• Journal of Digestive Cancer Research
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.15-20
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• 2023

Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is a minimally invasive and effective treatment for early gastric cancer. The criteria for determining the suitability and success of ESD have expanded, with changes in the histopathological classification of gastric carcinoma, including results from molecular research. Treatment methods have also diversified to include targeted therapies and immuno-oncology agents. To improve communication between clinicians and pathologists, it is crucial to understand the standardized diagnostic forms of gastric cancer. This study aims to examine the handling method of ESD specimens and describe the pathological findings of gastric tumors.

• 한국응용약물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국응용약물학회 1996년도 춘계학술대회
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• pp.119-130
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• 1996

We review the factors which regulate the depth and composition of the human airway surface liquid (ASL). These include secretion from airway submucosal glands, ion and fluid transport across the surface epithelium, goblet cell discharge, surface tension and transepithelial gradients in osmotic and hydrostatic pressure. We describe recent experiments in which we have used low temperature scanning electron microscopy of rapidly frozen specimens to detect changes in depth of ASL in response to submucosal gland stimulation. We also present preliminary data in which X-ray microanalysis of frozen specimens has been used to determine the elemental composition of ASL.

• Journal of Gastric Cancer
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.93-97
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• 2013

Purpose: Endoscopic submucosal dissection has recently been practiced on a differentiated type of early gastric cancer. However, there is no clear evidence for endoscopic treatments of signet ring cell carcinoma. The aim of this study is to identify the predictive clinicopathological factors for lymph node metastasis in signet ring cell carcinoma for assisting endoscopic submucosal dissection trials. Materials and Methods: A total of 186 patients with early signet ring cell carcinoma who underwent radical curative gastrectomy between January 2001 and September 2009 were enrolled in this study. Retrospective reviews of their medical records are being conducted. Several clinicopathologic factors were being investigated in order to identify predictive factors for lymph nodes metastasis: age, gender, tumor size, type of operation, tumor location, gross type, ulceration, Lauren's classification, depth of invasion, and lymphatic invasion. Results: The lymph node metastasis rate for signet ring cell carcinoma was 4.3% (n=8). Of the 186 lesions with early signet ring cell carcinoma, 91 (48.9%) tumors were larger than 15 mm in size and 40 (21.5%) showed submucosal invasions in the resection specimens. In multivariate analysis, only the lymphatic invasion (P<0.0001) showed an association with lymph node metastasis. To evaluate cutoff values for tumor sizes in the presence of lymph node metastasis, early signet ring cell carcinomas with lymphatic invasions were excluded. In the absence of lymphatic invasion, mucosal cancer with tumor sizes <15 mm had no lymph node metastasis. Conclusions: Endoscopic submucosal dissection can be performed on patients with early signet ring cell carcinoma limited to the mucosa and less than 15 mm.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제56권4호
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• pp.374-380
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• 2004

목 적 : 폐암의 진단에 있어서 진단율이 낮은 기관지주위나 점막하 병변에서 TBNA의 진단율을 조직 생검과 비교하여 TBNA의 임상적인 유용성에 대해 조사하였다. 방 법 : 연세대학교 의과대학 세브란스병원에서 1994년 1월부터 2002년 12월까지 5,582예의 굴곡성 기관지내시경검사를 시행하였으며, 기관지주위나 점막하 병변을 보여 TBNA와 조직생검을 시행한 환자 중 폐암이 확진되었던 120예를 대상으로 후향적으로 조사하였다. 결 과 : 기관지주위나 점막하 병변을 가진 폐암에서 TBNA의 진단율은 75.8%로 생검(52.5%)에 비해 진단율이 높았으며(p=0.001), 생검 단독에 비해 TBNA와 생검을 병용하는 경우 진단율이 유의하게 높았다(88.3%, p=0.0001). 폐암의 세포형이나 내시경적 형태에 따른 TBNA의 진단율은 유의한 차이가 없었으나, 소세포암에서 좀 더 높았다. 결 론 : 기관지주위나 점막하 병변을 가진 폐암의 진단에 있어서 TBNA는 생검보다 진단율이 높았고 생검과 같이 시행함으로써 폐암의 진단율을 향상시킬 수 있었다.

• Journal of Gastric Cancer
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.173-178
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• 2012

Purpose: To report the initial clinical experience with single-incision laparoscopic gastric wedge resection for submucosal tumors. Materials and Methods: The medical records of 10 patients who underwent single-incision laparoscopic gastric wedge resection between July 2009 and March 2011 were reviewed retrospectively. The demographic data, clinicopathologic and surgical outcomes were assessed. Results: The mean tumor size was 2.5 cm (range, 1.2~5.0 cm), and the tumors were mostly located on the anterior wall (4/10) or along the greater curvature (4/10), of the stomach. Nine of ten procedures were performed successfully, without the use of additional trocars, or conversion to laparotomy. One patient underwent conversion to multiport laparoscopic surgery, to get simultaneous cholecystectomy safely. The mean operating time was 66.5 minutes (range, 24~132 minutes), and the mean postoperative hospital stay was 5 days (range, 4~7 days). No serious perioperative complications were observed. Of the 10 submucosal tumors, the final pathologic report revealed 5 gastrointestinal stromal tumors, 4 schwannomas, and 1 heterotopic pancreas. Conclusions: Single-incision laparoscopic gastric wedge resection for gastric submucosal tumors is feasible and safe, when performed by experienced laparoscopic surgeons. This technique provides favorable cosmetic results, and also short hospital stay and low morbidity, in carefully selected candidates.

• Investigative Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.51-55
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• 2017

Purpose: Extraosseous Ewing's sarcoma (EOE) of the rectum is extremely rare: only three cases have been reported in the literature and none of these reports described their imaging findings in detail. Herein, we describe the tumor imaging and pathological features in detail. Materials and Methods: We report a case of rectal EOE in a 72-year-old female who received local excision and was provisionally diagnosed with a rectal submucosal spindle cell tumor. We used immunohistochemistry, histopathology, and fluorescence in situ hybridization to characterize the tumor and provide a definitive diagnosis of EOE. Results: MRI revealed a well-demarcated submucosal tumor with heterogeneous enhancement and hemorrhagic foci in rectum. EOE was diagnosed by positive staining of tumor cells for CD99 and Fli-1 by immunohistochemistry and the presence of the EWSR1 gene translocation by fluorescence in situ hybridization. Although the patient underwent radiation treatment and surgery, the tumor recurred after 4 months as revealed by computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. Conclusion: Rectal EOE may present as a rectal submucosal tumor. The understanding of imaging and histological characteristics of this tumor are critical for accurate diagnosis and appropriate aggressive treatment.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제48권1호
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• pp.40-45
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• 2015

Background: Surgical enucleation is the treatment of choice for esophageal submucosal tumors (SMTs) with symptomatic, larger, or ill-defined lesions. The enucleation of SMTs has traditionally been performed via thoracotomy. However, minimally invasive approaches have recently been introduced and successfully applied. In this study, we present our experiences with the thoracotomic and thoracoscopic approaches to treating SMTs. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 53 patients with SMTs who underwent surgical enucleation between August 1996 and July 2013. Demographic and clinical features, tumor-related factors, the surgical approach, and outcomes were analyzed. Results: There were 36 males (67.9%) and 17 females (32.1%); the mean age was $49.2{\pm}11.8$ years (range, 16 to 79 years). Histology revealed leiomyoma in 51 patients, a gastrointestinal stromal tumor in one patient, and schwannoma in one patient. Eighteen patients (34.0%) were symptomatic. Fourteen patients underwent a planned thoracotomic enucleation. Of the 39 patients for whom a thoracoscopic approach was planned, six patients required conversion to thoracotomy because of overly small tumors or poor visualization in five patients and accidental mucosal injury in one patient. No mortality or major postoperative complications occurred. Compared to thoracotomy, the thoracoscopic approach had a slightly shorter operation time, but this difference was not statistically significant ($120.0{\pm}45.6$ minutes vs. $161.5{\pm}71.1$ minutes, p=0.08). A significant difference was found in the length of the hospital stay ($9.0{\pm}3.2$ days vs. $16.5{\pm}5.4$ days, p<0.001). Conclusion: The thoracoscopic enucleation of submucosal esophageal tumors is safe and is associated with a shorter length of hospital stay compared to thoracotomic approaches.

• 임상간호연구
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.147-158
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• 2018

Purpose: This study was conducted to identify the effects of educational video program delivered using Tablet PC on physical discomfort, uncertainty, state anxiety, and nursing education satisfaction among early gastric cancer patients undergoing endoscopic submucosal dissection. Methods: The study design was nonequivalent control group pretest-posttest design. The subjects were 60 patients who were hospitalized to undergo endoscopic submucosal dissection. The experimental group watched educational video using Tablet PC (n=30) and the control group received only the usual education (n=30). The collected data were analyzed using independent t-test to examine study hypothesis. Results: The level of physical discomfort (t=3.05, p=.003) and nursing education satisfaction (t=-2.20, p=.032) in the experimental group were significantly different from that of the control group. However, the level of uncertainty (t=-0.82, p=.418) and state anxiety (t=-1.69, p=.097) in the experimental group were not different from that of the control group. Conclusion: The study findings confirm that the educational video program delivered using Tablet PC as an effective intervention alleviating physical discomfort and improving satisfaction regarding nursing education among early gastric cancer patients undergoing endoscopic submucosal dissection. Based on the findings, we believe that the educational video program can be helpful in decreaseing physical discomfort, and it also can be utilized to improve nursing education satisfaction.

• Journal of Gastric Cancer
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.157-164
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• 2019

Purpose: Although standard radical gastrectomy is recommended after noncurative resection of endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for early gastric cancer in most cases, residual tumor and lymph node metastasis have not been identified after surgery. The aim of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of sentinel node navigation surgery after noncurative ESD. Materials and Methods: This trial is an investigator-initiated, multicenter prospective phase II trial. Patients who underwent ESD for clinical stage T1N0M0 gastric cancer with noncurative resections were eligible. Qualified investigators who completed the prior phase III trial (SENORITA 1) are exclusively allowed to participate. In this study, 2 detection methods will be used: 1) intraoperative endoscopic submucosal injection of dual tracer, including radioisotope and indocyanine green (ICG) with sentinel basins detected using gamma-probe; 2) endoscopic injection of ICG, with sentinel basins detected using a fluorescence imaging system. Standard laparoscopic gastrectomy with lymphadenectomy will be performed. Sample size is calculated based on the inferior confidence interval of the detection rate of 95%, and the calculated accrual is 237 patients. The primary endpoint is detection rate, and the secondary endpoints are sensitivity and postoperative complications. Conclusions: This study is expected to clarify the feasibility of laparoscopic sentinel basin dissection after noncurative ESD. If the feasibility is demonstrated, a multicenter phase III trial will be initiated to compare laparoscopic sentinel node navigation surgery versus laparoscopic standard gastrectomy in early gastric cancer after endoscopic resection.

• Journal of Gastric Cancer
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• 제8권4호
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• pp.225-231
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• 2008

목적: 위 점막하 종양(gastric submucosal tumor, gastric SMT)은 최근 건강검진의 보편화로 증가하는 추세에 있다. 이에 반해 악성도에 따라 예후가 달라지고, 방사선 검사나 내시경 조직검사로 다른 종양과의 감별이 어려워 아직도 치료 방침을 결정하는데 어려움이 있다. 이에 저자들은 위 점막하 종양 환자에서 임상병리학적 특성을 분석하고, 이에 따른 복강경 수술과 개복술의 결과를 각각 비교 분석하였다. 위 점막하종양의 복강경 절제술의 학습곡선 의미를 도출하여, 위 점막하종양의 적절한 치료방법을 제시하고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: 2003년 4월부터 2008년 8월까지 본원에서 위점막하종양으로 개복 위절제술을 받은 25명과 복강경 위절제술을 시행 받은 78명의 환자들을 대상으로 하였으며, 수술 후 임상경과 및 병리학적 특징에 대하여 전향적인 자료 수집 후 후향적으로 결과를 비교 분석하였다. 결과: 환자의 평균 연령은 53.7세(22~80세)였으며 남녀비는 각각 44명, 59명으로 1 : 1.34였다. 대부분 무증상으로 내원하였으며, 주로 쐐기형 위절제술을 시행 받았다. 종양의 평균 장경은 4.33 cm (1.2~17.0 cm)였고, 주로 위상부에 위치하였으며, 평균 수술 시간은 117.3분(35~255분)이었다. 평균 출혈량은 113.9 ml (0~1,000 ml), 평균 수술 후 재원기간은 8.0일(1~69일)이었다. 술 전 내시경적 절제술이 실패하여 수술이 의뢰된 환자가 5명 있었다. 수술 후 합병증은 13명(12.6%)에서 발생하였고, 수술과 관련된 사망은 없었다. 위 점막하종양의 대부분은 간질유래성증양으로 58명(56.3%)이며, 이중 현재까지 크기가 5 cm 이상이고 복강경 위절제술을 시행한 2명이 재발되었다. 복강경 수술 군과 개복 수술 군에 따라 수술 시간 및 출혈량, 합병증에는 차이가 없었지만, 두 군 간에 환자의 증상(P<0.001), 종양의 크기 (P<0.001), 수술방법 중 쐐기형 절제술 시행(P=0.037), 술 후 연식섭취 시간(P<0.001), 술 후 퇴원 일(P=0.002)에는 차이가 있었다. 위 점막하종양의 복강경 위절제술은 26예 이상의 수술 경험이 필요하고, 이러한 학습 곡선을 극복함으로써 수술 시간, 출혈량을 줄일 수 있다. 결론: 5 cm 미만의 위 점막하종양에서는 복강경적 치료방법이 개복술보다 안전하고, 효과적인 치료방법으로 생각되며, 다양한 형태의 위 점막하종양을 복강경적 절제술로 시행 할 경우에는 학습 곡선을 먼저 극복하기 위해 노력하는 것이 권장된다.