• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제65권5호
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• pp.719-729
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• 2022

Objective : The ossification of the ligamentum flavum (OLF) is one of the major causes of thoracic myelopathy. Surgical decompression with or without instrumented fusion is the mainstay of treatment. However, few studies have reported on the added effect of instrumented fusion. The objective of this study was to compare clinical and radiological outcomes between surgical decompression without instrumented fusion (D-group) and that with instrumented fusion (F-group). Methods : A retrospective review was performed on 28 patients (D-group, n=17; F-group, n=11) with thoracic myelopathy due to OLF. The clinical parameters compared included scores of the Japanese Orthopedic Association (JOA), the Visual analogue scale of the back and leg (VAS-B and VAS-L), and the Korean version of the Oswestry disability index (K-ODI). Radiological parameters included the sagittal vertical axis (SVA), the pelvic tilt (PT), the sacral slope (SS), the thoracic kyphosis angle (TKA), the segmental kyphosis angle (SKA) at the operated level, and the lumbar lordosis angle (LLA; a negative value implying lordosis). These parameters were measured preoperatively, 1 year postoperatively, and 2 years postoperatively, and were compared with a linear mixed model. Results : After surgery, all clinical parameters were significantly improved in both groups, while VAS-L was more improved in the F-group than in the D-group (-3.4±2.5 vs. -1.3±2.2, p=0.008). Radiological outcomes were significantly different in terms of changes in TKA, SKA, and LLA. Changes in TKA, SKA, and LLA were 2.3°±4.7°, -0.1°±1.4°, and -1.3°±5.6° in the F-group, which were significantly lower than 6.8°±6.1°, 3.0°±2.8°, and 2.2°±5.3° in the D-group, respectively (p=0.013, p<0.0001, and p=0.037). Symptomatic recurrence of OLF occurred in one patient of the D-group at postoperative 24 months. Conclusion : Clinical improvement was achieved after decompression surgery for OLF regardless of whether instrumented fusion was added. However, adding instrumented fusion resulted in better outcomes in terms of lessening the progression of local and regional kyphosis and improving leg pain. Decompression with instrumented fusion may be a better surgical option for thoracic OLF.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제38권9호
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• pp.627-632
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• 2005

배경: 2mm 흉강경을 이용한 기흉의 수술은 정확성과 수술 후 재발률에 대한 신뢰가 부족한 실정이다. 원발성 자연기흉의 치료에서 2mm 흉강경과 10mm 흉강경의 수술 결과를 비교하였다. 대상 및 방법: 1998년 9원부터 2002년 12월 까지 고려대학교 안산병원에서 원발성 자연 기흉으로 기낭 정제술울 시행한 176예(10mm 흉강경 수술군 73예, 2mm 흉강경 수술군 103예)를 연구 대상으로 하였다. 10mm군은 10mm 흉강경, 5mm 포트를 통한 흉강경 기구, 2mm군은 2mm 포트를 통한 흉강경과 기구를 사용하였다. 결과: 두 군에서 추적 관찰기관은 10mm군이 20,8$\pm$16.1 개월, 2mm군은 13.9 $\pm$8.2개월 이였다. 수술 적응증은 10mm군에서는 재발성 기흉이 25예($34\%$), 2mm군에서는 환자가 원한 경우가 42예($40\%$)로 가장 많았다. 수술 시간, 사용한 자동 봉합기의 수, 술 후 흉관 거치일, 술 후 총 배액량, 술 후 재원일, 합병증 등에서 2mm군이 10mm군에 비하여 적었으며, 이 중 통계적으로 유의한 것은 수술 시간, 사용한 자동 봉합기의 수, 술 후 총 배액량, 술 후 재원일 등이었다. 수술 시간에 영향을 미치는 인자에 관한 회귀 분석에서 자동 봉합기의 사용개수, 늑막유착의 유무, 수술 시 늑막유착술 시행여부, 사용한 흉강경의 종류 등이 통계적으로 유의한 인자로 분석되었으나 $R^2$ 값은 모두 0.1 이하였다. 술 후 재발율은 10mm군에서는 총 73예 중 2예($2.7\%$), 2mm군에서는 총 103예 중 3예($2.9\%$)로 재발율의 차이는 통계적으로 유의성은 없었다. 재발율의 생명표 분석에서는 두 군 모두 수술후 1년 이내에 재발아였으며 재발률에 큰 차이가 없었다. 결론: 두 군 간에 추적 기간의 차이는 있었지만, 수술 시간, 사용한 자동 봉합기의 수, 술 후 총 배액량, 술 후 재원일에 있어서 2mm 흉강경군에서 의미있게 낮게 나타났다. 또한, 2mm 흉강경 사용 시, 좁은 시야에서도 불구하고 수술 중 기술적 어려움은 없었으며 술 후 재발률에도 10mm 흉강경과 차이는 없었다. 따라서 원발성 자연 기흉 환자의 수술방법으로 2mm 흉강경이 적용될 수 있으리라 생각된다.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.37-43
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• 2006

목적 : 종양 내 VEGF의 발현이 방사선저항성과 관련이 있고, 자궁경부암에서 VEGF 발현이 예후와 관련된다는 보고들이 있다. 본 연구에서는 자궁경부암 환자에서 근치적 방사선치료를 시행받은 환자를 대상으로 후향적으로 VEGF 발현에 따른 임상적 특성 및 환자 예후와 연관 관계를 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법 : 1995 년 9 월부터 2003 년 4 월까지 삼성서울병원에서 자궁경부의 편평상피세포암 FIGO 병기 II로 진단받고 근치적 방사선치료가 시행된 환자 중 면역조직학 검사를 위한 파라핀 블록이 유용한 31 명 환자를 대상으로 하였다. 대상환자들의 연령 분포는 $38{\sim}83$세 (중간값 65세)였다 종양의 크기는 $1.2{\sim}8.2cm$( 평균 4.1cm)였고, 골반 내 림프절 전이는 7예 (22.6%) 에서 있었다 방사선치료는 15 MV 광자선으로 매일 1.8 Gy씩 주 5회, 전골반 내 조사가 시행되었는데 외부방사선치료 선량은 $45{\sim}56.4 Gy$ ( 중간값 50.4 Gy) 였고, 강내치료는 point A 에 1회 4Gy씩 주 2회, 총 24 Gy 조사되었다. 방사선치료 기간은 $48{\sim}67$일 (중간값 53 일) 이었다. VEGF 면역조직학 검사상 양성은 종양세포 중 VEGF 분포가 10% 이상인 경우로 정하였다. 대상환자들의 추적관찰기간은 $12{\sim}119$개월 (중간값 58 개월) 이었다. 결과 : VEGF 양성인 경우는 21 예 (67.7%)였다 VEGF 발현에 따른 골반 내 림프절 전이 유무, 종양 크기와 방사선 치료에 따른 관해 정도의 유의한 차이는 없었다. 전체 환자 중 7 예에서 재발이 있었는데 국소재발, 원격전이, 국소 재발과 원격전이가 동반된 경우가 각각 3예, 3예, 1예였다. VEGF 음성과 양성인 경우에 방사선치료 후 완전관해율 이 각각 90%와 81%로 의의있는 차이는 없었지만, 재발은 모두 VEGF 양성인 환자에서 발생하여 통계적으로 의의 있는 차이를 보였다 (p=0.040). 3년 무병생존율은 77.4%였는데, VEGF 음성과 양성인 경우 각각 100% 와 66.7%로 차이가 있었다 (p=0.047). 결과: 자궁경부암 lGO 병기 2기 환자의 근치적 방사선치료 시 종양 내 VEGF 발현 유무는 재발률과 무병생존율에 영향을 주는 인자였다. 그러나 VEGF 과발현에 대한 각 문헌마다 정의가 다르고, 문헌에 보고되는 환자수가 많지 않아 향후 VEGF 발현이 자궁경부암 환자의 예후인자로 결정되기 위해서는 대규모 연구가 필요하겠다.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제33권4호
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• pp.265-275
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• 2015

Despite the increasing use of stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) and stereotactic radiation surgery (SRS) in recent years, the biological base of these high-dose hypo-fractionated radiotherapy modalities has been elusive. Given that most human tumors contain radioresistant hypoxic tumor cells, the radiobiological principles for the conventional multiple-fractionated radiotherapy cannot account for the high efficacy of SBRT and SRS. Recent emerging evidence strongly indicates that SBRT and SRS not only directly kill tumor cells, but also destroy the tumor vascular beds, thereby deteriorating intratumor microenvironment leading to indirect tumor cell death. Furthermore, indications are that the massive release of tumor antigens from the tumor cells directly and indirectly killed by SBRT and SRS stimulate anti-tumor immunity, thereby suppressing recurrence and metastatic tumor growth. The reoxygenation, repair, repopulation, and redistribution, which are important components in the response of tumors to conventional fractionated radiotherapy, play relatively little role in SBRT and SRS. The linear-quadratic model, which accounts for only direct cell death has been suggested to overestimate the cell death by high dose per fraction irradiation. However, the model may in some clinical cases incidentally do not overestimate total cell death because high-dose irradiation causes additional cell death through indirect mechanisms. For the improvement of the efficacy of SBRT and SRS, further investigation is warranted to gain detailed insights into the mechanisms underlying the SBRT and SRS.

• 대한기계학회논문집
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• 제17권5호
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• pp.1084-1094
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• 1993

본 연구에서는 모드합성법에 관한 연구를 발전시켜 특히 시간영역에서 동특성 이 변하는 일반적인 구조계의 강제진동해석을 수행할 수 있는 효율적인 방법을 제시한 다. 각 부분구조의 운동방정식은 라그랑지 방정식을 이용하여 유도하며 부분구조 간 의 연결부에서 만족해야 하는 기하학적 적합조건은 라그랑지 승수를 이용하여 처리한 다. 각 부분구조를 나타내기 위하여는 자유경계 또는 하중경계모드(loaded interface mode)를 사용하며 시간영역 응답해석을 위해서는 이산형태(discrete form)의 상태방정 식(state equation)이 사용된다. 제시한 방법은 기존의 모드합성법과는 달리 전체계 를 나타내는 운동방정식을 구성하지 않으므로 전체계의 모우드 매개변수를 구할 필요 가없는 장점이 있다. 시간영역에서 전체 구조계를 합성하지 않고 직접 응답을 구하므 로 미사일 발사체계 등과 같이 시간에 따라 동특성이 변하는 구조계의 동적해석을 위해 효과적으로 활용될 수 있다. 제시한 방법을 간단한 집중질량계와 동특성이 일정 하지 않은 복잡한 구조물의 시간영역 응답해석에 적용하여 그 결과를 직접적분법으로 구한 엄밀해(exact solution)와 비교하며 제시한 타당성을 검증하였다.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제35권3호
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• pp.333-336
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• 2008

Purpose: Adenoid cystic carcinoma is a rare type of eccrine sweat gland carcinoma. Although it is mostly known as a neoplasm of the salivary gland, it could occur as a primary skin tumor. We present a patient with a primary cutaneous adenoid cystic carcinoma at the genital area. Methods: A 60-year-old man had a slowly growing 1 cm sized single tender mass near the left scrotum and he underwent excisional biopsy at a local clinic. A diagnosis of adenoid cystic carcinoma was made and thus he was transferred to our hospital. In physical examination, other specific findings were not detected except a linear scar caused by a previous skin biopsy near the left scrotum. In CT scan, PET-CT scan and endoscopy, there was no evidence of neoplasm in other organs. It was diagnosed as the primary cutaneous adenoid cystic carcinoma and then wide excisions were performed including total 4.5 cm margin of normal skin. Results: Microscopic findings revealed proliferation of tumor cell islands with cribriform or tubular patterns containing several round, pseudocystic structures. The tumor cells showed basaloid cells with uniform and small nuclei. Tumor cells infiltrated into the dermis and upper portion of subcutaneous tissue. There was multifocal perineural invasion of tumor cells. In postoperative 6 months, we found no recurrence and other complications. Conclusion: Herein we found a rare case of primary cutaneous adenoid cystic carcinoma at the genital area.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제33권5호
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• pp.563-569
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• 2006

Purpose: In the correction of cleft lip, there have been various methods to minimize recurrence of the nasal deformity after primary nasal surgery. After cheiloplasty and primary nasal surgery, we tried to elongate the columella of the cleft side, to stretch the vestibular lining of cleft side, and to elevate the alar cartilage of the cleft side with a molding prong. Methods: We had fifteen cleft lip patients; 12 unilateral cases(6.3-8.2 months), and 3 bilateral cases(3 - 7.5 months). Immediately after primary repair of the cleft lip, the toboggan shaped molding prong was located to deep inside of vestibular web of the cleft side. It was persistently suspended by a silicone tube which was connected to the prong and the frontal scalp. The results were analyzed with $Photoshop^{(R)}$ photogrammetrically for 6 - 48 months with on average of 20.6 months. We measured the proportion index of columellar length-interalar distance for three times(preoperation, immediate postoperation, and postoperation) on the nasal base views. Results: In unilateral, the index had a significant increase statistically between preoperation(10.73) and immediate postoperation(23.96). It is supposed that columellar length was reconstructed to 105.80% of normal side. But, it was decreased to maintain 87.7% of normal side in postoperation(20.54). The results were similar in bilateral. The linear scars by suture penetrating nose skin were not discernable. Conclusion: In summary, placement of the molding prong could elongate the reconstructed columella with some relapse postoperatively.

• 생물정신의학
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.153-160
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• 2010

Objectives : Recurrence of mood episodes associated with a specific season has been described in various mood disorders. Seasonal change in mood and behavior as a lifetime trait is also observed in healthy individuals. This study aimed at comparing the lifetime trait of seasonal variations of mood and behavior between bipolar disorder patients and controls as well as investigating associated factors of seasonality. Methods : Subjects were ninety-four clinically stable patients with bipolar disorder and 188 age- and sex-matched healthy controls. Seasonality of mood and behavior was assessed retrospectively on lifetime basis using Seasonal Pattern Assessment Questionnaire(SPAQ). Results : The patient group showed a higher median global seasonality score(GSS) of SPAQ and a higher rate of seasonal affective disorder(SAD) compared to the control group(p < 0.0001). For subjects showing prominent seasonality, the seasonal symptom profile and seasonal pattern was similar in both patient and control groups. In addition to the diagnosis, female gender was shown to be a predictor of seasonality in the multiple linear regression analysis(p = 0.045). Conclusion : This study suggests that lifetime trait of seasonality may be related to the susceptibility of bipolar disorder.

• 대한두개안면성형외과학회지
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.69-72
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• 2013

Lateral eyebrow mass with primary skull lesion are rare in pediatric population. Although epidermoid cyst and dermoid cyst are the most commonly encountered skull lesions in pediatric population, Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is rarely reported. We report a case of LCH arising from the lateral eyebrow with osteolytic lesion involving the frontal bone. A 5-year-old boy was presented with a hard, fixed mass in his lateral eyebrow. Contrast magnetic resonance imaging revealed inhomogeneous enhancement of the mass with direct invasion of the frontal bone and adjacent dura mater. Under general anesthesia, linear incision at the lateral eyebrow region was made. Intraoperative evaluation revealed hard, fixed and well-defined soft tissue mass. The final extirpated mass was $2.5{\times}2.4cm$ in size, and was accompanied by a $1{\times}1cm$ sized defect on the frontal bone with intact dura mater. The surgical wound was closed primarily by a layer-by-layer fashion. Histologic examination was later performed for definite diagnosis. The histologic examination revealed abnormal proliferation of Langerhans cell with granuloma formation. Radionuclide bone scan and positron emission tomography was taken and revealed free of multi-organ involvement. At 3 months after surgery, natural looking contour at the lateral eyebrow region was observed with no tumor recurrence. Differential diagnosis of the hard and fixed mass at the lateral eyebrow region affecting the primary skull lesion from pediatric population includes epidermoid cyst, dermoid cyst and LCH. Generally, brief physical examination with plain X-ray view can be performed for clinical evaluation, but for a definite diagnosis, contrast MRI may be helpful.

• 여성건강간호학회지
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.49-57
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• 2021

Purpose: Aromatase inhibitors (AIs) are widely prescribed for postmenopausal women with breast cancer and are known to cause musculoskeletal pain. This study aimed to identify factors associated with AI continuation intention among breast cancer survivors (BCS). Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted on 123 BCS (stages I-III), who had been taking AIs for at least 6 weeks. Participants were recruited from a cancer center in Goyang, Korea, from September to November 2019. Descriptive statistics, Welch analysis of variance, Pearson correlation coefficients, and simple linear regression were used for the analysis. Results: Beliefs about endocrine therapy was a significant predictor of AI continuation intention (β=.66, p<.001). The majority of participants (87.0%) reported experiencing musculoskeletal pain since taking AIs and the score for the worst pain severity within 24 hours was 5.08±2.80 out of 10. Musculoskeletal pain, however, was not associated with AI continuation intention. Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) was clinically significant (≥13) for 74.0% of the respondents (mean, 17.62±7.14). Musculoskeletal pain severity and pain interference were significantly associated with FCR (r=.21, p<.05; r=.35, p<.01, respectively). Pain interference was significantly associated with beliefs about endocrine therapy (r=-.18, p<.05). Conclusion: AI continuation intention can be modified by reinforcing patients' beliefs about endocrine therapy. Musculoskeletal pain may have a negative effect on beliefs about endocrine therapy and increase FCR among BCS. Thus, awareness of musculoskeletal pain during AI therapy should be raised and further research is required to develop multidisciplinary pain management strategies and clinical guidelines to reinforce beliefs about endocrine therapy.