• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제32권4호
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• pp.338-344
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• 2016

임플란트를 이용한 임플란트 지지 국소의치(Implant supported removable partial denture)는 기존 가철성 국소의치의 생체역학적 한계를 보완할 수 있어 무치악 환자의 유용한 치료로 활용된다. 기계적, 생물학적 합병증을 예방하고 장기간 적절한 예후를 위해서는 정기적인 내원을 통한 관리가 매우 중요하다. 본 증례보고에서 치유 지대주를 이용한 양측성 후방연장 임플란트 지지 국소의치에서 발생한 기계적 합병증 및 관리에 대해 기술하고자 한다. 임플란트 국소의치 장착 36개월 후 치유 지대주의 마모 및 파절이 발생하였고, 이에 임플란트 유지 국소의치로 전환하기 위하여 임플란트의 치유 지대주를 $Locator^{(R)}$로 교체하였다. 환자는 기능 및 심미적으로 만족할 만한 결과를 얻었기에 이를 보고하는 바이다.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제53권4호
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• pp.223-227
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• 2013

Objective : Although there is no consensus on the ideal treatment of the craniocervical instability, biomechanical stabilization and bone fusion can be induced through occipito-cervical fusion (OCF). The authors conducted this study to evaluate efficacy of OCF, as well as to explore methods in reducing complications. Methods : A total of 16 cases with craniocervical instability underwent OCF since the year 2002. The mean age of the patients was 51.5 years with a mean follow-up period of 34.9 months. The subjects were compared using lateral X-ray taken before the operation, after the operation, and during last follow-up. The Nurick score was used to assess neurological function pre and postoperatively. Results : All patients showed improvements in myelopathic symptoms after the operation. The mean preoperative Nurick score was 3.1. At the end of follow-up after surgery, the mean Nurick score was 2.0. After surgery, most patients' posterior occipito-cervical angle entered the normal range as the pre operation angle decresed from 121 to 114 degree. There were three cases with complications, such as, vertebral artery injury, occipital screw failure and wound infection. In two cases with cerebral palsy, occipital screw failures occurred. But, reoperation was performed in one case. Conclusion : OCF is an effective method in treating craniocervical instability. However, the complication rate can be quite high when performing OCF in patients with cerebral palsy, rheumatoid arthritis. Much precaution should be taken when performing this procedure on high risk patients.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제36권5호
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• pp.543-547
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• 2009

Purpose: Adhesion is the most common and troublesome complication after repair of flexor tendon injury. Recently, use of sodium hyaluronate derivatives for adhesion prevention is increasing. A commercial product, Guardix$^{(R)}$, sodium hyaluronate(NaHe) combined with carboxymethylcellulose(CMC) has been newly developed as a preventive material for adhesion. We have investigated its effect in rabbits. Methods: Twenty seven male New Zealand white rabbits were operated under ketamine anesthesia. After tendon repair in zone II of the hind paw, Guardix$^{(R)}$(experimental group) or normal saline(control group) was administered. Biomechanical tests were performed to estimate adhesion formation at 2, 4, 8, and 12 weeks after the operation. Maximum tensile load to flex the distal interphalangeal joint 50 degree from its resting state(MTL50) was measured, depicting the amount of adhesion formed. Subsequently, breaking strength was assessed. Results: There were no postoperative complications such as infection, wound dehiscence, or hematoma. MTL50 was significantly lower in the experimental group than in the control group at 4, 8, 12 weeks (p<0.05). Mean value of MTL50 was 6.64N in the experimental group and 28.53N in the control group at 12 weeks after surgery. There were no significant differences in breaking strength. Conclusion: Our results indicate that Guardix$^{(R)}$ is helpful in reducing adhesion formation and does not interfere with normal healing processes of the tendon.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제62권1호
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• pp.61-70
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• 2019

Objective : Corpectomy of the first lumbar vertebra (L1) for the management of different L1 pathologies can be performed using either an anterior or posterior approach. The aim of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of a retroperitoneal extrapleural approach through the twelfth rib for performing L1 corpectomy. Methods : Thirty consecutive patients underwent L1 corpectomy between 2010 and 2016. The retroperitoneal extrapleural approach through the 12th rib was used in all cases to perform single-stage anterior L1 corpectomy, reconstruction and anterior instrumentation, except for in two recurrent cases in which posterior fixation was added. Visual analogue scale (VAS) was used for pain intensity measurement and ASIA impairment scale for neurological assessment. The mean follow-up period was 14.5 months. Results : The sample included 18 males and 12 females, and the mean age was 40.3 years. Twenty patients (67%) had sensory or motor deficits before the surgery. The pathologies encountered included traumatic fracture in 12 cases, osteoporotic fracture in four cases, tumor in eight cases and spinal infection in the remaining six cases. The surgeries were performed from the left side, except in two cases. There was significant improvement of back pain and radicular pain as recorded by VAS. One patient exhibited postoperative neurological deterioration due to bone graft dislodgement. All patients with deficits at least partially improved after the surgery. During the follow-up, no hardware failures or losses of correction were detected. Conclusion : The retroperitoneal extrapleural approach through the 12th rib is a feasible approach for L1 corpectomy that can combine adequate decompression of the dural sac with effective biomechanical restoration of the compromised anterior loadbearing column. It is associated with less pulmonary complication, no need for chest tube, no abdominal distention and rapid recovery compared with other approaches.

• 대한골관절종양학회지
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.73-78
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• 2011

목적: 사지 장골의 거대한 골 낭종이나 소파술 후 남은 골 결손부에 시행한 "내재형 피질 지주골 이식술"의 치료결과를 평가하였다. 대상 및 방법: 사지 장골의 거대한 골 낭종이나 소파술 후 남은 골 결손부에 대하여 내재형 동종 피질 지주골과 동종 망상골 이식술을 시행한 7예를 대상으로 하였다. 6예에서는 추가적인 금속판 내고정술이 시행되었다. 원발병소는 단순 골낭종이 3예, 섬유성 이형성증에서 속발된 동맥류성 골낭종이 2예, 이전에 수술한 골시멘트를 제거한 후 남은 골 결손이 1예, 섬유성 이형성증이 1예였다. 3예에서는 최초 내원시 병적 골절이 동반되어 있었다. 골 융합의 진행, 생역학적 지지기능 및 기능적 결과를 평가하였으며 평균 추시 기간은 25.4개월이었다. 결과: 전예에서 이식된 동종 피질 지주골은 숙주골과 융합되었으며 6예의 골간단부에서는 평균 4.2개월에, 5예의 골간부에서는 평균 5.8개월에 융합되었다. 부가적인 수술 등의 조치없이 7예 중 6예에서 생역학적 지지가 가능하였으며 동종골 이식과 직접 관련된 합병증은 발생하지 않았다. 최종 추시시 기능적 평가상 평균 29.6으로 우수한 결과를 보였다. 결론: 거대한 골 낭종이나 소파술 후 남은 골 결손부에 시행한 내재형 피질 지주골 이식술은 추가적인 생역학적 안정성과 나사못 고정의 골지주판을 제공하여 조기거동과 우수한 기능적 결과를 가능하게 하였다.