• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제37권2호
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• pp.161-168
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• 2010

Purpose: Surgical approaches to the condylar neck and subcondyle area can cause some morbidity such as, facial nerve injury, time-consuming nature and external scar etc. So many surgeons hesitate using open reduction and internal fixation for the treatment of subcondylar fractures. We report open reduction and internal fixation of subcondylar fractures in 13 adult patients via transmasseteric approach. Methods: From 2007 to 2009, 13 adults with subcondylar fracture of mandible were treated with open reduction and internal fixation via transmasseteric approach. A preauricular incision was extended downwards in a curvilinear fashion in the cervicomastoid skin crease. Skin flap was elevated above the SMAS layer. Masseter muscle was splitted at the anteroinferior edge of the parotid gland. After the fracture was reduced, fixed with appropriate plates and screws. All operation were performed under general anesthesia. Results: Mean follow-up period was 13.3 months. There were no signs and symptoms of facial nerve injury, difficulty in mouth opening, or malocclusion. Dissection time was roughly within 30 minutes. Conclusion: Transmasseteric open reduction and internal fixation of mandible subcondylar fracture can be performed with excellent visualization, and inconspicuous scar. It also offers swift access to the subcondylar area while substatially reducing the risk to the facial nerve and eliminating the complications associated with transparotid approaches.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.135-140
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• 2009

Background: The chronobiology of postoperative pain is an interesting topic. This study was performed to evaluate the effects of adenosine on inta-operative remifentanil requirements and on postoperative pain in patients undergoing tonsillectomies and how those effects change with changing time of day the surgery is performed. Methods: For this study, 120 patients were randomly allocated into four groups. Patients in groups B and D received adenosine at a dose of $50{\mu}g/kg/min$, and those in group A and C received an equal volume of saline from 10 minutes after the induction of anesthesia until the end of surgery. Group A (saline) and B (adenosine) patients entered the operating room after 08:30 and finished before 11:00, Group C (saline) and D (adenosine) patients entered the operating room after 13:30 and finished before 16:00. We evaluated the intraoperative time-weighted mean remifentanil dose, and postoperative pain scores at 1, 6, 12, and 24 hours, and the analgesic dose required during the following 24 hours. Results: Time-weighted mean remifentanil doses during the intraoperative period and the analgesic requirement during the following 24 hours in group D was significantly lower than in the other groups. The numeric rating scale for pain at 1, and 6 hours in group D was significantly lower (P < 0.01) than that of group A. There were no significant differences in side effects among groups. Conclusions: Use of intraoperative adenosine infusion provides perioperative analgesia. Postoperative pain is affected by the time of day the operation is performed.

• Advances in pediatric surgery
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.167-174
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• 2006

Central venous catheter (CVC) for long-term venous access is indispensable for various reasons including hyperalimentation, frequent blood sampling, frequent IV drug use in pediatric patients. We report clinical experience of surgical neonates in whom CVC was inserted primarily via great saphenous vein into suprarenal inferior vena cava. From March 2004 to March 2006, we performed CVC insertion via saphenous vein - contralateral side to main wound - into suprarenal inferior vena cava in surgeries of neonates. 2.7Fr or 4.2Fr, single lumen, tunneled Broviac catheters (Bard Access system, Inc, Salt Lake City, Utah) were used. Skin exit site of tunneled catheter was located in ipsilateral flank area just below edge lower rib. At the end of the procedure, location of the catheter tip was confirmed by plain radiography of abdomen. We retrospectively reviewed the admission records of the patients including nursing staff charts. Nine (50.0 %) patients were male and nine (50.0%) were female. Median gestational age was 38 weeks (range, 29-42 weeks) and median birth weight was 3,105 gm (range, 1,040-3,720 gm). Median age at catheter insertion was 38.5 days (range, 1-236 days). The purpose of CVC insertion was short-and long-term hyperalimentation in nine (50.0 %) patients. CVC insertion was performed in operation room under general anesthesia in sixteen (88.9 %) patients (in these cases, CVC insertion was performed just prior to concurrent operation) and neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) under local anesthesia with adequate sedation in two (11.2%). During the admission period (total catheter-indwelling time: 553 days), CVC functioned well without any significant side effects. Transient swelling of the ipsilateral leg (n=1, 5.6 %) and transient migration of catheter tip (n=1, 5.6 %) were noted, which did not affect function of the indwelled CVC. Mean catheter-indwelling time was 30.7days (range, 3-72 days). All catheters were removed electively except two mortality case. Complications, such as thrombosis, infection, kinking or extravasation of drugs, were not observed in our study period. Tunneled trans-great saphenous vein inferior vena cava catheters are not only comparable to cervical CVCs in terms of function and complication rates, but also very beneficial in selected patients, especially those in whom cervical approach is technically impossible or contraindicated.

• 고신대학교 의과대학 학술지
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.191-199
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• 2018

Objectives: We designed the study to compare the oncologic and renal function outcomes of off-clamp, laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (OCLPN) and conventional laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (HCLPN) for renal tumors. Methods: Between March 2008 and July 2015, 114 patients who underwent laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN) of a renal neoplasm were studied. We performed LPN without hilar clamp on 40 patients (OCLPN, Group 1), and conventional LPN with hilar control and renorrhaphy on another 40 patients (HCLPN, Group 2). We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of each patient's age, sex, R.E.N.A.L. nephrometry score (RNS), operation time, complications, hospitalization period, tumor size, positive resection margin, histologic classification of tumor, pathologic stage, Fuhrman grade, estimated blood loss (EBL), warm ischemic time (WIT), and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) before and one year after surgery. Results: There were no significant differences in age, sex, preoperative eGFR, EBL, surgical (anesthesia) time, and tumor size between the two groups. The mean eGFR was not significantly different between the OCLPN and HCLPN groups 1 month (95 and $86.2mL/min/1.73m^2$, respectively; P = 0.106), 6 months (92.9 and $83.6mL/min/1.73m^2$, respectively; P = 0.151) and 12 months (93.8 and $84.7mL/min/1.73m^2$, respectively; P = 0.077) postoperatively. The change in eGFR after one year was 3.9% in the OCLPN group and -7.9% in the HCLPN group. Conclusions: OCLPN was superior to HCLPN in preserving renal function one year after surgery, and there was no statistically significant difference in tumor treatment results.

• Journal of Gastric Cancer
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.278-285
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• 2015

Purpose: Gastric submucosal tumors (SMTs) located very close to the esophagogastric junction (EGJ) are a challenge for gastric surgeons. Therefore, this study reports on the experience of using endoscopic and laparoscopic full-thickness resection (ELFR) with laparoscopic two-layer suturing in such tumors. Materials and Methods: Six patients with gastric SMTs very close to the EGJ underwent ELFR with laparoscopic two-layer suturing at Kyungpook National University Medical Center. With the patient under general anesthesia, the lesser curvature and posterior aspect adjacent to the EGJ were meticulously dissected and visualized using a laparoscopic approach. A partially circumferential full-thickness incision at the distal margin of the tumor was then made using an endoscopic approach under laparoscopic guidance. The SMT was resected using laparoscopic ultrasonic shears, and the gastric wall was closed using two-layer suturing. Thereafter, the patency and any leakage were checked through endoscopy. Results: All the ELFR procedures with laparoscopic two-layer suturing were performed successfully without an open conversion. The mean operation time was $139.2{\pm}30.9$ minutes and the blood loss was too minimal to be measured. The tumors from four patients were leiomyomas, while the tumors from the other two patients were gastrointestinal stromal tumors with clear resection margins. All the patients started oral intake on the third postoperative day. There was no morbidity or mortality. The mean hospital stay was $7.7{\pm}0.8$ days. Conclusions: ELFR with laparoscopic two-layer suturing is a safe treatment option for patients with an SMT close to the EGJ, as major resection of the stomach is avoided.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제55권1호
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• pp.55-60
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• 2022

Background: Robot-assisted repair of atrial septal defect (ASD) can be performed under either beating-heart or non-beating-heart conditions. However, the risk of cerebral air embolism (i.e., stroke) is a concern in the beating-heart approach. This study aimed to compare the outcomes of beating- and non-beating-heart approaches in robot-assisted ASD repair. Methods: From 2010 to 2019, a total of 45 patients (mean age, 43.4±14.6 years; range, 19-79 years) underwent ASD repair using the da Vinci robotic surgical system. Twenty-seven of these cases were performed on a beating heart (beating-heart group, n=27) and the other cases were performed on an arrested or fibrillating heart (non-beating-heart group, n=18). Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) was achieved via cannulation of the femoral vessels and the right internal jugular vein in all patients. Results: Complete ASD closure was verified using intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography in all patients. Conversion to open surgery was not performed in any cases, and there were no major complications. All patients recovered from anesthesia without any immediate postoperative neurologic symptoms. In a subgroup analysis of isolated ASD patch repair (beating-heart group: n=22 vs. non-beating-heart group: n=5), the operation time and CPB time were shorter in the beating-heart group (234±38 vs. 253±29 minutes, p=0.133 and 113±28 vs. 143±29 minutes, p=0.034, respectively). Conclusion: Robot-assisted ASD repair can be safely performed with the beating-heart approach. No additional risk in terms of cerebral embolism was found in the beating-heart group.

• Archives of Reconstructive Microsurgery
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.121-127
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• 1996

Peripheral nerve injury occurs mostly by trauma and is usually associated with fracture of bone and joint, muscular injury and tendon injury and it also evokes paralysis and anesthesia. When treatment of peripheral nerve injury is considered,, the modality of treatment is decided by the general condition of the patient, type of injury, associated injuries and the condition of wound. To get the maximum results, surgical treatment and reconstruction and rehabilitation should all go in hand-in-hand. From January 1985 to December 1994, we observed 61 patients that had operation without reconstruction due to peripheral nerve injury with a follow-up period of more than 1 year. Among the 61 patients, 44 were men(72%) and 17 were women(28%). Follow-up period was average 19 months. Age distribution was mostly in their twenties with a mean age of 28 years. Time interval of operation after injury was average 11 months. Trauma was the main cause of peripheral nerve injuries with a proportion of 87%. 31 patients had neurorrhaphy, in which case 14 patients had stay suture and 17 patients did not. 14 patients had nerve graft, and 16 patients had neurolysis. We used our scales to compare the results of surgery on the basis of British Research Council System. We gave scores to every sensory and motor scale to estimate functional improvement and emphasized on motor functional improvement. The total score = sensory score + ($2{\times}motor$ score). We considered 8-9 points as excellent, 6-7 points as good, 2-5 points as fair, 0-1 points as poor result. We considered excellent and good as much improved. Excellent and good results were obtained in 13 out of 14 neurorrhaphy with stay suture(93%), 12 out of 17 neurorrhaphy without stay suture(71%), 6 out of 14 nerve graft(43%), 12 out of 16 neurolysis(75%). Among the patients with neurorrhaphy done within 3 months, 11 out of 14(86%) showed improvement, but among the patients after 4 months 3 out of 17(76%) showed improvement. 84% of improvement was observed in the patients with time interval from injury to surgery within 3 months, and 64% in the patients with time interval after 4 months. In the aspect of age, 77% with the age below 20 years, 70% with the age between 21 and 30 years, 66% with the age above 31 years showed improvement. We conclude that considering degree of injury, time interval from injury and age with the adequate method of treatment, we can obtain good results from surgery.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제35권2호
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• pp.144-148
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• 2002

본 연구는 광투시 전동형 정맥적출술의 안정성과 임상적인 유용성을 알아보기 위하여 2001년 2월부터 2001년 7월까지 본원에서 하지정맥류로 진단받고 광투시 전동형 정맥적출술을 시행받은 104명의 환자를 조사 대상으로 하였다. 또한 1992년부터 2000년 12월까지 정맥결찰 및 제거수술을 시행받은 환자 90례를 대조군으로 하여 후향적으로 수술시간 및 재원기간, 부작용등을 비교하였다. 총 104명의 환자중 여자는 72명 남자는 32명이었으며, 팽대된 정맥류는 2~3mm정도의 작은 피부절개창을 낸 후에 TrivexTM Irrigated illuminator(Smith ＆ Nephe $w^{ R}$) system으로 생리 식염수를 주입하여 수성박리(hydrodissection)을 시행한 후 TrivexTM Resector(Smith & Nephe $w^{R}$) system을 이용하여 제거하였다. 제거된 정맥의 파편은 흡입기를 이용하여 흡인한 후 패드를 이용하여 압박하여 출혈을 효과적으로 줄일 수 있었다. 수술부작용은 정맥염, 하지부종, 피부천공 등 3.84%이었으며, 평균 피부절개는 3.24개, 평균수술시간은 65.9%이었다. 환자는 평균 1.86일간 입원하였다. 하지 정맥류의 수술적 치료에 있어서 광투시 전동형 정맥적출술은 수술시간 및 합병증의 발생에 있어서 기 존의 수술적 치료방법과 비교하여 우수하며, 환자의 시간적, 경제적 부담이 적으며 재발의 위험이 적고, 미용적으로 우수한 좋은 치료방법이다.의 위험이 적고, 미용적으로 우수한 좋은 치료방법이다.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제26권6호
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• pp.475-482
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• 1993

90 patients[75 men and 15 women] with the thoracic disease underwent video-assisted thoracic surgery[VATS] during the period March 1992 to February 1993. The thoracic diseases were classified into two groups of spontaneous pneumothorax and general thoracic patients and they were 66 and 24, respectively.The mean size of the tumor resected was 4.3 $\pm$ 2.0 cm x 3.3 $\pm$ 1.1 cm x 2.7 $\pm$ 1.0 cm. The mean time of anesthesia and operation were 90.0 $\pm$ 19.9 min and 43.7 $\pm$ 13.1 min in spontaneous pneumothorax group and 123.3 $\pm$ 40.3 min and 62.8 $\pm$ 32.2 min in general thoracic group. The mean period of postoperative chest tube drainage and hospital stay were 5.0$\pm$ 5.5 days and 6.6 $\pm$ 7.4 days in spontaneous pneumothorax group and 3.5$\pm$ 1.6 days and 9.5 $\pm$ 6.1 days in general thoracic group. The indications of VATS were 71 pleural disease[78.9%: 66 spontaneous pneumothorax; 3 pleural effusions ; 1 pleural paragonimus westermanii cyst; 1 malignant pleural tumor with metastasis to the lung], 9 mediastinal disease[10.0%: 5 benign neurogenic tumor; 2 pericardial cyst; 1 benign cystic teratoma; 1 undifferentiated carcinoma], 8 pulmonary parenchymal disease[8.9%: 3 infectious disease ; 3 interstitial disease ; 2 malignant tumor ], and 2 traumatic cases of exploration and removal of hematoma[2.2%]. The applicated objectives of VATS were diagnostic[ 7 ], therapeutic[ 67 ] and both[ 16 ] and the performed procedures were pleurodesis[ 66 ], wedge resection of lung[ 59 ], parietal pleurectomy[ 11 ], removal of benign tumor[ 9 ], excision and/or biopsy of tumor[ 4 ], pleural biopsy and aspiration of pleural fluid[ 3 ] and exploration of hemothorax and removal of hematoma in traumatic 2 patients. The complication rate was 24.2%[ 16/66 ] in the spontaneous pneumothorax group and 8.3%[ 2/24 ] in the general thoracic group and so overally 20.0%[ 18/90 ]. The mortality within postoperative 30 days was 2.2%[ 2/90 ], including 1 acute renal failure and 1 respiratory failure due to rapid progression of pneumonia. The conversion rate to open thoracotomy during VATS was 5.6%[ 5/90 ], including 2 immediate postoperative massive air leakage, 1 giant bullae, 1 malignant pleural tumor with metastasis to lung and 1 pulmonary malignancy. The successful cure rate of VATS was 75.8%[ 50/66 ] in the spontaneous pneumothorax group and 76.5%[ 13/17 ] in the general thoracic group and the successful diagnostic rate was 100%[ 7/7 ]. In conclusion, although prospective trials should be progressed to define the precise role of VATS, the VATS carries a low morbidity and mortality and high diagnostic and therapeutic success rate and now can be effectively applicated to the surgical treatment of the extensive thoracic disease.

• 대한기관식도과학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한기관식도과학회 1982년도 제16차 학술대회연제순서 및 초록
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• pp.10.1-10
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• 1982

최근의 후두미세수술 (Laryngo-microsurgery)의 보편화와 이에 따른 음성외과학(phonosurgery)의 발달로 종전까지 성대결절이나 성대폴립등의 양성종양 절제나 반회신경 마비등예에서 진단된 성문간격 (glottic chink)을 $Teflon^{{\circledR}}$ injection등으로 치료해오던 후두경술(Laryngoscopy)하에서의 수술적 조작이 그 한계와 범위를 넘어서서 이제는 우리 나라에 있어서도 후두의 기능외과적인 측면에서 음성을 개선하려는 시도가 고조되고 있으며 특히 성대마비나 변성기발성장애 (Mutational dysphonia), 성대위축 (Vocal cord atrophy), 운동기능 항진성발성장애 (Hyperkinetic dysphonia), 성대구증(Sulcus vocalis)등을 위한 음성개선수술이 실시되고 있음은 우리나라의 음성외과학의 발전이라는 견지에서도 매우 기꺼운 일이다. 이러한 뜻에서 내시경술을 통해서 성대에 직접 수술적 조작을 가하지않고서도 성문외적으로 후두구조를 수술하여 성대의 위치와 물리적 성질을 변화시킴으로서 음성을 개선하려는 갑상연골성형술 (thyroplasty)이 성행되고 있음을 강조하고싶다. Isshiki(1974)는 이러한 thyroplasty 를 4종류로 분류하였으며 편측성 성대마비의 경우 I 형 thyroplasty (lateral compression of vocal cord) 와 IV형 thyroplasty (Lengthening of vocal cord) 가 효과적인 수술방법인데 이들 수술의 장점은 국소마취하에서 환자의 목소리를 들어가면서 lateral compression의 정도를 조정해서 시술할 수 있다는것과 갑상연골내측 연골막 밖에서 의 조작으로서 후두내 출혈이나 호흡곤란등의 위험성이 전혀 없다는 것이다. 본 교실에서는 1981 년 9월부터 1982년 3월까지 7개월간에 경험한 편측성 성대마비 7예에 대하여 국소마취하에서 thyroplasty를 시행하여 약간의 지견을 얻었기에 보고하는 바이다. 수술에 앞서서 모든 환자에게 미리 공기역학검사, 청각심리적검사, 스트로보스콥검사(stroboscopy) 및 음향분석(Sound spectrographic analysis) 을 실시하였으며 thyroplasty 시행 2 개월후에 상기한 검사를 다시 시행해서 수술전후의 음성을 비교관찰하여 다음과 같은 성적을 얻었다. 1) 공기역학검사상 최장발성지속시간 (Maximum phonation time)은 58 % 증가되었으며 이에따른 발성시호기유율 (Phonation quotient)과 평균호기유율(Mean flow rate)은 각각 58 %, 54 %로 감소되었다. 2) 청각심리적검사에서 애성의 정도가 호전되었으며 스트로보스콥검사에서도 발성시 성문간격의 개선을 보았다. 3) 음향분석도상에서 성대 진동의 주기성 (Periodicity)이 회복되었으며 특히 고주파역에서의 잡음분포가 감소되었다.