• 음성과학
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• 제8권4호
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• pp.87-98
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• 2001

Vocal nodule is one of the representative chronic diseases of vocal folds, and it can be cured by surgical removal or voice therapy. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of the accent method, one of the popular effective voice therapy, in the patients with vocal nodule. Authors executed the accent method in 17 patients with vocal nodule who visited the Voice & Speech Therapy Clinic, Pusan National University Hospital analysed the voice before and after treatment using the local findings, acoustic analysis and aerodynamic analysis MPT. The voice was analysed with MDVP of CSL and MPT was checked using stop watch. The parameters included Fo, Jitter, Shimmer and noise to harmonic ratio(NHR) as acoustic analysis. The results were obtained as follows. In the evaluation by the local findings, it was improved to 77% in the patients of vocal nodule. Jitter and Shimmer were shown to be improved significantly. In particular, it was shown to be improved significantly in patients with vocal nodule. As the result of this study, the improvement of aerodynamic aspect was more statistically significant than that of acoustic parameters. When I generalized the above mentioned results, we suggest that it is a useful voice therapy which can be helpful to the improvement of voice, applying the accent method to the vocal nodule patients, and there are currently many methods to be used in the voice therapy, but it is thought which the accent method is the good treatment as the alternatives of keeping the continuous medical treatment.

• 대한청각학회지
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.72-79
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• 2021

Background and Objectives: The speech-in-noise test is typically performed using an audiometer. The results of the digit-in-noise recognition (DIN) test may be influenced by the flat frequency response of free-field audiometry and frequency of the hearing aid fit based on fitting rationale. This study aims to investigate the DIN test in unaided and aided conditions. Subjects and Methods: Thirty four adults with moderate and severe sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) participated in the study. The signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) for 50% of the DIN test was obtained in the following two conditions: 1) the unaided condition, performed using an audiometer in a free field; and 2) aided condition, performed using a hearing aid with an unvented individual earmold that was fitted based on NAL-NL2. Results: There was a statistically significant elevation in the mean SNR for the severe SNHL group in both test conditions when compared with that of the moderate SNHL group. In both groups, the SNR for the aided condition was significantly lower than that of the unaided condition. Conclusions: Speech recognition in hearing-impaired patients can be realized by fitting hearing aids based on evidence-based fitting rationale rather than by measuring it using free-field audiometry measurement that is utilized in a routine clinic setup.

• 대한장애인치과학회지
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.87-91
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• 2009

The purpose of this study were to investigate the chief complain and dental treatment needs in handicapped patient. This study examines treatment records of 1025 patients in free dental clinic for handicapped patients during 10 years from 1999 to 2008. The results were as follows : 5.8 average visit per patient; mean patient age was 25; 544 patients was younger than 20. Handicapped patients classified according to types of disability. Crippled disorder were 19.1%, brain disorder were 4.5%, visual disorder were 3.1%, auditory disorder were 4.1%, speech disorder were 0.9%, mental retardation were 67.1%, and developmental disorder were 25.1%. Performed treatments were 322 scaling, 13 fluoride varnish, 727 preventive resin restoration, 1296 resin restoration, 600 amalgam restoration, 46 GI restoration, 612 extraction, 289 pulp treatment of primary teeth, 75 pulp treatment of permanent teeth and 138 stainless steel crown restoration. Many handicapped patients have some difficulty to dental treatment. They have limited access to dental care, which is compounded by a shortage of skilled dental professionals who are willing to treat these population and financial problems.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제45권10호
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• pp.1199-1203
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• 2002

목 적: 언어발달장애를 주소로 내원하는 소아들을 대상으로 청성뇌간반응(ABR)을 선별검사로 시행함으로써 그 원인을 조기 발견하고 조기 치료함으로써 이들의 장애를 최소화하고 언어발달 과정에 도움을 주고자 본 연구를 시행하였다. 방 법 : 1999년 1월부터 2001년 12월까지 3년 동안 경북대학교병원 소아과에 언어발달장애를 주소로 내원한 18개월 이상 소아 139례를 대상으로 하여 청성뇌간반응(ABR)을 시행하였으며 이들의 임상진단과 ABR 이상에 따라 분류하였다. 결 과 : 전체 139례 중 ABR 검사상 이상소견을 보인 환아는 15례(10.8%)였으며 전반적 발달장애 7례, 발달성 언어장애 4례, 기타 4례로 나타났으며 이상소견을 보인 환아 중 7례는 전음성 난청이었으며 8례는 감각신경성 난청이었다. 또한 ABR 검사상 정상을 보인 18개월에서 7세 사이의 I파 및 V파의 평균잠복기 및 표준편차는 각각 $1.40{\pm}0.13$, $5.57{\pm}0.26$이었으며, I-V의 정점간 잠복기는 $4.18{\pm}0.24$였다. 중등도 이상의 감각신경성 난청환아의 4례에서 보청기를 착용하였으며 이들을 추적 관찰하였다. 결 론: 언어발달장애를 주소로 내원하는 소아들에게 선별검사로서의 ABR은 반드시 필요한 것으로 생각되며 이것을 통해 감각신경성 난청을 조기 발견하고 감각 신경성 난청의 경우 보청기를 사용하여 조기 치료함으로써 이들의 신경학적 발달 및 사회적 적응에 도움을 줄 수 있을 것이다.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.14-22
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• 1996

본 연구에서는 소아 청소년 진료를 전문으로 하는 서울소재 한 개인 신경정신과에 내원한 환자들의 내원시의 주문제, 진단 및 기타 관련 변인들의 분포와 관계를 알아보았다. 약 4년여 기간동안 내원한 18세이하의 환자 2785명의 병록지를 조사해본 결과 남아가 여아보다 2.7배 많았으며, 연령은 만 6세까지가 전체의 약 64%를 차지하였고 특히 만 3세까지가 가장 많았고 취학연령이후의 환자 수는 일정하게 감소하였다 형제 수는 평균 1.95명이었으며, 출생순위는 맏이의 비율이 가장높았다. 특히 형제수가 한명일 때의 남아, 형제수가 세명 혹은 그 이상일 때의 여아의 내원율이 높았다. 내원시의 주문제는 언어결함, 행동과잉, 자폐적 행동, 틱증상, 적대행동, 학습문제 등이 높은 빈도를 기록하였다 진단분포는 부모-자녀 문제, 정신지체, 발달성 언어장애, 반응성 애착장애, 기타 정서장애, 전반적 발달장애 등의 순서로 높은 빈도를 보였다. 실시된 치료의 종류로는 정신치료. 놀이치료, 부모면담, 작업치료. 언어치료의 순으로 빈도가 높았다. 이상의 결과를 최근의 선행 연구에서 보고된 연구결과들과 비교하고 논의하였다.

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제33권1호
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• pp.34-41
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• 2017

치은비대와 연관된 대표적인 3가지 약물은 항경련제, 칼슘 길항제, 면역 억제재 등이다. 약물성 치은 비대를 위한 치료에서 근본적인 원인인 약물 대체가 선행되면 재발의 위험 등은 훨씬 낮아지는 이점이 있으나, 대체가 어려울 때는 치주치료와 철저한 유지관리가 병행되어야만 한다. 본 연구에서는 약물성 치은비대로 병적인 치아 이동이 일어난 경우, 약물 교체 없이 치주 치료로 염증이 해소 되면서 자발적으로 치아 이동이 함께 일어난 증례를 보고하고자 한다. 본 증례의 환자들도 치주치료 이후 적극적인 정기 점검을 통해 안정적으로 유지될 수 있었다.

• 대한후두음성언어의학회지
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.21-24
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• 2016

An irritable larynx syndrome is characterized by a sudden episodic dyspnea and dysphonia that is difficult to diagnose, and patients are often treated unnecessarily and/or too much. A correct diagnosis can be made by monitoring the larynx closing in the reversed direction during inhalation and posterior chink with videolaryngoscopy and by measuring a decrease in air flow volume during inhalation with a lung function test. Patients can be effectively treated with thorough differential diagnosis. Medications targeting precipitating factors, physical therapy sessions to improve abnormal larynx movement, counseling to reduce patients'anxiety rising from dyspnea, and etc. can effectively alleviate symptoms.

• 대한후두음성언어의학회지
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.59-62
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• 2002

We present a case of nasopharyngeal stenosis which developed after adenotonsillectomy. A 11-year-old boy underwent adenotonsillectomy because of snoring at a local clinic using a $CO_2$ LASER. After the operation, he cannot breathe via nose due to severe cicatrical nasopharyngeal stenosis. Nasopharyngeal stenosis and oropharyngeal stenosis are rare and challenging problems in the pediatric population. The most common etiology is currently the surgical trauma associated with adenotonsillectomy. Stenosis can vary from a thin band to a complete obstructing cicatrix. Presenting symptoms range from mild hyponasal speech to severe airway obstruction. We treated the patient with velopharyngoplasty using two separate rotational mucosal flaps.

• 대한후두음성언어의학회지
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.46-50
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• 2015

Background and Objectives:Laryngeal hyperkinetic movements of stuttering patients is similar to that of adductor spasmodic dysphonia. There has been studies on implementing botulinium toxin injections to treat stuttering. However, the opinions on the bouolinium toxin injection's effects on stuttering patients vary. In this study authors aim to figure out when the botulinium toxin injection improves stuttering patients. Materials and Methods:Stuttering patients who could receive botulinium toxin injection participated in this study. Age differences, gender differences, electroglottogrphic test, aerodynamic test in botulinium toxin injection treatment of stuttering were analyzed. Results:The botulinium toxin injection had statistically significant impact on patients who showed low mean air flow rate during aerodynamic study. Conclusion:The botulinium toxin injection could reduce stuttering of patients with low mean air flow rate in aerodynamic study.

• 대한청각학회지
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.110-114
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• 2021

We report a case of hearing rehabilitation following combined cochlear implantation and ossiculoplasty. A 71-year-old patient visited the clinic for right-sided mixed hearing loss. We targeted neural and conductive components, performing two different operations simultaneously. At two months post-operative, the patient showed satisfactory results with respect to hearing threshold and speech comprehension. Our experience suggests that careful evaluation of patients and consideration of the diverse array of available treatment strategies can be used to provide personalized rehabilitation with maximal effectiveness. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report to take such an integrated approach to treat hearing impairment and is thus likely to have clinical importance for otologists.