• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제36권9호
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• pp.699-702
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• 2003

내시경을 이용한 기도 종양 절제술은 비침습적인 방법으로 개흉수술에 따른 각종 부작용을 감소할 수 있을 뿐만 아니라 폐실질을 보존할 수 있으며, 고령 등의 고위험군의 환자에서 안전하게 이용되고 있다. 기관내 종양(양성 지방종)과 기관지 내 종양(과오종)의 2예 환자에서 국소마취상태에서 굴곡형 기관지경직시하에 폴립제거용 기구와 전기소작술을 이용하여 완전절제를 시행하였다. 기관 내 지방 종환자는 술 후 6년째, 기관지내 과오종환자는 2년 6개월 째 재발없이 추적 중이다. 저자들의 방법이 환자에게 안전하며 좋은 시야에서 시술할 수 있는 장점이 있는 것으로 생각되었다.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제9권6호
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• pp.323-326
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• 2005

In the present study, we investigated whether ambroxol, S-carboxymethyl-L-cysteine, dextromethorphan and noscapine affect mucin release from airway goblet cells. Confluent primary hamster tracheal surface epithelial cells were metabolically radiolabeled and chased for 30 min in the presence of varying concentrations of the above agents to assess the effects on $^3H$-mucin release. Noscapine stimulated mucin release during 30 min of treatment period in a dose-dependent manner. However, ambroxol, S-carboxymethyl-L-cysteine and dextromethorphan showed no significant effect on mucin release during 30 min of treatment period. We conclude that noscapine can affect mucin release by acting on airway mucin-secreting cells.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.13-18
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• 1975

Developmental pulmonary abnormalities are known as rare condition. diagnosis was made at autopsy in the early cases reported, however, as diagnostic aids such as X-ray, bronchography, bronchoscopy and exploratory thoracotomy have come into use, the condition is being discovered more often recently in living persons, and it appears to occur with sufficient frequency to merit consideration in the differential diagnosis of certain chest conditions. According to Schneider and Boyden there are three main types of this abnormality: [1] Agenesis, in which there is complete absence of one or both lungs; there is no trace of bronchial or vascular supply or of parenchymal tissue. [2] Aplasia, in which there is suppression of all but a rudimentary bronchus which ends in a blind pouch; there are no vessels or parenchyma. [3] Hypoplasia, in which the bronchus is fully formed but is reduced in size and ends in a _ flesh structure which usually lies within the mediastinum. Rudimentary pulmonary parenchyma may be present around the bronchial stump and often is the site of cystic malformation. We experienced one case of hypoplastic lung with cystic malformation which was originated from a small aberrant rudimentary bronchus, and the rudimentary bronchus was branched from the right side of tracheal end. The diagnosis was finally confirmed by the histopathological finding. Now, we report this case with a brief review of literatures.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.66-69
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• 1999

기관지성 낭종은 태아기에 원시전장으로부터 분화하는 비교적 드문 선천성 질환이며, 대부분 기관분기부, 양측 주기관지, 폐실질 그리고 종격동에서 발생한다. 40세 남자 환자로 호흡곤란과 흉부압박감을 주소로 입원하여, 컴퓨터 단층촬영 검사상 경계가 명확하고 크기가 7.2$\times$7.9 cm이며, 좌심방을 압박하는 균질의 종양이 발견되었고 심초음파 검사상 중등도의 승모판막 폐쇄부전을 보였다. 수술은 낭종을 완전히제거하였으며, 조직학적 검사상 기관지성 낭종으로 확진되었다. 추적관찰 결과 환자는 증상없이 잘 지내고 있었으며, 심초음파 검사상 승모판막 폐쇄부전은 경도로 호전되었다. 본 국립의료원에서는 승모판막 폐쇄부전증을 유발한 기관지성 낭종 1례를 치험하였기에 보고하는 바이다.

• Journal of Medicine and Life Science
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.16-20
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• 2020

Spontaneous hemopneumothorax is a rare disease, and it can cause life threatening condition. It is characterized by the accumulation of more than 400 mL of blood and air in the pleural cavity without any other apparent causes. A previously healthy 22-year-old female patient presented with acute chest pain and dyspnea. Chest X-ray and computed tomography revealed a massive hemopneumothorax in the left hemithorax. The images showed a completely collapsed left lung with right-sided tracheal deviation, several pleural adhesion bands, and fluid collection with air-fluid level. We emergently performed a closed thoracostomy, and then 560 mL of fresh bloods were initially drained. We considered an emergent video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for pulmonary wedge resection and bleeding control because of the massive hemothorax. However, the patient's vital signs were stabilized after blood transfusion and supportive cares for re-expansion pulmonary edema. The patient discharged from the hospital on 11^th in-hospital day after removal of the chest tube, and there had not been any recurrence of the pneumothorax for 10 months. We suggest that treatment strategy should be decided upon individually based on the patient's condition and clinical course of the disease.

• Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.81-90
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• 2024

Nasotracheal intubation (NTI) plays an important role in pediatric airway management, offering advantages in specific situations, such as oral and maxillofacial surgery and situations requiring stable tube positioning. However, compared to adults, NTI in children presents unique challenges owing to anatomical differences and limited space. This limited space, in combination with a large tongue and short mandible, along with large tonsils and adenoids, can complicate intubation. Owing to the short tracheal length in pediatric patients, it is crucial to place the tube at the correct depth to prevent it from being displaced due to neck movements, and causing injury to the glottis. The equipment used for NTI includes different tube types, direct laryngoscopy vs. video laryngoscopy, and fiberoptic bronchoscopy. Considering pediatric anatomy, the advantages of video laryngoscopy have been questioned. Studies comparing different techniques have provided insights into their efficacy. Determining the appropriate size and depth of nasotracheal tubes for pediatric patients remains a challenge. Various formulas based on age, weight, and height have been explored, including the recommendation of depth-mark-based NTI. This review provides a comprehensive overview of NTI in pediatric patients, including the relevant anatomy, equipment, clinical judgment, and possible complications.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.219-225
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• 1997

비록 대부분의 기관지내 결핵 환자들이 약간의 기관지 협착을동반하지만,항결핵제요법과스테로이 드 치료에 잘 반응하지 않는 환자들에서 기관 및 기관지내 개방성을 유지하기 위해서는 더욱 적극적인 치료가 필요하다. 저자가 치험한 첫 번째 경우에는, 기관지내 결핵에 의한 협착이 있는 42세 여자 환자 에게 Modified Gianturco스텐트를 삽입후 육아조직의 증식으로 재협착이 생겨 6cm의 기관절제 및 단단문합술을 시행하였고, 결핵에 의한 좌측 주기관지 협착 증세를 보이는 31세 남자에게 Strecker스텐트 삽입후 스텐트의 이동과 육아조직의 형성으로 재혐착된 예에서는 좌측 주기관지 전체와 하엽을 절제하고 주기관지와 상엽 기관지를 연결하여 주었다.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제31권3호
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• pp.162-170
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• 2013

Purpose: To analyze the outcome of adjuvant postoperative external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) in well-differentiated thyroid cancer (WDTC). Materials and Methods: We identified 84 patients treated with EBRT for WDTC from February 1981 to December 2010. Among them, we analyzed 39 patients who received EBRT after initial radical surgery. Twenty-four females and 15 males were included. The median age was 49 years (range, 16 to 72 years). There were 34 papillary thyroid carcinomas and 5 follicular thyroid carcinomas. Most patients showed pathologic T3/T4 stage (54%/26%). Ten patients (25.6%) had gross residual tumors. Five patients (12.8%) had tumor cells at the margin. The median EBRT dose and fraction size were 62.6 Gy and 1.8 to 2.0 Gy, respectively. Results: The median follow-up was 73 months (range, 21 to 372 months). The five-year overall survival (OS) and locoregional recurrence free survival (LRFS) were 97.4% and 86.9%, respectively. Locoregional failures occurred in 5 and all failure sites were the neck node area. In univariate analysis, OS was significantly influenced by invasion of the trachea (p = 0.016) or esophagus (p = 0.006). LRFS was significantly decreased by male (p = 0.020), gross residuum after resection (p = 0.002), close or positive tumor at surgical margin involvement (p = 0.044), and tracheal invasion (p = 0.040). No significant prognostic factor was identified in the multivariate analysis. No patient experienced the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group grade 3 or more toxicity. Conclusion: Our locoregional control rate of 87.2% is comparable to historical controls with surgery alone, even though our study had a large proportion of advanced stage. Adjuvant EBRT may an effective and safe treatment option in patients with WDTC.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.453-456
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• 1997

기관삽관 및 인공호흡으로 발생하는 후천성 기관식도루는 드물고, 치료하기 힘든 질환이다. 57세 여자 환자로 교통사고후 장기간의 기관상관 및 기관절개 관 상관을 하고있던 환자로, 지속적인 흉인 있어 시행한 식도조영술과 기관지 내시경 검사에서 성문하 협착이 동반된 기관식도루로 진단되 었 다. 수술은 기관식도루 절제 후 4-0 vicryl로 두층으로 식도를 봉합하였으며, 4-0 PDS로 기관을 봉합였 고, 기관과 식도사이 에 흉골설골근(sternohyoid muscle)을 거치 시켜 재발을 방지하였다. T-자관을 기존 의 기 관절개술 부위 에 거치 하여 좁아진 부위가 내경을 유지할 수 있도록 할 뿐아니라 기 관내 분비물 흡 인제거를 용이하게 하였다. 환자는 술후 14일째 T-자관 제거하였으며 이후 좋은 경과를 보이고 있다.

• 한국보건간호학회지
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.239-248
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• 2001

The purpose of this study was to analyze risk factors for nosocomial pneumonia in patients admitted to NS ICU, and to provide a basic data to decrease respiratory nosocomial infection rate engendered from medical environments in NS ICU. The study site was the NS ICU at a university hospital located in Seoul, Korea. The subjects were 31 patients diagnosed with nosocomial pneumonia, who were selected from the initial list of 300 potential subjects who had been a) admitted between September 1999 and January 2000, and September 2000 and January 2001, b) resided at the NS ICU over 72 hours. The diagnostic standard of nosocomial pneumonia was based on the nosocomial infection guides of C university hospital. The data were analyzed using frequencies and logistic regression analysis. The sputums obtained from the subjects were cultivated and causal viruses were separated. The results were as follows: 1. The nosocomial pneumonia rate was $10.3\%$. There were 7 types of causal viruses separated from the sputum. and the most prevalent type of virus was MRSA as $62.2\%$. 2. The factors significantly influencing the incidence of nosocomial pneumonia included age, the residential duration at the NS ICU, GCS scores, diabetes mellitus, insertion of tracheal tube and its duration, tracheostomy and its length of insertion, the use of artificial ventilator and the length of its use, and the insertion of naso-gastic tube. The most significant risk factor among these was the insertion of tracheal tube (odds ratio=18.684. $95\%$ CI=6.849-50.974), followed by the use of tracheostomy (odds ratio=15.419, $95\%$ CI=6.615-35.942), the insertion of naso-gastric tube (odds ratio=14.875, $95\%$ CI=6.396-34.595), and the use of artificial ventilator (odds ratio=13.000. $95\%$ CI=5.633­30.001). 3. Regarding the use of the mechanical aids, the insertion of tracheal tube resulted in 12.968 times increase of the nosocomial pneumonia rate, and the use of artificial ventilator lead 6.714 times increase of the nosocomial pneumonia rate. One point increase of the GCS score resulted in the 1.210 times increase of the nosocomial pneumonia rate. For patients who had tracheal tube, tracheostomy, and artificial ventilator, one day increase of their residential duration at NS ICU lead 1.073 times increase of the nosocomial pneumonia rate. 4. In terms of duration of the mechanical aid usage, one day increase in the use of artificial ventilator engendered 1.080 times increase in the nosocomial pneumonia rate. One day increase of the residential duration at the NS ICU lead 1.604 times increase in the nosocomial pneumonia rate. As one point of the GCS score increased, 0.876 times decrease of the nosocomial pneumonia rate was reported. These study findings show that the risk factors significantly influencing the incidence of nosocomial pneumonia include the use of tracheal tube, tracheostomy, naso-gastic tube, and artificial ventilator. It is recommended that nurses working at NS ICU should pay more attention to the patients with these factors as the risky group for the nosocomial pneumonia, and thus make more active efforts to provide nosocomial pneumonia prevention strategies for them. In further studies patients admitted to the different types of ICUs such as internal medicine or surgery unit ICU will be also included, and more wide investigation of nosocomial pneumonia risk factors will be conducted through one-year longitudinal follow up.