• 비파괴검사학회지
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.275-283
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• 2002

지하에 매설된 각종 시설물의 위치 및 깊이를 조사하기 위한 비파괴적인 조사방법으로 GPR(Ground Penetrating Radar; 지하투과레이다; 지하레이다) 탐사법이 국내외적으로 많이 활용되고 있으나, 가탐심도가 일반적적로 5m이내로서 낮으며, 지하매질이 불균질하거나 점토, 염분, 자갈 등이 많은 곳 및 주변의 전자기적 잡음이 심한 곳에서는 조사가 안 되는 경우가 많다. 본 연구에서는 이러한 비파괴 GPR 탐사법의 제약을 극복하고자 일반적인 매설심도(물리탐사적으로는 얕은 곳)에 위치한 지하매설물임에도 불구하고 탐지가 안 되는 지역을 선정하여, 토질분석에 의해 탐사가 되지 않는 원인규명과 함께 효과적으로 지하매설물을 탐지할 수 있는 새로운 비파괴 전자(電磁) 탐사법을 제시하였다. 본 연구에서는 2kHz-4MHz 대역의 지하조사를 위한 고주파수대역 전자탐사법을 개발, 적용하였다. 고주파수대역 전자 탐사는 주파수대역 탐사이며 인공적으로 에너지원(源)을 방출하는 능동적인 탐사법으로서 가탐심도는 약30m 정도이다. 서로 수직한 전기장과 자기장을 측정하여 임피던스를 계산하며, 이로부터 측점 하부의 수직적인 전기비저항 분포를 해석하게 된다. 또한, 비접촉 용량전극을 채택하여 측정시간을 대폭 줄일 수 있을 뿐만 아니라 콘크리트, 아스팔트 및 잡석으로 포장된 지역에서도 조사가 용이하며, 신호중첩에 의해 고압선 등에 의한 잡음을 감소시킬 수 있게 되었다. 다른 탐사방법으로는 발견할 수 없었던 지하매설관에 대해서 본 고주파수대역 전자탐사를 성공적으로 정밀하게 적용할 수 있었다. 본 연구 결과를 지하매설물의 위치 및 깊이 확인을 위한 정밀 지하측량 지반조사 및 문화 유적지조사 등에 효과적으로 적용할 수 있을 것으로 판단된다.

• 대한약침학회지
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.70-73
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• 2014

Objectives: Yamen is the fifteenth acupoint of the Governor Vessel Meridian (GV15). It is anatomically close to the medulla oblongata, so finding the safety depth of the acupoint is very important. However, few studies on the safety depth of GV15 have been done. Methods: This study tried to measure the safety depth of GV15 by using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans and to analyze the factors affecting the safety depth through multiple regression analyses. This study was carried out for patients who had a brain MRI scan while visiting Jeonju Wonkwang Hospital, Korea. The shortest distance between the glabella and the occipital protuberance (DGO), the horizontal distance between the glabella and the back of the head (DGB) and the dangerous depth (DD) were measured from the sagittal views of the MRI images. The DD is the horizontal distance from the skin's surface at GV15 to the spinal dura mater. Results: The model suggested that the safety depth (SD) was significantly associated with gender (${\beta}$ = 0.474, P < 0.0001), DGO (${\beta}$ = 0.272, P = 0.027), and BMI (${\beta}$ = 0.249, P = 0.005) and the combination of three variables can explain the SD, with $R^2$ = 0.571 (Table 3). A longer SD was associated with males and with greater BMI and DGO. Conclusion: This study suggests that gender, BMI and DGO may be important factors when the SD of GV15 is considered clinically through a multiple regression analysis of GV15.

• 정보학연구
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.43-50
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• 2005

Quantitative analysis for distribution of penetrating ultrasound in vivo is very important to determine the treatment region and method. In this paper, we constructed a simplified 2-D femoral region model that consists of skin-fat-muscle-bone layered system, and simulated the pressure distribution in the model in case of applying ultrasound using Finite Element Method(FEM). The ultrasound used in the simulation was assumed to be pulse wave and the pressure distribution was analyzed during only one period of pulse wave. In order to find the penetration depth, amplitude of pressure and sphere that ultrasound reaches in the model, we performed the simulation with varying the applied frequency, transducer size and amplitude of transducer's output. The result showed that applied frequency is inversely proportional to the penetration depth and amplitude of pressure but the amplitude of transducer's output is proportional to the amplitude of pressure in the model. Also, the sphere that ultrasound reaches was widened and the amplitude of pressure became larger as the transducer size became larger. This results were similar to that obtained from the previous model consisting of fat-muscle-bone layered system, but we observed that the pressure of ultrasound is decreased due to the decrements of pressure by the absorption coefficient of skin and the interference that depends on the reflection of ultrasound caused by the difference of acoustic impedance of skin and fat. Finally, we can infer that the model proposed in this study is closer to the realistic model than the previous ones. It shows that the results obtained from this study can be useful in designing the ultrasound treatment instrument or in setting up the treatment plan.

• 대한두개안면성형외과학회지
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.237-243
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• 2020

Background: The scalp is an important functional and aesthetic structure that protects the cranial bone. Due to its inelastic characteristics, soft-tissue defects of the scalp make reconstruction surgery difficult. This study aims to provide an improved scalp reconstruction decision making algorithm for surgeons. Methods: This study examined patients who underwent scalp reconstruction within the last 10 years. The study evaluated several factors that surgeons use to select a given reconstruction method such as etiology, defect location, size, depth, and complications. An algorithmic approach was then suggested based on an analysis of these factors. Results: Ninety-four patients were selected in total and 98 cases, including revision surgery, were performed for scalp reconstruction. Scalp reconstruction was performed by primary closure (36.73%), skin graft (27.55%), local flap (17.34%), pedicled regional flap (15.30%), and free flap (3.06%). The ratio of primary closure to more complex procedure on loose scalps (51.11%) was significantly higher than on tight scalps (24.52%) (p=0.011). The choice of scalp reconstruction method was affected significantly by the defect size (R=0.479, p<0.001) and depth (p<0.001). There were five major complications which were three cases of flap necrosis and two cases of skin necrosis. Hematoma was the most common of the 29 minor complications reported, followed by skin necrosis. Conclusion: There are multiple factors affecting the choice of scalp reconstruction method. We suggest an algorithm based on 10 years of experience that will help surgeons establish successful surgical management for their patients.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.97-103
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• 2015

Objectives : This study was aimed to report the anti-wrinkle effects of cultivated wild ginseng pharmacopuncture. Methods : Data were collected from 23 patients who had been treated with cultivated wild ginseng pharmacopuncture for skin wrinkles. Patients were treated twice a week, for a total of 5 times. To observe the effect of the treatment, we measured the width and depth of skin wrinkles with ECOSKIN(portable fluorescent dermal diagnostic equipment). We also conducted a survey with patients to measure total satisfaction and the anti-wrinkle effect using a semantic differential scale. The evaluation was done 2 times, once before the first treatment and once 1 week after the last treatment. The relationship was measured by Wilcoxon signed rank test. Results : Skin wrinkle mean width decreased significantly from $9.45{\pm}6.60$ to $5.54{\pm}4.78$. Depth decreased significantly from $0.68{\pm}0.34$ to $0.39{\pm}0.24$ total satisfaction increased significantly from $2.46{\pm}0.743$ to $4.13{\pm}0.51$. Anti-wrinkle effect increased significantly from $2.46{\pm}0.63$ to $3.93{\pm}0.593$. Conclusions : These results suggest that cultivated wild ginseng pharmacopuncture may be effective for decreasing wrinkles.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제25권5호
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• pp.379-384
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• 2008

The objective of this study was to determine output power for skin incision in 0.3 mm spot diameter $CO_2$ laser by measuring (1) the wound depth, (2) initial dermal tissue damage, (3) degree of wound healing at different power (4W, 5W and 6W) in beagle dogs. Three healthy 2-year-old beagle dogs were used. Four 2 cm straight skin incisions were made with 0.3 mm spot diameter $CO_2$ laser on the each dog's both side of dorsal midline in three beagle dogs. The skin incisions were performed for $10{\sim}15$ seconds for same dosage. And then each wound was closed with surgical stapler. At 0, 3, 7 and 14 days after initial wounding, each wound was taken for histological observation. On macroscopic and microscopic observation, initial incisional wound did not show difference in three group. And also re-epithelialization, dermal tissue damage and inflammatory response did not show significant difference among groups. This study reveals that 4W, 5W and 6W may be suitable output power in 0.3 mm spot diameter $CO_2$ laser for the skin incision in beagle dogs.

• Journal of Magnetics
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.15-19
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• 2014

In this study, for 6-20 MeV electron beam energy occurring in a linear accelerator, the authors attempted to investigate the relation between the effective source-skin distance and the relation between the radiation field and the effective source-skin distance. The equipment used included a 6-20 MeV electron beam from a linear accelerator, and the distance was measured by a ionization chamber targeting the solid phantom. The measurement method for the effective source-skin distance according to the size of the radiation field changes the source-skin distance (100, 105, 110, 115 cm) for the electron beam energy (6, 9, 12, 16, 20 MeV). The effective source-skin distance was measured using the method proposed by Faiz Khan, measuring the dose according to each radiation field ($6{\times}6$, $10{\times}10$, $15{\times}150$, $20{\times}20cm^2$) at the maximum dose depth (1.3, 2.05, 2.7, 2.45, 1.8 cm, respectively) of each energy. In addition, the effective source-skin distance when cut-out blocks ($6{\times}6$, $10{\times}10$, $15{\times}15cm^2$) were used and the effective source-skin distance when they were not used, was measured and compared. The research results showed that the effective source-skin distance was increased according to the increase of the radiation field at the same amount of energy. In addition, the minimum distance was 60.4 cm when the 6 MeV electron beams were used with $6{\times}6$ cut-out blocks and the maximum distance was 87.2 cm when the 6 MeV electron beams were used with $20{\times}20$ cut-out blocks; thus, the largest difference between both of these was 26.8 cm. When comparing the before and after the using the $6{\times}6$ cut-out block, the difference between both was 8.2 cm in 6 MeV electron beam energy and was 2.1 cm in 20 MeV. Thus, the results showed that the difference was reduced according to an increase in the energy. In addition, in the comparative experiments performed by changing the size of the cut-out block at 6 MeV, the results showed that the source-skin distance was 8.2 cm when the size of the cut-out block was $6{\times}6$, 2.5 cm when the size of the cut-out block was $10{\times}10$, and 21.4 cm when the size of the cut-out block $15{\times}15$. In conclusion, it is recommended that the actual measurement is used for each energy and radiation field in the clinical dose measurement and for the measurement of the effective source-skin distance using cut-out blocks.

• 핵의학기술
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.73-77
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• 2014

서론: 신장기능을 평가하는데 중요한 지표가 될 수 있는 GFR을 측정하는 데에는 여러 가지 검사방법이 있다. 핵의학 검사에서 사용하는 동적신장검사는 Gates법을 바탕으로 GFR을 구한다. 본 저자는 동적신장검사에서 일반적으로 GFR을 측정하는데 사용되는 Gates법에 신장깊이를 측정하는 방법을 달리하여 각각 적용하여 보았다. Tonnesen방정식을 이용한 신장깊이와 CT사진에서 도출한 신장깊이를 측정한 후, 두 가지 측정방법에 따른 신장깊이와 GFR의 차이를 비교분석하고 그 유용성을 평가하고자 한다. 실험장비및 재료: Dual Detector인 GE사의 감마카메라에 Low energy collimator를 장착하여 사용하였으며 실험에서 대상자에게 투여하는 방사성 의약품은 $^{99m}Tc$-DTPA이다. 실험대상 및 방법: 2013년 2월에서 2014년 2월까지 1년간 본원에서 동적신장검사를 시행한 환자 중 양쪽신장의 GFR이 정상인 27명을 대상으로 하였다. 각 대상자들의 신장깊이를 Tonnesen방정식과 CT사진을 토대로 각각 산출하고 Gates법에 대입하여 GFR을 구하고 비교분석하였다. 결과: 신장깊이는 좌신에서 0.93 cm 우신에서 2.77 cm 차이가 났으며 CT사진으로 구한 깊이수치가 더 큰 것으로 나왔고 GFR 값 역시 15.1 mL/min 상승하였다. 고찰 및 결론: 한국인의 신장깊이가 서양인과 다르며 깊이를 측정하는 방법에 따라 GFR이 변할 수 있으므로 신장깊이 측정에 있어 신뢰도를 높일 수 있는 방법들에 대한 연구가 계속되어야 한다.

• 방송공학회논문지
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• 제18권3호
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• pp.393-400
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• 2013

손 모양 인식은 자연스러운 인간-컴퓨터 상호작용을 위한 기반 기술이다. 본 논문에서는 Kinect 기반 손 모양 인식을 위해 효과적으로 손 영역을 검출하기 위한 방법에 대해 논의한다. Kinect는 컬러 영상과 적외선 영상(혹은 깊이 영상)을 동시에 획득할 수 있는 카메라이기 때문에, 손 영역을 검출하는 과정에서 컬러 정보와 깊이 정보를 활용할 수 있다. 즉, 손 영역은 스킨 컬러를 가지는 영역으로 검출될 수도 있으며, 일정한 깊이 값을 가지는 영역으로 검출될 수도 있다. 그러므로, 이러한 방법들의 성능을 분석하여, 손 영역의 실루엣이 깔끔하게 도출될 수 있도록 적절히 결합하는 방법이 마련되어야 한다. 이는 손 모양 인식률을 크게 좌우하기 때문이다. 최종적으로 일반적인 환경에서 손 영역 검출 방법의 차이에 따른 손 모양 인식률을 비교함으로써, 성능이 우수한 손 영역 검출 방법을 제안한다.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.107-113
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• 1992

4-5MeV의 전자선은 피부표면의 흡수선량을 증가시키고 표면하 10mm 내외에서 급속히 감소함으로 Mycosis fungoides, Kaposi's sarcoma등 전신피부암에 대한 가장적당한 치료방사선으로 알려져왔다. 그러나 평면이 아니고 굴곡이 심한 인체표면에 균일한 선량을 계획하기는 많은 어려움이 있었다. 연세암센터에서는 1980년부터 시행하여왔던 6MeV 전자선의 마름모형, 네방향 조사방법을 개량하고 많은 문헌을 참고하여 상하 양방향의 조사면과 환자위치를 각각 여섯가지 자세로 나누어 조사(Six-Dual-Field)하는 방법을 사용하였으며 이에따른 전신피부표면의 선량과 선량분포를 측정하였다. 선형가속기에서 발생되는 6MeV 전자선을 0.5 cm 두께의 아크릴판으로 감약시키고 콜리메터가 완전히 열린 조사면을 상하 $19^{\circ}$씩 옮기므로서 타겟트에서 3m 거리에 약 $2m{\times}1m$의 균일한선량의 조사면(평탄도 $+3\%$)과 10 mm 내외의 실효깊이 ($80\%$, 선량지점) 및 산란선에 의한 피부표면선량을 증가시킬 수 있었다. 환자는 일부피부가 가려지지 않도록 팔과 다리를 적당한 자세로 고정시키고 전자선을 여섯방향에서 각각 2회씩 상하로 조사시키므로서 피부표면에 균일한 선량분포(표준편차 $5\%$)가 가능하였으며 $80\%$,의 심부율이 $8\~10mm$에서 측정되었다. 모든 측정은 인체등가팬텀과 폴리스틸렌팬텀을 사용하였으며 필름, 평형전리측정기 및 표준전리측정기를 이용하였다. 특히 환자피부표면의 흡수선량분포를 확인하기 위하여 열형광측정기와 반도체측정기를 이용하였으며 $6\~20$개의 소형 측정기를 환자 피부표면에 부착시킨후 전자선 치료과정 동안 피폭 시켜 측정하였고 그결과 차폐된 부위를 제외하고 평균 $10\%$, 이 내의 균일한 선량분포를 얻을수 있었다.