• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.343-352
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• 2002

목적 : 자궁경부암의 경우 종양에 충분한 양의 방사선을 조사하기 위해서는 직장도 고선량의 방사선을 받게 된다. 이로 인해 직장염을 비롯한 만성부작용이 발생하며 직장 출혈 빈도를 $5\~30\%$ 보고하고 있다. 저자는 완치 목적의 방사선치료를 받은 자궁경부암 환자들을 대상으로 직장 출혈 빈도와 그와 관련된 위험인자들을 분석하고 치료 방법을 살펴보고자 한다. 대상 및 방법 : 1994년 9월과 1999년 12월 사이에 방사선 단독치료를 받은 213명의 자궁경부암 환자를 대상으로 하였다. 90명이 외부 방사선치료의 일부를 하루 2회씩 받았다(변형된 다분할 방사선치료). 자궁주위조직의 외부 방사선량은 총 $51\~59\;Gy$였고 근접방사선치료로 A점에 총 $28\~30\;Gy$ (4 Gy씩 7회 혹은 5 Gy씩 6회)를 조사하였다. 직장에 조사된 선량은 ICRU 38에서 정한 위치와, 모의촬영필름에서 바리움에 의해 구분되는 직장 앞쪽 벽의 한 점을 선정하여 계산하였다. 직장출혈의 정도는 LENT/SOMA에 따라 분류하였다. 추적관찰 기간은 $12\~86$개월(중앙값 39개월)이었다. 결과 : 27명$(12.7\%)$의 환자에서 직장출혈이 발생하였다(등급 2와 3:각각 16명과 2명, $8.5\%$). 이들 중에서 추적관찰 기간동안 질-직장루 또는 폐쇄로 진행된 경우는 없었다 발생시기는 대부분의 환자에서$(92.6\%)$ 치료 종료 후 2년 이내였다(중앙값 16개월). 단변량분석에서 위험인자로 icruCRBED (직장이 받은 총 생물학적 동등선량), 자궁주위조직의 방사선량, 및 병기였다. icruCRBED가 100 미만인 경우와 100 이상인 경우 $4.2\%$ 대 $19.7\%$, 자궁주위조직에 대한 조사선량 55 Gy 미만과 그 이상인 경우가 $5.1\%$ 대 $22.1\%$, 병기 II 이하인 경우와 III 이상인 경우가 $10.5\%$ 대 $31.8\%$였다. 다변량분석에서는 icruCREED 만이 유의하였다(0=0.0432). 등급 1 출혈은 자연적으로 소실되거나(3명) $1\~2$개월의 sucralfate 관장으로 멈추었다. 등급 2의 환자 6명은 $1\~2$개월 동안 sucralfate 관장으로 출혈의 빈도와 양이 줄어들었고 이 중 4명은 전기응고술을 추가로 시행하였다. 다른 9명은 전기응고술을 먼저 시행하였다(4명; sucralfate 관장 병행). 모두 $3\~10$개월 내에 정지되었다. 등급 3의 출혈은 잦은 전기응고술과 수혈을 요하였다. 결론 : 본 연구에서 중등도 이상의 직장출혈빈도가 $8.5\%$로 타 문헌에서 보고된 빈도와 유사한 결과였다. 직장에 조사된 총 생물학적 동등선량이 100 Gy 이상인 경우에 직장출혈이 유의하게 증가하므로, 치료계획시 생물학적 동등선량을 고려함으로써 휴유증 감소에 도움이 될 것으로 생각된다. 직장출혈이 발생한 환자에서 조기에 적극적으로 치료를 시행함으로써 출혈로 인한 불편함을 신속하게 해결하고 이로 인한 심리적 불안감을 해소할 수 있으며 나아가 삶의 질 향상에도 도움을 줄 수 있을 것으로 판단된다.

• Journal of Genetic Medicine
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.1-8
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• 2010

Hemophilia A is a sex-linked recessive coagulation disorder associated with diverse mutations of the factor VIII gene and a variety of phenotypes. The type of mutation involved dictates the activity of factor VIII, and in turn the severity of bleeding episodes and development of alloantibodies against factor VIII (inhibitors). Missense mutations are the most common genetic risk factors for hemophilia A, especially mild to moderate cases, but carry the lowest risk for inhibitor development. On the other hand, intron 22 inversion is the most common mutation associated with severe hemophilia A and is associated with high risk of inhibitor formation. Large deletions and nonsense mutations are also associated with high risk of inhibitor development. Additional mutations associated with hemophilia A include frameshift and splice site mutations. It is therefore valuable to assess the mutational backgrounds of hemophilia A patients in order to to interpret their symptoms and manage their health problems.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제66권6호
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• pp.726-734
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• 2023

Objective : Chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) patients using antithrombotic agents (AT) at high risk for cardiovascular disease are increasing. The authors aimed to analyze the factors influencing outcome by targeting patients using AT and to establish a desirable treatment strategy. Methods : A retrospective analysis was performed on data from 462 patients who underwent burr hole trephination (BHT) surgery for CSDH at five hospitals from March 2010 to June 2021. Outcomes included incidence of postoperative acute bleeding, recurrence rate, and morbidity or mortality rate. Patients were divided into the following four groups based on their history of AT use : no AT. Only antiplatelet agents (AP), only anticoagulants (AC), both of AP and AC. In addition, a concurrent literature review was conducted alongside our cohort study. Results : Of 462 patients, 119 (119/462, 25.76%) were using AT. AP prescription did not significantly delay surgery (p=0.318), but AC prescription led to a significant increase in the time interval from admission to operation (p=0.048). After BHT, AP or AC intake significantly increased the period required for an in-dwelling drain (p=0.026 and p=0.037). The use of AC was significantly related to acute bleeding (p=0.044), while the use of AP was not (p=0.808). Use of AP or AC had no significant effect on CSDH recurrence (p=0.517 and p=1.000) or reoperation (p=0.924 and p=1.000). Morbidity was not statistically correlated with use of either AP or AC (p=0.795 and p=0.557, respectively), and there was no significant correlation with mortality for use of these medications (p=0.470 and p=1.000). Conclusion : Elderly CSDH patients may benefit from maintenance of AT therapy during BHT due to reduced thromboembolic risk. However, the use of AC necessitates individualized due to potential postoperative bleeding. Careful post-operative monitoring could mitigate prognosis and recurrence impacts.

• 한국임상약학회지
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.1-8
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• 2005

Clopidogrel is used to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events in patients with atherosclerosis documented by recent ischemic stroke, recent myocardial infarction (MI), or established peripheral arterial disease (secondary prevention). Clopidogrel is metabolized by CYP3A4, and the active metabolites inhibit platelet aggregation. The purpose of this study was to assess clopidogrel only versus clopidogrel + others (aspirin, CYP3A4 inhibitor, and CYPBA4 inducer) in terms of cardiovasculalr events and bleeding complications. We reviewed the charts of patients who visited between August 1, 2002 and August 31, 2003, retrospectively. Total 72 patients were included and they consisted of 5 groups; clopidogrel group (n=36), clopidogrel + aspirin group (n=11), clopidogrel + CYP3A4 inhibitor group (n=15), clopidogrel + aspirin + CYP3A4 inhibitor group (n=6), clopidorel + CYP3A4 inducer group (n=4). The primary endpoints at 6 months, 12 months were the composite of cardiovascular (CV) events. The secondary end-point was the incidence of bleeding events at 6months, and 12months. At 12months, the primary endpoint was not significantly different among the five groups (p=0.056). In comparison of two groups as clopidogrel only versus clopidogrel + others (aspirin, CYP3A4 inhibitor and CYP3A4 inducer), the primary endpoint was significantly different (p=0.02). The CV events were increased in the clopidogrel + others group. The secondary end point was not significantly different among the five groups (p=0.52). However, time to bleeding events was 230.8 in the clopidogrel group and 74.7 in the clopidogrel + others group (p = 0.046). In conclusion, clopidogrel interaction with aspirin, CYP3A4 inhibitor, and CYP3A4 inducer affected cardiovascular events and bleeding events. Drug interaction of clopidogrel with concurrent medications should be considered cautiously.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제26권5호
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• pp.231-238
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• 2023

Purpose: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to compare endoscopy as primary versus secondary prophylaxis to prevent future bleeding in children with esophageal varices. Methods: A systematic literature search using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses method was conducted using the Scopus, PubMed, and Cochrane databases for relevant studies on the outcome of rebleeding events after endoscopy in primary prophylaxis compared to that in secondary prophylaxis. The following keywords were used: esophageal varices, children, endoscopy, primary prophylaxis and bleeding. The quality of eligible articles was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale and statistically analyzed using RevMan 5.4 software. Results: A total of 174 children were included from four eligible articles. All four studies were considered of high-quality based on the Newcastle-Ottawa Quality Assessment Scale. Patients who received primary prophylaxis had 79% lower odds of bleeding than those who received secondary prophylaxis (odds ratio, 0.21; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.07-0.66; I²=0%, p=0.008). Patients in the primary prophylaxis group underwent fewer endoscopic procedures to eradicate varices than those in the secondary prophylaxis group, with a mean difference of 1.73 (95% CI, 0.91-2.56; I²=62%, p<0.0001). Conclusion: Children with high-risk varices who underwent primary prophylaxis were less likely to experience future bleeding episodes and required fewer endoscopic procedures to eradicate the varices than children who underwent secondary prophylaxis.

• 대한두개안면성형외과학회지
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.73-76
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• 2020

Cranial implant removal is recommended if implants become exposed owing to scalp necrosis after cranioplasty. However, it carries the risk of extensive bleeding, and the resultant cranial defects can cause both aesthetic and functional problems. We present a case of a scalp defect exposing a cranial prosthetic implant that was reconstructed with a local flap and salvaged using an indwelling antibiotic irrigation system. A 73-year-old man presented with scalp necrosis after undergoing cranioplasty due to intracranial hemorrhage. The cranial implant was exposed through the scalp defect. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus was detected in the culture from the open wound. After debridement of the necrotic tissue and burring of the superficial layer of the implant, a transposition flap was used to cover the defect and an indwelling antibiotic irrigation system was installed. Continuous irrigation with vancomycin was conducted for 5 days, and intravenous vancomycin was continued for 4 weeks. The flap was in good condition at 4 months postoperatively, with no infection. The convex contour of the scalp was well maintained. The patient's neurological status was stable. Exposed cranial implants can be salvaged with continuous antibiotic irrigation as an alternative to implant removal; thus, the risk of bleeding and possible disfigurement may be avoided.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제57권1호
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• pp.25-35
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• 2024

Background: Prothrombin complex concentrate (PCC) and fresh frozen plasma (FFP) are commonly used to manage bleeding in patients during cardiac surgery. However, the relative efficacy and safety of these 2 strategies remain uncertain. Methods: MEDLINE, Embase, and Cochrane were searched for studies comparing PCC and FFP in patients who underwent cardiac surgery complicated by bleeding. Review Manager (RevMan) ver. 5.4 (Nordic Cochrane Centre, The Cochrane Collaboration) was used for statistical analysis. Binary and continuous outcomes were compared using pooled risk ratios and mean differences, respectively. The meta-analysis protocol was registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews under protocol number CRD42022379144. Results: We included 8 studies with 1,500 patients, of whom 613 (40.9%) received PCC. The mean follow-up period ranged from 28 to 90 days. The PCC group had significantly lower chest tube drainage at 24 hours (mean difference [MD], -148.50 mL; 95% CI, -253.02 to -43.99 mL; p=0.005; I² =42%). Fewer units of red blood cells (RBCs) were transfused within the first 24 hours (MD, -1.02 units; 95% CI, -1.81 to -0.24 units; p=0.01; I² =56%), and fewer patients required RBC transfusion within the first 24 hours (risk ratio, 0.85; 95% CI, 0.78-0.93; p<0.007; I² =45%) in the PCC group. There were no statistically significant differences in secondary outcomes. Nonetheless, a subgroup analysis of randomized controlled trials failed to corroborate the results obtained from the main analysis. Conclusion: Our findings suggest that PCC can be effective, without increased adverse events, when compared with FFP in patients undergoing cardiac surgery complicated by bleeding.

• 대한임상독성학회지
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.164-171
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• 2009

Purpose: The number of patients who take warfarin is growing and so is the number of complications. Hemorrhage is the major complication, but the clinical characteristics and outcomes have not been determined for Korean patients. Therefore, we tried to evaluate the characteristics of the patients with hemorrhagic complications after taking warfarin as anticoagulation therapy. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of the patients who visited the emergency room with bleeding complications after taking warfarin anticoagulation at the out-patient clinic for 1 year from 1 st January 2008. We compared between two groups (the major hemorrhage group vs. the minor hemorrhage group) according to the clinical criteria, the unstable vital signs that required blood transfusion, transfusion more than 2 units of blood, the need for further laboratory follow-up, the need for interventional treatment and the development of critical complications or death due to bleeding. Results: There were 150 patients who met the criteria and had acute hemorrhagic complications (the major group: 90 patients and the minor group: 60 patients). In the major hemorrhage group, the frequent sites of bleeding were the gastro-intestinal system (40 patients), lung (14 patients) and intracranium (7 patients). At the emergency room, the major group showed a higher initial INR of the activated prothrombin time than did the minor group (p=0.02). The bleeding sites of the fatal cases were the gastro-intestinal system (3 patients), lung (3 patients) and intracranium (3 patients), but the percentage of fatality was the highest for intracranium bleeding. Conclusion: In the major hemorrhage group, gastrointestinal bleeding was the most frequent complication and fatality was the highest for intracranium bleeding. An initially higher INR showed a greater risk of major bleeding, but not more fatalities.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제29권9호
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• pp.1184-1187
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• 2000

Spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma is rare disease and usually presents with a progressive neurological syndrome for which surgical decompression is usually indicated. The cause of bleeding in epidural hematoma remains unknown in most of the cases. The most frequently identified risk factor is coagulopathy or treatment with anticoagulants. Recently, authors experienced a case of spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma with intraoperative profuse bleeding at the cervicothoracic location. Laboratory examination showed no evidence of coagulopathy or hepatic disease. On neurologic examination, left hemiparesis(Grade : II) and left side sensory change were noted. On MRI scan, there was a mass of high signal intensity in T2WI and isosignal intensity in T1WI compressing the cord to left side. The patients had good surgical outcome after decompressive laminectomy and hematoma removal.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.83-89
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• 2023

Objectives: This study aimed to examine the relationship between COVID-19-related depressive symptoms and oral health among Korean adolescents. Methods: Data from the 17th Korea Youth Risk Behavior Web-based Survey were used and analyzed by the chi-squared test, and multiple logistic regression analysis was performed using SPSS 21.0. The final study population comprised 54,835 individuals. Results: The rates of toothache, gingival bleeding, tooth fracture, and tooth sensitivity were 21.2, 19.1, 8.7, and 30.6%, respectively. The rates of equal, increased, and decreased COVID-19-related depressive symptoms were 53.4, 36.9, and 9.7%, respectively. The rates of toothache, gingival bleeding, and tooth sensitivity were significantly higher (49.0, 48.3, and 46.3%, respectively) in the increased depressive symptom group than that in the decreased depressive symptom group (7.7, 8.1, and 7.7%, respectively). After adjusting for gender, school grade, school record, household economic status, tooth brushing frequency, smoking habit, and alcohol consumption, the risks of toothache, gingival bleeding, and tooth sensitivity in the increased depressive symptom group were symptom group were 1.64 (95% CI: 1.51-1.78), 1.55 (95% CI: 1.43-1.68), and 1.77 (95% CI: 1.65-1.89), respectively. Conclusions: There was a significant increase in oral symptoms in the group with increased depressive symptoms.