• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제51권3호
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• pp.276-285
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• 2008

목 적 : 알레르기성 직결장염은 영아 초기에 발생하는 혈변의 중요한 원인으로 알려져 있으나 발병기전, 경과와 예후가 최근 밝혀지고 있으나 아직 명확하지 않다. 이 질환의 자연경과, 내시경 및 조직학적 특성을 알아보고 말초혈액의 호산구 수, 내시경소견의 중증도, 장점막의 호산구 침윤 정도와 발병시기와의 연관성을 알아 보고자 본 연구를 시행하였다. 방 법 : 2003년 4월부터 2007년 4월까지 순천향대학교 부천병원에 내원하여 임상적으로 알레르기 직결장염으로 진단되어 직결장 내시경술을 시행하여 조직검사를 시행할 수 있었던 25명의 영아를 대상으로 의무 기록 정보를 통해 후향적으로 분석하였다. 결 과 : 대상 환아들의 발병 연령은 평균 $15.2{\pm}13.2$주(3-45주)였으며 환아들의 식이는 모유 수유아가 14명(56.0%), 분유 수유아가 1명(4.0%), 혼합 수유아가 6명(24.0%), 모유와 이유식이 1명(4.0%), 분유와 이유식 3명(12.0%)이었다. 수유모 식이에서 원인으로 추정되는 식품으로는 콩류 9례, 우유 및 유제품 6례, 계란 5례, 견과류 3례가 있었다. 직결장 내시경 검사에서 정상 소견이 2례(8.0%), 발적과 부종이 5례(20.0%), 림프절의 증식에 의한 점막의 결절성 비후가 2례(8.0%), 미란이 3례(12.0%), 출혈과 궤양이 1례(4.0%), 점막의 결절성 비후와 미란이 동반되거나 출혈이나 궤양이 동반된 경우가 12례(48.0%)가 관찰되었다. 생검 조직의 전례에서 대장 점막에 호산구 침윤이 관찰되었으며 60/10 high power field 이상 관찰된 경우가 24례(96.0%) 있었고, 점막 및 음와 상피에 호산구의 침윤을 보인 경우는 24례(96.0%), 림프구의 밀집은 20례(80.0%), 점막 근육층 내에 호산구의 침윤을 보인 경우는 2례(8.0%)가 관찰되었다. 말초혈액의 호산구 수는 발병 연령이 어릴수록 증가되어 있었으나 내시경 소견의 중증 정도나 조직에 침윤된 호산구 수와는 무관하였고, 내시경 소견의 증증 정도는 조직에 침윤된 호산구 수나 증상의 발생시기와는 무관하였으며 장점막에 침윤된 호산구 수는 발병시기와 무관하였다. 치료로는 우유, 계란, 콩, 견과류를 수유모의 식단에서 제한한 12명의 모유 수유아 중 10명(83.0%)에서 증상이 호전되었으며 2명의 모유 수유아는 식이 제한 없이 자연 호전되었다. 분유 수유아는 단백 가수 분해 분유로 바꾸고 증상이 호전되었고, 이유식을 하던 4명은 이유식 식이를 제한한 후 증상의 호전을 보였다. 결 론 : 알레르기성 직결장염은 영아기 혈변의 높은 빈도를 보이므로 건강해 보이는 영아에서 소량의 혈변만을 보일 때 우선적으로 감별해야 하고 확진에는 직결장 내시경과 조직 검사가 필요하며 특히 조직학적 검사가 효과적이다. 말초 혈액의 호산구 수는 발병 연령이 어릴수록 증가하는 경향을 보였으며, 식이제한으로 증상이 사라지나 경과가 양호하므로 무리한 식이제한은 대체로 필요 없을 것으로 생각된다.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제50권2호
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• pp.190-197
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• 2007

목 적: 1형 당뇨병 소아, 청소년에서 혈당 조절이 불량하면 성장 장애와 미세혈관 합병증이 발생할 수 있다. 1형 당뇨병이 성장에 미치는 영향과 미세혈관 합병증(당뇨병성 신병증 또는 망막병증) 발생과 관련된 요인을 파악하고자 하였다. 방 법: 서울대병원에서 추적 중인 16세 이상의 154명 환자들의 의무기록을 후향적으로 분석하였다. 성인키 SDS(standard deviation score)에 영향을 미치는 요인을 분석하였고 합병증 유무, 미세알부민뇨의 경과에 따라 군을 나누어 특징을 비교하였다. 결 과: 성인키 SDS는 $-0.11{\pm}1.15$(여 $-0.26{\pm}1.33$, 남 $0.04{\pm}0.91$)였다. 성인키 SDS는 중간부모키 SDS에 비해 작았고(여 P=0.001, 남 P=0.002), 진단시 키 SDS에 비해서도 유의하게 감소하였다(여 P<0.001, 남 P=0.013). 진단시 사춘기 유무, 합병증 유무, 혈당 조절 정도, 이환 기간은 성인키 SDS에 영향을 미치지 않았다. 사춘기 시작시 키 SDS, 중간부모키 SDS, 사춘기 성장이 성인키 SDS에 영향을 미치는 요인이었다. 합병증이 발생한 37명(24%) 중에서 신병증은 29명, 망막병증은 19명, 동반된 경우는 11명이었다. 사춘기 전에 발병한 환자들은 사춘기에 발병한 환자들에 비해 첫 합병증이 발생한 연령은 더 낮았으나 첫 합병증 발생까지의 유병 기간은 더 길었다. 합병증이 발생한 그룹은 합병증이 없는 그룹보다 평균당화혈색소가 더 높았다. 미세알부민뇨가 소실된 환자들은 미세알부민뇨가 지속되거나 현성 신병증으로 진행한 환자들에 비해 평균당화혈색소, 수축기 혈압, 두 번째 측정한 24시간 소변 미세알부민 수치가 더 낮았다. 결 론: 1형 당뇨병 환자의 성인키는 혈당 조절 정도의 영향을 받지 않았지만, 중간부모키, 진단시 키에 비해 감소하여 당뇨병의 여러 요인에 의해 성장소실이 가능함을 알 수 있었다. 미세혈관 합병증 발생을 예방하기 위해서는 철저한 혈당 조절이 필요하다. 혈당 조절이 불량하거나 사춘기가 시작되면 미세혈관 합병증에 대한 선별검사를 시행해야 한다.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제56권2호
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• pp.86-90
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• 2014

Objective : The spot sign is related with the risk of hematoma expansion in spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). However, not all spot sign positive patients undergo hematoma expansion. Thus, the present study investigates the specific factors enhancing the spot sign positivity in predicting hematoma expansion. Methods : We retrospectively studied 316 consecutive patients who presented between March 2009 to March 2011 with primary ICH and whose initial computed tomography brain angiography (CTA) was performed at our Emergency Department. Of these patients, 47 primary ICH patients presented spot signs in their CTA. We classified these 47 patients into two groups based on the presence of hematoma expansion then analyzed them with the following factors : gender, age, initial systolic blood pressure, history of anti-platelet therapy, volume and location of hematoma, time interval from symptom onset to initial CTA, spot sign number, axial dimension, and Hounsfield Unit (HU) of spot signs. Results : Of the 47 spot sign positive patients, hematoma expansion occurred in 26 patients (55.3%) while the remaining 21 (44.7%) showed no expansion. The time intervals from symptom onset to initial CTA were $2.42{\pm}1.24$ hours and $3.69{\pm}2.57$ hours for expansion and no expansion, respectively (p=0.031). The HU of spot signs were $192.12{\pm}45.97$ and $151.10{\pm}25.14$ for expansion and no expansion, respectively (p=0.001). Conclusions : The conditions of shorter time from symptom onset to initial CTA and higher HU of spot signs are the emphasizing factors for predicting hematoma expansion in spot sign positive patients.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제46권2호
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• pp.93-98
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• 2009

Objective: Although prophylactic antiepileptic drug (AED) use in patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) is a common practice, lack of uniform definitions and guidelines for seizures and AEDs rendered this prescription more habitual instead of evidence-based manner. We herein evaluated the incidence and predictive factors of seizure and complications about AED use. Methods: From July 1999 to June 2007, data of a total of 547 patients with aneurysmal SAH who underwent operative treatments were reviewed. For these, the incidence and risk factors of seizures and epilepsy were assessed, in addition to complications of AEDs. Results: Eighty-three patients (15.2%) had at least one seizure following SAH. Forty-three patients (79%) had onset seizures, 34 (6.2%) had perioperative seizures, and 17 (3.1%) had late epilepsy. Younger age (< 40 years), poor clinical grade, thick hemorrhage, acute hydrocephalus, and rebleeding were related to the occurrence of onset seizures. Cortical infarction and thick hemorrhage were independent risk factors for the occurrence of late epilepsy. Onset seizures were not predictive of late epilepsy. Moreover, adverse drug effects were identified in 128 patients (23.4%) with AEDs. Conclusion: Perioperative seizures are not significant predictors for late epilepsy. Instead, initial amount of SAH and surgery-induced cortical damage should be seriously considered as risk factors for late epilepsy. Because AEDs can not prevent early postoperative seizures (< 1 week) and potentially cause unexpected side effects, long-term use should be readjusted in high-risk patients.

• Animal Bioscience
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• 제37권1호
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• pp.16-27
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• 2024

Objective: The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of heat stress on the growth traits and genetic parameters of Thai native chickens. Methods: A total of 16,487 records for growth traits of Thai native chickens between 2017 and 2022 were used in this study. Data included the body weight at birth, body weight at 4, 8, and 12 weeks of age (BW0, BW4, BW8, BW12), average daily gain during 0 to 4, 4 to 8, and 8 to 12 weeks of age (ADG0-4, ADG4-8, ADG8-12), absolute growth rate at birth, at 4, 8, and 12 weeks of age (AGR0, AGR4, AGR8, AGR12). The repeatability test day model used the reaction-norm procedure to analyze the threshold point of heat stress, rate of decline of growth traits, and genetic parameters. Results: At temperature and humidity index (THI) of 76, Thai native chickens began to lose their growth traits, which was the onset of heat stress in this study. The estimated heritability, genetic correlation between animal and heat stress effect, and correlations between the intercept and slope of the permanent environmental effects were 0.27, -0.85, and -0.83 for BW, 0.17, -0.81, and -0.95 for ADG, 0.25, -0.61, and -0.83 for AGR, respectively. Male chickens are more affected by heat stress than female chickens with a greater reduction of BW, ADG, and AGR, values equal to -9.30, -0.23, -15.21 (in males) and -6.04, -0.21, -10.10 (in females) gram per 1 level increase of THI from the THI of 76. Conclusion: The influence of thermal stress had a strong effect on the decline in growth traits and genetic parameters in Thai native chickens. This study indicated that genetic models used in conjunction with THI data are an effective method for the analysis and assessment of the effects of heat stress on the growth traits and genetics of native chickens.

• 한방안이비인후피부과학회지
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.200-209
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• 2003

Objectives : The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between atopic dermatitis and the Sasang constitution. Methods : I examined 64 patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis for a long time who visited Department of Dermatology in Kangnam Korean Hospital, Kyunghee University and classified them into 4 types according to Sasang constitution under consulting a Sasang specialist. 1. The Sasang specialist classified the patients using the Questionnaire for the Sasang Constitution Classification Ⅱ(QSCCⅡ), body components examination, facial morphology measurement and Meridian function examination. 2. I analyzed the distribution of sex and age, first onset age, history period, digestion condition, existences of past history and family history, basal material volume, immunoglobulin E and eosinophil. Results and Conclusions : 1. As the distribution of sex and age, 28 patients(pts) were male and 36 pts were female. 20's female group was the most common. 2. As the distribution of Sasang constitution types, Soeumin were 28(43.7$\%$) pts, Taeumin were 24(37.5$\%$) pts, Soyangin were 11(17.2$\%$) pts, and Taeyangin was 1(1.6$\%$) pI. 3. As the mean age at first visit, Soeumin's was 20yrs, Taeumin's and Soyangin's were 27yrs, and Taeyangin's was 15yrs. 4. As the mean onset age, Soeumin's was 7yrs the lowest, Taeumin's was 15.7yrs, Soyangin's was 10.54yrs and Taeyangin's was 15yrs. 5. As the history period. Soeumin's was 13.8yrs. Taeumin's was 11.8yrs. Soyangin's was 16.5yrs. Tae yangin's was 13yrs. 6. As the existence of past history of atopic diseases, Soeumin were 12(43$\%$) pts, Taeumin were 7(29$\%$) pts and Soyangin were 5(45$\%$) pts. 7. As immunoglobulin E, 21(75$\%$) pts of Soeumin were normal, 7(25$\%$) pts were abnormal.. 22(92$\%$) pts of Taeumin were normal, 2(8$\%$) pts were abnormal. 8(73$\%$) pts of Soyangin were normal, 3(27$\%$) pts were abnormal. As the defecation condition, 19(68$\%$) pts of Soeumin were normal, 9(32$\%$) pts were abnormal. 14(58$\%$) pts of Taeumin were normal, 10(42$\%$) pts were abnormal, 8(73$\%$) pts of Soyangin were normal, 3(27$\%$) pts were abnormal. 8. The mean value of immunoglobulin E of Soeumin was 1236, Taeeumin was 442, Soyangin was 2010, the mean value of eosinophil of Soeumin was 3.5, Taeeumin was 2.47, Soyangin was 4.28.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제13권6호
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• pp.2695-2698
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• 2012

Introduction: Design and implementation of screening programs in each country must be based on epidemiological data. Despite the relatively high incidence of CRC, there is no nationwide comprehensive program for screening in Iran. This study was designed to investigate national CRC data and help to determine guidelines for screening. Methods: Incidence data used in this study were obtained from Iranian annual of National Cancer Registration report. Age standardized rates (ASR)were calculated using world standard population and were categorized by age, sex, anatomic subsite and morphology of tumor. Data were analyzed using SPSS.V.13 and Open Source Epidemiologic Statistics for Public Health software (OpenEpi v.2.3.1). Results: A quarter of cases were less than 50 years of age. The majority of tumors were detected in the colon. The overall ASR in the four years period was 38.0 per 100000 and was higher for men compared women (P<0.05). Incidence rate of colorectal cancer increased with age. Conclusion: Results of present study indicated that incidence of colorectal cancer is relatively high in Iran. Incidence of CRC in people under 50 years and in rectum were reported higher than other countries that related etiologic factors should be investigate in further studies. According to the increasing of ASR after age 50 years, it seems that onset of screening at age 50 would be appropriate.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제63권5호
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• pp.171-177
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• 2020

Low-grade epilepsy-associated neuroepithelial tumors (LEATs) are responsible for drug-resistant chronic focal epilepsy, and are the second-most common reason for epilepsy surgery in children. LEATs are extremely responsive to surgical treatment, and therefore epilepsy surgery should be considered as a treatment option for LEATs. However, the optimal time for surgery remains controversial, and surgeries are often delayed. In this review, we reviewed published article on the factors associated with seizure and cognitive outcomes after epilepsy surgery for LEATs in children to help clinicians in their decision whether to pursue epilepsy surgery for LEATs. The achievement of gross total resection may be the most important prognostic factor for seizure freedom. A shorter duration of epilepsy, a younger age at surgery, and extended resection of temporal lobe tumors have also been suggested as favorable prognostic factors in terms of seizure control. Poor cognitive function in children with LEATs is associated with a longer duration of epilepsy and a younger age at seizure onset.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.224-229
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• 2015

Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) is a functional disorder characterized by stereotypical episodes of intense vomiting separated by weeks to months. Although it can occur at any age, the most common age at presentation is 3-7 years. There is no gender predominance. The precise pathophysiology of CVS is not known but a strong association with migraine headaches, in the patient as well as the mother indicates that it may represent a mitochondriopathy. Studies have also suggested the role of an underlying autonomic neuropathy involving the sympathetic nervous system in its pathogenesis. CVS has known triggers in many individuals and avoiding these triggers can help prevent the onset of the episodes. It typically presents in four phases: a prodrome, vomiting phase, recovery phase and an asymptomatic phase until the next episode. Complications such as dehydration and hematemesis from Mallory Wise tear of the esophageal mucosa may occur in more severe cases. Blood and urine tests and abdominal imaging may be indicated depending upon the severity of symptoms. Brain magnetic resonance imaging and upper gastrointestinal endoscopy may also be indicated in certain circumstances. Management of an episode after it has started ('abortive treatment') includes keeping the patient in a dark and quiet room, intravenous hydration, ondansetron, sumatriptan, clonidine, and benzodiazepines. Prophylactic treatment includes cyproheptadine, propranolol and amitriptyline. No mortality has been reported as a direct result of CVS and many children outgrow it over time. A subset may develop other functional disorders like irritable bowel syndrome and migraine headaches.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.180-193
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• 2022

Pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (PIBD) is a multisystem disorder characterized by intestinal and extraintestinal manifestations and complications. Cerebrovascular events (CVE) are rare extraintestinal complications in patients with PIBD. Statistics show that 3.3% patients with PIBD and 1.3-6.4% adult patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) experience CVE during the course of the disease. Therefore, this study aimed to review the records of children with IBD who developed CVE during the course of the disease. We retrospectively reviewed 62 cases of PIBD complicated by CVE. The mean patient age at the time of thrombotic events was 12.48±4.13 years. The incidence of ulcerative colitis was significantly higher than that of Crohn's disease (43 [70.5%] vs. 13 [21.3%] patients). Most patients (87.93%) were in the active phase of IBD at the time of CVE. The mean time interval between the onset of IBD and CVE was 20.84 weeks. Overall, 11 (26.83%) patients showed neurological symptoms of CVE at disease onset. The most frequent symptom on admission was persistent and severe headaches (67.85%). The most common site of cerebral venous thrombosis was the transverse sinuses (n=23, 53.48%). The right middle cerebral artery (n=3, 33.34%) was the predominant site of cerebral arterial infarction. Overall, 41 (69.49%) patients who were mostly administered unfractionated heparin or low-molecular-weight heparin (56.09%) recovered completely. Patients with IBD are at a risk of thromboembolism. CVE may be the most common type of thromboembolism. Based on these findings, the most common risk factor for CVE is IBD flares. In patients with CVE, anticoagulant therapy with heparin, followed by warfarin, is necessary.