• Journal of Digestive Cancer Research
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.23-27
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• 2017

Although laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy (LPD) is considered as minimally invasive surgery, an advanced level of laparoscopic skill is still required. LPD comprises various procedures including reconstruction. Therefore, establishment of a safe approach at each step is needed. Prevention of intraoperative bleeding is the most important factor in safe completion of LPD. The establishment of effective retraction methods is also important at each site to prevent vascular injury. I also recommend the "uncinate process first" approach during initial cases of LPD, in which the branches of the inferior pancreaticoduodenal artery are dissected first, at points where they enter the uncinate process. This approach is performed at the left side of the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) before isolating the pancreatic head from the right aspect of the SMA, which allows safe dissection without bleeding. Safe and reliable reconstruction is also important to prevent postoperative complications. Laparoscopic pancreatojejunostomy requires highly skilled suturing technique. Pancreatojejunostomy through a small abdominal incision, as in hybrid-LPD, facilitates reconstruction. In LPD, the surgical view is limited. Therefore, we must carefully verify the position of the pancreaticobiliary limb. A twisted mesentery may cause severe congestion of the pancreaticobiliary limb following reconstruction, resulting in severe complications. We must secure the appropriate position of the pancreaticobiliary limb before starting reconstruction. We describe the incidence of intraoperative and postoperative complications and appropriate technique for safe performance of LPD.

• Clinical Pain
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.70-75
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• 2019

Objective: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the usefulness of infrared thermography in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome by comparing with electrodiagnostic and ultrasonographic findings. Method: From January 2014 to October 2017, electrodiagnosis, ultrasound, and digital infrared thermal image (DITI) of unilateral carpal tunnel syndrome diagnosed in a single hospital were retrospectively analyzed. The subjects with bilateral symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome, peripheral vascular disease, diabetes, thyroid disease, fibromyalgia, rheumatic disease, systemic infection, inflammation, malignant tumor, and other musculoskeletal disorders such as finger osteoarthritis, peripheral neuropathy, cervical radiculopathy, and the previous history of surgery were excluded. Results: Of 53 patients diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome, 11 were male and 42 were female. The visual analogue scale was 4.9 ± 1.9, and the duration of symptom was 11.8 ± 12.5 months. There was no statistically significant difference in the body surface temperature between the unaffected and affected sides. The severity of symptoms, electrodiagnostic findings, and cross-sectional area of the median nerve significantly correlates to each other. The temperature difference between the second fingers of the affected and unaffected sides showed a weak correlation with the amplitude of sensory nerve action potential and onset latency of compound muscle action potential, when there was no significant correlation with the other parameters. Conclusion: The difference in temperature on the surface of the body, which can be confirmed by DITI, is little diagnostic value when DITI is performed in unilateral carpal tunnel syndrome patients, especially when compared with ultrasonography.

• 대한두경부종양학회지
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• 제40권1호
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• pp.19-22
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• 2024

Angioleiomyoma is benign smooth muscle tumor originating from the vascular wall. While they can occur in various anatomical locations, they are rarely reported in the vallecula region of the oropharynx. We present a case of a 58-year-old female patient with a five-year history of progressive dysphagia and throat discomfort. Laryngoscopy revealed a large, soft, mobile mass located on the right side of the vallecula. Radiological imaging further characterized the lesion as a well-circumscribed, heterogeneous mass. Surgical intervention in the form of Transoral Videolaryngoscopic Surgery (TOVS) was performed, leading to the successful removal of the mass. Histopathological analysis confirmed the diagnosis of angioleiomyoma.

• 대한영상의학회지
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• 제83권4호
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• pp.958-964
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• 2022

폐 상피양 혈관 내피종은 경계성 또는 저등급 악성의 드문 혈관성 종양이며 그 예후를 예측하기는 어렵다. 이 논문에서는 다발성 폐결절이 있는 47세 무증상 여성에서 7년의 추적 기간 동안, 초기 검사에서 크기가 크고 높은 ¹⁸F-fluorodeoxyglucose 흡수를 보이는 결절은 크기가 증가하는 진행을 보였고, 1 cm 미만의 대부분의 작은 결절은 말초 가장자리 석회화 또는 결절 석회화와 함께 자발적인 퇴행을 보여주었다. 환자는 폐 상피양 혈관내피종으로 진단되었으며 크기가 커진 결절에 대해 수술적 절제술을 받았다. 이 사례는 한 개인에서 질병의 진행과 퇴행이 동시에 나타난 혼합적인 반응을 보여준다는 점에서 주목할 만하며 이 논문을 통해 예후를 예측하는 데 도움이 될 수 있겠다.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제51권2호
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• pp.208-211
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• 2024

Intraneural hematoma is a rare disease that results in an impaired nerve function because of bleeding around the peripheral nerve, with only 20 cases reported. Trauma, neoplasm, and bleeding disorders are known factors for intraneural hematoma. However, here we report atypical features of asymptomatic and spontaneous intraneural hematoma which are difficult to diagnose. A 60-year-old woman visited our clinic with the complaint of a palpable mass on the right calf. She reported no medical history or trauma to the right calf and laboratory findings showed normal coagulopathy. Ultrasonography was performed, which indicated hematoma near saphenous vein and sural nerve or neurogenic tumor. We performed surgical exploration and intraneural hematoma was confirmed on sural nerve. Meticulous paraneuriotomy and evacuation was performed without nerve injury. Histological examination revealed intraneural hematoma with a vascular wall. No neurologic symptoms were observed. In literature review, we acknowledge that understanding anatomy of nerve, using ultrasonography as a diagnostic tool and surgical decompression is key for intraneural hematoma. Our case report may help establish the implications of diagnosis and treatment. Also, we suggested surgical treatment is necessary even in cases that do not present symptoms because neurological symptoms and associated symptoms may occur later.

• Clinical Endoscopy
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• 제56권1호
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• pp.119-124
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• 2023

Inflammatory pseudotumor (IPT) is a rare benign tumor of unknown etiology that can occur in almost any organ system. It has neoplastic features such as local recurrence, invasive growth, and vascular invasion, leading to the possibility of malignant sarcomatous changes. The clinical presentations of colonic IPT may include abdominal pain, anemia, a palpable mass, and intestinal obstruction. A few cases of colonic IPT have been reported, but colonic IPT with pedunculated morphology is very rare. Furthermore, since it can mimic malignant polyps, understanding the endoscopic findings of colonic IPT is important for proper treatment. Herein, we present a case of colonic IPT with pseudosarcomatous changes, presenting as a large polyp, mimicking a malignant polyp in the cecum, along with a literature review.

• 한국간담췌외과학회지
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.285-288
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• 2022

Three-dimensional (3D) modeling of the liver can be especially useful for both the surgeon and patient to understand the actual location of the tumor and planning the resection plane. Virtual reality (VR) can enhance the understanding of 3D structures and create an environment where the user can focus on contents provided. In the present study, a VR platform was developed using Unreal Engine 4 software (Epic Games, Potomac, MD, USA). Patient's liver based on magnetic resonance image was imported as a 3D model that could distinguish liver parenchyma, vascular structure, and cancer. Preoperative education videos for patients were developed. They could be viewed inside the VR platform. To evaluate the usefulness of VR education program for patients undergoing liver resection for hepatocellular carcinoma, a randomized clinical trial evaluating the knowledge and anxiety of the patient was designed. The case presented in this report was the first experience of performing the VR education program and examining the knowledge and anxiety using questionnaires. When the knowledge score increased, the anxiety score also increased after the education program. Based on findings of this pilot case study, the timing and place where the questionnaire will be answered can be modified for formal initiation of the randomized controlled study to examine the usefulness of VR in patient education.

• Journal of Cerebrovascular and Endovascular Neurosurgery
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.175-181
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• 2023

Objective: Endovascular treatment of cerebrovascular diseases is often challenging due to small caliber, tortuous distal vessels. Several devices and techniques have evolved to overcome these challenges. Recently, a low profile dual lumen microballoon catheter, specifically designed for distal navigation is employed for neurovascular procedures. Due to its recent advent, scarce data is available on clinical utility and safety of Scepter Mini. The aim of this case series is to report our initial experience with Scepter Mini in the management of various cerebrovascular diseases. Methods: All interventional neurovascular cases performed using Scepter Mini between January 2020 till April 2021 were included. Data regarding patient demographics, procedural details and complications was retrospectively collected from patient's electronic medical record and procedure reports. Results: Total twelve embolization procedures were performed in eleven patients, including six brain arteriovenous malformation, two dural arteriovenous fistula, one vein of Galen malformation and three hyper-vascular glomus tumor embolizations. All procedures were successfully performed with adequate penetration of the embolic agent. Complete embolization was performed in six procedures, while intended partial embolization was performed in the rest of procedures. Scepter Mini was solely used in ten procedures, however in the other two embolization procedures it was used as an additional conjunct tool to complete the intended embolization. No balloon related complication was observed in any procedure. Conclusions: Scepter Mini dual lumen microballoon catheter is safe and feasible for delivery of liquid embolic agents for cerebrovascular embolization procedures.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제66권2호
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• pp.110-115
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• 2009

연구배경: 냉동 생검은 극저온으로 암 조직을 얼려 조직의 괴사를 만들어 검체를 채취할 수 있는데 출혈이 적어서 많은 양의 조직을 한번에 채취할 수 있다는 장점이 있다. 본 연구에서는 기관지 내 병소가 있는 폐암 환자에서 굴곡형 기관지 내시경을 이용하여 겸자 생검과 냉동 생검을 시행하여 얻은 각각의 조직의 특징을 비교하였고 냉동 생검을 시행하여 얻은 조직을 통해 항암제 감수성 검사를 위한 배양 결과 및 혈관 내피 세포 성장인자(vascular endothelial growth factor, VEGF)의 발현 여부를 연구하였다. 방 법: 고신대학교 복음병원에서 폐암으로 진단되어 시행한 기관지경에서 용종성 병병이거나 결절형 돌출성 병변이 관찰된 환자 30명을 대상으로 하였다. 냉동 생검은 기관지경을 병소에 삽입한 후 먼저 겸자 생검을 시행하였고, 이후 겸자 채널을 통해 냉동 탐침을 삽입하여 병소에 접촉시켰다. $-80^{\circ}C$로 8초간 급속 냉동한 후 조직을 떼내어 내시경과 함께 빼낸 뒤 채취하였다. 결 과: 겸자 생검 조직과 냉동 생검 조직의 평균 크기는 각각 2.0${\pm}$1.2 mm, 6.0${\pm}$3.0 mm였다. 조직의 정확한 진단이 된 경우는 겸자 생검 조직에서 23예(76%), 냉동 생검 조직에서 27예(90%)였다. 겸자 생검에서 확진이 되지 않았던 7예 중 5예에서 진단이 가능하였다. 조직의 분화도 결정은 겸자 생검 조직과 냉동 생검 조직에서 각각 15예, 25예에서 가능하였다. 냉동 생검을 통해 얻은 조직은 총 5예에서 항암제 감수성 검사를 의뢰하였고 전 예에서 배양이 이루어져 적절한 감수성 검사를 시행할 수 있었다. 또한 냉동 생검을 통해 얻은 조직 중 2예에서 VEGF의 발현 정도를 관찰하고 판정할 수 있었다. 결 론: 굴곡형 기관지 내시경을 이용한 냉동 조직 생검은 기존의 겸자 생검에 비해 비교적 큰 조직을 얻을 수 있는 안전하고 유용한 방법이 될 수 있을 것이며 또한 항암제 감수성 검사를 위한 검체 확보 및 VEGF의 발현 정도를 관찰하고 판정하는 데에도 도움이 될 것으로 생각된다.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.864-878
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• 2006

목적 : 인삼은 다양한 생물학적 작용이 있다. 그 중 항염증작용과 관련하여 염증성 사이토카인 분비 및 저산소 유도인자-1${\alpha}$ 활성화 조절 효과를 살펴보고자 한다. 방법 : phorbol myristate acetate (PMA)+A23187에 유도된 세포에서 염증성 cytokines 분비의 변화와 인간의 mast cell인 HMC-1 cells에서 hypoxia-inducible factor-1 (HIF-1)${\alpha}$의 작용을 관찰하였다. 결과 : PMA+A23187은 대조군과 비교해서 interleukin $(IL)-1{\beta}$, IL-6와 tumor necrosis factor $(TNF)-{\alpha}$의 분비를 증가시킨다. 또한 증가된 cytokines IL-1, IL-6, $TNF-{\alpha}$가 인삼의 처리에 의해 두드러지게 억제하는 것을 확인하였다. 인삼(5 ${\mu}g/ml$)은 $IL-1{\beta}$, IL-6, $TNF-{\alpha}$의 분비를 약 105.1${\pm}$9.7%, 95${\pm}$9.4%, 29.7${\pm}$4.5%,(P<0.05)로 최대로 억제하였고, PMA+A23187에 유도된 vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)와 granulocyte macrophage-colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF)의 분비를 41.3%와 75.7%로 각각 억제하였다. 그리고 저자는 인삼이 PMA+A23187로 유도된 HIF-1${\alpha}$ 발현과 HIF-1에 대해 DNA binding activity를 억제하고 있음을 관찰하였다. 결론 : 인삼이 HIF-1에서 염증반응을 억제함을 나타내고, 이는 인삼이 염증성 질환을 치료하는데 유익한 효과가 있음을 의미한다.