• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제41권4호
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• pp.181-189
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• 2015

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to compare the microbial and clinical effects of mechanical debridement (MD) alone or in combination with the application of enamel matrix derivative (EMD) and sustained-release micro-spherical minocycline (MSM) for treatment of peri-implant mucosal inflammation (PIMI). Materials and Methods: Subjects with at least one implant with PIMI were included and divided into control and two different test groups. In all three groups, MD was performed. In the MSM group, following MD, MSM was placed subgingivally around the implants. In the EMD group, after MD, EMD was placed in the sulcus around the implants. Sampling of peri-implant crevicular fluid for microbial analysis with real-time polymerase chain reaction and recording of probing depth (PD) and bleeding on probing (BOP) were performed prior to as well as two weeks and three months after treatment. Median values and interquartile range were estimated for each variable during the various assessment intervals of the study. Results: In all groups, at two weeks and three months, the counts of Porphyromonas gingivalis decreased significantly compared to baseline. Levels of P. gingivalis were significantly reduced in MSM (P<0.001) and EMD (P=0.026) groups compared to the control group. Also, clinical parameters improved significantly at two weeks and three months. Reduction of PD was significant in MSM (P<0.001) and EMD (P<0.001) groups. The decrease in BOP in the MSM, EMD, and control groups was 60%, 50%, and 20%, respectively. Conclusion: The use of MSM and EMD can be an adjunctive treatment for management of PIMI and improves clinical parameters and reduces P. gingivalis burden three months after treatment.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제38권5호
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• pp.687-690
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• 2011

Purpose: Pemphigus vulgaris, a rare autoimmune blistering disease of the skin and mucous membranes remains a challenging disease to treat. Management is focused on immunotherapy against autoimmune antibodies that target keratinocyte cell adhesion molecules, and antibiotics preventing secondary infections. There is no established dressing protocol and skin is usually manipulated the least amount possible in order to minimize irritation. The authors suggest that early initiation of aggressive bathing and debridement of skin lesions, with nutritional support, is essential in accelerating resolution. Methods: A 40 year-old male previously diagnosed with pemphigus vulgaris was admitted due to exacerbation of mucocutaneous lesions involving the epidermis and mucosa of the whole body. Steroids, immunosuppressants, intravenous immunoglobulin and antibiotics were administrated, but infection and de-epithelialization progressed, while his general condition deteriorated with a weight loss of over 20 kilograms. The plastic surgery department intervened with daily bathing, debridement of unhealthy debris and non-traumatizing coverage of growing epithelium. Total parenteral nutrition and mobilization with rehabilitation therapy was initiated as early as possible. Results: After bathing, healthy epithelium gradually covered the patient's entire body, while his general condition improved with a corresponding weight gain of 14 kgs. Conclusion: Treatment of pemphigus vulgaris focuses on immunotherapy and infection control. However, an equal amount of attention should be laid on early intervention with daily dressings including bathing and irrigation, nutritional support, and exercise as this accelerates resolution of existing infections, promotes healthy epithelialization and leads to faster recovery.

• 대한관절경학회지
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.144-147
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• 2000

목적 : 화농성 고관절 질환에 대한 치료 중 관절경적 처치의 방식을 제시하고, 경과를 평가하고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법 : 급성 성인형 화농성 고관절염 환자 9례를 대상으로 하였으며. 관절 천자와 임상 검사에 의해 확진되면 즉시 응급으로 관절경적 변연 절제술 및 세척술을 시행하였고, 술후 적혈구 침강 속도 및 C-반응성 단백의 수치를 검사하면서 경과 관찰을 시행하였다. 결과 : 혈액 검사상 적혈구 침강 속도의 정상화는 11.9일, C-반응성 단백은 평균 8.9일이 소요되었다. 1년 추시 결과 전례에서 관절 기능이 정상이었으며, 혈액 검사상 감염의 증거를 발견 할 수 없었다. 결론 : 화농성 고관절염 환자에서 시행되는 관절경적 변연 절제술 및 세척술은 개방적 관절 절개 술식에 비해 관절 주변의 구조물 손상을 최소화하면서도, 좋은 결과를 얻을 수 있는 유용한 방식 줌의 하나로 사료된다.

• Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.45-54
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• 2019

Background: Profound anesthesia with adequate duration is required in periodontal flap surgery, which involves the manipulation of both hard and soft tissues. The anterior middle superior alveolar (AMSA) injection may be an alternative to multiple injections required for this purpose in the maxilla. The present study aimed to assess the effectiveness of AMSA injection using computer-controlled local anesthetic delivery (CCLAD) system to anesthetize buccal hard tissue (BHT), buccal soft tissue (BST), palatal hard tissue (PHT), and palatal soft tissue (PST) around the maxillary teeth. Methods: Thirty-five patients who were indicated for open flap debridement in a whole maxillary quadrant were given AMSA injection using the CCLAD. The effectiveness of anesthesia was evaluated using subjective and objective parameters around each tooth. Supraperiosteal infiltrations were administered to complete the surgery wherever the AMSA injection was ineffective. Results: The AMSA injection was more effective on the palatal tissues than on the buccal tissues, as 94.14% of PST and 87.89% of PHT sites were anesthetized compared to 49.22% and 43.75% of BHT and BST sites, respectively. There was no significant difference in the frequency of anesthesia around the anterior and posterior teeth. The PHT was significantly more anesthetized (P = 0.003) in males than in females. Conclusions: The AMSA injection using CCLAD is highly effective on palatal tissues and could be used as a first-line anesthesia for periodontal flap surgery. However, its effect on buccal tissues is less predictable, with supraperiosteal infiltration often required to supplement the AMSA injection.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제52권1호
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• pp.54-64
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• 2022

Purpose: This in vitro study was conducted to evaluate the effects of different debridement techniques and conditioning procedures on root surface morphology and blood clot stabilization. Methods: Two debridement techniques (curette [CU] vs. high-speed ultrasound [US]) and 2 conditioning procedures (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid [EDTA] and phosphoric acid [PA]) were used for the study. Seven experimental groups were tested on root surfaces: 1) no treatment (C); 2) CU; 3) US; 4) CU+EDTA; 5) US+EDTA; 6) CU+PA; and 7) US+PA. Three specimens per group were observed under scanning electron microscopy (SEM) for surface characterization. Additional root slices received a blood drop, and clot formation was graded according to the blood element adhesion index by a single operator. Data were statistically analyzed, using a threshold of P<0.05 for statistical significance. Results: The C group displayed the most irregular surface among the tested groups with the complete absence of blood traces. The highest frequency of blood component adhesion was shown in the CU+EDTA group (P<0.05), while no differences were detected between the CU, US+EDTA, and CU+PA groups (P<0.05), which performed better than the US and US+PA groups (P<0.05). Conclusions: In this SEM analysis, EDTA and conventional manual scaling were the most efficient procedures for enhancing smear layer removal, collagen fiber exposure, and clot stabilization on the root surface. This technique is imperative in periodontal healing and regenerative procedures.

• Journal of Trauma and Injury
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• 제36권4호
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• pp.385-392
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• 2023

Purpose: This study investigated the epidemiology, management, outcomes, and postoperative disabilities of degloving soft tissue injuries (DSTIs) treated at a tertiary care center in northern India. Methods: A prospective study of patients with DSTIs was conducted over 15 months. The type of degloving injury, the mechanism of injury, and any associated injuries were analyzed using the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS) 2.0 along with the management, outcomes, and disabilities at a 3-month follow-up. Results: Among 75 patients with DSTIs, the average age was 27.5 years, 80.0% were male, and 76.0% had been injured in traffic accidents. The majority (93.3%) were open degloving injuries. Lower limbs were affected most often (62.7%), followed by upper limbs (32.0%). Fractures were the most commonly associated injuries (72.0%). Most patients required more than two procedures, including secondary debridement (41.3%), split skin grafting (80.0%), flap coverage (12.0%), or vacuum-assisted closure (24.0%), while five patients underwent conservative management for closed degloving injuries. Postoperative complications included surgical site infections (14.7%) and skin necrosis (10.7%). Two patients died due to septic shock and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome. The mean length of hospital stay was 11.5±8.1 days, with injuries affecting the lower limbs and perineum requiring longer hospital stays. The mean WHODAS 2.0 disability score at 3 months was 19. Most patients had mild disabilities. Time away from work depended largely upon the site and severity of the injury. Approximately 75% of patients resumed their previous job or study, 14% changed their job, and 8% stopped working completely due to residual disability. Conclusions: DSTIs are common injuries in trauma and management is challenging. Although open DSTI are clinically evident at secondary survey, closed degloving injuries may be missed in the primary survey, necessitating a high index of suspicion, thorough clinical examination, and protocol-based management. Primary preventive strategies (e.g., road safety protocols, preplacement training, and proper protective equipment in industries) are also needed to reduce the incidence of these injuries.

• 대한두개안면성형외과학회지
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.27-30
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• 2024

Fungal sinusitis is relatively rare, but it has become more common in recent years. When fungal sinusitis invades the orbit, it can cause proptosis, chemosis, ophthalmoplegia, retroorbital pain, and vision impairment. We present a case of an extensive orbital floor defect due to invasive fungal sinusitis. A 62-year-old man with hypertension and a history of lung adenocarcinoma, presented with right-side facial pain and swelling. On admission, the serum glucose level was 347 mg/dL, and hemoglobin A1c was 11.4%. A computed tomography scan and a Waters' view X-ray showed right maxillary sinusitis with an orbital floor defect. On hospital day 3, functional endoscopic sinus surgery was performed by the otorhinolaryngology team, and an aspergilloma in necrotic inflammatory exudate obtained during exploration. On hospital day 7, orbital floor reconstruction with a Medpor Titan surgical implant was done. In principle, the management of invasive sino-orbital fungal infection often begins with surgical debridement and local irrigation with an antifungal agent. Exceptionally, in this case, debridement and immediate orbital floor reconstruction were performed to prevent enophthalmos caused by the extensive orbital floor defect. The patient underwent orbital floor reconstruction and received intravenous and oral voriconazole. Despite orbital invasion, there were no ophthalmic symptoms or sequelae.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.8-14
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• 2024

Purpose: Ankle fracture fixation is the gold standard of treatment but it does have its own complications. There is inadequate data regarding the comparative effectiveness of early vs. delayed fixation for open ankle fracture outcomes. This study compares the clinical and functional outcomes of open ankle fractures treated by early or delayed definitive fixation and identifies the limitations of both methods. Materials and Methods: All 73 patients enrolled in the study underwent surgical intervention within 24 hours of injury. The early fixation group (group A) consisting of 39 patients underwent definitive fixation as an index procedure, while the delayed fixation group (group B) consisted of 34 patients who underwent debridement and external fixator application as an index procedure and definitive fixation when soft tissue condition was conducive. All patients were evaluated at 2, 6, and 12 weeks postoperatively and then three monthly for a year. Results: Enneking and American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society scores were markedly higher in the early fixation group at 6 months postoperatively (p-values <0.001 and 0.011, respectively). However, no discernible intergroup difference was evident at 12 months postoperatively. Between 6 and 12 months, group functional outcome scores were significantly different. At 6 months, there was a substantial difference in dorsiflexion between the two groups (p-values 0.001 and <0.001, respectively), but no difference was observed at 12 months postoperatively. At 6 and 12 months, group average plantar flexions were non-significantly different. Conclusion: Early definitive fixation of complex ankle fractures using a targeted approach produced promising results for lower grade open fractures (grades 1 and 2), and delayed definitive fixation, after initial external fixation to allow for soft tissue stabilization, produced promising results for higher grade open fractures (grades 3A and 3B). At 12-month follow-ups, clinical and functional outcomes achieved using these strategies were equivalent.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제40권5호
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• pp.341-350
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• 2007

배경: 조기진단과 적극적인 수술치료에도 불구하고 감염성 심내막염의 수술은 여전히 높은 사망률과 합병증을 보이고 있다 저자들은 감염성 심내막염으로 수술을 받은 환자들의 중단기 성적과 함께 원인균주에 따른 임상양상, 합병증과 수술사망의 위험인자, 특히 광범위 절제 및 심기 저부 재건술과 같은 보다 적극적인 수술법이 사망률과 이환율에 어떠한 영향을 미치는지 알아보기 위해 된 연구를 시행하였다. 대상 및 방법: 1995년 1월부터 2006년 6월까지 감염성 심내막염으로 진단되어 수술을 받은 79명의 성인 환자를 대상으로 시행하였다. 자가판막 심내막염이 63명이었고 인공판막 :감염은 16명이었다. 침범된 판막으로는 승모판 29예(36%), 대동맥판막 27예(34%), 승모판-대동맥판막 동시 침범 17예(21.5%) 삼첨판 3예, 폐동맥판막 3예였다. 균 동정이 안 되었던 경우가 27예(34.17%)였고 연쇄상 구균이 26예, 포도상 구균이 15예 기타 11예였다. 13예(16.5%)에서 판막 성형술을, 66예(82.9%) 에서 판막치환술을 시행하였는데 10예의 동종이식을 포함한 26예에서 조직판막이 사용되었고 40예에서는 금속판막이 사용되었다. 판막 성형 혹은 치환과 더불어 총 28예(35.4%)에서 대동맥 근부 치환 혹은 재건, 심기저부 재건, 농양배제술(abscess exclusion)과 같은 보다 더 침습적인 수술이 병행되었다. 결과: 조기사망은 4명(5.1%)이 심부전, 폐렴, 급성호흡부전 증후군, 범발성 혈관 내 응고장애로 사망하였으며, 2명이 외래관찰기간 중 만기 사망하였다. 2명에서 심내막염이 재발하여 2.6%의 재발률을 보였다. 포도상 구균에 의한 감염, 응급에 준하는 수술, 활동성 심내막염 상태에서 수술한 경우가 단일변량 분석에서 술 후 사망 및 주요 합병증 발생에 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 감염조직의 광범위 절제 후 필수 불가결한 보다 더 침습적인 재건술 및 근부치환의 시행 여부는 술 후 사망률에 영향을 미치지 않았고 주요 조기 합병증의 발생과도 무관하였다(p=0.51). 배양 음성인 경우 사망 및 주요 합병증 발생에 영향을 미치지 않았고 침범하는 판막의 종류(인공판막 대 자기판막)도 통계적으로 유의성이 없었다. 걸론: 감염성 심내막염에 있어 수술 전 진단 및 내과적 치료 과정에 많은 주의를 기울여야 하며 수술의 적응증이 된다면 환자의 임상적 상태가 악화되기 전 시점에 외과적 치료가 이루어져야 술 후 결과가 향상될 수 있을 것으로 판단된다. 침습적인 재건술이나 근부치환을 적용하더라도 술 후 사망률 및 주요 합병증 발생에 통계적 유의성을 보이지 않으므로 보다 적극적인 감염원의 제거와 해부학적 재건이 요구된다.

• 대한정형외과학회지
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• 제52권1호
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• pp.15-24
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• 2017

목적: 척골 신경병이 동반된 주관절의 퇴행성 관절염에서 최소 절개 척골 신경 감압술과 동시 시행한 관절경적 변연 절제술의 효과를 알아보았다. 대상 및 방법: 2006년 5월부터 2014년 7월까지 43명을 대상으로 최소 절개 신경 감압술만 시행받은 18예를 1군, 관절경적 변연 절제술과 신경 감압술을 동시 시행받은 25예를 2군으로 나누어 분석하였다. 술 전과 술 후 6개월의 통증 점수, 관절 운동 범위, Mayo elbow performance score (MEPS), disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand (DASH), McGowan grade, Bishop rating score를 분석하였다. 결과: 두 군 간의 통증 점수, 관절 운동 범위, MEPS, DASH 호전 정도는 차이가 없었다. McGowan grade는 각각 1예를 제외하고 모두 1등급 이상의 호전을 보였으나 2군이 유의하게 더 우수하였고(p=0.001), Bishop rating score도 2군이 유의하게 더 우수하였다(p=0.036). 결론: 척골 신경병이 동반된 주관절 퇴행성 관절염에 대하여 최소 절개 척골 신경 감압술과 동시에 시행한 관절경적 변연 절제술은 관절 기능 향상과 척골 신경 회복에 유용한 술식이다.