• Journal of Gastric Cancer
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.3-18
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• 2013

Gastrointestinal stromal tumor is the most common mesenchymal tumor in the gastrointestinal tract and is most frequently developed in the stomach in the form of submucosal tumor. The incidence of gastric gastrointestinal stromal tumor is estimated to be as high as 25% of the population when all small and asymptomatic tumors are included. Because gastric gastrointestinal stromal tumor is not completely distinguished from other submucosal tumors, a surgical excisional biopsy is recommended for tumors >2 cm. The surgical principles of gastrointestinal stromal tumor are composed of an R0 resection with a normal mucosa margin, no systemic lymph node dissection, and avoidance of perforation, which results in peritoneal seeding even in cases with otherwise low risk profiles. Laparoscopic surgery has been indicated for gastrointestinal stromal tumors <5 cm, and the indication for laparoscopic surgery is expanded to larger tumors if the above mentioned surgical principles can be maintained. A simple exogastric resection and various transgastric resection techniques are used for gastrointestinal stromal tumors in favorable locations (the fundus, body, greater curvature side). For a lesion at the gastroesophageal junction in the posterior wall of the stomach, enucleation techniques have been tried preserve the organ's function. Those methods have a theoretical risk of seeding a ruptured tumor, but this risk has not been evaluated by well-designed clinical trials. While some clinical trials are still on-going, neoadjuvant imatinib is suggested when marginally unresectable or multiorgan resection is anticipated to reduce the extent of surgery and the chance of incomplete resection, rupture or bleeding.

• Korean Circulation Journal
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• 제53권10호
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• pp.655-676
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• 2023

Interest in sex differences in coronary artery disease (CAD) has been steadily increasing. Concurrently, most of the data on these differences have primarily been Western-oriented. The KoRean wOmen'S chest pain rEgistry (KoROSE), started in 2011, has since published numerous research findings. This review aims to summarize the reported differences between men and women in CAD, integrating data from KoROSE. Cardiovascular risk in postmenopausal women escalates dramatically due to the decrease in estrogen levels, which normally offer cardiovascular protective effects. Lower estrogen levels can lead to abdominal obesity, insulin resistance, increased blood pressure, and endothelial dysfunction in older women. Upon analyzing patients with CAD, women are typically older and exhibit more cardiovascular risk factors than men. Diagnosing CAD in women tends to be delayed due to their symptoms being more atypical than men's. While in-hospital outcome was similar between sexes, bleeding complications after percutaneous coronary intervention occur more frequently in women. The differences in long-term prognosis for CAD patients between men and women are still a subject of ongoing debate. Pregnancy and reproductive factors also play a significant role as risk factors for cardiovascular disease in women. A notable sex disparity exists, with women found to use fewer cardiovascular protective drugs and undergo fewer interventional or surgical procedures than men. Additionally, women participate less frequently than men in clinical research. Through concerted efforts to increase awareness of sex differences and mitigate sex disparity, personalized treatment can be provided. This approach can ultimately improve patient prognosis.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제39권6호
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• pp.462-469
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• 2006

배경: 염증성 폐질환을 위한 전폐절제술은 동반된 합병증률과 사망률로 인해 흉부외과의에게는 난제이며 늑막외전폐절제술의 경우는 더욱 그러하다. 이 연구의 목적은 늑막외전폐절제술을 시행 받은 환자에서의 수술 성적과 합병증 등을 단순 전폐절제술을 받은 환자와 비교분석하고 이들 환자에서의 합병증 발생에 영향을 미치는 요인에 대해 알아보고자 보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 1992년 1월부터 2004년 12월까지 만성염증성폐질환으로 전폐절제술을 시행 받은 98명을 대상으로 후향적 분석을 시행하였다. 늑막외전폐적출술(A군)은 48명에서, 단순 전폐절제술(B군)은 50명에서 시행되었다. 두 군 환자의 임상적 특징, 수술 후 성적 및 합병증 등을 비교 분석하고 늑막외전폐절제술(A군)을 받은 환자에서 수술 후 합병증 발생에 영향을 미치는 인자를 수술 전, 수술 중 요인으로 나누고 이들의 유의성을 단변량 및 다변량 분석을 통하여 평가하였다. 결과: 수술로 인한 조기 사망은 1명으로 수술 후 성인성 호흡곤란증후군(adult respiratory distress syndrome, ARDS)으로 인한 경우였다. 21명(21.4%)의 환자에서 23예의 주요 수술 후 합병증을 나타내었다. 가장 흔한 합병증으로는 수술 후 출혈로 인해 재개흉이 필요했던 경우 8예, 농흉(기관지-흉막루 포함)의 발생 8예였다. A군 48명 중 14명(29.2%)의 환자에서, B군 50명 중 7명(14.0%)에서 각각 합병증을 보였다. 높은 합병증을 보인 A군의 경우, 농흉(기관지-흉막루 포함)의 발생 6예, 수술 후 출혈로 인해 재개흉이 필요했던 경우 6예로 가장 흔한 합병증이었고, 수술 후 합병증 발생의 위험인자를 알기 위해 단변량 분석을 시행한 결과, 우측 전폐절제술(p=0.0022), 완성전폐절제술(p=0.023), 1,000 mL 이상의 출혈(p=0.005), 수술 중 흉강 내 오염(p=0.035) 등이 위험인자로 판명되었고, 다변량 분석에서는 수술 중 흉막강 내 오염이 되었던 경우가 통계적 유의성을 보였다(p=0.028). 결론: 만성 염증성 폐질환의 치료를 위한 전폐절제술은 만족할 만한 사망률과 합병증률을 보였다. 그러나 늑막외전폐절제술은 수술 술기상 고난도이며 고위험군의 수술임을 확인할 수 있었다. 특히 수술 중 세심한 박리 조작으로 폐병소부위의 파열로 인한 흉막강 내의 오염의 발생을 최소화하기 위한 수술 중의 특별한 노력이 필요함을 알 수 있었다.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제16권6호
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• pp.893-907
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• 2016

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to identify the related factors of dental caries and periodontal disease in adolescents from Korean multicultural families, thereby helping to reduce the prevalence rate of oral disease. Methods: The subjects were 710 multicultural adolescents recruited using a web-based survey, National 2015 Korean Youth Risk Behavior, from the Korean Center for Disease Control. A multicultural family was defined in this study as one having an immigrant mother or father. Oral symptoms included dental caries and periodontal disease. Toothache was defined as a symptom of dental caries. Tender or bleeding gums were defined as symptom of periodontal disease. For statistical analysis, Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 21.0 for Windows was used. Descriptive analysis and a Chi-square test were conducted to determine the factors associated with general characteristics, health behavior, and oral health behavior. Finally, to investigate the associations among oral disease symptoms, logistic regression analysis was performed. Results: Toothache was significantly higher in female 1.52 (95% CI; 1.45-1.60), high school 1.23 (95% CI; 1.18-1.28), women school 1.10 (95% CI; 1.05-1.16), individuals with poor economic status 1.45 (95% CI; 1.30-1.52), and participants who consumed alcohol 1.32 (95% CI; 1.27-1.37). Toothache related to perceived health status was significantly lower in the healthy group 0.69 (95% CI; 0.64-0.75), and was higher in usual stress group 1.65 (95% CI; 1.57-1.74). Gum bleeding was significantly higher in female 1.32 (95% CI; 1.27-1.37), high school 1.15 (95% CI; 1.10-1.19), and individuals with poor economic status 1.38 (95% CI; 1.27-1.50). Gum bleeding related to perceived health status was significantly lower in the healthy group 0.68 (95% CI; 0.63-0.74), and was higher in usual stress group 1.54 (95% CI; 1.46-1.62). Conclusions: Taking into account of social and economic levels, and dietary habits in the multicultural families adolescents, further education and support will be needed for oral disease prevention and early treatment.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.164-171
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• 2005

목 적: 건강한 만삭아로 출생한 신생아에서 상부위장관 출혈의 임상적 특징, 위내시경 소견, 연관된 위험요소 등을 알아보고자 하였다. 방 법: 2002년 1월부터 2003년 12월까지 을지의과대학교 을지병원 신생아 중환자실에 토혈 혹은 혈변을 주소로 입원하여 위내시경상 출혈성 위염 또는 궤양으로 진단된 9명의 환아들을 대상으로 산전인자, 모체인자, 분만소견, 내시경 소견, 예후 등을 후향적으로 조사하였다. 결 과: 1) 9명의 환아 중 원내 출생아는 5명(5명/3,734명)으로 발생률은 0.13%였고, 모두 적정체중 만삭아로 출생 시 가사소견은 없었다. 2) 산모들의 병력상 산전에 위염, 소화성 궤양, 제산제 복용 등의 기왕력, 위장관 질환의 가족력은 없었고, 분만과정 중 특이소견 없었다. 3) 토혈, 혈변, 반복되는 구토가 주증상이었으며, 출생 후 $4.4{\pm}3.8$일에 발생하였고, 입원 시 활력증후는 양호하였고, 혈액검사소견도 정상이었다. 내시경 검사상 출혈성 위염이 6예, 위궤양이 3예였다. 4) 모든 환아는 $H_2$ 수용체 차단제 치료와 보존적 치료을 실시하였고, 치료 시작 후 $0.9{\pm}0.3$일 이내에 임상증상은 호전되었다. $H_2$ 수용체 차단제는 $18.6{\pm}5.0$일 치료하였으며 추적관찰상 증상이 재발된 환아는 없어서 추적 내시경은 실시하지 않았다. 결 론: 만삭아에서 출혈을 동반한 상부위장관 점막질환은 대부분 예후가 양호하여 임상증상이 호전된 경우에는 추적 위내시경 검사는 불필요한 것으로 사료된다.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제47권2호
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• pp.100-105
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• 2014

Background: We evaluated the safety and efficacy of percutaneous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in patients with primary graft dysfunction after heart transplantation. Methods: Of 65 patients (44 males and 21 females) who underwent heart transplantation from January 2006 to December 2012, 13 patients (group I) needed peripheral ECMO support due to difficulty in weaning from cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and 52 patients (group II) were weaned from CPB without mechanical support. The mean age of the patients at the time of operation was $54.4{\pm}13.6$ years. There were no differences in the preoperative characteristics of the two groups. Multivariable analysis was performed to identify the risk factors for ECMO therapy. Results: All group I patients were successfully weaned from ECMO after $53{\pm}9$ hours of circulatory support. Early mortality occurred in four patients (1 [7.7%] in group I and 3 [5.8%] in group II, p>0.999). There were no differences in the postoperative complications between the two groups, with the exception of reoperation for bleeding. A greater number of group I patients underwent reoperation for bleeding (5 [38.5%] in group I vs. 6 [11.5%] in group II, p=0.035). In multivariable analysis, preoperative mechanical support (ECMO and intra-aortic balloon pump) and longer CPB time were the risk factors of ECMO therapy for graft dysfunction (odds ratio, 6.377; 95% confidence interval, 1.519 to 26.77; p=0.011 and odds ratio, 1.010; 95% confidence interval, 1.001 to 1.019; p=0.033). Conclusion: Percutaneous ECMO support could be a viable option for rescuing patients when graft dysfunction refractory to medical management develops after heart transplantation.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제30권6호
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• pp.717-723
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• 2001

Objective : Subarachnoid hemorrhage(SAH) is still one of the most serious disease with high morbidity and mortality in the neurosurgical field. Clipping of the aneurysmal neck is the gold standard of the surgical treatment of aneurysmal SAH. The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of the postoperative angiography and to assess the risk factors related to the incomplete clipping. Materials and Methods : From July 1995 to June 1998, the pre- and postoperative angiography were performed in 50 patients among total 81 patients who have underwent the aneurysmal surgery. We reviewed the various contributing factors including age, sex, Hunt-Hess grade, Fisher grade and the premature rupture of aneurysm during operation retrospectively. Careful evaluation of pre- and postoperative angiography focusing on the size, shape, and remnant neck of the aneurysms and vasospasm was performed. According to the angiographic findings, the patients were divided into two groups ; a complete clipping group and an incomplete clipping group. The data were analyzed by using unpaired independent sample t test after F-test to compare the significance between two groups. Results : Incomplete clipping of aneurysms was found in 6(12%) patients through the evaluation of postoperative angiography. Among them, three cases were located on the middle cerebral artery territory. Whereas the patient age, sex, Hunt-Hess grade, and Fisher grade were not significant(p>0.05), an intraoperative premature rupture had a statistical significance(p<0.05). A severe vasospasm occurred in 24(48%) cases and one patient with anterior communicating aneurysm was reoperated due to residual sac. Conclusion : According to our experience, the surgeons' judgement is the most reliable factor in deciding the postoperative angiography. During the aneurysmal surgery, the premature rupture always disturbs a complete clipping of aneurysms. Therefore, the temporary clipping of parent arteries is considered essential for a successful clipping. We believe that the postoperative angiography has a role in decreasing the re-bleeding risk due to clip migration and an inaccurate clipping only in the selected cases.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제37권9호
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• pp.762-767
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• 2004

최근 비침습적인 수술방법이 발전하면서 체외순환 없이 시행하는 관상동맥우회로술에 대한 관심이 증가하게 되었으며 체외순환의 여러가지 부작용들이 발표되면서 비체외순환하의 수술이 점차로 보편화되어 본원에서 시행한 비체외순환 및 체외순환하에서의 관상동맥우회로술의 성적을 비교 분석하였다. 대상 및 방법: 2001년 1월부터 2003년 6월까지 관상동맥우회로술을 시행 받았던 87명의 환자를 대상으로 하였다. 체외순환하 관상동맥우회로술 36예, 비체외순환하 관상동맥우회로술 51예를 시행하였으며 양군에서 수술 전 위험인자와 관상동맥 질환정도, 평균수술시간, 술 후 삽관기간, 평균 중환자실 재원기간, 평균 재원기간, 술 후 강심제의 사용, 술 후 출혈량, 술 후 심근효소치를 비교 분석하였다. 결과: 두 군 의 남녀비, 연령, 술 전 위험요소에 대한 통계적 유의성은 없었으며 심근경색 기왕력, 흉통의 정도(Canadian Class), 관상동맥 질환의 정도 및 심박출 계수도 통계적인 차이를 보이지 않았다. 평균 수술시간은 체외순환하 수술군에서 372 $\pm$ 142.2분, 비체외순환하 수술군에서 270 $\pm$ 79.3분으로 비체외순환하 수술군에서 유의한 차이를 보였다(p < 0.001). 이식편수는 체외순환 수술군이 2.2$\pm$0.5개, 비체외순환 수술군이 1.7$\pm$0.7개로 체외순환 수술군이 유의하게 많았다(p<0.001). 술 후 삽관기간은 체외순환하 수술군에서 24.3 $\pm$ 17.8 시간, 비체외순환하 수술군에서 17.1 $\pm$ 13.1 시간으로 비체외순환하 수술군에서 유의하게 짧았다(p < 0.05). 술 후 CK-MB는 비체외순환하 수술군에서 8.9$\pm$ 18.7 U/L로 체외순환하 수술군의 25.7 $\pm$8.4 U/L로 유의하게 낮았다(p<0.001). 중환자실 평균 재원기간은 체외순환하 수술군에서 21.3 $\pm$ 21.3시간, 비체외순환하 수술군에서 15.6 $\pm$ 7.6시간으로 비체외 순환하 수술군에서 낮았다(p<0.05). 술 후 대동맥내 풍선 펌프의 삽입은 체외순환하 수술군에서 2예가 있었고 체외순환하 수술군에서 8예로 유의하게 많았다(p<0.05). 술 후 강심제의 사용은 체외순환하 수술군에서 21예, 비체외순환하 수술군이 9예로 체외순환하 수술군에서 유의하게 높았다(p< 0.001). 술 후 부정맥은 비체외순환하 수술군이 3예, 체외순환하 수술군이 9예로 체외순환하 수술군에서 발생빈도가 유의하게 높았다(p<0.05). 술 후 사망률은 비체외순환하 수술군에서 2명(3.9%)이였고 체외순환하 수술군에서 3명(8.3%)으로 통계적으로 유의하지 않았다. 그 외에 술 후 24시간 출혈량, 출혈로 인한 재수술, 평균 재원일수, 술 후 감염, 신부전, 신경학적 합병증 등이 수술 후 결과와 유병률에는 두 군간에 통계적 유의성은 없었다. 결론: 비체외순환하 수술군에서 평균 수술시간, 술 후 기관 삽관기간, 평균 중환자실 재원기간이 짧고 술 후 심근 손상의 정도는 적으나 체외순환하 수술군에 비해 이식편수가 적었다. 비체외순환하 관상동맥우회로술이 체외순환하 우회로술에 비해 결과에 있어 몇 가지 장점을 보여 주고 있으나 향후 더 많은 임상경험의 축적 및 장기 추적 관찰이 필요하리라 생각한다.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제16권17호
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• pp.7831-7836
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• 2015

Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common malignancies of the gastrointestinal tract. The aim of this study was to assess the general knowledge of CRC in individuals living in Rasht, Iran, using a population-based cross-sectional telephone survey. Materials and Methods: A total of 1557 participants between 18 and 80 years of age were interviewed using random sampling from the telephone directory. Knowledge of risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and prevention of CRC was assessed using a validated questionnaire. Results: The mean knowledge level of the 1,557 respondents (average age 46 y) was $13.5{\pm}4.29$ (maximum possible score = 26), and 46.4% (722/1,557) of the subjects achieved grades lower than the mean score. The mean scores for knowledge of symptoms and risk factors were $3.97{\pm}1.83$ (range: 0-7) and $5.17{\pm}1.65$ (range: 0-9), respectively. Older age, higher education, and employment were significantly associated with better scores for recognition of risk factors and warning symptoms. The majority of subjects correctly identified weight loss (70.2%; 1,093/1,557) and rectal bleeding (63.3%; 986/1,557) as symptoms of CRC, and that smoking (85.9%; 1,337/1,557) and a low-fiber diet (73.4%; 1,143/1,557) were risk factors. Approximately half of the subjects noted increasing age, genetic background and fried food as other risk factors. A considerable number (54.8%; 853/1,557) identified colonoscopy as a screening method for detecting CRC in asymptomatic patients. However, a third of the subjects in the target group for screening (${\geq}50y$) were not interested in undergoing screening, primarily due to a lack of symptoms. Conclusions: Our results suggest that the knowledge of CRC is poor among the public, and therefore greater attempts should be made to increase awareness. Public education emphasizing the risk factors and symptoms of CRC, as well as the importance of regular screening regardless of the presence of symptoms, may help to reduce CRC morbidity and mortality.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제46권4호
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• pp.336-343
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• 2019

Background Sternal rigid plate fixation (RPF) has been adopted in recent years in high-risk cases to reduce complications associated with steel wire cerclage, the traditional approach to sternal closure. While sternal RPF has been associated with lower complication rates than wire cerclage, it has its own complication profile that requires evaluation, necessitating a critical examination from a national perspective. This study will report the outcomes and associated risk factors of sternal RPF using a national database. Methods Patients undergoing sternal RPF from 2005 to 2016 in the American College of Surgeons-National Surgical Quality Improvement Program were identified. Demographics, perioperative information, and complication rates were reviewed. Logistic regression analysis was performed to identify risk factors for postoperative complications. Results There were 381 patient cases of RPF identified. The most common complications included bleeding (28.9%), mechanical ventilation >48 hours (16.5%), and reoperation/readmission (15.2%). Top risk factors for complications included dyspnea (odds ratio [OR], 2.672; P<0.001), nonelective procedure (OR, 2.164; P=0.010), congestive heart failure (OR, 2.152; P=0.048), open wound (OR, 1.977; P=0.024), and operating time (OR, 1.005; P<0.001). Conclusions Sternal RPF is associated with increased rates of three primary complications: blood loss requiring transfusion, ventilation >48 hours, and reoperation/readmission, each of which affected over 15% of the study population. Smokers remain at an increased risk for surgical site infection and sternal dehiscence despite RPF's purported benefit to minimize these outcomes. Complications of primary versus delayed sternal RPF are roughly equivalent, but individual patients may perform better with one versus the other based on identified risk factors.