• Archives of Reconstructive Microsurgery
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.37-41
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• 2005

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of internal transport using Ilizarov apparatus with free flap surgery for infected tibial nonunion. Materials and Methods: We reviewed 8 patients of infected tibial nonunion treated with internal transport using Ilizarov apparatus and free flap surgery. Seven of eight patients were available for at least 1 year follow-up. All patients were male. The mean age at the time of the surgery was All fractures were Gustilo's type III B open fracture. The mean length of the bone defect was 8.5 cm. All used flaps for covering the soft tissue defect were free rectus abdominis muscle flap. We evaluated bone and functional results with use of the Paley and Catagni's classification. And we classified the complication with use of the Paley's classification. Results: Acceptable length and solid union of bone was achieved in all cases. The mean size of the bone length was 7.2 cm. The mean healing index was 69.5 days/cm. All but one case needed bone graft at docking site. All flaps were survived. There was no recurrence of infection. According to Paley and Catagni's classification, all cases showed excellent or good results. Complications were pin tract infection in 3 cases, persistent pain in 2 cases and limitation of joint motion in 2 cases. Conclusion: Simultaneous free-tissue transfer and Ilizarov distraction osteogenesis was thought to be an attractive treatment modality for infected nonunion of the tibia.

• 한국건축시공학회지
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• 제15권5호
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• pp.491-500
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• 2015

본 연구에서는 공동주택에서 건설 공사비 증가의 원인이 되는 하자에 대하여 건설업체의 공급자 중심이 아닌, 소비자가 법적인 하자보수 책임기간 만기를 앞두고 안전진단 전문기관에 의뢰하여 얻은 하자진단 결과보고서 자료를 근거로 공종별 하자실태를 조사하였다. 또한, 보수비용적 측면에서 세부요인을 분석하여, 시공단계에서의 품질향상과 하자분쟁 해결의 객관적이며 기초적인 자료를 제시하였다.

• 대한골관절종양학회지
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.25-32
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• 2008

목적: 골종양의 수술적 치료 후 발생한 골결손에 대해 골 대체물의 하나인 Hydroxyapatite ($Bongros^{(R)}$-HA)를 이용하여 치료하고 그 결과를 알아보고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: 2006년 09월부터 2007년 12월까지, 골종양의 수술적 치료 후 발생한 골 결손에 대해 골 대체물의 하나인 Hydroxyapatite를 이용하여 치료하였다. 총 17례의 양성 골종양 환자에서 시행하였으며, 남자 10명, 여자 7명이었고, 평균 연령은 28.5세였다. 양성 골종양의 종류별로 보면 섬유성 이형성증이 8례, 고립성 골 낭종이 5례, 거대 세포종이 4례였다. 부위별로는 근위 대퇴골 6례, 원위 대퇴골 3 례, 근위 경골 3례, 근위 상완골 4례, 골반골 1례였다. 자가골을 함께 사용한 경우가 4례, Hydroxyapatite 단독으로 사용한 경우가 13례였다. 추시 기간은 최단 3 개월에서 최장 15개월로 평균 7.5개월이었다. 주기적인 추시에서 관찰된 단순 방사선 사진에서 Hydroxyapatite의 이식물의 흡수 정도와 골 생성 정도를 술 후 사진과 비교하여 백분율로 표시하여 관찰하였다. 결과: 술 후 평균 4.5 개월에 98% 이상의 흡수율을 관찰할 수 있었고, 술 후 평균 6.2 개월에는 98% 이상의 골 생성을 관찰 할 수 있었다. 골 결손의 양이 적은 겨우 골 형성이 빠른 결과를 보였다(p=0.012). 하지만 그 외 환자의 성별, 나이 그리고 자가골의 첨가 여부에 따른 비교에서 이식물의 흡수율이나 골 생성에 통계학적으로 유의한 차이는 발견할 수 없었으며, 모든 경우에서 최종 추시 시 특이한 합병증은 없었다. 결론: 양성 골종양의 수술적 치료 후 발생한 골 결손의 치료제로서 Hydroxyapatite는 유용할 것으로 사료된다.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.75-82
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• 1983

This report is concerned to our experience of 10 cases of open heart surgery under the extracorporeal circulation at the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Capital Armed Forces General Hospital during the period between May, 1982 and February, 1983. 1. Six cases were male and two cases were female. Age was varied from 21 years to 50 years and mean age was 34 years. 2. The cases included 2 Ventricular Septal Defects, 1 Atrial Septal Defect, I Tetralogy of Fallot and 6 acquired valvular heart diseases. 3. The surgical managements were 3 primary repairs for Ventricular Septal Defects and Atrial Septal Defect, I total correction for Tetralogy of Fallot and 6 mitral valve replacements with bovine xenograft by Ionescu-Shiley combining 3 Tricuspid annuloplasties [ De Vega method ] and 1 deauricularization of left atrial appendage for acquired valvular heart diseases. 4. The average cardiopulmonary bypass time was 37 minutes for acyanotic congenital heart diseases and 92 minutes for cyanotic heart disease and acquired valvular heart diseases. And the average aortic cross clamping time was 19 minutes for the former and 70 minutes for the latter. 5. Postoperatively, there were 1 hemolytic anemia, 1 congestive heart failure, 1 hemolytic jaundice and 1 thermal burn as complications, but there was no operative mortality. 6. All patients received valve replacement were recommended anticoagulation with Persantin and Aspirin.

• Archives of Reconstructive Microsurgery
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.112-118
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• 2003

Purpose : Soft tissue defect and exposed tendons and bones with concomitant infection in the foot and lower leg have to be covered with vascularized flap as the one stage treatment. Authors have performed 6 cases of pedicled dorsalis pedis island flaps under the loupes magnification and evaluated the benefits. Materials and methods : From 1994 through 2003, we have performed 6 pedicled dorsalis pedis island flaps for reconstruction of soft tissue defects in the foot and lower leg. The causes were trauma in 3 cases, skin necrosis and secondary infection after Achilles tendon repair in 2 cases and acute osteomyelitis in 1 case. Average age was 38 years and 5 cases were male and 1 female. The results of the procedure was evaluated by survival of the island flap, comfort in putting on shoes and walking, comfort in the donor site, comfort in the recipient site and range of motion of the ankle joint. Results : All pedicled dorsalis pedis island flaps survived except 1. Three cases felt discomfort in the dorsum of foot as the donor site and 1 case of the Achilles tendon ruptured and repaired showed limited dorsiflexion of ankle joint. Conclusion : Nonmicrosurgical pedicled dorsalis pedis island flaps under the loupes magnification are one of the useful treatment methods because procedure is rapid, survival is confident and overall reconstructive results are good.

• 한국정보통신학회논문지
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• 제21권11호
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• pp.2121-2127
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• 2017

본 논문에서는 세라믹 소재의 영상에서 비파괴 검사를 위한 사람 눈으로 판단하기 어려운 결함 영역을 검출하기 위해 다양한 영상 처리 기법을 활용하여 자동으로 결함 의심 부분을 검출하는 방법을 제안한다. 제안된 방법은 명암도의 차이를 통해 배경이 제거된 관심 영역에서 개선된 명암 대비 스트레칭 기법을 적용하여 관심 영역의 명암 대비를 강조한다. 우리가 제안한 방법은 다양한 두께의 세라믹 소재 영상에 대해 안정적으로 결함을 추출하기 위해 설계되었다. 실험은 명암이 강조된 ROI 영역에서 8, 10, 11, 16, 22mm 영상의 결함 영역 검출을 실험했는데 다른 경우는 히스토그램 이진화 기법을 적용하여 결함의 후보 영역을 추출하지만 8mm 영상은 다른 영상에 비해 결함의 밝기값과 잡음의 밝기값이 유사하여 허위 양성 영역이 결함으로 추출되는 문제점이 발생한다. 이 문제를 해결하기 위해 8mm는 개선된 퍼지 이진화 기법을 적용하여 결함 후보 영역을 추출한다. 제안된 방법을 다섯 종류의 세라믹 영상을 대상으로 실험한 결과, 제안된 검출 방법이 기존의 검출 방법보다 모든 두께의 세라믹 영상에서 효과적으로 결함 영역이 검출되는 것을 확인하였다.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제39권6호
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• pp.643-648
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• 2012

Background Aggressive treatment of sternoclavicular joint (SCJ) infection involves systemic antibiotics, surgical drainage and resection if indicated. The purpose of this paper is to describe a classification of post resectional SCJ defects and highlight our reconstructive algorithm. Defects were classified into A, where closure was possible often with the aid of topical negative pressure dressing; B, where parts of the manubrium, calvicular head, and first rib were excised; and C, where both clavicular, first ribs and most of the manubrium were resected. Methods Twelve patients (age range, 42 to 72 years) over the last 8 years underwent reconstruction after SCJ infection. There was 1 case of a type A defect, 10 type B defects, and 1 type C defect. Reconstruction was performed using the pectoralis major flap in 6 cases (50%), the latissimus dorsi flap in 4 cases (33%), secondary closure in 1 case and; the latissimus and the rectus flap in 1 case. Results All wounds healed uneventfully with no flap failure. Nine patients had good shoulder motion. Three patients with extensive clavicular resection had restricted shoulder abduction and were unable to abduct their arm past $90^{\circ}$. Internal and external rotation were not affected. Conclusions We highlight our reconstructive algorithm which is summarised as follows: for an isolated type B SCJ defect we recommend the ipsilateral pectoralis major muscle for closure. For a type C bilateral defect, we suggest the latissimum dorsi flap. In cases of extensive infection where the thoracoacromial and internal mammary vessels are thrombosed, the pectoralis major and rectus abdominus cannot be used; and the latissimus dorsi flap is chosen.

• Journal of Trauma and Injury
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• 제36권4호
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• pp.369-375
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• 2023

Purpose: The reconstruction of defects around the knee and the proximal third of the leg necessitates thin, pliable skin with a stable and sensate soft tissue cover. This study analyzed the use of a proximally based sural artery flap for the coverage of such defects. Methods: This prospective clinical interventional study involved 10 patients who had soft tissue defects over the knee and the proximal third of the leg. These patients underwent reconstruction with a proximally based sural artery flap. The study analyzed various factors including age, sex, etiology, location and presentation of the defect, defect dimensions, flap particulars, postoperative complications, and follow-up. Results: There were 10 cases, all of which involved men aged 20 to 65 years. The most common cause of injury was trauma resulting from road traffic accidents. The majority of defects were found in the proximal third of the leg, particularly on the anterolateral aspect. Defect dimensions varied from 6×3 to 15×13 cm², and extensive defects as large as 16 cm×14 cm could be covered using this flap. The size of the flaps ranged from 7×4 to 16×14 cm², and the pedicle length was 10 to 15 cm. In all cases, donor site closure was achieved with split skin grafting. This flap consistently provided a thin, pliable, stable, and durable soft tissue cover over the defect with no functional deficit and minimal donor site morbidity. Complications, including distal flap necrosis and donor site graft loss, were observed in two cases. Conclusions: The proximally based sural fasciocutaneous flap serves as the primary method for reconstructing medium to large soft tissue defects around the knee and the proximal third of the leg. This technique offers thin, reliable, sensate, and stable soft tissue coverage, and can cover larger defects with minimal complications.

• 대한유전성대사질환학회지
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.72-77
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• 2015

Purpose: Deficits of the respiratory chain are reported to be the major cause of Leigh syndrome is said to be the underlying causes. The need for biochemical diagnosis to draw more accurate diagnosis or prognosis to support treatments is rapidly increasing. This study tried to analyze the aspects of clinical characteristics and biochemical diagnosis of mitochondrial respiratory chain complex (MRC) defect in Leigh syndrome, using methods of biochemical enzyme assay. Methods: We included total number of 47 patients who satisfied the clinical criteria of Leigh syndrome and confirmed by biochemical diagnosis. All those patients went through muscle biopsy to perform biochemical enzyme assay to analyze MRC enzyme in order to find the underlying cause of Leigh syndrome. Results: MRC I defect was seen in 23 (48.9%) cases taking the first place and MRC IV defect in 15 (31.9%) following it. There were 9 (19.2%) cases of combined MRC defect. Combined cases of type I and IV were detected in 7 (14.9%) patients while type I and V in 2 (4.3%). The onset age of symptom was less than 1 year old in 28 (59.6%). The most common early symptom, observed in 23 (48.9%), was delayed development, but there were other various neurological symptoms observed as well. In regard with the disease progression, 35 (74.5%) patients showed slowly progressive course, the one that progressed continuously but slowly over 2 years of period. As for Maximum motor development, 22 (46.8%) were bed-ridden state, most of them suffering serious delayed development. Patients showed various symptoms with different organs involved, though neuromuscular involvement was most prominent. Delayed development was seen in all cases. Multifocal lesion in brain MRI study was seen in 36 (76.6 %) cases, taking a greater percentage than 11 (23.4%) cases with single lesion. In MR spectroscopy study, the characteristic lactate peak of mitochondrial disease was identified in 20 (42.6%) patients. Conclusions: Further analysis of clinical and biochemical diagnosis on more extended group of patients with Leigh syndrome will enable us to improve diagnostic precision and to understand the natural course of mitochondrial disease.

• Archives of Reconstructive Microsurgery
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.136-143
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• 2004

Purpose : We analyse retrospectively the clinical result of consecutive free flap and osteocutaneous flap transfer in the chronic osteomyelitis, nonunion combined with infection and soft tissue defect with infection. Materials and Methods : From December 1989 to Jun 2003, free flap and osteocutaneous flap transfer was performed in 225 patients with osteomyelitis or infected non-union. 44 cases of these patients had revealed antibitotics resistant organism in wound culture, and these 44 cases were investigated in the mechanism of the injury, recurrence of infection, radiographic union, follow-up clincal results, and postoperative complications. Results : Among the 44 cases, consecutive procedures of osteocutaneous flap transfers(26 cases) and free flaps(18 cases) were performed. Causative organisms were MRSA(20 cases), Pseudomonas aeruginosa(18 cases), acinetobacter(2 cases), and so forth. Initial bony union was obtained in the average 6.3 months. Recurrence of infection in free flap and osteocutaneous free flap were occurred in 3 and 4 cases respectively. Eventually, all the cases attained successful subsidence of the inflammation. Conclusion : Free flap and osteocutaneousflap transfer have provided the greatest improvement of surgical results in infected non-union, chronic osteomyelitis and soft tissue defect with infection. Further clincal studies maybe required to minimize failure rate.