• 한국동물위생학회지
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• 제47권2호
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• pp.61-72
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• 2024

This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of percutaneous endoscopic foraminotomy (PEF) for the treatment of intervertebral disc herniation of the thoracolumbar spine in large-breed dogs by comparing it with open hemilaminectomy (OH). Six large-breed canine cadavers were used in the present study. A barium and agarose mixture (BA-gel) simulating intervertebral disc herniation was injected into the spinal canal at two intervertebral spaces (T12-T13, L2-L3) of the thoracolumbar spine in each cadaver. PEF and OH were randomly allocated to the sites in each cadaver. Computed tomography was performed pre- and postoperatively. The incision length, vertebral window size, procedure time, and amount of simulated disc material removed were recorded to compare PEF and OH. Both procedures clearly exposed the simulated disc material and spinal cord. The size of the incision and vertebral window created after PEF was much smaller than those after OH. The surgical duration of PEF was longer than that of OH. However, no significant difference (P>0.05) was observed in the amount of BA-gel removed between PEF and OH. Thus, PEF could be used as an effective surgical option for intervertebral disc herniation of the thoracolumbar region in large-breed dogs in that it could lead to less tissue damage as well as sufficient removal of the simulated disc material.

• 한국전기전자재료학회논문지
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• 제37권4호
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• pp.374-381
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• 2024

이 논문은 단파 길이 적외선(SWIR) 영역에서의 활용을 중점적으로 다루며, 실버 황화물(Ag₂S) 나노 구조의 합성과 광학적 특성에 대해 제시한다. SWIR 영역은 생체 조직에 미치는 손상이 감소하고 광학적 투명성이 향상되는 등의 장점을 제공하여 다양한 분야에서 활용되고 있다. 연구는 세 가지 다양한 합성 방법을 소개하며, 각각의 방법을 통해 다양한 광학적 특성을 갖는 나노 입자를 얻을 수 있음을 보여준다. 이러한 연구 결과는 Ag₂S 나노 입자의 크기와 리간드를 조절함으로써 감지, 이미징 및 기타 응용 분야에서의 맞춤형 솔루션을 제공하는 가능성을 열어 놓는다. 이 논문은 SWIR 영역에서 활용 가능한 Ag₂S에 대한 새로운 통찰력을 제공하며, 이를 통해 미래 기술의 발전을 촉진할 것으로 기대된다.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제51권4호
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• pp.397-401
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• 2024

Carotid-cavernous fistula (CCF) is a rare condition. However, it should be suspected when there are traumatic facial fractures, because if not diagnosed, it can lead to permanent damage such as blindness. Traumatic CCF often presents delayed symptoms, and delayed diagnosis without prompt treatment can lead to permanent injuries in optic and cranial nerves III, IV, V, and VI as well as intracranial hemorrhage. The routine initial modality for patients with suspected facial bone fractures is noncontrast computed tomography (CT) to identify any fracture lines and check for intracranial hemorrhage. We report a post-traumatic CCF case with a 4-day symptom delay, where left superior ophthalmic vein (SOV) enlargement was observed on the routine noncontrast facial CT with ipsilateral orbital wall fracture. When the patient first presented to the emergency room (ER), we did not detect vein enlargement on CT. Afterwards, the patient developed delayed symptoms of CCF and was readmitted to the ER. When we reanalyzed the first CT scan, an enlarged SOV was confirmed. The diagnosis was confirmed via magnetic resonance imaging angiography, and the patient was successfully treated with embolization of the fistula. Thus, we recommend reviewing ophthalmic vein enlargement that is readily identifiable through noncontrast CT for patients injured by craniofacial trauma to suspect the presence of delayed CCF at their initial presentation.

• International Journal of Stem Cells
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.270-282
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• 2022

Background and Objectives: Menkes disease (MNK) is a rare X-linked recessive disease, caused by mutations in the copper transporting ATP7A gene that is required for copper homeostasis. MNK patients experience various clinical symptoms including neurological defects that are closely related to the prognosis of MNK patients. Neural stem cells (NSCs) in the hippocampal dentate gyrus (DG) produce new neurons throughout life, and defects in DG neurogenesis are often correlated with cognitive and behavioral problems. However, neurodevelopmental defects in the DG during postnatal period in MNK have not been understood yet. Methods and Results: Mottled-brindled (Mo^Br/y) mice (MNK mice) and littermate controls were used in this study. In vivo microCT imaging and immunohistochemistry results demonstrate that blood vasculatures in hippocampus are abnormally decreased in MNK mice. Furthermore, postnatal establishment of NSC population and their neurogenesis are severely compromised in the DG of MNK mice. In addition, in vitro analyses using hippocampal neurosphere culture followed by immunocytochemistry and immunoblotting suggest that neurogenesis from MNK NSCs is also significantly compromised, corresponding to defective neurogenic gene expression in MNK derived neurons. Conclusions: Our study is the first reports demonstrating that improper expansion of the postnatal NSC population followed by significant reduction of neurogenesis may contribute to neurodevelopmental symptoms in MNK. In conclusion, our results provide new insight into early neurodevelopmental defects in MNK and emphasize the needs for early diagnosis and new therapeutic strategies in the postnatal central nerve system damage of MNK patients.

• 대한유전성대사질환학회지
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.14-22
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• 2012

목적: 본 연구는 본원으로 전원되어 전형적 PKU로 확진된 환아들의 임상양상에 대해 알아보고자 하였다. 방법: 1983년 1월부터 2010년 8월까지 서울 순천향대학교 서울병원 소아청소년과를 방문하여 고페닐알라닌혈증으로 진단된 환아 178명 중 전형적 PKU로 진단된 환아 161명을 대상으로 MRI 영상소견, 골연령, 치의학적 상태, 뇌파검사, 지능평가, 유전자 분석에 대한 조사를 하였다. 결과: BH4비반응형 전형적 PKU는 134명, BH4반응형 전형적 PKU는 22명, 양성고페닐알라닌혈증은 5명으로 전형적 PKU는 161명이었다. PTPS 결손증 14명, DHPR 결손증 2명, GTPCH 결손증 1명으로 BH4 결손증은 17명이었다. 111명의 전형적 PKU환아에서 시행한 유전자 분석에서 R243Q (10.3%), Y204C (9.9%), IVS4-1G>A (8.1%) 변이가 흔히 나타났으며 이외에도 총 29가지의 유전자형이 밝혀졌다. MRI 검사는 총 22명이 시행했으며 정상 5명(25%), T2 강조 영상에서 두정엽의 특히 뇌실 주변부 백질의 고 신호강도를 보인 경우가 15명(75%)로 나타났다. 11명에서 척추 골밀도 검사를 시행했으며 4례(36%)에서 1표준 편차이상 골밀도가 감소한 골다공증의 소견을 보였고, 4례(36%)에서 1년 이상 골연령이 지연되었다. 47.8%에서 비정상 뇌파소견을 보였다. 18명이 지능평가를 시행했으며 평균 지능지수(IQ)는 $84{\pm}21.6$점이였고, 이중 15세 이상의 경우 9명으로 평균 지능지수는 $72{\pm}21.2$점으로 나타났다. 결론: 본원으로 전원되어 전형적 PKU로 진단된 환아 중 15세 이상의 경우 평균보다 낮은 지능지수와 아스퍼거 증후군, 정신지체 뿐만 아니라 공격적 성향의 행동을 보이는 경우가 많았다. 이는 영유아기에 비해 사춘기 때 저페닐알라닌 식이를 잘 지키지 않는 경우가 많기 때문으로 생각되며 향후 지속적인 저페닐알라닌 식사요법의 유지교육이 중요할 것으로 사료된다.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.21-34
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• 2016

Objectives : The aim of the present study is to examine the effect and mechanism of Erycibae Caulis and Corydalis Tuber Pharmacopuncture (ECP) on a mouse model with collagen induced rheumatoid arthritis (CIA). Methods : We evaluated the Aspartate aminotransferase (AST), Alanine aminotransferase (ALT), Creatinine, and the Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) of serum to examine the safety of this study. In vivo, we compared the results of the non-treated group, the normal saline pharmacopuncture treated control group, the indomethacin treated group and the ECP group. We evaluated rheumatoid arthritis manifestation and the Rheumatoid Arthritis Index (AI). Also, immune cells in blood affected by ECP were evaluated by calculating the level of white blood cells (WBC), neutrophil, lympocytes and monocytes. Next, the level of Immunoglobulin M (IgM), Immunoglobulin G (IgG), Interleukin (IL)-$1{\beta}$, IL-6, IL-17, Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF)-${\alpha}$ and Granulocyte-macrophage Stimulating Factor (GM-CSF)in serum were measured. We examined the imaging of cartilage degeneration using micro CT-arthrography of the hind paw. Additionally, we examined the effects of reducing bone volume (BV) ratio and bone surface/bone volume (BS/BV) ratio with 3D Micro-CT. Finally, we did a histopathologic examination analysis. Results : The absence of liver and kidney toxicity was evident. In vivo, edema of the joints of the ECP group decreased greatly in macroscopic observation. AI measurement of the ECP group also decreased significantly compared to the control group. The level of WBC, neutrophil, lympocytes, and monocytes in the blood decreased but there was no statistical significance of this data. IgM of the ECP group decreased significantly compared to the control group. IL-$1{\beta}$, IL-6, TNF-${\alpha}$, and GM-CSF production of the ECP group decreased significantly compared to the control group. As a result of examining joint condition with 3D micro CT, deformation and destruction of the joint was shown to have decreased. Bone density of ECP group increased at a statistically significant level compared to the control group. Degree of joint inflammation of ECP group decreased significantly compared to the control group. After H&E and M-T staining, infiltration of immune cells, subsidence of the cartilage, damage to the synovial cells and joint erosion decreased. Conclusion : This study showed that ECP hindered the process of rheumatoid arthritis and protected joints and cartilage.

• 혜화의학회지
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.35-57
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• 2016

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to prove the effect and mechanism of Gamikyejakjimogawusul-tang(GKHA) herbal acupuncture on induced rheumatoid arthritis model of DBA/1 mice. Methods : We check effect of GKHA extract on the AST, ALT, Creatinine, BUN of serum and cell viability of GK extract in RAW 264.7 cells to test the stability of this study. In vitro, we measure total phenol contents, total flavonoid contents, DPPH free radical scavenging activity, ABTS cation radical scavenging activity of Gamikyejakjimogawusul-tang, effect of GK extract on ROS(Reactive Ooxygen Species) production to estimate a anti-oxidant capacity, and we also measure effect of GK extract on NO (Nitric Oxid), IL-$1{\beta}$, IL-6, IL-17, IL-21, TNF-${\alpha}$, MCP-1, GM-CSF production in RAW 264.7 cells to estimate a anti-inflammatory efficacy. In vivo, we compare a rheumatoid arthritis manifestation between control and experimental group and estimate a AI. Then we check effect of GKHA on the level of WBC, neutrophil, lympocyte, monocyte in the blood to see the effect of immune cells in blood. In addition we measure effect of GKHA on the level of hs-CRP, IgM, IgG, IL-$1{\beta}$, IL-6, IL-17, IL-21, TNF-${\alpha}$, MCP-1, GM-CSF in serum. We observe effects of GKHA on imaging of cartilage degeneration using micro CT-arthrography in paw hind. And we calculate effects of GKHA that reduced BV ratio, BS/BV ratio using 3D Micro-CT. Lastly we observe effects of GKHA histopathologic examination analysis. Results : 1. The toxicity on liver and kidney was disregardable and the cytotoxicity against RAW 264.7 cells was also disregardable. 1. Total phenol contents and total flavonoid contents in GK extract were in high level. 2. DPPH free radical scavenging activity and ABTS cation radical scavenging activity were increased according to concentration of GK extract 3. ROS production was significantly decreased in GK extract (at 10, $100{\mu}g/ml$). 4. NO, IL-6, TNF-${\alpha}$, MCP-1 production were significantly decreased in GK extract(at 10, $100{\mu}g/ml$). IL-17, GM-CSF production were significantly decreased in GK extract(at 1, 10, $100{\mu}g/ml$). IL-$1{\beta}$, IL-21 production were also decreased but there was no statistical significance. 5. 25x observation after H&E and M-T staining, infiltration of immune cells and subsidence of the cartilage and damage to the synovial cells were decreased. Conclusions : This study showed that GKHA extract had anti-oxidant capacity, anti-inflammatory efficacy. GKHA extract also had inhibiting effect on the process of rheumatoid arthritis and can protect joint and cartilage. So we expect that GKHA extract can be a meaningful treatment to rheumatoid arthritis patients.

• 한국구조물진단유지관리공학회 논문집
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• 제21권5호
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• pp.94-100
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• 2017

기존의 예인식으로 운용하는 사이드스캔소나의 경우 조사 시 사용자가 원하는 단면 조사에 어려움이 있어 수중구조물 전동 지그가 개발되었지만, 전동지그를 사용한 음파촬영방법의 경우 보트와 소나가 일체 거동하기 때문에 파랑에 의한 보트 롤링현상, 보트운전자의 운용미숙 등으로 인한 음파영상의 흔들림발생 등, 작업환경에 따른 여러 가지 문제로 인하여 데이터의 왜곡이 발생하였다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 기존 사이드스캔소나의 수중조사를 위한 장비운용 시 발생하는 영상의 흔들림을 해결하기 위해, 흔들림 보정센서를 부착하고 흔들림 보정 알고리즘을 개발하여 흔들림보정이 가능하도록 프로그램을 보완하였다. 또한, 소나 데이터 해상도의 향상 정도를 검증하기 위하여, 현장조사를 통해 흔들림 보정 전 후 음파영상을 수집하고 손상 의심부에 잠수사를 투입하여 실제 손상길이 및 수심을 측정하여 취득한 음파영상 데이터의 분석을 수행하였다. 본 연구는 향후 사이드스캔소나를 활용한 구조물의 수중부 및 하상면 음파영상 촬영기법의 발전에 기여할 것으로 판단된다.

• Childhood Kidney Diseases
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.15-21
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• 2001

목 적 : 요로감염은 어린이에서 중요한 신요로계 질환으로 빠르고 정확한 진단과 치료로 신장 손상의 위험을 줄이고 불필요한 검사와 치료를 피할 수 있다. 저자들은 우리나라 어린이 요로감염 치료의 개선을 도모하는 첫걸음으로 설문 조사를 통해 요로감염의 진단, 치료, 영상 검사와 예방에 관한 진료 행태를 알아보았다. 대상 및 방법 : 전국의 소아신장전문의와 비뇨기과 전문의를 대상으로 설문조사를 통하여 요로감염의 진단, 치료, 영상검사, 예방의 진료형태를 조사하였다. 결 과 : 응답자들은 대부분 신생아에서는 소변 채취용 백을, 이후에는 중간소변 채취를 이용하여 소변 배양 검사를 하였고, 소변 배양검사가 음성인 경우에는 농뇨, nitrite 양성, 세균뇨 등의 소견을 보일 때 요로감염이라고 판단하였다. 요로감염 후에는 80$\%$가 예방적 항생제를 사용하였다. 방광 요관 역류가 있는 환아에서는 1-2세 이상의 환아가 고도의 방광 요관 역류를 보이거나 예방 요법 중에도 요로감염이 발생할 때 수술로 치료하는 경우가 많았으나 그 기준에는 차이를 보였다. 대부분이 요로감염 진단시에 신장 초음파 검사를 시행하였고 과반수에서 각각 다양한 시기에 배뇨 방광 요도 조영 검사와 DMSA scintigraphy를 시행하였다. 포경 수술은 대개 권하지 않았으며 반수에서 방광 요관 역류 환아의 형제에 대한 선별 검사를 시행하였다. 결 론 : 이 보고에서 밝혀진 다양한 치료 행태로 보아, 어린이 요로감염 치료의 개선과 발전을 위해 체계적인 진료 방침의 고안이 필요할 것으로 보인다.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제37권5호
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• pp.712-716
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• 2010

Purpose: Extensive lumbosacral defects after removal of spinal tumors have a high risk of wound healing problems. Therefore it is an effective reconstructive strategy to provide preemptive soft tissue coverage at the time of initial spinal surgery, especially when there is an instrument exposure. For soft tissue reconstruction of a lumbosacral defect, a variation of the gluteal flap is the first-line choice. However, the musculocutaneous flap or muscle flap that is conventionally used, has many disadvantages. It damages gluteus muscle and causes functional disturbance in ambulation, has a short pedicle which limits areas of coverage, and can damage perforators, limiting further surgery that is usually necessary in spinal tumor patients. In this article, we present the superior gluteal artery perforator turn-over flap that reconstructs complex lumbosacral defects successfully, especially one that has instrument exposure, without damaging the ambulatory function of the patient. Methods: A 67 year old man presented with sacral sarcoma. Sacralectomy with L5 corpectomy was performed and resulted in a $15{\times}8\;cm$ sized complex soft tissue defect in the lumbosacral area. There was no defect in the skin. Sacral stabilization with alloplastic fibular bone graft and reconstruction plate was done and the instruments were exposed through the wound. A $18{\times}8\;cm$ sized superior gluteal artery perforator flap was designed based on the superior gluteal artery perforator and deepithelized. It was turned over 180 degrees into the lumbosacral dead space. Soft tissue from both sides of the wound was approximated over the flap and this provided in double padding over the instrument. Results: No complications such as hematoma, flap necrosis, or infection occurred. Until three months after the resection, functional disturbances in walking were not observed. The postoperative magnetic resonance imaging scan shows the flap volume was well maintained over the instrument. Conclusion: This superior gluteal artery perforator turn-over flap, a modification of the conventional superior gluteal artery perforator flap, is a simple method that enabled the successful reconstruction of a lumbosacral defect with instrument exposure without affecting ambulatory function.