• 대한두개안면성형외과학회지
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.124-128
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• 2023

Morbihan disease (MD) is a very rare condition characterized by rosaceous or erythematous lymphedema on the upper two-thirds of the face. A definitive management strategy for MD is lacking, and treatment is challenging. Herein, we present a case of persistent bilateral eyelid edema treated by lymphaticovenular anastomosis (LVA) and lymph node-vein bypass surgery. The patient experienced persistent bilateral eyelid edema. Indocyanine green lymphography was performed, and the diagnosis of bilateral facial lymphedema was confirmed. On the right side, a preauricular lymphatic vessel was anastomosed to a vein. On the left side, lymphostomy on the preauricular lymph node was done, with anastomosis to the transected proximal end of the concomitant vein of the transverse facial artery. Furthermore, a preauricular lymphatic vessel was anastomosed to a vein. Eyelid edema decreased and progressively improved on both sides. The outcome of this case suggests that LVA and lymph node-vein bypass surgery are appropriate for treating persistent eyelid edema related to MD.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제52권6호
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• pp.409-415
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• 2019

Background: Postoperative chylothorax may be caused by iatrogenic injury of the collateral lymphatic ducts after thoracic surgery. Although traditional treatment could be considered in most cases, resolution may be slow. Radiological interventions have recently been developed to manage postoperative chylothorax. This study aimed to compare radiological interventions and conservative management in patients with postoperative chylothorax. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed periprocedural drainage time, length of hospital stay, and nil per os (NPO) duration in 7 patients who received radiological interventions (intervention group [IG]) and in 9 patients who received conservative management (non-intervention group [NG]). Results: The baseline characteristics of the patients in the IG and NG were comparable; however, the median drainage time and median length of hospital stay after detection of chylothorax were significantly shorter in the IG than in the NG (6 vs. 10 days, p=0.036 and 10 vs. 20 days, p=0.025, respectively). NPO duration after chylothorax detection and total drainage duration were somewhat shorter in the IG than in the NG (5 vs. 7 days and 8 vs. 14 days, respectively). Conclusion: This study showed that radiological interventions reduced the duration of drainage and the length of hospital stay, allowing an earlier return to normal life. To overcome several limitations of this study, a prospective, randomized controlled trial with a larger number of patients is recommended.

• 한국방사선학회논문지
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• 제14권5호
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• pp.597-602
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• 2020

림프관 조영술에 사용하는 리피오돌의 온도에 따른 이동 속도 차이를 분석하여 검사의 효율성을 높이고 환자 및 시술자의 피폭선량을 감소하는 방안을 연구하였다. 0.014 inch Support Catheter에 Balloon Inflator를 이용하여, 일정한 압력으로 리피오돌을 주입하는 장치를 자체 제작한 후 Connecting Tube에 리피오돌을 충전하고 전열 기구를 이용 26 ℃, 36 ℃, 46 ℃의 온도로 주입과 동시에 Fluoroscopy를 촬영하였다. 리피오돌이 Support Catheter에서 20 cm 이동하는 시간을 측정하여 분석하였고, 통계적 유의성 확인 후 리피오돌을 적정 온도로 유지하는 방법을 고안하였다. 46 ℃ 환경에서 이동시간 평균은 11초, 36 ℃에서는 평균 13초, 26 ℃에서는 평균 17초 소요되었다. 리피오돌은 온도 상승에 따라 이동시간이 유의한 차이를 보였으며(p < .001), 온도가 높을수록 이동 속도가 빨라지는 것을 확인하였다. 림프관 조영술 시 상온에 노출된 리피오돌을 바로 주입하는 것보다 일정 온도로 가열하여 사용할 경우 주입속도를 높일 수 있는 동시에 림프관 안에서의 이동 속도를 향상할 수 있다.