• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.251-256
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• 2011

Virtual colonoscopy is favored over conventional colonoscopy because its non-invasive procedure can avoid complications that may happen in a conventional approach and because it can cleanse colon electronically instead of uncomfortable conventional colon cleansing. Electronic Colon Cleansing(ECC) has to deal with not only removing tagged fecal material but also recovering Partial Volume Effect(PVE) due to tagging material. This paper proposes an ECC method restoring inherent natural PVE while previous approaches focused only on reducing PVE due to tagged fecal material. The proposed method reduces PVE using 3-dimensional adaptive density correction and then replaces tagged fecal material into air. Next, it generates natural PVE for the replaced air adjacent to soft tissue and finally makes smooth transition of gray values for soft tissue adjacent to the replaced air. The proposed method applied to eleven patient data, and showed promising results.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제28권10호
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• pp.935-938
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• 1995

Two cases of severe caustic injury of the hypopharynx, esophagus, and stomach are presented. Restoration of digestive continuity was accomplished by retrosternal isoperistaltic interposition of the transverse and left colon on the post-injury 73rd and 66th day respectively. The upper oro-colon continuity was made by a cervical approach, a vertical incision at the posterior hypopharyngeal wall, and interrupted one-layer sutures using 3-0 Dacron suture materials. The distal continuity was made by colojejunostomy between the transposed colon and proximal jejunum. There was no event after the operation in both cases. The posterior vertical hypopharyngotomy and hypopharyngocolostomy at the early post-injury period may be the preferred procedure to obtain normal deglutition in patients with esophageal stricture associated with hypopharyngeal injury.

• Food Science and Biotechnology
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.605-609
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• 2007

The effects of lactic acid fermented yam yogurt (Yam/YG) on colon mucosal tissue were investigated in a loperamide-induced constipation rat models. Sprague-Dawley rats were fed for 6 weeks with 3 types of diets (normal, supplemented with lactic acid bacteria, and supplemented with Yam/YG), and were then administered loperamide intraperitoneally twice daily for 5 days. Administration of loperamide decreased fecal excretion and the moisture content of feces with increasing of numbers of pellets in the colon. On the histopathologic findings from hematoxylin and eosin (H& E) and alcian blue stainings, supplementation with Yam/YG resulted in the recovery of depleted goblet cells and mucin, and increased the numbers of Ki-67 positive cells, indicating restoration of colonic mucosa through cell proliferation and crypt regeneration against damages observed in crypt epithelial cells of loperamide-induced rats. These results indicate that Yam/YG improves evacuation and mucus production in the gastrointestinal tracts of constipated-induced rats.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제14권9호
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• pp.5031-5035
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• 2013

Zizyphus spina-christi (ZSC) fruit is a rich source of bioactive compounds but any medicinal properties in chemoprevention of colon cancer have hitherto not been studied. The aim of the present study was to examine in vivo protective effects of ZSC water extract on colon carcinogenesis in azoxymethane (AOM)-treated rats. Our results showed that ZSC significantly reduced AOM-induced colonic aberrant crypt foci development and AOM-induced oxidative stress as indicated by restoration of endogenous glutathione depletion and abrogating the impairment of total antioxidant capacity. Caspase-3 cleavage, which has been considered as an apoptotic index, was almost undetectable in AOM-treated rats and ZSC exhibited pro-apoptotic effects evidenced by increased levels of cleaved caspase-3. In the studied model, our findings provide the first in vivo evidence that ZSC extract could inhibit the early stage of colon carcinogenesis by preventing oxidative stress and inducing apoptosis.

• 대한기관식도과학회지
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.30-38
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• 2003

Cancers of the cervical esophagus occur uncommonly, but treatment is remaining a challenging problem and surgery demands special knowledge of abdominal, thoracic, and neck surgery. The primary risk factor is chronic heartburn, leading to a sequence of esophagitis, Barrett's esophagus, reflux esophagitis and etc. Among the various treatment modalities, Surgery is still a mainstay of treatment. The main aim of surgery is not only oncologically adequate resection but also preservation or restoration of physiologic functions, such as deglutition and phonation. Surgical treatment of cervical esophageal cancer is influenced by special problems arising from tumor factors, patient factors and surgeon factors. Complete clearance of loco-regional disease and prevention of postoperative complications are of particular importance for the improvement of long-term survival in patients with these cancers. So the cervical and thoracic extension of these tumors usually required an extensive lymphadenectomy with primary resection. Radical resection of the primary site almostly include sacrifice of the larynx, but the voice could be rehabilitated with various methods, such as tracheoesophageal prosthesis or tracheoesophageal shunts, etc. Restoration of the esophageal conduit can be performed using gastric or colon interposition, radial forearm free flap or jejunum free flap, etc. Recently, the advances of radiation therapy and chemotherapy will enable less extended resections with greater rates of laryngeal preservation. At initial presentation, up to 50％ to 70％ of patients will have advanced locoregional or distant disease with virtually no chance for cure. Patients with advanced but potentially resectable esophageal cancer are generally treated by surgery with some form of neoadjuvant chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or both, with 5-year survivals in the 20％ to 30％ range. So the significant adverse factors affecting survival should be taken into account to select the candidates for surgery.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제46권1호
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• pp.3.1-3.14
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• 2021

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the interface between a calcium silicate cement (CSC), Biodentine and dental adhesives in terms of sealing ability. Materials and Methods: Microleakage test: 160 standardized class II cavities were prepared on 80 extracted human molars. The cavities were filled with Biodentine and then divided into 2 experimental groups according to the time of restoration: composite resin obturation 15 minutes after Biodentine handling (D0); restoration after 7 days (D7). Each group was then divided into 8 subgroups (n = 5) according to the adhesive system used: etch-and-rinse adhesive (Prime & Bond); self-etch adhesive 2 steps (Optibond XTR and Clearfil SE Bond); self-etch adhesive 1 step (Xeno III, G-aenial Bond, and Clearfil Tri-S Bond); and universal used as etch-and-rinse or self-etch (ScotchBond Universal ER or SE). After thermocycling, the teeth were immersed in a silver nitrate solution, stained, longitudinally sectioned, and the Biodentine/adhesive percolation was quantified. Scanning electron microscopic observations: Biodentine/adhesive interfaces were observed. Results: A tendency towards less microleakage was observed when Biodentine was etched (2.47%) and when restorations were done without delay (D0: 4.31%, D7: 6.78%), but this was not significant. The adhesives containing 10-methacryloyloxydecyl dihydrogen phosphate monomer showed the most stable results at both times studied. All Biodentine/adhesive interfaces were homogeneous and regular. Conclusions: The good sealing of the CSC/adhesive interface is not a function of the system adhesive family used or the cement maturation before restoration. Biodentine can be used as a dentine substitute.

• Journal of Gastric Cancer
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• 제8권4호
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• pp.217-224
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• 2008

목적: 위암으로 위 절제 후 저장능 감소와 흡수장애 등의 단점을 보완하기 위해 소장 또는 결장을 이용한 간치술이 시행되고 있지만 술기상의 복잡성 등의 이유로 빈도가 높지 않다. 이에 저자들은 위 절제 후 결장 간치술의 경험을 분석하여 결과를 평가하고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: 2001년 3월부터 1년간 시행된 결장 간치술 30예를 대상으로 임상병리학적 특징, 수술 결과, 위 배출시간 및 몸무게 변화 등을 후향적으로 분석하였다. 결과: 상행결장이 25예, 횡행결장이 5예 간치되었고, 평균 수술 시간은 373분(204~600), 출혈양은 486 ml (200~1,000)였다. 평균 암종의 크기는 4.5 cm (1~10.5), 절제된 림프절수는 31개(17~48), 근위부 절제연은 3.8 cm (0.5~8), 재원기간은 18.2일(10~40)이었다. 수술 후 9예(30%)에서 합병증이 발생되었고, 췌장 농양으로 인한 패혈증으로 1명(3.3%)이 사망하였다. 추적 기간 중 문제가 된 자각 증상은 음식 저류로 인한 소화불량으로, 위 내시경 검사상 음식저류로 검사에 지장이 있었던 환자는 15명(50%)이었다. 체중 감소율은 전 절제, 근위부 절제, 원위부 절제로 나누었을 때 수술 후 6개월에 16.3%, 14.0%, 8.8%였으나 점자 회복되어 5년째에는 8.1%, 7.5%, 5.6%였다. 결론: 비록 대상수가 적지만 결장 간치술은 문합부가 많아 수술시간이 길고 복잡한 술식으로 30%의 이환율을 보였으며, 수술 후 음식저류가 흔하였고 환자들의 체중 회복도 만족스럽지 못하였다. 따라서 결장 간치술은 위암 환자에게 위 절제 후 적용될 수 있는 재건 술식인지는 좀 더 많은 연구가 필요할 것 같다.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제38권6호
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• pp.944-954
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• 2017

Objectives: This study investigated the anti-inflammatory effects of Jageum-jung extract on Dextran sulfate sodium (DSS-induced) ulcerative colitis in mice. Methods: Ulcerative colitis was induced by DSS in Balb/C male mice. Ten mice were assigned to each of four groups: Ctrl (control), UE (ulcerative colitis-induced), PT (treated with pentasaccharide after induction of ulcerative colitis), and JT (treated with Jageum-jung extract after induction of ulcerative colitis). The effects of Jageum-jung extract were measured by restoration of the length of the intestine, degree of mucosal damage as seen with histochemistry, and changes of p-IkB, iNOS, COX-2, and caspase-3 determined by immunohistochemistry. Results: The recovered intestinal length of the JT group was longer than that of the UE group. In the colon mucosa of JT group, hemorrhagic lesions were reduced, and the mucus barrier was recovered. This group also showed inhibited production of inflammatory enzymes (iNOS, COX-2) through regulation of proinflammatory enzyme (NF-kB, p65) activity in the colon. In addition, caspase 3 activation induced apoptosis. By GC/MS analysis, azetidine was identified. Conclusions: This study confirmed the anti-inflammatory effects of jageum-jung extract, and suggests the possibility of using Jageum-jung extract to treat ulcerative colitis. Further experiments and research on the mechanism of Jageum-jung effects are needed.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.48-54
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• 1997

본 인제대학교 의과대학 흉부외과학교실 서울백병 원에서는 1986년 10월부터 1995년 12월까지 부식제 의 음용으로 하인두와 식도 입구부터 심한 협착이 발생한 1 1례의 환자에서 하인두의 양배꼴동에 대용식 도를 문합하는 식도재건술을 시행하였다. 환자는 남자 7례, 여자 4례로 모두가 성인으로 연령은 21세 에서 47세까지로 평균 34세였다. 식도협착의 원인이 된 부식제는 산성이 6례: 알칼리성이 5례였다. 이들의 부식제 음용 동기는 자살 목적이 9례였 고, 사고로 인한 경우가 2례였다. 부식제의 음용후 최종적으로 식도재건술까지의 기간은 4개월에서 부 터 21년까지 였다. 식도재 건술시 이용한 대용식도는 9례에서는 우측 결장을 사용하였고, 2례는 이 전에 우측 결장을 이용한 식도재건술이 실패한 상태여서 좌측 결장을 사용하였다. 모든 환자에서 식도 절제술은 하지 않았고 결장은 흉골하로 거상하였다. 경부 문합은 환자의 머리를 똑바로 놓은 상태에서 경부에 J형태로 피부를 절개하고 흉골설골, 갑상설 골근을 절단하고 갑상연골의 연골막을 박리하여 감상연골을 역삼각형모양으로 부분절제하고 양배꼴동을 열고 결장과 단단문합하였다. 수술 직후 類觀隙\ulcorner환자는 음식물을 삼킬 때 연하곤란과 기도내로 음식물이 넘어가 고형 음식물로 삼키는 훈련이 필요하였다. 수술 후 발생한 합병증은 대용식도의 괴사가 3례가 발생하여 유리공장을 이식하였다. 3례에서는 경부 문합부위에 협착이 있어 2례에서 상부문합부위를 확장하였고 1례에서는 유착띠제거술을 시행하였으며 모두 협착이 해소되었다. 수술 후 외래 추적관찰에서 10례에서는 정상적으 로 음식물을 삼킬 수 있었고 유리공장을 사용하여 2차수술을 시행한 1례는 유리공장의 괴사로 3차수술 을 기다리고 있다.

• 대한약침학회지
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.59-69
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• 2024

This study investigates the therapeutic potential of Indigo Naturalis (IN) in treating a Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). The objective is to comprehensively examine the effects and pharmacological mechanisms of IN on IBD, assessing its potential as an novel treatment for IBD. Analysis of 11 selected papers is conducted to understand the effects of IN, focusing on compounds like indirubin, isatin, indigo, and tryptanthrin. This study evaluates their impact on Disease Activity Index (DAI) score, colon length, mucosal damage, and macrophage infiltration in Dextran Sulfate Sodium (DSS)-induced colitis mice. Additionally, It investigate into the anti-inflammatory mechanisms, including Aryl hydrocarbon Receptor (AhR) pathway activation, Nuclear Factor kappa B (NF-κB)/nod-like receptor family pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3)/Interleukin 1 beta (IL-1β) inhibition, and modulation of Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4)/myeloid differentiation primary response 88 (MYD88)/NF-κB and Mitogen Activated Protein Kinase (MAPK) pathways. Immunomodulatory effects on T helper 17 (Th17)/regulatory T cell (Treg cell) balance and Glycogen synthase kinase-3 beta (GSK3-β) expression are also explored. Furthermore, the study addresses the role of IN in restoring intestinal microbiota diversity, reducing pathogenic bacteria, and increasing beneficial bacteria. The findings reveal that IN, particularly indirubin and indigo, demonstrates significant improvements in DAI score, colon length, mucosal damage, and macrophage infiltration in DSS-induced colitis mice. The anti-inflammatory effects are attributed to the activation of the AhR pathway, inhibition of inflammatory pathways, and modulation of immune responses. These results exhibit the potential of IN in IBD treatment. Notably, the restoration of intestinal microbiota diversity and balance further supports its efficacy. IN emerges as a promising and effective treatment for IBD, demonstrating anti-inflammatory effects and positive outcomes in preclinical studies. However, potential side effects necessitate further investigation for safe therapeutic development. The study underscores the need for future research to explore a broader range of active ingredients in IN to enhance therapeutic efficacy and safety.