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Recurrent Herpes Simplex Virus Type-2 Meningitis in an Adolescent Girl (청소년기 여성에서 제2형 단순포진바이러스에 의한 재발성 뇌수막염)

  • Hwang, YunSu;Kim, YoungSeo;Park, HyunYoung;Park, HyungJong;Cho, JiHyun;Park, DoSim;Cho, KwangHo
    • Annals of Clinical Neurophysiology
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    • v.16 no.2
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    • pp.77-80
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    • 2014
  • Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV2) meningitis primarily develops during or following a primary genital HSV2 infection that was acquired from sexual contact or through the birth canal during delivery from mother. We describe a 15 year old virgin without history of previous herpes simplex infection who developed 2 episodes of HSV2 meningitis. Although recurrent meningitis due to HSV is primarily seen in young or sexually active adults. HSV2 meningitis should be in the differential diagnosis of recurrent meningitis in adolescent patients.

Acupuncture and Spontaneous Regression of a Radiculopathic Cervical Herniated Disc

  • Kim, Sung-Ha;Park, Man-Young;Lee, Sang-Mi;Jung, Ho-Hyun;Kim, Jae-Kyoun;Lee, Jong-Deok;Kim, Dong-Woung;Yeom, Seung-Ryong;Lim, Jin-Young;Park, Min-Jung;Park, Se-Woon;Kim, Sung-Chul
    • Journal of Pharmacopuncture
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    • v.15 no.2
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    • pp.36-39
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    • 2012
  • The spontaneous regression of herniated cervical discs is not a well-established phenomenon. However, we encountered a case of a spontaneous regression of a severe radiculopathic herniated cervical disc that was treated with acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, and herb medicine. The symptoms were improved within 12 months of treatment. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) conducted at that time revealed marked regression of the herniated disc. This case provides an additional example of spontaneous regression of a herniated cervical disc documented by MRI following non-surgical treatment.

Correlations between anatomic variations of maxillary sinus ostium and postoperative complication after sinus lifting

  • Lee, Jang Won;Yoo, Ji Yong;Paek, Seung Jae;Park, Won-Jong;Choi, Eun Joo;Choi, Moon-Gi;Kwon, Kyung-Hwan
    • Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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    • v.42 no.5
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    • pp.278-283
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    • 2016
  • Objectives: The maxillary sinus mucosa is reported to recover to preoperative sterility after sinus floor elevation. However, when drainage of maxillary sinus is impaired, recovery can be delayed and maxillary sinusitis can occur. Therefore, in this study, we investigated the correlations between anatomic variants that can interrupt the ostium of the maxillary sinus and incidence of complication after sinus lifting. Materials and Methods: The subjects are 81 patients who underwent sinus lifting in Wonkwang University Dental Hospital (Iksan, Korea). Computed tomography (CT) images of the subjects were reviewed for presence of nasal septum deviation, anatomic variants of the middle turbinate, and Haller cells. Correlations between anatomic variations and occurrence of maxillary sinusitis were statistically analyzed. Results: Patients with anatomic variants of ostio-meatal units, such as deviated nasal septum, concha bullosa or paradoxical curvature of the middle turbinate, or Haller cells, showed a higher rate of complication. However, only presence of Haller cell showed statistically significant. Conclusion: Before sinus lifting, CT images are recommended to detect anatomic variants of the ostio-meatal complex. If disadvantageous anatomic variants are detected, the use of nasal decongestants should be considered to reduce the risk of postoperative sinusitis.

Effects of Acupuncture on Dysphagia of Stroke Patients (뇌졸중 환자의 연하장애에 대한 침 치료 효과)

  • Yun, Jong-Min;Lee, Min-Goo;Lee, Sun-Woo;Kang, Baek-Gyu;Kim, Tae-Jin;Shin, Yong-Il;Lee, In;Moon, Byung-Soon
    • Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine
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    • v.22 no.1
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    • pp.199-203
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    • 2008
  • This study was designed to report the effects of acupuncture on dysphagia of stroke patients. Six patients with post-stroke dysphagia were enrolled. Acupuncture therapy was performed on eight acupoints for four weeks. Oral transit time, pharyngeal transit time, and functional dysphagia scale on the basis of videofluoroscopic swallowing study were used for evaluation. Oral transit time, pharyngeal transit time, and functional dysphagia scale showed acupuncture had positive effects on post-stroke dysphagia. Especially, the effects were significant at the time of 2 hours after acupuncture. This results showed that acupuncture was useful method to improve dysphagia of stroke patients.