• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.231-234
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• 2005

Coronoid impingement can cause limitation of mouth opening. In many cases, it appears to be related to the coronoid hyperplasia. We present a case of mouth opening limitation caused by coronoid impingement on the posterior surface of the zygomatic bone without coronoid hyperplasia. The bony changes in coronoid and zygoma including surface irregularity and discontinuity of the cortex and sclerotic change of inner medullary space were noted on computed tomography (CT) scans in different level of axial planes. Through another CT scans in open mouth position could demonstrate that those bony changes were caused by the contact of both surfaces against each other. In case coronoid impingement is suspected of the many possible causes, the open mouth CT scans will be needed to reveal the direct impingement of coronoid on zygoma even without coronoid hyperplasia.

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.23-36
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• 2013

이 연구의 목적은 상악동 골증대술과 동반된 이식된 골의 3차원적인 형태를 평가하고 골이식 재료 및 임플란트의 종류, 수술 방법과 골흡수 정도 사이의 관계를 평가하는 것이다. 임플란트 식립을 위한 상악동 골증대술을 시행받은 환자들의 차트를 후향적으로 검토하였고 골이식재의 부피 및 부위의 방사선학적 분석을 시행하였다. 임플란트 식립 6개월 후 잔존 골 이식재의 비율로 측정된 부피 재생은 이식 재료의 형태 및 수술 방법과 연관성이 있었다. 원광대학교 산본 치과병원에서 15명의 환자에서 상악동 골이식술과 동반하여 53개의 임플란트가 식립되었다. 임플란트 식립 6개월 후 촬영된 컴퓨터 단층촬영에서 $Puros^{(R)}$ 와 다른 여러 가지 골이식재를 혼용한 그룹에비해 $Puros^{(R)}$ 이식재를 단독으로 사용한 그룹에서 더 높은 골흡수 정도를 보였다 (P<0.05). 그리고 수술 방법에 따른 골흡수 정도는 통계학적으로 유의성있는 차이를 보였다 (P<0.05). 골이식과 동시에 임플란트를 식립한 그룹에 비해 지연된 임플란트 식립을 시행한 그룹에서 더 높은 골이식재의 부피 변화율을 보였다. 후향적 자료 분석을 통해 $Puros^{(R)}$ 와 다른 여러 가지 골이식재를 혼용한 그룹에 비해 $Puros^{(R)}$ 이식재를 단독으로 사용한 그룹에서 더높은 골흡수 정도를 보였다. 또한 골이식과 동시에 임플란트를 식립한 그룹에서 지연 식립한 그룹보다 더 낮은 흡수율을 보여주었다.

• 대한핵의학회지
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.209-213
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• 1988

To Appreciate the value of bone scintigraphy in determination of the bony infection, we performed three phase bone scintigraphy in 34 cases of osteomyelitis of extremities prospectively. They were clinically inactive in 11 and active in 23 cases. We confirmed the active osteomyelitis by operation or aspiration within one week after scintigraphy. Perfusion, blood pool and delayed images were analyzed respectively and compared with the plain roentgenograms. All 23 active lesions showed diffusely increased perfusion in affected limbs. The areas of the increased activities on blood pool images were larger than or similar to those on delayed images in 17 cases (73.9%) with active osteomyelitis and smaller in 6 cases (26.1%). 5 of the latter 6 cases showed definite soft tissue activities on blood pool images. In inactive cases bone scintigrams were completely normal in 4 cases. Two of those were normal on plain films and remaining two showed mild focal bony sclerosis. Among 7 inactive lesions, perfusion was normal in 2 cases, diffusely increased in 4 cases and diffusely decreased in 1 case. 6 of these 7 cases showed increased activities both on blood pool and delayed images and the areas of increased activities on blood pool images didn't exceed those on delayed images. Bony sclerosis was noted on plain films in those 7 inactive lesions and the extent of the sclerosis correlated well to delayed images. Large blood pool activity was characteristics of active osteomyelitis. Normal three phase bone scintigram may indicate the time to terminate the treatment, but increased activity on perfusion and blood pool scans is not absolute indication of active lesion if the extent of the lesion on the blood pool image is smaller than that on delayed image and if no difinite soft tissue activity is noted on perfusion and blood pool images in clinically inactive patient.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.61-65
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• 2009

Purpose: Most nasal bone fractures involve the septum; either or both of the ethmoidal perpendicular plate(EPP) and quadrangular cartilage(QC). Unlocked tension from the underlying quadrangular cartilage and poorly reducted bony septum are obstacles to the successful reduction of nasal bone. So we compared the preliminary outcome of septoplasty as a primary treatment with the untreated septum in nasal bone fractures. Methods: We performed a retrospective study of 215 patients underwent reduction of nasal fracture between January 2002 and February 2008. We graded patients into four groups according to the amount of deviation and direction of force by CT. Our indication for septoplasty and combined procedures was the deviation of EPP or QC over 50% from the midline. We interviewed part of the patients by telephone regarding the subjective esthetic and functional outcomes. Results: Forty five of 215 patients (21 percent) underwent septoplasty and combined procedures (cartilage graft, etc) after the informed consent. Patients who underwent septoplasty significantly satisfied with the outcome of esthetic appearance and nasal patency compared with patients who underwent simple closed reduction despite of having septal deviation over 50 percent from the midline. (p < 0.05) Conclusion: Septal surgery and esthetic consideration shoud be made even in simple nasal reductions. And if CT scans reveal severe deviation of septum, septoplasty should be considered as a primary treatment.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제36권3호
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• pp.145-149
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• 2006

Purpose : To assess the width of the labial alveolar bone of the incisive canal and the width of the incisive canal on spiral computed tomographic images of the anterior portion of the maxilla. Materials and Methods : Study materials included 38 CT scans taken for preoperative planning of implant placement. Axial cross-sectioned image entirely showing the incisive canal was selected and scanned with 600 DPI resolution. The width of the labial alveolar bone of the incisive canal at an orifice to the oral cavity, middle portion, and an orifice to the nasal cavity and the diameter of the incisive canal at the middle portion were determined by two specialist using Digora for Windows 2.1 The statistical analyses were carried out using SPSS 12.0.1. Results : When the maxillary central incisors remained, the mean labial alveolar bone width were $6.81{\pm}1.41mm,\;6.46{\pm}1.33mm$, and $7.91{\pm}1.33mm$. When the maxillary central incisors were missed the mean width were $5.42{\pm}2.20mm,\;6.23{\pm}2.29mm$, and $7.89{\pm}2.13mm$. Conclusions : The labial alveolar bone width at middle portion and an orifice to the nasal cavity were of no statistical significant difference according to presence of the maxillary central incisors (P>0.05). The width between oral cavity and nasal cavity, middle portion and to nasal cavity revealed statistically significant difference (P<0.05).

• 대한핵의학회지
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.130-138
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• 1996

전기화상후 조직이나 뼈의 상태를 관찰하고 창상변연절제술, 피부판 이식후 경과 관찰 및 절단술여부와 부위를 정하는 데 골스캔이 지표가 되고 골결손이 있는 환자에서 피부판 이식술 시행후 경과가 호전되었는지 여부를 알기 위해 골스캔검사가 유용하다고 알려져 있다. 본 연구에서는 1991년부터 1995년 11월까지 본원에 내원한 전기화상 환자중 골스캔 및 경과관찰이 가능했던 37명을 대상으로 골스캔의 유용성을 조사하였다. 골스캔 시행시기는 대상환자 37명 모두에서 1주일이 내에 골스캔을 시행하였다. 저압전류에 수상한 환자는 8명, 고압전류에 수상한 환자는 29명이었다. 유입부별 분포를 보면 수부가 27례, 두부가 6예, 견관절부위가 2예, 좌흉벽부위가 1예, 수혜부위가 1예로 나타났다. 사출부별 분포는 저압전류 8명에서는 사출부위를 찾을 수 없었고 고압전류 29명중 족부가 22예, 수부가 3예, 견관절부위가 2예, 좌측 흉부가 1예, 둔부부위가 1예 순으로 나타났다. 유입부의 골스캔 소견은 저압전류에 손상받은 환자8명 모두 봉와직염 소견을 보였고 고압전류에 손상받은 환자 29명줌 15명은 골수염, 10명은 봉와직염, 4명은 골결손 소견으로 나타났다. 사출부의 골스캔 소견은 저압전류 손상 8명을 제외한 고압전류 손상 환자29명 모두 봉와직염 소견을 보였다. 피부이식이나 피부판 이식술 시행후 추적관찰이 가능했던 4명의 환자모두 피부이식이나 피부판 이식술 시행후, 골결손 부위가 좋아지는 것을 관찰할 수 있었다. 심근에 섭취가 증가된 경우가 2예, 간에 섭취가 증가된 경우가 1예, 신장에 섭취가 증가된 경우가 6예였는데, 혈청 칼슘농도, 심전도, 심근 효소, 간기능 검사 및 신기능 검사상에서는 이상이 없는 것으로 나타났다. 결론적으로 골스캔은 전기화상후 손상부위를 평가하는데 도움이 되고 봉와직염과 골수염의 감별진단, 피부이식이나 피부판 이식술후 평가에 도움이 된다. 그러나 인체 내부 장기의 손상평가는 앞으로 많은 연구가 필요할 것으로 생각된다.

• Journal of Trauma and Injury
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.38-42
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• 2010

Purpose: The clinical utility of brain computed tomography (CT) in detecting temporal bone fracture is not well established. We performed this study to determine the utility of brain computed tomography (CT) in detecting fractures of the temporal bones in correlation with fracture patterns. We used high resolution computed tomography (HRCT) as the gold standard for diagnosing temporal bone fracture and its pattern. Methods: From January 2007 to December 2009, patients who underwent both brain CT and HRCT within 10 days of head trauma were investigated. Among them, 58 cases of temporal bone fracture confirmed by HRCT were finally included. Fracture patterns (transverse or non-transverse, otic capsule sparing or otic capsule violating) were determined by HRCT. Brain CT findings in correlation with fracture patterns were analyzed. Results: Among 58 confirmed cases of temporal bone fracture by HRCT, 14 cases (24.1%) were not detected by brain CT. Brain CT showed a significantly lower ability to detect temporal bone fracture with transverse component than without transverse component (p=0.020). Moreover, brain CT showed lower ability to detect otic capsule violating pattern than otic capsule sparing pattern (p=0.015). Among the 14 cases of temporal bone fracture that were not detected by brain CT, 4 cases lacked any objective physical findings (facial palsy, hemotympanum, external auditory canal bleeding) suggesting fractures of the temporal bones. Conclusion: Brain CT showed poor ability to detect temporal bone fracture with transverse component and otic capsule violating pattern, which is associated with a poorer clinical outcome than otic capsule sparing pattern. Routine use of HRCT to identify temporal bone fracture is warranted, even in cases without evidence of temporal bone fracture on brain CT scans or any objective physical findings suggestive of temporal bone fracture.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제34권5호
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• pp.605-610
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• 2007

Purpose: Facial trauma is increasing along with increasing popularity in sports, and increasing exposure to crimes or traffic accidents. Compared to the 3D CT of 1990s, the latest CT has made significant improvement thus resulting in higher accuracy of diagnosis. The objective of this study is to compare 64 channel 3 dimensional volume CT(3D VCT) with conventional 3D CT in the diagnosis and treatment of facial bone fractures. Methods: 45 patients with facial trauma were examined by 3D VCT from Jan. 2006 to Feb. 2007. 64 channel 3D VCT which consists of 64 detectors produce axial images of 0.625 mm slice and it scans 175 mm per second. These images are transformed into 3 dimensional image using software Rapidia 2.8. The axial image is reconstructed into 3 dimensional image by volume rendering method. The image is also reconstructed into coronal or sagittal image by multiplanar reformatting method. Results: Contrasting to the previous 3D CT which formulates 3D images by taking axial images of 1-2 mm, 64 channel 3D VCT takes 0.625 mm thin axial images to obtain full images without definite step ladder appearance. 64 channel 3D VCT is effective in diagnosis of thin linear bone fracture, depth and degree of fracture deviation. Conclusion: In its expense and speed, 3D VCT is superior to conventional 3D CT. Owing to its ability to reconstruct full images regardless of the direction using 2 times higher resolution power and 4 times higher speed of the previous 3D CT, 3D VCT allows for accurate evaluation of the exact site and deviation of fine fractures.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제50권2호
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• pp.105-115
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• 2020

Purpose: This study investigated the position of the hyoid bone and its relationship with airway dimensions in different skeletal malocclusion classes using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Materials and Methods: CBCT scans of 180 participants were categorized based on the A point-nasion-B point angle into class I, class II, and class III malocclusions. Eight linear and 2 angular hyoid parameters(H-C3, H-EB, H-PNS, H-Me, H-X, H-Y, H-[C3-Me], C3-Me, H-S-Ba, and H-N-S) were measured. A 3-dimensional airway model was designed to measure the minimum cross-sectional area, volume, and total and upper airway length. The mean crosssectional area, morphology, and location of the airway were also evaluated. Data were analyzed using analysis of variance and the Pearson correlation test, with P values <0.05 indicating statistical significance. Results: The mean airway volume differed significantly among the malocclusion classes(P<0.05). The smallest and largest volumes were noted in class II (2107.8±844.7 ㎣) and class III (2826.6±2505.3 ㎣), respectively. The means of most hyoid parameters (C3-Me, C3-H, H-Eb, H-Me, H-S-Ba, H-N-S, and H-PNS) differed significantly among the malocclusion classes. In all classes, H-Eb was correlated with the minimum cross-sectional area and airway morphology, and H-PNS was correlated with total airway length. A significant correlation was also noted between H-Y and total airway length in class II and III malocclusions and between H-Y and upper airway length in class I malocclusions. Conclusion: The position of the hyoid bone was associated with airway dimensions and should be considered during orthognathic surgery due to the risk of airway obstruction.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제40권4호
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• pp.335-340
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• 2013

Background In patients with medial orbital wall fracture, predicting the correlation between the degree of enophthalmos and the extent of fracture is essential for deciding on surgical treatment. We conducted this retrospective study to identify the correlation between the two parameters. Methods We quantitatively analyzed the correlation between the area of the bone defect and the degree of enophthalmos on computed tomography scans in 81 patients with medial orbital wall fracture who had been left untreated for more than six months. Results There was a significant linear positive correlation between the area of the medial orbital wall fracture and the degree of enophthalmos with a formula of E=0.705A+0.061 (E, the degree of enophthalmos; A, the area of bone defect) (Pearson's correlation coefficient, 0.812) (P<0.05). In addition, that there were no cases in which the degree of enophthalmos was greater than 2 mm when the area of the medial orbital wall fracture was smaller than $1.90cm^2$. Conclusions Our results indicate not only that 2 mm of enophthalmos corresponds to a bone defect area of approximately $2.75cm^2$ in patients with medial orbital wall fracture but also that the degree of enophthalmos could be quantitatively predicted based on the area of the bone defect even more than six months after trauma.