• 대한간학회지
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.392-401
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• 2018

Background/Aims: Leptin is associated with metabolic disorders, which predispose one to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The role of leptin in NAFLD pathogenesis is not fully understood. We aim to investigate the association between serum leptin level and severity of NAFLD using U.S. nationally representative data. Methods: Data were obtained from the United States Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. NAFLD was defined by ultrasound detection and severity of hepatic steatosis in the absence of other liver diseases. The severity of hepatic fibrosis was determined by NAFLD fibrosis score (NFS). We used multivariate survey-weighted generalized logistic regression to evaluate the association between leptin level and the degree of NAFLD. We also performed subgroup analyses by body mass index (lean vs. classic NAFLD). Results: Among 4,571 people, 1,610 (35%) had NAFLD. By ultrasound findings, there were 621 people with mild, 664 with moderate, and 325 with severe steatosis. There were 885 people with low NFS (<-1.455, no significant fibrosis), 596 with intermediate NFS, and 129 with high NFS (>0.676, advanced fibrosis). Leptin levels for normal, mild, moderate and severe steatosis were $10.7{\pm}0.3ng/mL$, $12.1{\pm}0.7ng/mL$, $15.6{\pm}0.8ng/mL$, $16{\pm}1.0ng/mL$, respectively (trend P-value<0.001). Leptin levels for low, intermediate, and high NFS were $11.8{\pm}0.5ng/mL$, $15.6{\pm}0.8ng/mL$, $28.5{\pm}3.5ng/mL$, respectively (trend P-value<0.001). This association remained significant even after adjusting for known demographic and metabolic risk factors. In the subgroup analysis, this association was only prominent in classic NAFLD, but not in lean NAFLD. Conclusions: Serum leptin level is associated with the severity of NAFLD, especially in classic NAFLD patients.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제42권3호
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• pp.431-436
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• 2021

Objectives: This study aims to determine whether Korean medicine improves epigastric symptoms of biliary dyskinesia without unfavorable side effects. Methods: A 37-year-old woman who had chronic dyspepsia with intermittent back pain had gallstone-like sludge identified on ultrasound scan. We administered Saenggan-tang and used ultrasound examination to observe the changes in symptoms such as dyspepsia, the occurrence of back pain, and gallbladder contraction. Results: After 2 months of taking Saenggan-tang, symptoms such as dyspepsia, abdominal pain, headache, and back pain improved. In addition, biliary motility improvement was evaluated by ultrasonography. Moreover, there was no occurrence of any side effects. Conclusion: This study suggests that Korean medicine might be effective for managing biliary dyskinesia.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제39권3호
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• pp.114-120
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• 2022

The purpose of this study is to examine the status of quality control using multipurpose phantom of ultrasound equipment used in hospital of veterinary college in South Korea by using ATS-539 multipurpose phantom so as to examine quantitative and objective new image evaluation method. Specialists discussed and analyzed multipurpose phantom images acquired by using convex transducer of 10 ultrasound imaging devices, currently used in 9 veterinary colleges, at 4.0-6.0 MHz. Total 8 items that can be measured with ATS-539 multipurpose phantom including dead zone, vertical and horizontal measurement, axial/lateral resolution, sensitivity, focal zone, functional resolution and gray scale/dynamic range were evaluated. For qualitative evaluation, valid decisions were made based on dead zone, axial/lateral resolution, and gray scale/dynamic range which are resolution index, and coefficient of variation (COV) and blind referenceless image spatial quality evaluator (BRISQUE) were found to increase objectivity. As a result of experiment, all the targeted ultrasonic devices were found appropriate from qualitative evaluation items of dead zone, axial/lateral resolution, and gray scale/dynamic range. In other evaluation items, they were found to be appropriate from focal zone and vertical measurement of quantitative evaluation while inappropriate from horizontal measurement, sensitivity, and functional resolution. COV value was 0.12 ± 0.04, and BRISQUE value was 47.77 ± 2.77, both analysis results show that the noise level of all ultrasonic devices was located within tolerance range. Upon image examination using ATS-539 multipurpose phantom, they were 100% appropriate with inspection standards of dead zone, axial/lateral resolution, and gray scale/dynamic range, and besides, focal zone and functional resolution can be used as evaluation items. In the field of veterinary medicine, 8 standard items using ATS-539 multipurpose phantom and image evaluation items using COV and BRISQUE can be used as standards for quality control of ultrasonography machine.

• Journal of Veterinary Science
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.34.1-34.12
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• 2023

Background: There has not been a thoroughly reported study of the comparison between spectral domain-optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) with both ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM) and gonioscopy on the evaluation of the iridocorneal angle (ICA) in dogs. Objectives: To investigate the diagnostic value of SD-OCT for the early detection of narrowing ICA by comparing and assessing inter-device agreement in anterior chamber angle (ACA) measurements obtained by SD-OCT and UBM, and ICA evaluations by gonioscopy. Methods: A total of 28 eyes from 28 client-owned dogs with normal intraocular pressure were included for examination. The ACA and angle opening distance (AOD) were measured from the SD-OCT and UBM images, and gonioscopy images were analyzed using the ICA grade and ZibWest angle index. Results: The mean ACA and AOD for SD-OCT were 28.31° ± 5.37° and 658.42 ± 219.90 ㎛, and for UBM, 28.34° ± 5.82° and 859.29 ± 221.80 ㎛, respectively. The mean difference in ACA between the average values of SD-OCT and UBM measurements was 0.03° with a 95% limit of agreement (LoA) span of 16.2°, indicating positive agreement; that in AOD was 200.85 ㎛ with a 95% LoA span of 1,110.95 ㎛, indicating poor agreement. The Pearson correlation coefficient of the ACA of SD-OCT and ZibWest indices of gonioscopy was 0.624, indicating strong agreement; that of UBM and gonioscopy was 0.43, indicating moderate agreement. Conclusions: SD-OCT is well tolerated by canine patients due to its non-contact method and might be an alternative option for early screening of ICA narrowing in clinical settings.

• Clinical Pain
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.20-25
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• 2017

Objective: To find that the patients who conducted home self-exercise in conjunction with intra-articular corticosteroid injection will have better improvement in subacromial subdeltoid (SASD) bursitis symptoms than those who received only an injection. Method: A prospective, nonrandomized, comparison study was conducted in outpatient rehabilitation clinic in a tertiary university hospital. Patients diagnosed with SASD bursitis with physical examination and ultrasound evaluation were included and received ultrasound guided injection (UGI). Patients were divided into two groups according to the compliance of self-exercise: UGI-exercise group and UGI only group. Visual analog scale (VAS) was checked before, at 3 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months after the UGI. A patient's global impression of change (PGIC) survey was made at 3 months after the UGI. Results: A total of 82 patients with SASD bursitis were included. At 3 weeks after the injection, the mean VAS for the UGI-exercise group was 2.6 ± 1.7 and for UGI only group was 1.9 ± 1.3 (p=0.030). At 3 months after the injection, the mean VAS for the UGI-exercise group was 4.0 ± 1.3 and for UGI only group was 5.4 ± 1.4 (p<0.001). Conclusion: We concluded that home-based self-exercise of the shoulder provides an additional benefit for pain alleviation possibly with prolonging the effect of injection in SASD bursitis.

• Korean Journal of Radiology
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.157-165
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• 2024

Objective: We aimed to evaluate the clinical and imaging factors associated with hemorrhagic complications and patient discomfort following ultrasound (US)-guided breast biopsy. Materials and Methods: We prospectively enrolled 94 patients who were referred to our hospital between June 2022 and December 2022 for US-guided breast biopsy. After obtaining informed consent, two breast radiologists independently performed US-guided breast biopsy and evaluated the imaging findings. A hemorrhagic complication was defined as the presence of bleeding or hematoma on US. The patients rated symptoms of pain, febrile sensation, swelling at the biopsy site, and dyspnea immediately, 20 minutes, and 2 weeks after the procedure on a visual analog scale, with 0 for none and 10 for the most severe symptoms. Additional details recorded included those of nausea, vomiting, bleeding, bruising, and overall satisfaction score. We compared the clinical symptoms, imaging characteristics, and procedural features between patients with and those without hemorrhagic complications. Results: Of 94 patients, 7 (7%) developed hemorrhagic complications, while 87 (93%) did not. The complication resolved with 20 minutes of manual compression, and no further intervention was required. Vascularity on Doppler examination (P = 0.008), needle type (P = 0.043), and lesion location (P < 0.001) were significantly different between the groups. Patients with hemorrhagic complications reported more frequent nausea or vomiting than those without hemorrhagic complications (29% [2/7] vs. 2% [2/87], respectively; P = 0.027). The overall satisfaction scores did not differ between the two groups (P = 0.396). After 2 weeks, all symptoms subsided, except bruising (50% 2/4 in the complication group and 25% [16/65] in the no-complication group). Conclusion: US-guided breast biopsy is a safe procedure with a low complication rate. Radiologists should be aware of hemorrhagic complications, patient discomfort, and overall satisfaction related to this procedure.

• 한국음향학회지
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.80-86
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• 2008

유방초음파 검사는 유방암 검사에 있어 유방촬영술에 비하여 많은 장점이 있으나, 미세석회화 발견에는 적합하지 않은 단점이 있다. 이에 유방초음파 검사에서 기존의 7.5 MHz 선형 탐촉자를 사용하여 파워도플러와 매질의 공명현상을 이용한 유방조직 석회화 병변을 관측할 수 있는 방법을 연구하였다. 먼저 gelatin을 이용하여 유방조직 팬텀을 제작하였으며, 외부 진동을 변화시켜 가며 석회화 병변을 관측하였다. 유방조직 팬텀 안에 주입된 석회화는 주변 조직과 다른 공명을 일으키면서 외부진동에 따라 음향공명의 정도가 파워도플러의 ROI 영역 내의 색상의 밝기와 영역의 차이로 나타내었다. 낮은 주파수 영역에는 음향공명이 거의 나타나지 않았으며, 약 $300{\sim}600\;Hz$ 사이에서 일정한 플래토우 영역을 나타내었으며, 이후 주파수가 증가함에 따라 색상이 사라짐을 확인하였다.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.27-30
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• 2024

Several types of soft tissue masses occur in the lower extremities. A mass associated with blood vessels is often difficult to diagnose. A 15-year-old male patient visited the author's hospital with discomfort and edema in his right calf that had persisted for six months. A physical examination showed no palpable mass other than mild edema. Three masses were found during the ultrasound scan along the small saphenous vein. The masses had a cyst-like appearance and were filled with thrombus. In duplex ultrasound, vascular reflux was represented inside the masses. During surgery, it was suspected that vascular deformation occurred in the small saphenous vein, and simple ligation and resection treatments were performed. The patient was finally diagnosed with venous aneurysms accompanied by thrombosis based on the histology tests. The symptoms disappeared after surgery, and there were no recurrences or unusual findings at the follow-up one year later. Venous aneurysms occurring in the superficial veins of the lower extremities are rarely reported, but treatment and diagnosis are important. This paper reports a case of an aneurysm on the small saphenous vein.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.100-106
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• 1998

목 적: ceftriaxone은 제 3세대 반합성 cephalosporin제제로 강력한 항균작용이 있어 중증 감염성질환의 치료에 널리 사용되고 있으며, 합병증으로 항생제로서는 유일하게 담낭오니를 형성할 수 있다. 최근의 보고들에 의하면 ceftriaxone의 사용으로 발생된 담낭오니는 약제투여를 중단하면 자연 소실되는 양성경과를 취하는 것으로 알려져 있으나, 드물게 담낭절제술이 시행된 경우도 있었다. 이에 저자들은 ceftriaxone 투여로 발생된 담낭오니의 발생빈도, 유발위험인자, 예후 등을 알아보기 위해 본 연구를 시행하였다. 방 법: 1997년 3월부터 1998년 2월까지 서울대학교병원 소아과에 세균성감염이 의심되어 입원하여 ceftriaxone으로 치료 받으면서 복부 초음파검사가 가능했던 21례 중에서 담낭오니의 발생이 확인된 8명의 환자들을 조사대상으로 하였으며 추적관찰 초음파검사는 6례에서 시행되었다. 선행하는 간질환이나 신기능이 떨어져 있는 경우는 본 조사 대상에서 제외하였다. 결 과: 1) 총 21례의 환자에서 ceftriaxone으로 치료 도중에 복부 초음파검사가 가능했으며, 38%(남아 4례, 여아 4례)에서 담낭오니의 발생이 확인되었다. 2) 담낭오니가 발생된 군의 나이가 $6.3{\pm}2.9$세로 발생하지 않은 군의 나이 $2.2{\pm}3.1$세보다 의미있게 많았으며(p<0.05), 24개월 이후의 연령군에서 이전의 연령군에서보다 더 잘생겼다(p<0.05). 3) 담낭오니는 8례 모두에서 고음영의 에코를 보였으며, 5례에서 후벽음영이 동반되었다. 4) 추적관찰 초음파검사가 가능했던 6례 중 2례는 약제의 투여가 끝난 때로부터 14일째, 2례는 30일째, 나머지 2례는 80일째 시행한 복부초음파검사에서 각각 정상 담낭소견을 보였다. 5) 담낭오니의 발생과 ceftriaxone의 투여용량, 투여기간, 금식, 원인질환 등은 의미있는 상관관계를 보이지 않았다. 결 론: ceftriaxone 투여로 인한 담낭오니의 발생은 나이가 가장 중요한 위험인자로 24개월 이상의 연령군에서 의미있게 발생빈도가 높았다. 그러므로 나이가 24개월 이상의 환자에게 고용량($60{\sim}100\;mg{\cdot}Kg^{-1}{\cdot}day^{-1})$의 ceftriaxone을 투여한 경우와 약제 투여 후에 간담도계 증상이 발생된 모든 경우에는 기본적으로 담낭 초음파검사를 시행하는 것이 바람직하다고 사료된다.

• 대한정형외과학회지
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• 제55권5호
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• pp.418-425
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• 2020

목적: 무릎 내측 구획 골관절염 환자에서 초음파 유도하 무릎 관절강내 경 반월상 연골 주사를 소개하고 그 임상적 결과를 분석하고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 2019년 3월부터 2019년 7월까지 3개월 이상 무릎 통증이 지속되었던 무릎 내측 구획 골관절염 환자 중 초음파 유도하 경 반월상 연골 주사를 시행한 36명의 환자에 대해서 후향적으로 분석하였다. 초음파 유도하 척추 바늘을 이용하여 무릎 관절강내 내측 구획에 corticosteroid와 국소마취제를 주사하였다. 시술 전, 1주, 4주, 8주째 신체진찰을 하였고 numeric pain rating scale (NRS), Lequesne index, Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis (WOMAC) 점수를 측정하였다. 시간에 따른 NRS, Lequesne index, WOMAC 점수를 분석하였으며 상당한 호전이 있었던 환자들의 비율을 분석하였다. 또한 내측 구획 골관절염의 단계에 따른 NRS, Lequesne index, 상당한 호전이 있었던 환자들의 비율을 분석하였다. 결과: 시술 전과 비교하여 1주, 4주, 8주째 NRS와 Lequesne index는 감소하였고 8주째까지 통증 감소 효과는 차이 없이 지속되었다. 상당한 호전이 있었던 환자들의 비율은 1주, 4주, 8주째 각각 50.0%, 47.2%, 52.8%였으며 8주째까지 통증 감소 효과는 차이없이 지속되었다. 시술 전과 비교하여 1주, 4주, 8주째 WOMAC 점수는 감소하였고 8주째까지 차이 없이 감소가 지속되었다. 골관절염 1, 2단계 환자들에서 상당한 호전이 있었던 환자들의 비율이 골관절염 3, 4단계 환자들보다 1주, 4주, 8주째 유의하게 많았다(p<0.05). 결론: 무릎 내측 구획 골관절염 환자에서 초음파 유도하 무릎 관절강내 경 반월상 연골 주사는 평균 8주 이상의 통증 감소 및 기능 개선 효과를 보였다. 특히 내측 구획 골관절염 1, 2단계 환자에서는 통증 감소 효과가 더 컸다.