• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제65권1호
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• pp.30-39
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• 2022

Objective : There are different types of cerebral vascular malformations. Pial arteriovenous fistulas (PAVFs) and dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVFs) are two entities; they consist of one or more arterial connections to a single venous outlet without a true intervening nidus. The high turbulent flow of PAVFs and aggressive DAVFs with cortical venous reflux can result in venous outflow varix and aneurysmal dilatation. They pose a significant challenge to transvenous embolization (TVE), stereotactic radiosurgery, and surgical treatment. We aim to share our centers' experience with the transarterial embolization (TAE) for arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) with large venous pouches and to report the outcome. Methods : The authors' two institutions' databases were retrospectively reviewed from February 2017 to February 2021. All patients with intracranial high flow PAVFs and aggressive DAVFs with venous outlet ectasia and large venous varix and were treated by TAE were included. Results : Fifteen patients harboring 11 DAVFs and four PAVFs met our inclusion criteria. All patients underwent TAE in 17 sessions. Complete angiographic obliteration was achieved after 14 sessions in 12 patients (80%). Four patients (25%) had residual after one TAE session. Technical failure was documented in one patient (6.7%). Fourteen patients (93.3%) had favorable functional outcome (modified Rankin score 0-2). Conclusions : TAE for high flow or aggressive intracranial AVFs is a safe and considerable treatment option, especially for those associated with large venous pouches that are challenging and relatively high-risk for TVE.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제65권1호
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• pp.4-12
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• 2022

Objective : We reported the differentially methylated genes in patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) using bioinformatics analyses to explore the biological characteristics of the development of delayed cerebral ischemia (DCI). Methods : DNA methylation profiles obtained from 40 SAH patients from an epigenome-wide association study were analyzed. Functional enrichment analysis, protein-protein interaction (PPI) network, and module analyses were carried out. Results : A total of 13 patients (32.5%) experienced DCI during the follow-up. In total, we categorized the genes into the two groups of hypermethylation (n=910) and hypomethylation (n=870). The hypermethylated genes referred to biological processes of organic cyclic compound biosynthesis, nucleobase-containing compound biosynthesis, heterocycle biosynthesis, aromatic compound biosynthesis and cellular nitrogen compound biosynthesis. The hypomethylated genes referred to biological processes of carbohydrate metabolism, the regulation of cell size, and the detection of a stimulus, and molecular functions of amylase activity, and hydrolase activity. Based on PPI network and module analysis, three hypermethylation modules were mainly associated with antigen-processing, Golgi-to-ER retrograde transport, and G alpha (i) signaling events, and two hypomethylation modules were associated with post-translational protein phosphorylation and the regulation of natural killer cell chemotaxis. VHL, KIF3A, KIFAP3, RACGAP1, and OPRM1 were identified as hub genes for hypermethylation, and ALB and IL5 as hub genes for hypomethylation. Conclusion : This study provided novel insights into DCI pathogenesis following SAH. Differently methylated hub genes can be useful biomarkers for the accurate DCI diagnosis.

• 대한두개안면성형외과학회지
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.89-92
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• 2022

Post-traumatic pseudoaneurysms of internal maxillary artery are rare, but may be life-threatening. When arterial damage leads to pseudoaneurysm formation, delayed intractable epistaxis can occur. We report our experience with the diagnosis and management of a ruptured internal maxillary arterial pseudoaneurysm that was discovered preoperatively in a patient with a zygomaticomaxillary complex (ZMC) fracture. He presented to the emergency room with epistaxis, which ceased shortly, and sinus hemorrhage was observed with a fracture of the posterior maxillary wall. The patient was scheduled for open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of the ZMC fracture. However, immediately before surgery, uncontrolled epistaxis of unknown origin was observed. Angiography indicated a pseudoaneurysm of the posterior superior alveolar artery. Selective endovascular embolization was performed, and hemostasis was achieved. After radiologic intervention, ORIF was successfully implemented without complications. Our case shows that in patients with a posterior maxillary wall fracture, there is a risk of uncontrolled bleeding in the perioperative period that could be caused by pseudoaneurysms, which should be considered even in the absence of typical symptoms.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제35권3호
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• pp.291-302
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• 2022

Background: Spinal cord injury (SCI) is one of the most debilitating disorders throughout the world, causing persistent sensory-motor dysfunction, with no effective treatment. Oxidative stress and inflammatory responses play key roles in the secondary phase of SCI. Naringenin (NAR) is a natural flavonoid with known anti-inflammatory and antioxidative properties. This study aims at evaluating the effects of intrathecal NAR administration on sensory-motor disability after SCI. Methods: Animals underwent a severe compression injury using an aneurysm clip. About 30 minutes after surgery, NAR was injected intrathecally at the doses of 5, 10, and 15 mM in 20 µL volumes. For the assessment of neuropathic pain and locomotor function, acetone drop, hot plate, inclined plane, and Basso, Beattie, Bresnahan tests were carried out weekly till day 28 post-SCI. Effects of NAR on matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-2 and MMP-9 activity was appraised by gelatin zymography. Also, histopathological analyses and serum levels of glutathione (GSH), catalase and nitrite were measured in different groups. Results: NAR reduced neuropathic pain, improved locomotor function, and also attenuated SCI-induced weight loss weekly till day 28 post-SCI. Zymography analysis showed that NAR suppressed MMP-9 activity, whereas it increased that of MMP-2, indicating its anti-neuroinflammatory effects. Also, intrathecal NAR modified oxidative stress related markers GSH, catalase, and nitrite levels. Besides, the neuroprotective effect of NAR was corroborated through increased survival of sensory and motor neurons after SCI. Conclusions: These results suggest intrathecal NAR as a promising candidate for medical therapeutics for SCI-induced sensory and motor dysfunction.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제50권3호
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• pp.248-253
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• 2023

Metal fixation systems for cranial bone flaps cut by a drill are convenient devices for cranioplasty, but cause several complications. We use modified craniotomy using a fine diamond-coated threadwire saw (diamond T-saw) to reduce the bone defect, and osteoplasty calcium phosphate cement without metal fixation. We report our outcomes and tips of this method. A total of 78 consecutive patients underwent elective frontotemporal craniotomy for clipping of unruptured intracranial aneurysms between 2015 and 2019. The follow-up periods ranged from 13 to 66 months. The bone fixation state was evaluated by bone computed tomography (CT) and three-dimensional CT (3D-CT). The diamond T-saw could minimize the bone defect. Only one wound infection occurred within 1 week postoperatively, and no late infection. No pain, palpable/cosmetically noticeable displacement of the bone flap, fluid accumulations, or other complications were observed. The condition of bone fixation and the cosmetic efficacy were thoroughly satisfactory for all patients, and bone CT and 3D-CT demonstrated that good bone fusion. No complication typical of metal fixation occurred. Our method is technically easy and safety, and achieved good mid-term bone flap fixation in the mid-term course, so has potential for bone fixation without the use of metal plates.

• Anatomy and Cell Biology
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• 제56권3호
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• pp.360-366
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• 2023

Increased tortuosity of vessel is associated with high incidence of plaque formation leading to atherosclerosis. Surgical procedures are done after analyzing morphology of middle cerebral artery (MCA). However, literature describing MCA morphology using computed tomography angiography (CTA) is limited, so this study was planned to determine its incidence in Indian population. Datasets of CTA from 289 patients (180 males and 109 females), average age: 49.29±16.16 years (range: 11 to 85 years), from a tertiary care hospital were systematically reviewed for morphology of MCA. Cases involving aneurysms and infarcts were excluded. Four shapes of MCA were recognized: straight, U, inverted U, and S-shaped. MCA was straight in 44% (254/578), U-shaped in 37% (215/578), S shaped in 15% (89/578) and inverted U-shaped in 3% (20/578) cases. In males, MCA was straight in 46% (166/360), U-shaped in 37% (134/360), S-shaped in 16% (58/360) and inverted U-shaped in 4% (14/360) cases. In females, MCA was straight in 42% cases (92/218), U-shaped in 37% (81/218), S-shaped in 17% (36/218) and inverted U-shaped in 4% (9/218). On comparing shape with various age groups using chi square test, U shaped (P≤0.001) and S-shaped (P=0.003) MCA were found to be statistically significant. The incidence of straight shape was higher in advanced age group (>60 years). Knowledge of MCA shape will be useful for clinicians and surgeons in successful endovascular recanalization. Also, this data would help surgeons during neurointerventional procedures.

• 대한영상의학회지
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• 제81권3호
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• pp.549-561
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• 2020

뇌동맥류 치료에 있어 분리형 코일을 이용한 혈관 내 치료는 여러 기법의 발전으로 말미암아 그 임상적용 빈도가 수술적 치료의 빈도를 능가하여 뇌동맥류의 주된 치료 방법으로 자리 잡게 되었다. 혈관 내 치료의 임상적용이 확대된 데에는 기존 코일색전술이 가진 기술적 제한점을 극복할 수 있는 여러 치료기법들의 개발에 기인한 것인데, 특히 광경동맥류를 치료할 수 있는 여러 방법이 고안되었고, 그중에서 보조적인 기구를 함께 사용하는 여러 기법이 개발되어 사용되고 있다. 이 방법들은 치료의 과정에서 동맥류 내에 삽입되는 코일의 일부가 모동맥으로 빠져나오는 것을 방지하는 기법들이며, 기술적 난이도와 시술에 따른 위험도는 각 기법에 따라, 또한 병변과 주변 혈관의 양상에 따라 서로 달라서 상황에 따라 적절한 기법을 선택할 필요가 있으며, 원칙적으로 위험도가 가장 낮은 기법을 먼저 선택하여 시도하는 것인 바람직하다. 본 기고에서는 일반적인 뇌동맥류에서 혈관 내 치료의 기본적인 기법인 코일색전술에서, 기술적 제한점을 극복하는 여러 가지 보조적인 기법과 그 기술적 응용 및 주의점에 대하여 검토하고자 한다.

• 대한영상의학회지
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• 제81권4호
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• pp.953-957
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• 2020

저자들은 복부 대동맥에 발생한 동맥-요관루를 혈관 내 접근을 통해 성공적으로 치료할 수 있었던 드문 증례를 보고하는 바이다. 동맥-요관루는 극히 드물지만, 사망률이 7~23%에 이르는 치명적인 질환이다. 저혈량쇼크와 같은 치명적 합병증을 예방하기 위해서는 조기 진단과 함께 즉각적인 치료가 필수적이다. 하지만 질환 자체가 희귀하고 민감도가 높은 검사 방법이 없기 때문에, 진단을 위해서는 높은 수준의 임상적 의심이 반드시 필요하다. 복강 내 수술, 방사선 치료 및 요관 스텐트의 장기 설치 등의 특징적인 과거력을 가진 환자에서 외상적 사건이 동맥-요관루 발생의 촉발 요인이 될 수 있다. 복부 대동맥에 발생한 동맥-요관루 환자에서도 혈관 내 인조혈관 스텐트의 삽입은 효과적인 치료 방법이다.

• 대한영상의학회지
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• 제81권6호
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• pp.1448-1452
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• 2020

간동맥 거짓동맥류는 드문 질환이나 잠재적으로 생명을 위협할 수 있는 질환으로 외상 이후에 발생하는 경우가 많다. 때문에 빠른 진단과 적절한 치료가 혈복강과 같은 심각한 결과를 예방하기 위해 필수적이다. 우리는 의인적 손상 없이 Klebsiella oxytoca에 의한 간농양에 생긴 간동맥 거짓동맥류의 드문 증례를 보고하는 바이다. 이 증례의 독특한 특징은 농양 공간이 간동맥과 생긴 누공에 의해 거짓동맥류가 되었다는 점이다. 이 증례로부터 의인성 손상이 없이 환자의 임상 과정이 좋지 않은 경우 혈관 관련 합병증에 주의를 기울여야 함을 알 수 있으며 혈관 내 시술의 효과적이고 안전한 치료 방법이 될 수 있음을 알 수 있다.

• 대한영상의학회지
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• 제81권6호
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• pp.1517-1522
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• 2020

양측 잔류좌골동맥은 드문 선천성 혈관 기형으로 동맥류를 잘 동반하며, 이는 사례의 40~61%에서 발생한다. 본 증례는 알코올성 간경화가 있는 70세 남자에서 발생한 좌골동맥 잔존의 1예이다. 간경화와 관련된 응고 병증으로 인한 대퇴부 출혈을 평가하기 위해 시행한 컴퓨터단층사진 혈관조영술 검사에서 양측 완전 좌골동맥 잔존이 우연히 발견되었다. 환자는 선택적 좌측 잔류좌골동맥 혈관조영술에서 좌측 잔류좌골동맥의 동맥류 및 혈전성 폐색이 있어 흡인 혈전제거술로 혈전 부분 제거를 시행하였으며 심부 대퇴 동맥의 경험적 혈관조영색전술을 통해 대퇴근육 내 출혈을 성공적으로 치료하였다.