant frequency at 1 week after the operation was 2.7 and 2.7 cycles per minute, and 2.8 and 2.7 cycles per minute at 12 weeks, 2.6 and 2.8 cycles per minute at 24 weeks. Fasting and postprandial mean dominant power at 1 week was 36.5 and 36.4 dB, 36.3 and 40.1 dB at 12 weeks and 40.9 and 42.3 dB at 24 weeks. The percentage of tachygastria was increased whereas the percentage of bradygradia was decreased during the postoperative periods (P<0.05). Global health, physical, emotional and social functioning scales were improved, but role and cognitive functioning were not changed. Pain, insomnia, diarrhea and financial difficulties were significantly improved according to the postoperative periods (P<0.05). The correlation between the STO22 and electrogastrography parameters was not significant (P>0.05). Conclusions: These may suggest that electrogastrography is a simple and noninvasive method and may be applicated for evaluating motility and autonomic functions of the remnant stomach.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.347-352
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• 2006

Ingrowing toenail has been treated conventionally by various surgical treatment modlities. However, none of these procedures are perfect to achieve esthetic results with low cost, recurrence, and complication rates. Although mild cases can be treated conservatively, in severe recurrent cases, surgical treatment is preferred. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of using partial matricectomy and paronychial advancement flap for correction of recurrent ingrowing toenail. Eight patients suffering from recurrent ingrowing toenail were operated using partial matricectomy and paronychial advancement flap in our department from August 2004 to August 2005. The number of recurrent episodes ranged from 2 to 5. With digital nerve block, the excision area was marked on nailplate and inflammed lateral nail fold. The horizontally designed paronychial flap considering defect size was effective for wide exposure of the neighboring germinal matrix, which is later to be completely excised or cauterized because remnant germinal matrix made postoperative spicule formation. The nailplate on the affected side was removed about 3-5 mm width longitudinally, being cautious not to damage the proximal dorsal nail fold. The same width of the sterile matrix including germinal matrix was excised longitudinally with inflammed granulation tissue and partial lateral nail fold on the affected side. The subcutaneously elevated paronychial flap was advanced to cover the defect and was anatomically sutured with 5-0 nylon sutures. We evaluated our procedure's effectiveness by examining some factors such as cosmetic results, recurrence, spicule formation, postoperative pain and duration of return to normal activities. In eight patients, no complication was observed such as recurrence, severe pain and spicule formation except for 1 case of infection. Postoperative discomfort was minimal. Average duration of return to normal activities was 12 days. Cosmetically the results were acceptable in all patients. The partial matricectomy and paronychial advancement flap for correction of recurrent ingrowing toenail were found to be technically simple, efficient procedure with a relative low recurrence rate and better cosmetic results.

• 대한관절경학회지
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.115-120
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• 1999

목 적 : 원판형 연골은 가장 흔한 슬관절 반월상 연골의 기형으로 이에 대한 치료로 전 절제술 혹은 부분 절제술이 시도되고 있으나 연골판 절제술 후에도 다양한 합병증 및 지속적인 관절 증상을 호소하는 경우가 많다. 저자들은 관절경을 이용한 원판형 연골 절제술 후 지속적인 연골 증상을 보여 재수술을 시행한 경우에 대해 그 원인을 분석하고자 한다. 재료 및 방법 : 1989년 10월부터 1998년 9월까지 외측 원판형 연골로 인한 슬관절 증상으로 입원해서 관절경을 이용한 원판형 연골 절제술을 시행했던 273례를 대상으로 하였다. 이중 전 절제술을 시행했던 경우는 69례, 부분 절제술을 시행했던 경우는 204례였으며, 성별 비율은 남녀가 1:1.04, 평균 연령은 23.1세였다. 재수술은 총 8례에서 시행하였으며 그 중 전 절제술을 시행했던 경우가 1례, 부분 절제술을 시행했던 경우가 7례였다. 결 과 : 수술 후 3주내에 증상이 재발한 경우는 3례였고, 3주 이후 지연성으로 재발한 경우는 5례였다. 조기 재발한 3례 중 2례는 부적절한 반월상 연골 크기 소견 보여 추가적인 절제술을 시행하였고, 1례는 연골 후 외측부 불안정성 소견 보여서 반월상 연골 봉합술을 시행하였다. 지연성으로 재발한 5례 중 3례는 연골의 재파열 소견을 보여서 추가적인 연골 절제술을 시행하였고, 2례에서는 동반된 박리성 골연골염으로 인한 관절염이 진행되어 이에 대해 대퇴골 관절면에 대해 재형성술 및 다듬질(reshaping & smoothening)을 시행하였다. 결 론 : 재수술률은 전 절제술을 시행한 경우보다 부분 절제술을 시행한 경우에서 더 높았으며, 원판형 연골 절제술 시 고려해야 할 사항으로 적절한 연골 절제 범위의 결정, 절제술 후 잔여 연골의 불안정성에 대한 탐침을 이용한 확인, 동반 질환에 대한 처치 및 추적 검사 등이 필요하다.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.397-402
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• 1996

전북대 학교병 원 흉부외과에서는 1979년 1월부터 1992년 12월까지 폐결핵으로 폐절제술을 실시한 44 명중 자료가 충실하였던 36명을 연구대상으로 하였다. 연령분포는 20, 30대가 55 %를 차지하여 가장 많 았고, 남녀비는 3.5 : 1이 었다. 증상은 흥통과 객혈 또는 혈액 이 약간 섞인 객담이 27예 (74.9 %)로 가장 많 았다. 병 력기간은 1년 미만이 12예 (33.3 %), 1~5년이 17예 (47.2 %), 5~10년이 4예 (11.1 %), 10년이상이 3예 (8.3 %)이 었다. 술전 객담도말검사상 균음성예는 77.8 %였고 화학요법에도 불구하고 균양성 예는 8 %이었다. 수술 적응은 공동을 동반한 폐구역 및 폐엽의 심한 파괴가 58.3 %로 가장 많았으며, 결핵병소는 우상 엽이 27.8 %로 가장 많았다. 술식은 폐 엽 절제가 50 %였고, 폐구역 절제가 27.8%, 전폐 절제가 16.7 %이 었다. 폐기능 검사는술식에 관계없이 술전에 비해 술후에 모두 향상되었으나 통계학적 유의 수준에는 미치지 못하였다. 술후 주요 합병증으로는 기관지늑막루가 동반된 농흥이 2예 (5.5 %), 사강이 4예 (11.1 %), 결핵균의 확산이 2예 (5.5 %)이 었다. 1예 에서 좌상엽 절제후 합병한 약제과민성으로 인한 궤양\ulcorner 대장염으로 인공항 문성형술을 시행후 2일째 호흡부전으로 사망하여 술후 사망율은 2.7 %이었다.