• 제목/요약/키워드: magnetic resonance angiography

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Requirements for Cerebrovascular Surgery in Comprehensive Stroke Centers in South Korea

  • Kim, Tackeun;Oh, Chang Wan;Park, Hyeon Seon;Lee, Kunsei;Lee, Won Kyung;Lee, Heeyoung
    • Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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    • 제61권4호
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    • pp.478-484
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    • 2018
  • Objective : Cerebrovascular disease (CVD) was the third most common cause of death in South Korea in 2014. Evidence from abroad suggests that comprehensive stroke centers play an important role in improving the mortality rate of stroke. However, surgical treatment for CVD is currently slightly neglected by national policy, and there is still regional imbalance in this regard. For this reason, we conducted a survey on the necessity of, and the requirements for, establishing regional comprehensive cerebrovascular surgery centers (CCVSCs). Methods : This investigation was performed using the questionnaire survey method. The questionnaire was consisted with two sections. The first concerned the respondent's opinion regarding the current status of demand and the regional imbalance of cerebrovascular surgery in South Korea. The second section asked about the requirements for establishing regional CCVSCs. We sent the questionnaire to 100 board members of the Korean Society of Cerebrovascular Surgeons. Results : Most experts agreed that cerebrovascular surgery patients were concentrated in large hospitals in the capital area, and 83.6% of respondents agreed that it was necessary to alleviate the regional imbalance of cerebrovascular surgery. With regards to personnel, over 90% of respondents answered that at least two neuro-vascular surgeons and two neuro-interventionists are necessary to establish a CCVSC. Regarding facilities, almost all respondents stated that each CCVSC would require a neuro-intensive care unit and hybrid operating room. The survey asked the respondents about 13 specific neurovascular surgical procedures and whether they were necessary for a regional CCVSC. In the questions about the necessity of cerebrovascular surgical equipment, all seven pieces of equipment were considered essential by all respondents. A further five pieces of equipment were considered necessary on site: computed tomographic angiography, magnetic resonance angiography, conventional angiography, surgical microscope, and surgical navigation. Our results may provide a basis for future policy regarding treatment of cerebrovascular disease, including surgery. Conclusion : Raising the comprehensiveness of treatment at a regional level would lower the national disease burden. Policies should be drafted regarding comprehensive treatment including surgery for cerebrovascular disease, and related support plans should be implemented.

조영증강 MR 혈관 조영술을 이용한 경동맥 기하학의 평가 (Assessment of Carotid Geometry by Using the Contrast-enhanced MR Angiography)

  • 이정민;류창우;김건우
    • Investigative Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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    • 제14권1호
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    • pp.47-55
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    • 2010
  • 목적 : 조영증강 MR 혈관조영술을 이용하여 경동맥의 기하학(geometry)을 측정하고, 경동맥 기하학과 임상요인 사이의 상관관계를 분석하고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법 : 2007년 1월부터 6월까지 대동맥궁 상부 조영증강 MR 혈관조영술을 시행한 216명을 대상으로 하였다. 동맥경화 위험인자(나이, 고혈압, 당뇨, 고지혈증, 흡연), 성별, 체중, 신장, 체질량지수를 조사하였다. MR 혈관조영술에서는 경동맥 기시부 유형, 경동맥의 굴곡도, 내경동맥 분지각, 내경동맥 비틀림, 대동맥궁 소-유형(bovine type) 여부를 평가하였다. 경동맥 기시부 유형은 위치에 따라 3단계로 분류하였다. 기하학 요소와 임상정보간의 상관관계를 회귀분석을 이용하여 분석하였다. 결과 : 경동맥 기시부를 종속변수로 한 다항 로지스틱 회귀분석에서 나이가 많을수록 경동맥 기시부 1형의 빈도가 높았고, 체질량지수가 클수록 2형, 3형일 빈도가 높았다. 좌, 우측 경동맥의 굴곡도의 평균은 각각 $240.9{\pm}69.0^{\circ}$$154.4{\pm}55.0^{\circ}$였다. 다변량 회귀분석에서 고혈압 환자와 여자, 나이, 체질량지수가 클수록 경동맥의 굴곡도가 증가하였다. 내경동맥 분지각, 내경동맥 비틀림, 대동맥궁 소-유형은 통계분석에서 임상정보와 유의한 상관관계를 보이지 않았다. 결론 : 경동맥 기하학에 나이, 체질량지수, 성, 고혈압 여부가 영향을 미칠 수 있다. 이러한 정보는 대동맥궁 및 경동맥의 영상정보가 없는 경우, 경동맥 기하학 예측 및 침습적 혈관내 시술 전략 수립에 도움이 될 것이다.

두개강내 혈관 협착에 대한 경두개도플러와 자기공명 혈관조영술의 일치도 평가 (The Diagnostic Accordance between Transcranial Doppler and MR Angiography in the Intracranial Artery Stenosis)

  • 문상관;정우상;박성욱;박정미;고창남;조기호;배형섭;김영석;조성일
    • 대한중풍순환신경학회지
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    • 제7권1호
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    • pp.11-16
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    • 2006
  • Objectives : Transcranial Doppler (TCD) has been reported to be established as useful in detecting spasm after subarachnoid hemorrhage and to be probably useful in diagnosing stenosis or occlusion in intracranial arteries. In the detection of intracranial stenosis using TCD there have been reported some kinds of diagnostic criteria. This study was aimed to evaluate the accordance between TCD and magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) in detection of intracranial stenosis and to find out more accurate criteria for intracranial stenosis using TCD. Methods : Seventy-six stroke patients were evaluated by TCD and MRA. TCD criteria for middle cerebral artery (MCA) stenosis were used by 3 methods; ≥ 80cm/sec of mean velocity(Vm), ≥ 140 cm/sec of systolic velocity(Vs), and both. For stenosis of vertebral(VA) and basilar arteries(BA), the TCD criteria followed by 2 methods; ≥ 70 cm/sec of Vm and ≥ 100 cm/sec of Vs. The stenosis of intracranial artery in MRA followed by the interpretation of specialist in the department of radiology. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, diagnostic accuracy and kappa agreement were calculated in each criteria of TCD compared with the result of MRA. Results : The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, diagnostic accuracy and kappa agreement using ≥ 80cm/sec of Vm for MCA stenosis were 55.6%, 81%, 34.5%, 91.0%, 77.1%, and 0.293, respectively. Using 140 cm/sec of Vs, those were 44.4%, 92.0%, 50.5%, 90.2%, 84.7%, 0.380, and using both criteria those were 44.4%, 95.0%, 61.5%, 90.5%, 87.3%, 0.445, respectively. Those using ≥ 70 cm/sec of Vm for VA and BA stenosis were 71.4%, 93.7%, 26.3%, 99.0%, 93.0%, 0.186 and using ≥ 100 cm/sec of Vs those were 71.4%, 97.3%, 45.5%, 99.1%, 96.5%, 0.539, respectively. Conclusion : These results suggested that for the diagnosis of MCA stenosis using TCD we should use the criteria of both ≥ 80cm/sec of Vm and 140 cm/sec of Vs, and for the VA and BA stenosis we adapt the criteria of ≥ 70 cm/sec of Vm.

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경사 윤곽의 고주파 펄스와 이중 투사법에 의한 Fourier 변환 동맥 혈관 촬영법의 성능 향상 (Improvement of Fourier Transform Arteriography by Use of Ramped RF Profile and Dual Projections)

  • 정관진;김일영;이만우;이윤
    • Investigative Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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    • 제6권1호
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    • pp.41-46
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    • 2002
  • Fourier 변환 동맥혈관 영상법(FTA)은 동맥혈류의 속도가 심장박동 주기와 동기화되어서 주기적으로 변화하는 사실에 착안하였다. Presaturation 기법에 의하여 정맥과 동맥을 분리하는 기존의 다른 혈관촬영법과는 본질적으로 다른 기술이다 따라서 생체조직의 고주파(RF) 흡수정도가 낮으며, 굽은 혈관이나 역류 현상으로부터 발생될 수 있는 어두운 띠 모양의 허상이 나타나지 않는다. 더욱이 강한 경사자기장을 사용하지 않음으로써 강한 경사자기장에 수반되는 와류현상에 의한 허상까지도 줄일 수 있는 장점이 있다. 그러나 하나의 투사 영상을 얻고, 영상 영역 내에서 혈류 유입부와 출구부의 혈류포화 현상에 의하여 신호강도가 상이한 단점이 있다. 이러한 단점들은 최근의 기술적 발전으로 극복될 수 있다. 현대 자기공명영상장치의 고속 경사자계 변화 능력으로 반복시간(TR)의 변화 없이 FTA 시퀀스에 이중 투사법을 적용할 수 있었다. 경사 고주파 전자기파(Ramped RF) 펄스를 사용하여 유입부와 출구부에서 숙임각을 달리하여 신호가 포화되는 정도를 줄여서 균일한 혈관신호를 얻을 수 있었다. 이중투사영상과 경사고주파 펄스를 사용하여 대퇴 동맥의 시상면과 관상면 투사영상을 동시에 얻고, 종래의 FTA 방식에 의한 영상보다 출구부의 혈관신호가 향상된 결과 영상을 얻을 수가 있었다.

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Isolated Right Pulmonary Artery Hypoplasia with Retrograde Blood Flow in a 68-Year Old Man

  • Chang, You-Jin;Ra, Seung-Won;Chae, Eun-Jin;Seo, Joon-Beom;Kim, Won-Young;Na, Shin;Kim, Joo-Hee;Park, Tai-Sun;Park, Soo-Kyung;Park, Seong-Joon;Lee, Tae-Hoon;Ahn, Young-Chel;Lee, Sang-Do
    • Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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    • 제71권2호
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    • pp.126-133
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    • 2011
  • Unilateral pulmonary artery hypoplasia (UPAH) is a rare disease in adults and is frequently accompanied by a congenital cardiac anomaly at a young age. The diagnosis is usually based on computed tomography (CT), angiography, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). However, no reports are available on retrograde flow in patients with UPAH. We describe a 68-year-old man with isolated UPAH and retrograde blood flow. He was admitted for dyspnea on exertion for the past 23 years. His diagnosis was delayed, as his symptoms and signs mimicked his underlying pulmonary diseases, such as emphysema and previous tuberculous pleurisy sequelae. A discrepancy was detected between the results of a ventilation-perfusion scan and the CT image. This was resolved by MRI, which showed retrograde blood flow from the right to the left pulmonary artery. Using MRI, we diagnosed this patient with isolated pulmonary artery hypoplasia and retrograde flow.

조영 증강 자기공명정맥 촬영술에서의 동맥과 정맥 triggering 방법의 비교 (Contrast Enhanced Cerebral MR Venography: Comparison between Arterial and Venous Triggering Methods)

  • 장민지;최현석;정소령;안국진;김범수
    • Investigative Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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    • 제16권2호
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    • pp.152-158
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    • 2012
  • 목적: 뇌내 정맥혈관을 평가하기 위한 조영 증강 자기공명 정맥촬영술의 arterial trigger 와 venous trigger 방법으로 시행한 영상의 차이점을 비교 분석하고자 한다. 대상과 방법: 건강검진을 목적으로 자기공명정맥촬영술을 시행한 41명의 환자들을 대상으로 해면부위의 내경 동맥에서 arterial triggering하여 6초 후에 얻은 영상 (n = 20) 과 상시상 정맥동에서 venous triggering (n = 21) 방법으로 시행한 영상을 후향적으로 분석하였다. 영상은 가돌리늄 조영제 ($Magnevist^{(R)}$, Schering, Germany)를 0.1 mmol/kg 정맥주입하여 시행하였고, 두개강 전반에 대하여 시상영상을 fast spoiled gradiend echo sequence로 시행하였다 (TR/TE 5.2/1.5, matrix $310{\times}310$, 절편수 124 절편, 두께 15 cm). 두 그룹의 영상을 해부학적 정맥 혈관 구조에 따라 17 정맥구역에 대하여 평가하였고, 정맥의 영상품질은 세 단계 (안보임, 일부 보임, 완전히 보임)로 나눠서 평가하였다. 결과: 정맥이 완전히 보인 구역은 arterial triggering 자기공명 정맥 촬영술에서 84% (272/323), venous triggering 자기 공명 정맥촬영술에서 91% (310/340) 이다. Venous triggering 자기공명촬영술과 arterial 자기 공명 정맥촬영술을 비교하였을 때 뇌내 정맥 구조를 평가하는데 있어 venous triggering 방법이 통계적으로 유의하게 높았다 (Fisher exact test, p<0.006). 결론: 조영 증강 자기공명 정맥 촬영술은 정맥 혈관 구조에 대한 고화질의 이미지를 제공하였고 arterial triggering 방법보다 venous triggering 방법이 뇌내 정맥 구조 평가에 우월한 것으로 나타났다.

Early Restoration of Hypoperfusion Confirmed by Perfusion Magnetic Resonance Image after Emergency Superficial Temporal Artery to Middle Cerebral Artery Anastomosis

  • Eun, Jin;Park, Ik Seong
    • Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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    • 제65권6호
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    • pp.816-824
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    • 2022
  • Objective : Emergency superficial temporal artery to middle cerebral artery (STA-MCA) anastomosis in patients with large vessel occlusion who fails mechanical thrombectomy or does not become an indication due to over the time window can be done as an alternative for blood flow restoration. The authors planned this study to quantitatively measure the degree of improvement in cerebral perfusion flow using perfusion magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) after bypass surgery and to find out what factors are related to the outcome of the bypass surgery. Methods : For a total of 107 patients who underwent emergent STA-MCA bypass surgery with large vessel occlusion, the National Institute of Health stroke scale (NIHSS), modified Rankin score (mRS), infarction volume, and hypoperfusion area volume was calculated, the duration between symptom onset and reperfusion time, occlusion site and infarction type were analyzed. After emergency STA-MCA bypass, hypoperfusion area volume at post-operative 7 days was calculated and analyzed compared with pre-operative hypoperfusion area volume. The factors affecting the improvement of mRS were analyzed. The clinical status of patients who underwent emergency bypass was investigated by mRS and NIHSS before and after surgery, and changes in infarct volume, extent, degree of collateral circulation, and hypoperfusion area volume were measured using MRI and digital subtraction angiography (DSA). Results : The preoperative infarction volume was median 10 mL and the hypoperfusion area volume was median 101 mL. NIHSS was a median of 8 points, and the last normal to operation time was a median of 60.7 hours. STA patency was fair in 97.1% of patients at 6 months follow-up DSA and recanalization of the occluded vessel was confirmed at 26.5% of patients. Infarction volume significantly influenced the improvement of mRS (p=0.010) but preoperative hypoperfusion volume was not significantly influenced (p=0.192), and the infarction type showed marginal significance (p=0.0508). Preoperative NIHSS, initial mRS, occlusion vessel type, and last normal to operation time did not influence the improvement of mRS (p=0.272, 0.941, 0.354, and 0.391). Conclusion : In a patient who had an acute cerebral infarction due to large vessel occlusion with large ischemic penumbra but was unable to perform mechanical thrombectomy, STA-MCA bypass could be performed. By using time-to-peak images of perfusion MRI, it is possible to quickly and easily confirm that the brain tissue at risk is preserved and that the ischemic penumbra is recovered to a normal blood flow state.

연부조직 종양의 진단적 접근 (Diagnostic Approach to a Soft Tissue Mass)

  • 전영수;송승현
    • 대한정형외과학회지
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    • 제54권4호
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    • pp.293-301
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    • 2019
  • 사지와 몸통의 연부조직 종양은 정형외과 의사가 직면할 수 있는 흔한 문제이다. 비록 연부조직 종양은 대부분 양성이지만 정형외과 의사는 양성과 악성 종양을 구별할 수 있는 특징을 알고 있어야 한다. 연부조직 종양의 임상적 특징 및 역학을 이해하게 되면 올바른 진단 및 수술적인 치료를 할 수 있게 된다. 종양의 크기와 깊이는 종양의 진단을 위해 가장 중요한 요소이다. 종양의 감별 진단을 하기 위해서 우선적으로 상세한 병력청취와 자세한 신체 검사가 필요하며, 이후 단순 방사선 촬영, 초음파, 자기공명영상(magnetic resonance imaging), 양전자 방출 단층촬영술(positron emission tomography), 컴퓨터 단층촬영(computed tomography), 뼈 스캔, 혈관 조영술 등의 다양한 영상 촬영법을 사용하여 종양을 진단하고 진단된 종양의 특성을 확인하여야 한다. 특히 초음파 검사는 외래에서도 쉽게 수행할 수 있어 유용하다. 그러나 검사자의 숙련도에 따라 검사 정확도의 차이가 발생할 수 있다는 단점이 있다. 종양의 생검을 통한 조직검사는 종양에 대한 모든 영상 검사를 시행한 후 최종적으로 시행하는 것이 원칙이다. 조직 검사를 시행할 때는 세심한 주의를 기울여야 하며, 최종적인 진단 후에는 치료를 위해 다각적인 접근을 시행하여야 하며 필요한 경우에는 경험 있는 근골격계 종양전문의사에게 의뢰하는 것이 필요하다.

Early Detection of hyperemia with Magnetic Resonance Fluid Attenuation Inversion Recovery Imaging after Superficial Temporal Artery to Middle Cerebral Artery Anastomosis

  • Jin Eun;Ik Seong Park
    • Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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    • 제67권4호
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    • pp.442-450
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    • 2024
  • Objective : Cerebral hyperperfusion syndrome (CHS) manifests as a collection of symptoms brought on by heightened focal cerebral blood flow (CBF), afflicting nearly 30% of patients who have undergone superficial temporal artery (STA)-middle cerebral artery (MCA) anastomosis. The aim of this study was to investigate whether the amalgamation of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) fluid-attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR) and apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) imaging via MRI can discern cerebral hyperemia after STA-MCA anastomosis surgery. Methods : A retrospective study was performed of patients who underwent STA-MCA anastomosis due to Moyamoya disease or atherosclerotic steno-occlusive disease. A protocol aimed at preventing CHS was instituted, leveraging the use of MRI FLAIR. Patients underwent MRI diffusion with FLAIR imaging 24 hours after STA-MCA anastomosis. A high signal on FLAIR images signified the presence of hyperemia at the bypass site, triggering a protocol of hyperemia care. All patients underwent hemodynamic evaluations, including perfusion MRI, single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), and digital subtraction angiography, both before and after the surgery. If a high signal intensity is observed on MRI FLAIR within 24 hours of the surgery, a repeat MRI is performed to confirm the presence of hyperemia. Patients with confirmed hyperemia are managed according to a protocol aimed at preventing further progression. Results : Out of a total of 162 patients, 24 individuals (comprising 16 women and 8 men) exhibited hyperemia on their MRI FLAIR scans following the procedure. SPECT was conducted on 23 patients, and 11 of them yielded positive results. All 24 patients underwent perfusion MRI, but nine of them showed no significant findings. Among the patients, 10 displayed elevations in both CBF and cerebral blood volume (CBV), three only showed elevation in CBF, and two only showed elevation in CBV. Follow-up MRI FLAIR scans conducted 6 months later on these patients revealed complete normalization of the previously observed high signal intensity, with no evidence of ischemic injury. Conclusion : The study determined that the use of MRI FLAIR and ADC mapping is a competent means of early detection of hyperemia after STA-MCA anastomosis surgery. The protocol established can be adopted by other neurosurgical institutions to enhance patient outcomes and mitigate the hazard of permanent cerebral injury caused by cerebral hyperemia.

Optimal Localization through DSA Distortion Correction for SRS

  • Shin, Dong-Hoon;Suh, Tae-Suk;Huh, Soon-Nyung;Son, Byung-Chul;Lee, Hyung-Koo;Choe, Bo-Young;Shinn, Kyung-Sub
    • 한국의학물리학회지:의학물리
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    • 제11권1호
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    • pp.39-47
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  • 신경 외과적 수술의 한분야인 정위적 방사선 수술은 두 개강 내의 병변의 위치 계산 후, 고선량의 방사선을 조사하여 병변을 치료하는 방법이기 때문에, 효과적인 수술을 위해서는 병변의 정확한 위치 정보가 무엇보다도 중요하다. 본 연구에서는 DSA(Digital Subtraction Angiography) 영상이 내재적으로 이미지 왜곡이라는 문제점을 가지고 있기 때문에, 이것의 보정을 통하여 더욱 정확한 target 위치를 계산하였다 이미지 왜곡을 보정하기 위하여 grid 팬텀을 제작하였고, localization 알고리즘의 정확도를 평가하기 위하여, target 팬텀을 제작하였다. Image Intensifier의 앞쪽에 grid 팬텀을 부착하고, target 팬텀을 Leksell Frame에 고정시킨 후, DSA 영상을 얻었다. 본 실험을 위하여 개발된 프로그램을 이용하여, Anterior and Posterior, Left and Right 영상에서 bilinear transform을 적용하여 왜곡을 보정한 후, target 위치를 계산하였다. 그리고, 이와 같은 방법을 통하여 계산된 target 위치 좌표와 target 팬텀의 절대 좌표의 비교를 통하여 localization 오차가 계산되었다. 이번 실험의 결과는 왜곡을 보정하지 않은 경우, localization 오차는 $\pm$0.41mm, 왜곡 보정을 한 경우는 $\pm$0.34mm이었다. 따라서 본 연구에서 개발된 알고리즘 정밀도가 인정되며, 환자의 치료에 적합한 것으로 사료된다.

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