• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제56권4호
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• pp.344-347
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• 2014

Stent thrombosis is a major limitation of stent-assisted coiling, which is an effective method for treating wide-necked aneurysms. Although early in-stent thrombosis has been reported, very late stent thrombosis (VLST) (>1 year) has not been reported following implantation of a single self-expandable stent designed for coiling. Herein, the authors present a case of VLST that occurred 14 months after single stent implantation in a large paraclinoid aneurysm with an ultra-wide neck involving the parent artery circumferentially. This case indicates the need for establishing guidelines regarding the optimal duration of prophylactic antiplatelet therapy following stent-assisted coiling, which remains undefined in the neuroendovascular field.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제61권6호
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• pp.187-193
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• 2018

Purpose: The efficacy of percutaneous stent implantation for congenital heart disease (CHD) in Korea, where stent availability is limited, has not been determined. This study evaluated the acute and midterm results of stent implantation in different CHD subgroups. Methods: Stents were implanted in 75 patients with 81 lesions: (1) pulmonary artery stenosis (PAS) group, 56 lesions in 51 patients; (2) coarctation of the aorta (CoA) group, 5 lesions in 5 patients; (3) Fontan group, 13 lesions in 12 patients; (4) ductal stent group, 3 lesions in 3 patients; and (5) other CHD group, 4 lesions in 4 patients. Mean follow-up duration was 2.1 years (0.1-4 years). Medical records were reviewed retrospectively. Results: The minimum lumen diameter (MLD) in PAS and CoA increased from $5.0{\pm}1.9mm$ and $8.4{\pm}1.6mm$ to $10.1{\pm}3.6mm$ and $12.3{\pm}2.5mm$, respectively (P<0.01). In the PAS group, pressure gradient decreased from $25.7{\pm}15.6mmHg$ to $10.4{\pm}10.1mmHg$, and right ventricular to aortic pressure ratio from $0.56{\pm}0.21$ to $0.46{\pm}0.19$. In the CoA group, the pressure gradient decreased from $50{\pm}33mmHg$ to $17{\pm}8mmHg$. In the ductal stent group, the MLD of the ductus increased from 2.3 mm to 4.3 mm and arterial oxygen saturation from 40%-70% to 90%. No deaths were associated with stent implantation. Stent migration occurred in 3 patients, but repositioning was successful in all. Stent redilation was performed successfully in 26 cases after $29{\pm}12months$. Conclusion: Percutaneous stent implantation was safe and effective, with acceptable short and mid-term outcomes in Korean CHD patients.

• 한국임상약학회지
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.113-122
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• 2012

ACC/AHA/SCAI Guideline recommends for administration dual antiplatelet therapy after drug-eluting stent (DES) to prevent restenosis and stent thrombosis in patients with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Recently triple antiplatelet therapy including cilostazol is known to reduce restenosis and stent thrombosis significantly after DES implantation. However, there is lack of data providing the efficacy of triple antiplatelet therapy. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the clinical effects of the triple therapy after DES implantation compared with the dual therapy. This retrospective study collected data from medical charts of 251 patients who received DES implantation between Jul 2006 and Jun 2008. They received either dual antiplatelet therapy (N = 154 clopidogrel and aspirin; Dual group) or triple antiplatelet therapy (N = 97 cliostazol, clopidogrel and aspirin; Triple group). Major adverse cardiac event rates (MACE, included total death, myocardial infarction, target lesion revascularization) at 12 months, 24 months, stent thrombosis, rates of bleeding complications and adverse drug reactions were compared between these two groups. Compared with the dual group, the triple group had a similar incidence of the MACE rates at 24months (12.3% vs. 12.4%, p = 0.99). There is no difference in overall stent thrombosis between two groups (Dual group 2.6% vs. Triple group 4.1%, p = 0.5). Subgroup analysis showed that diabetic patients got more benefit in reducing MACE rates but, there is no statistical difference. Bleeding complications and adverse drug effects were not different significantly. As compared with dual antiplatelet therapy, triple antiplatelet therapy did not reduce the 12-months, 24-months MACE rates and stent thrombosis. Bleeding complications and adverse drug effects were not different.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제64권6호
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• pp.853-863
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• 2021

Objective : Biodegradable poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) with a highly biocompatible surface via tantalum (Ta) ion implantation can be an innovative solution for the problems associated with current biodegradable stents. The purpose of this study is to develop a Taimplanted PLLA stent for clinical use and to investigate its biological performance capabilities. Methods : A series of in vitro and in vivo tests were used to assess the biological performance of bare and Ta-implanted PLLA stents. The re-endothelialization ability and thrombogenicity were examined through in vitro endothelial cell and platelet adhesion tests. An in vivo swine model was used to evaluate the effects of Ta ion implantation on subacute restenosis and thrombosis. Angiographic and histologic evaluations were conducted at one, two and three months post-treatment. Results : The Ta-implanted PLLA stent was successfully fabricated, exhibiting a smooth surface morphology and modified layer integration. After Ta ion implantation, the surface properties were more favorable for rapid endothelialization and for less platelet attachment compared to the bare PLLA stent. In an in vivo animal test, follow-up angiography showed no evidence of in-stent stenosis in either group. In a microscopic histologic examination, luminal thrombus formation was significantly suppressed in the Ta-implanted PLLA stent group according to the 2-month follow-up assessment (21.2% vs. 63.9%, p=0.005). Cells positive for CD 68, a marker for the monocyte lineage, were less frequently identified around the Ta-implanted PLLA stent in the 1-month follow-up assessments. Conclusion : The use of a Ta-implanted PLLA stent appears to promote re-endothelialization and anti-thrombogenicity.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제46권1호
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• pp.67-75
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• 2003

목 적 : 분지 폐동맥 협착 부위에 스텐트를 삽입하여 효과적으로 교정한 후, 이후 추적 관찰시에 협착이 없었던 반대편 분지 폐동맥 단면적이 감소하지 않고 증가하는 양상을 관찰하였다. 이에 분지 폐동맥 단면적의 변화에 영향을 끼치는 형태학적 혈역학적 요인들을 분석해 보았다. 방 법 : 1995년 1월부터 2002년 7월까지 연세대학교 심장혈관병원 소아심장과에서 좌폐동맥 분지 협착을 진단받고 스텐트 삽입을 시행받은 23명의 환아를 대상으로 하였다. 이들 환아에서 스텐트 삽입 전후로 심혈관 조영술을 통해 좌우 폐동맥 단면적의 변화, 도플러 심초음파 검사를 시행하여 폐동맥 부전을 측정하여 역류 분율의 변화를 관찰하였고, 폐관류 검사를 함께 시행하였다. 결 과 : 1) 좌폐동맥 협착으로 스텐트를 삽입한 후 좌폐동맥 지수는 $102{\pm}12mm^2/BSA$에서 $125{\pm}11mm^2/BSA$로 유의하게 증가하였다(P=0.001). 2) 협착이 없었던 우폐동맥 지수의 변화를 보면, 좌폐동맥에 스텐트를 삽입하기 전에 평균 $238{\pm}17mm^2/BSA$에서 추적 검사시 $249{\pm}20mm^2/BSA$로 유의한 증가는 없었다(P=0.474). 3) 스텐트 삽입 전후로 양측 폐동맥 지수의 합을 보면, 삽입전 $340{\pm}21mm^2/BSA$에서 추적 검사시 $374{\pm}26mm^2/BSA$로 증가하는 경향이 있었지만 유의한 차이는 없었다(P=0.09). 4) 폐동맥 폐쇄부전 역류 분율의 변화는 스텐트 삽입전 $50{\pm}5%$에서 $46{\pm}5%$로 감소하였으나, 유의한 감소량은 아니었다. 그러나, 폐동맥 폐쇄부전 역류 분율 증감 정도에 따라 세 군으로 나누어 비교해 보면, 3 군에서 우폐동맥지수는 삽입 전 $260{\pm}23mm^2/BSA$에서 추적 검사시 $325{\pm}33mm^2/BSA$으로 유의하게 증가하였다(P=0.041). 좌폐동맥 지수는 각 군에서 스텐트 삽입 전후로 증가하는 양상은 관찰되었으나, 1군에서만 유의하였고, 이는 폐동맥 폐쇄부전의 역류 분율 증감이 좌폐동맥의 단면적에 변화를 미치는 일차적 요인은 아닌 것으로 분석된다. 5) 스텐트 삽입 후 좌 우폐동맥 모두 폐동맥 폐쇄부전이 심할수록 폐동맥지수가 증가하여 유의한 양의 상관 관계를 가지고 (좌폐동맥; r=0.69, P<0.01 및 우폐동맥; r=0.53, P<0.01), 회귀분석상으로도 유의한 관계를 보였다. 또한 양측폐동맥 지수의 합도 유의한 양의 상관 관계(r=0.71, P<0.01)를 보였다. 결 론 : 협착이 있던 좌폐동맥은 스텐트의 삽입으로 교정되어 그 단면적 지수가 증가하였다. 그리고, 반대편 우폐동맥의 경우에는 잔존하는 폐동맥 폐쇄부전의 영향으로 단면적 지수가 감소하지 않고, 오히려 증가한 것을 관찰하였다. 그러나, 잔존하는 폐동맥 폐쇄부전의 장기적 예후를 고려해 볼 때, 이를 예방할 수 있는 것이 중요하다. 또한 역류 분율을 정확히 산출하기 위해 자기공명영상을 이용하는 것도 적극 검토해야 할 것이다.

• Journal of Gastric Cancer
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.1-5
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• 2009

악성 위장관 협착에 의한 폐쇄 증상의 개선을 위하여 과거에는 고식적인 수술적 우회술을 주로 시행하였으나, 최근 내시경적 스텐트 삽입술이 개발되고 기술적 진보와 임상 경험이 축적됨에 따라 새로운 치료 방침의 하나로 확립되었다. 스텐트 삽입술은 고식적 우회술에 비해 시술이 간편하여 성공률이 높고 비침습적이며 단기간에 증상을 개선시키고 시술과 관련된 이환률이 적다는 장점이 있으며 시술에 필요한 입원기간이 짧고 비용면에서 더욱 효과적일 수 있다. 반면 종양의 스텐트 내발육 혹은 위산이나 담즙에 의한 스텐트 손상, 스텐트 일탈 등의 합병증이 발생하여 폐쇄 증상이 조기에 재발하고 재시술이 필요할 수 있다는 문제점이 있어 최근에는 스텐트 일탈을 예방하고 종양의 내발육을 극복할 수 있는 다양한 종류의 스텐트가 개발되어 임상에 응용되고 있다. 일반적으로 악성 위장관 폐쇄에 의한 폐쇄 증상의 완화를 목적으로 하는 스텐트 삽입술은 기대 여명이 6개월 이하인 환자에서 효과적이고 그 이상의 생존이 기대되는 환자에서는 고식적 우회술을 시행하는 것이 적합한 치료 방침으로 생각된다. 본 종설에서는 악성 위출구 폐쇄 환자의 치료에서 쟁점이 되고 있는 스텐트 삽입술과 수술적 우회술 중 어떤 치료가 보다 적절한가를 판단하기 위해서 기술적 측면, 임상 증상의 개선, 합병증, 비용 대비 효과 등을 문헌 고찰을 통해 비교함으로써 적절한 치료 방법의 선택에 대한 해답을 찾고자 한다.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제51권3호
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• pp.155-159
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• 2012

The treatment of bilateral vertebral artery dissecting aneurysms (VADAs) presenting with subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) is still challenging. The authors report a rare case of bilateral VADA treated with coil trapping of ruptured VADA and covered stents implantation after multiple unsuccessful stent assisted coiling of the contralateral unruptured VADA. A 44-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital because of severe headache and sudden stuporous consciousness. Brain CT showed thick SAH and intraventricular hemorrhage. Cerebral angiography demonstrated bilateral VADA. Based on the SAH pattern and aneurysm configurations, the right VADA was considered ruptured. This was trapped with endovascular coils without difficulty. One month later, the contralateral unruptured VADA was protected using a stent-within-a-stent technique, but marked enlargement of the left VADA was detected by 8-months follow-up angiography. Subsequently two times coil packing for pseudosacs resulted in near complete occlusion of left VADA. However, it continued to grow. Covered stents graft below the posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA) origin and a coronary stent implantation across the origin of the PICA resulted in near complete obliteration of the VADA. Covered stent graft can be used as a last therapeutic option for the management of VADA, which requires absolute preservation of VA flow.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제40권4호
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• pp.171-178
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• 2010

Purpose : The purpose of this study is to develop a surgical stent for dental implant procedure that can be easily applied and affordable by using cone beam computerized tomography (CBCT). Materials and Methods : Aluminum, Teflon-PFA (perfluoroalkoxy), and acetal (polyoxymethylene plastic) were selected as materials for the surgical stent. Among these three materials, the appropriate material was chosen using the CBCT images. The surgical stent, which could be easily placed into an oral cavity, was designed with chosen material. CBCT images of the new surgical stent on mandible were obtained using Alphard-3030 dental CT system (Asahi Roentgen Co., Ltd., Kyoto, Japan). The point of insertion was prescribed on the surgical stent with the multiplanar reconstruction software of OnDemand3D (CyberMed Inc., Seoul, Korea). Guide holes were made at the point of insertion on the surgical stent using newly designed guide jig. CBCT scans was taken for the second time to verify the accuracy of the newly designed surgical stent. Results : Teflon-PFA showed radiologically excellent image characteristics for the surgical stent. High accuracy and reproducibility of implantation were confirmed with the surgical stent. Conclusion : The newly designed surgical stent can lead to the accurate implantation and achieve the clinically predictable result.

• Archives of Reconstructive Microsurgery
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.32-37
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• 2011

Purpose: Canalicular laceration is relatively common due to its exposed, vulnerable location in case of facial trauma. Conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy has been the standard treatment for canalicular obstruction secondary to unrepaired canalicular laceration. In spite of a high rate of relieving tear-duct obstruction, this method is noted to be associated with low rate of patient satisfaction and a number of complications. The goal of this study is to report the good results of delayed lacrimal stent implantation with Mini Monoka$^{(R)}$ for patients whose canaliculi were not repaired by initial surgery. Methods: From May of 2005 to February of 2007, four patients who underwent delayed lacrimal stent implantation using Mini Monoka$^{(R)}$ in canalicular laceration were retrospectively reviewed. First, the previous scar incision was made over the lower lid and we identified the cut end of proximal lacerated canaliculus. The Mini Monoka$^{(R)}$ was passed through the punctum to the cut end of the proximal lacerated canaliculus. We identified the cut end of the distal lacerated canaliculus, whose cut end has rolled white edges after careful excision of the scarred lid tissue. We then passed Mini Monoka$^{(R)}$ through the lacerated inferior canaliculus. Using an operating microscope, we placed three interrupted sutures of 8-0 Ethilon to join the canalicular ends. Silicone stent was left in place for 6 months. The mean age of the patients was 48.5 years (range, 35 to 59 years). The time interval from initial trauma to delayed lacrimal stent implantation was between 3 and 31 days. Follow-up periods ranged from 12 and 20 months. Results: The results of reconstruction were classified into normal, fair and poor. Patent lacrimal drainage systems were achieved in three of the four cases. In one case, epiphora was encountered. No cases of stent displacement, conjunctivitis or granuloma formation were encountered. Conclusion: Even though canalicular reconstruction was delayed for a long time, attempting canalicular reconstruction would be acceptable before considering secondary operations like dacryocystorhinostomy and conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy.

• Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.49-55
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• 2009

상부 위장관 스텐트 삽입술은 근치적 수술이 불가능한 상부 악성 종양에 의한 상부 위장관 협착 환자의 폐쇄 증상 완화를 위한 보존적 치료로서 확립되었으며 내시경 개발 기술이 발달하고 임상 경험이 축적됨에 따라서 여러 상부 위장관 질환에서 스텐트 삽입술을 보다 편리하고 안전하게 시행할 수 있게 되었다. 그러나 스텐트 삽입술 이후에는 동통, 출혈, 천공과 같은 조기 합병증이나 스텐트 일탈, 스텐트 폐쇄 등의 후기 합병증이 발생할 수 있으므로 사후 관리 또한 중요하다.