• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.81-88
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• 2012

Background: In discography performed during percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy (PELD) via the posterolateral approach, it is difficult to create a fluoroscopic tunnel view because a long needle is required for discography and the guide-wire used for consecutive PELD interrupts rotation of fluoroscope. A stereotactic system was designed to facilitate the determination of the needle entry point, and the feasibility of this system was evaluated during interventional spine procedures. Methods: A newly designed stereotactic guidance system underwent a field test application for PELD. Sixty patients who underwent single-level PELD at L4-L5 were randomly divided into conventional or stereotactic groups. PELD was performed via the posterolateral approach using the entry point on the skin determined by premeasured distance from the midline and angles according to preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings. Needle entry accuracy provided by the two groups was determined by comparing the distance and angle measured by postoperative computed tomography with those measured by preoperative MRI. The duration and radiation exposure for determining the entry point were measured in the groups. Results: The new stereotactic guidance system and the conventional method provided similarly accurate entry points for discography and consecutive PELD. However, the new stereotactic guidance system lowered the duration and radiation exposure for determining the entry point. Conclusions: The new stereotactic guidance system under fluoroscopy provided a reliable needle entry point for discography and consecutive PELD. Furthermore, it reduced the duration and radiation exposure associated with determining needle entry.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제29권6호
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• pp.826-831
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• 2000

The major indication of endoscope in neurosurgical field is intraventricular procedures. Recently, it can be used selectively in the intraaxial mass lesion associated cavity. For example, cystic mass, with liquefied necrosis, and blood clot can be approached with this technique. The authors present its usage in brain abscess ruptured into lateral ventricle. The neuroendoscope was introduced into abscess cavity through stereotactic guidance, the pus was then removed through continuous irrigation and suction under direct video visualization. The intraventricular pus was also cleaned through gentle, direct endoscopic irrigation and suction. The postoperative clinical course was uneventful. Brief overview is given for this intraaxial neuroendoscopic procedure.

• 품질경영학회지
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.40-50
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• 2006

The authors aimed to analyze the quality improvement efficiency of wound dressing with 2-octyl cyanoacrylate(2-OCA) in stereotactic image guided linear or sigmoid incisions in a cohort of consecutive craniotomy patients, and to compare clinical results with those of iodine-dressing and silk sutured patients underwent conventional craniotomy surgery with large pedicle flap incisions without stereotactic guidance. In methods, 26 patients were involved as the study group at one hospital. We retrospectively compared their results with those of 38 consecutive control patients at the same unit. The suggested new medical material, 2-octyl cyanoacrylate(2-OCA), resultantly decreased or prevented the contaminated fluid influx from scalp outside. The mean infection rate for the control group (7.89%) was relatively higher than that of the study group (3.85%). In addition, the use of stereotactic image guided craniotomy was significant to reduce operation time, to simplify operative procedures and to decrease potential risk factors.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제29권7호
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• pp.954-958
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• 2000

In the removal of small subcortical lesion in the eloquent area like sensory-motor cortex, the prevention of neurologic deficit is important. We present our technique of identification of M-1, S-1 cortex in a case of subcortical granuloma located in sensorymotor cortex. To accurately localize mass, stereotactic craniotomy was planned. At the beginning of procedure, functional MRI of motor cortex was done with stereotactic headframe in place. Next, the stereotactic craniotomy about 4 cm was done under propofol anesthesia for cortical mapping. After reflection of dura, central sulcus was identified with phase-reversal response of intraoperative SEP(somatosensory evoked potential) of contralateral median nerve. Then the patient was awakened, and direct cortical stimulation was done. We observed the muscle contractions of elbow, hand and fingers and the paresthesia over forearm, hand, fingers on the M-1 and S-1 cortex. Through cortical mapping and stereotactic guidance, we concluded that the mass lie immediately posterior to central sulcus, then the mass was carefully removed through small transsulcal approach, opening about 1 cm of rolandic sulcus.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.65-68
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• 2004

CyberKnife is a stereotactic radiosurgery system which could be used to treat many tumors and lesions. It provides the surgeon unparalleled flexibility in targeting using a compact light linear accelerator mounted on a robotic arm. Advanced image guidance technology tracks patient and target position during treatment, ensuring accuracy without the use of an invasive head frame. CyberKnife with Dynamic Tracking Software is cleared to provide radiosurgery for lesions anywhere in the body when radiation treatment is indicated. It has often been used to radiosurgically treat otherwise untreatable tumors and malformations. Moreover, this instrument treats tumors at body sites, most of which are unreachable by other stereotactic systems. Compared with conventional radiotherapy, it is fundamentally different that using non-invasive, frameless, no excessive radiation exposure to normal tissue. In oral malignant neoplasm, surgical excision and radiation therapy should be tried first, additionally chemotherapy could be considered. However, after failure of conventional therapies, patients had poor systemic condition and surgical limitation. So, CyberKnife could be a suitable therapy. A 49 years man was referred in recurred mandibular cancer treated by radiotherapy. The tumor was considered inoperable, because of extensive invasion and was not expected to good response to conventional therapies. We experienced a case of CyberKnife after 4 cycle chemotherapies, so we report it with review of literature.

• 대한방사선치료학회지
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.79-86
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• 2015

목 적 : 치료 중에도 지속적으로 X-ray 영상을 획득하여 환자의 움직임을 보정하는 CyberKnife(Accuray Incorporated, USA) 치료 방식의 특성을 이용하여, 치료 중 환자의 움직임을 보정할 수 없는 경우 척추 전이암 정위적방사선치료의 적절한 치료 시간에 대해 고찰하고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법 : CyberKnife를 이용하여 정위적방사선치료를 받은 척추 전이암 환자 57명을 대상으로 하였다. 그 중 경추 환자는 8명, 흉추는 26명, 그리고 요추는 23 명이었다. 치료 중 획득한 X-ray 영상을 종합하여 치료 부위 별로 분류한 후, 치료 시작 시간을 기준으로 5 분마다 구간을 나누어 시간에 따른 환자의 움직임이 어떤 양상을 보이는지 분석하였다. 결 과 : 경추의 경우, 회전 방향으로 15 분 이후부터 움직임의 증가폭이 커지기 시작하였다. 흉추에서는 특별히 움직임이 증가하는 구간은 없었으나 시간에 따라 점차적으로 증가하는 추세를 보였기 때문에 대략 40 분 이후 의미 있는 값이 나올 것이라 추정된다. 요추의 경우, 치료 시작 20 분 이후 수직 이동 방향과 회전 방향으로 움직임이 크게 상승하는 것으로 나타났다. 결 론 : 치료 중 환자의 움직임을 보정할 수 없는 치료 시스템의 경우, 치료 시간은 경추의 경우 15 분, 흉추의 경우 40 분, 요추의 경우 20 분 이내가 적절한 것으로 사료된다. 만약 치료 시간이 이보다 긴 경우, 치료 중간에 추가적인 환자 정렬을 실시하거나 추가적인 PTV margin이 필요할 것으로 사료된다.

• 한국의학물리학회지:의학물리
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.286-293
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• 2015

본 연구의 목적은 폐암의 정위체부방사선 치료 환자에 대하여 정위체부고정기구 사용 유무에 따른 셋업 정확성을 비교 평가하고자 한다. 본원에서 정위체부방사선치료를 받은 총 40명의 환자를 대상으로, 정위체부고정기구를 기반으로 한셋업 방식의 환자군 20명과 고정기구 없이 Wing board를 사용한 환자군 20명으로 구분하여 각 셋업오차를 비교, 분석 하였다. 폐암의 정위체부방사선치료는 총 4~5회에 걸쳐 48~60 Gy 조사되었다. 매 치료 전, 먼저 레이저를 이용하여 환자를 치료중심점에 위치시킨 후 On-board kV 영상장치를 이용하여 2차원 직각영상을 얻어 척추를 기준으로 환자의 위치를 조정한 다음, 3차원 체적 영상을 획득 하여 종양의 위치를 치료중심점에 일치시키고, 마지막으로 호흡에 의한 종양의 위치 확인 및 조정을 위해 2차원 직각 투시영상을 이용하였다. 각 과정에서 얻은 테이블 이동 및 회전 값을 조사하여, 셋업 군별로 계통오차 및 랜덤오차를 구하였다. 고정기구 사용유무에 따른 통계적 유의성을 검증하기 위하여 계통오차에 대한 t-test 시행을 하였고, 셋업의 재현성의 차이를 보기위해 랜덤오차에 대한 F-test를 시행하였다. 나아가 이러한 셋업 방식의 차이가 셋업 여유분의 크기 결정에 영향이 있는지 여부를 평가하기위해 치료계획체적의 여유분을 계산하여 두 방식의 차이를 비교하였다. 정위체부 고정기구를 사용했을 때의 셋업 오차는 수직방향, 길이방향, 수평방향으로 각각 $0.05{\pm}0.25cm$, $0.20{\pm}0.38cm$, $0.02{\pm}0.30cm$이었다. 반면에, Frameless immobilizer을 사용한 단순 고정방법을 사용했을 때의 셋업 오차는 수직방향에서만 통계적으로 유의하게 $-0.24{\pm}0.25cm$으로 증가함을 보였으나, 길이방향, 수평방향에 대해서는 각각 $0.06{\pm}0.34cm$, $-0.02{\pm}0.25cm$의 작거나 비슷한 결과값을 보였다. 정위체부 고정기구를 사용했을 경우, 수직방향, 수직방향 및 길이방향으로의 여유분은 각각, 0.67 cm, 0.99 cm, 0.83 cm였고, Frameless immobilizer시 수직방향으로 0.75 cm, 길이방향으로 0.96 cm, 수평방향으로 0.72 cm로써 수평방향에서 최대 0.11 cm 차이가 남을 알 수 있었다. 결론적으로 정위체부고정기구를 사용하는 것이 환자 자세 재현성을 향상시켜 셋업 오차를 환자의 전후, 위아래 방향으로의 약 0.1~0.2 cm씩 줄일 수 있을 것으로 평가하였다. 다만 정위체부 고정기구 사용에 따른 시간 소요 및 치료절차의 복잡성에 비해 그 효과는 그리 크지 않았다.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제36권2호
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• pp.122-128
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• 2018

Purpose: To investigate positional uncertainty and its correlation with clinical parameters in spine stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) using thermoplastic mask (TM) immobilization. Materials and Methods: A total of 21 patients who underwent spine SBRT for cervical or upper thoracic spinal lesions were retrospectively analyzed. All patients were treated with image guidance using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and 4 degrees-of-freedom (DoF) positional correction. Initial, pre-treatment, and post-treatment CBCTs were analyzed. Setup error (SE), pre-treatment residual error (preRE), post-treatment residual error (postRE), intrafraction motion before treatment (IM1), and intrafraction motion during treatment (IM2) were determined from 6 DoF manual rigid registration. Results: The three-dimensional (3D) magnitudes of translational uncertainties (mean ${\pm}$ 2 standard deviation) were $3.7{\pm}3.5mm$ (SE), $0.9{\pm}0.9mm$ (preRE), $1.2{\pm}1.5mm$ (postRE), $1.4{\pm}2.4mm$ (IM1), and $0.9{\pm}1.0mm$ (IM2), and average angular differences were $1.1^{\circ}{\pm}1.2^{\circ}$ (SE), $0.9^{\circ}{\pm}1.1^{\circ}$ (preRE), $0.9^{\circ}{\pm}1.1^{\circ}$ (postRE), $0.6^{\circ}{\pm}0.9^{\circ}$ (IM1), and $0.5^{\circ}{\pm}0.5^{\circ}$ (IM2). The 3D magnitude of SE, preRE, postRE, IM1, and IM2 exceeded 2 mm in 18, 0, 3, 3, and 1 patients, respectively. No association were found between all positional uncertainties and body mass index, pain score, and treatment location (p > 0.05, Mann-Whitney test). There was a tendency of intrafraction motion to increase with overall treatment time; however, the correlation was not statistically significant (p > 0.05, Spearman rank correlation test). Conclusion: In spine SBRT using TM immobilization, CBCT and 4 DoF alignment correction, a minimum residual translational uncertainty was 2 mm. Shortening overall treatment time and 6 DoF positional correction may further reduce positional uncertainties.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제60권3호
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• pp.380-384
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• 2017

Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is located most frequently in the cerebral hemispheres. Glioblastoma presenting as an extraaxial mass of cerebellopontine angle (CPA) is very rare in adults. We report a rare case of GBM arising in the CPA. The patient was a 71-year-old female, who complained of progressive gait disturbance and poor memory. Initial magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed a $1.4{\times}1.3cm$ mass in the left CPA, with broad base to the petrous bone, showing homogenous enhancement. Follow-up MRI showed a rapid increase in size of mass ($2.7{\times}2.2cm$) with a necrotic portion. A stereotactic biopsy was done under the guidance of navigation system, and the histopathologic diagnosis was GBM, World Heath Organization grade IV. Further surgical resection was not performed considering her general condition, and the patient underwent concurrent chemotherapy with radiation therapy. Although rare, the possibility of glioblastoma should be included in the differential diagnosis of atypical CPA tumor.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제62권1호
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• pp.10-26
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• 2019

Magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) is an emerging new technology with considerable potential to treat various neurological diseases. With refinement of ultrasound transducer technology and integration with magnetic resonance imaging guidance, transcranial sonication of precise cerebral targets has become a therapeutic option. Intensity is a key determinant of ultrasound effects. High-intensity focused ultrasound can produce targeted lesions via thermal ablation of tissue. MRgFUS-mediated stereotactic ablation is non-invasive, incision-free, and confers immediate therapeutic effects. Since the US Food and Drug Administration approval of MRgFUS in 2016 for unilateral thalamotomy in medication-refractory essential tremor, studies on novel indications such as Parkinson's disease, psychiatric disease, and brain tumors are underway. MRgFUS is also used in the context of blood-brain barrier (BBB) opening at low intensities, in combination with intravenously-administered microbubbles. Preclinical studies show that MRgFUS-mediated BBB opening safely enhances the delivery of targeted chemotherapeutic agents to the brain and improves tumor control as well as survival. In addition, BBB opening has been shown to activate the innate immune system in animal models of Alzheimer's disease. Amyloid plaque clearance and promotion of neurogenesis in these studies suggest that MRgFUS-mediated BBB opening may be a new paradigm for neurodegenerative disease treatment in the future. Here, we review the current status of preclinical and clinical trials of MRgFUS-mediated thermal ablation and BBB opening, described their mechanisms of action, and discuss future prospects.