• 기본간호학회지
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.267-276
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• 1999

The purpose of this study was to identify risk factors predictive of alterations in skin integrity during the intraoperative period. The predictive risk factors were studied for intraoperative pressure sores from December 1998 through January 1999. A sample of 220 patients was selected from the operating room schedule of a University Hospital in Pusan. There were two criteria in including patients : the operation lasted longer than 2 hours and the absence of skin break-down according to NPUAP criteria. The data were analized by SPSS/PC, Stepwise multiple logistic regression was used to identify the variables which were predictive of alterations in skin integrity. Of the 220 patients studied, 41 patients (18.6%) developed stage 1 pressure sores in the immediate postoperative period. In relation to skin changes, three independent variables emerged from the stepwise multiple logistic regression as being significant (p<0.05). Factors predictive of pressure sore formation included low serum albumin(p=0.000), prone position while undergoing surgery(p=0.0004), time on the operating table(p=0.0165). Among the intrinsic factors, serum albumin was the most significant causal factor in pressure sores development in the intra-operative period. Pressure and shearing force were the most significant extrinsic factors in pressure sores development. From the results of this study we concluded that the primary nursing goal is the maintenance of the proper patient' position during the intraoperative period. Also imperative for sore prevention is the reduction of surgery time and improving preoperative nutritional status.

• 대한기관식도과학회지
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.126-130
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• 2010

Background: The esophageal perforation is related to high morbidity and mortality rates if the diagnosis and treatment are delayed. The aim of this study is to evaluate the affecting factors on outcome and prognosis of the patients who suffer from esophageal perforation. Material and Methods: Twenty-six patients were treated with esophageal perforation in our institute from Jan. 1992 to Feb. 2010. We retrospectively reviewed the results of treatment for esophageal perforation to understand the risk factors affecting survival in patients. Results: The subjects are 26 patients suffered with esophageal perforation and the mean age is $52{\pm}17.8$ years old. 16 esophageal perforations were caused spontaneously, 25 cases were treated surgically. The mortality rate is higher in the cases o pre-operative mediastinitis. Conclusion: The shortness time interval until the beginning of treatment should be achieved to reduce the incidence of fatal post-treatment morbidity and mortality.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제37권7호
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• pp.553-558
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• 2004

심장 박동상태에서 시행하는 관상동맥우회술(off-pump CABG)은 심폐체외순환하에서 시행하는 관상동맥우회술(on-pump CABG)에 비해 수술 후 유병률을 줄일 수 있는 방법으로 보고되고 있다. 저자들은 특히 수술 후 합병증의 발생 가능성이 높은 당뇨환자에 있어서 off-pump CABG와 on-pump CABG의 임상 결과를 비교하여 off-pump CABG가 당뇨환자의 유병률에 미치는 영향을 알아보고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: 2001년 1월부터 2003년 6월까지 연세대학교 심장혈관병원에서 관상동맥우회출만을 시행받은 682명(off-pump CABG군: 424명, on-pump CABG: 258명)의 환자들 중 당뇨가 있는 환자 244명을 대상으로 하였다. 이 중 off-pump CABG는 154명, on-pump CABG는 90명의 환자들에서 시행하였다. 이 환자들을 대상으로 수술 전 위험요소들과 수술 후 결과를 비교하였다. 결과: 연령, 남녀 비 및 수술 전 고혈압 등의 위험요소와, 수술 전 뇌경색이나 심근경색의 기왕력 등 수술위험 요소도 두 군간의 통계적인 차이를 보이지 않았다. 이식편수는 on-pump CABG에서 유의하게 많았으나, 수술 시간은 off-pump CABG에서 통계적으로 유의하게 짧았고, 수술 후 강심제 사용빈도는 off-pump CABG에서 유의하게 낮았다. 수술 사망은 차이가 없었으며, 수술 후 측정한 CK-MB, 중환자실 인원기간 및 호흡기 사용시간은 off-pump CABG에서 통계적으로 유의하게 낮았다. 그러나 출혈로 인한 재수술, 수술 후 심근경색증, 감염, 신부전증, 신경학적 합병증 및 수술 후 입원 기간 등은 두 군간에 통제적 유의성이 없었다. 결론: 당뇨환자에서 시행한 off-pump CABG는 on-pump CABG에 비해 심근의 손상이 적으면서 수술 후 회복이 빨랐다. 따라서 두 방법 모두 좋은 결과를 보여 주었으나, off-pump CABG가 당뇨환자에서 좀 더 효과적인 수술 방법이라고 생각한다. 그러나 전향적인 연구 등 더 많은 연구가 필요하리라 생각한다.

• Journal of Gastric Cancer
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.26-35
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• 2012

Purpose: Emergency operations for perforated peptic ulcer are associated with a high incidence of postoperative complications. While several studies have investigated the impact of perioperative risk factors and underlying diseases on the postoperative morbidity after abdominal surgery, only a few have analyzed their role in perforated peptic ulcer disease. The purpose of this study was to determine any possible associations between postoperative morbidity and comorbid disease or perioperative risk factors in perforated peptic ulcer. Materials and Methods: In total, 142 consecutive patients, who underwent surgery for perforated peptic ulcer, at a single institution, between January 2005 and October 2010 were included in this study. The clinical data concerning the patient characteristics, operative methods, and complications were collected retrospectively. Results: The postoperative morbidity rate associated with perforated peptic ulcer operations was 36.6% (52/142). Univariate analysis revealed that a long operating time, the open surgical method, age (${\geq}60$), sex (female), high American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score and presence of preoperative shock were significant perioperative risk factors for postoperative morbidity. Significant comorbid risk factors included hypertension, diabetes mellitus and pulmonary disease. Multivariate analysis revealed a long operating time, the open surgical method, high ASA score and the presence of preoperative shock were all independent risk factors for the postoperative morbidity in perforated peptic ulcer. Conclusions: A high ASA score, preoperative shock, open surgery and long operating time of more than 150 minutes are high risk factors for morbidity. However, there is no association between postoperative morbidity and comorbid disease in patients with a perforated peptic ulcer.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제32권11호
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• pp.1017-1022
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• 1999

Background: An increasing number of elderly are referred for open heart surgeries(OHS). These patients are assumed to have significantly increased morbidity and mortality because of compromised functional reserves in their vital organs. We reviewed the results of OHS patients who were 70 years old or older. Material and Method: Thirty six consecutive septuagenarians underwent OHS from 1995 to 1997. Operations were coronary artery bypass grafting(CABG) in 26 including 3 left main surgical angioplasty, valve replacement in 7, MVR+CABG in 2, and ASD closure+TAP in 1. Statistical tests were carried out to compare survivor group with nonsurvivor group in respect to risk factors including NYHA functional class, LVEF, emergent operation, IABP support, CPB/ACC time, ventilator time cardiac index, ICU stay and hospital stay for operative mortality. Result: Operative mortality rate and postoperative complication were 16%(6/36) and 50%(18/36). One-year and 3-year actuarial survival rates were 76%. Nine patients(25%) had major complications including third-degree A-V block(2), respiratory failure(1), stroke(3), renal failure requiring dialysis(3) and postoperative hemorrhage(2). The causes of death were pneumonia(1), bleeding(1), acute renal failure(1), low cardiac output(1), third-degree A-V block(1), and ventricular tachycardia(1). The univariate analysis of mortality shows that NYHA class IV, LVEF<40%, lesser values for C.I, and longer time for ventilatory support were associated with the risk factors(p value=0.03, 0.001, 0.007, and 0.014). The emergent operation, CPB/ACC time, IABP support, ICU stay and hospital stay were not significant. Conclusion: We conclude that cardiac operation can be performed in septuagenarians with acceptable outcomes when done in patients with normal to moderately depressed left ventricular function and adequate functional reserves in their vital organs.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제55권6호
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• pp.462-469
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• 2022

Background: Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is used to treat carotid stenosis, which is associated with cerebral infarction and may result in neurologic deficits such as stroke, transient ischemic attack (TIA), and local nerve injury. To decrease surgery-related complications and improve patient satisfaction with esthetic outcomes, efforts have been made to minimize incision size instead of using a standard longitudinal incision. Methods: We performed a retrospective analysis of 151 cases of CEA, of which 110 used conventional incisions and 41 used high mini-skin incisions (HMIs), from March 2015 to December 2021 at a single institution. Short-term (30-day) postoperative results were evaluated for rates of mortality, stroke, TIA, and cranial/cervical nerve injuries. Risk factors for nerve injury were also assessed. Results: The HMI group showed significantly (p<0.01) shorter operative and clamp times than the conventional group. The HMI group also had significantly shorter incision lengths (5.3±0.9 cm) than the conventional group (11.5±2.8 cm). The rates of stroke, TIA, and death at 30 days were not significantly different between the 2 groups. There was no significant difference in the rate of cranial and cervical nerve injuries, and all injuries were transient. A high lesion level (odds ratio [OR], 9.56; 95% confidence interval [CI], 3.21-28.42; p<0.01) and the clamp time (OR, 1.07; 95% CI, 1.03-1.12; p<0.01) were found to be risk factors for nerve injuries. Conclusion: Use of the HMI in CEA for carotid stenosis was advantageous for its shorter operative time, shorter internal carotid artery clamp time, reduced neurologic complications, and improved esthetics.

• 한국간담췌외과학회지
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.301-306
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• 2023

Backgrounds/Aims: Postoperative delirium (POD) is a common complication that increases mortality and morbidity in older patients. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical significance of post-cholecystectomy delirium in older patients. Methods: This retrospective study included 201 patients aged > 75 years who underwent cholecystectomy for acute or chronic cholecystitis between January 2016 and December 2019. Patients were divided into the POD (n = 21) and non-POD (n = 180) groups, and their demographic features and clinical results were compared. Results: The mean patient age was 78.88 years; the female/male ratio was 44.8%/55.2%. Laparoscopic surgery was performed in 93.5% of patients. The univariate analysis showed that lower body mass index (BMI), immobilized admission status, neuropsychiatric disease history, preoperative intervention (percutaneous drainage), high C-reactive protein, hypoalbuminemia, neutrophilia, hypo-/hyperkalemia, and longer operative time were more frequently observed in the POD group. The multivariate analysis showed that lower BMI (odds ratio [OR], 2.796; p = 0.024), neuropsychiatric disease history (OR, 3.019; p = 0.049), hyperkalemia (OR, 5.972; p = 0.007), and longer operative time (OR, 1.011; p = 0.013) were significant risk factors for POD. Conclusions: POD was associated with inflammation degree, general condition, poor nutritional status, electrolyte imbalance, and stressful conditions. Recognizing risk factors requiring multidisciplinary team approaches is important to prevent and treat POD.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제32권6호
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• pp.549-555
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• 1999

배경: 폐암을 비롯한 각종 폐질환에 있어서 중요한 외과적 치료방법인 폐절제술시 일반적으로 수술전에 폐기능 검사 및 기타 임상적 평가를 시행하여 수술후에 이환율과 사망율에 영향을 주는 위험 인자를 확인하고 있으나 아직까지 가장 확실하고 정확한 단일 검사방법과 검사치에 대한 기준 설정에는 논란의 여지가 있다. 대상 및 방법: 본 연구는 1994년 6월부터 1998년 2월까지 3년 8개월 동안 아주대학교 병원 흉부외과학 교실에서 폐암, 기관지 확장증, 그리고 폐결핵 등으로 주요 폐 절제술을 시행받은 167명의 환자를 대상으로 25개의 수술전 또는 수술중 위험인자와 19개의 수술후 합병증을 분석하여 그 관련성을 연구하였다. 19개의 수술후 합병증은 사망율 및 호흡기, 순환기, 그리고 기타 합병증 네 가지로 분류하였고 수술전 또는 수술중 위험 인자와의 연관성을 확인하기 위하여 로지스틱 회귀분석과 $\chi$2검정을 사용하였다. 결과: 합병증을 예견하는 인자로 술후 예측 폐확산능백분율(ppoDLCO%)이 호흡기(p<0.009), 순환기(p<0.003), 전체 이환율(p<0.004)에 가장 유의한 영향을 주는 것으로 평가되었다. 결론: 폐기능 검사중 폐확산능(Diffusing Capacity for Carbon Monoxide, DLCO)이 일반적으로 사용되는 페활량측정법(Spirometry) 보다 술후 합병증을 예견하는데 있어서 통계학적으로 유의성있는 인자로 평가되었다. 따라서, 주요 폐절제술의 적응증이 되는 환자들은 폐확산능 검사를 통상적으로 시행하여 술전 정확한 평가에 의하여 유용한 치료의 지침으로 삼아야 될 것으로 판단된다.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제66권6호
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• pp.716-725
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• 2023

Objective : Anterior cervical spine surgery (ACSS) is a common surgical procedure used to treat cervical spinal degenerative diseases. One of the complications associated with ACSS is prevertebral soft tissue swelling (PSTS), which can result in airway obstruction, dysphagia, and other adverse outcomes. This study aims to investigate the correlation between various cervical sagittal parameters and PSTS following single-level ACSS, as well as to identify independent risk factors for PSTS. Methods : A retrospective study conducted at a single institution. The study population included all patients who underwent single-level ACSS between January 2014 and December 2022. Patients with a history of cervical spine surgery or trauma were excluded from the study. The presence and severity of PSTS was assessed by reviewing pre- and postoperative imaging studies. The potential risk factors for PSTS that were examined include patient age, sex, body mass index, tobacco use, comorbidities, serum albumin levels, operative time, implant type, implanted level, and various cervical spine sagittal parameters. Multivariate linear regression analysis was performed to identify the independent risk factors for PSTS. Results : A total of 62 consecutive patients who underwent single-level ACSS over a 8-year period at a single institution were enrolled in this study. Only preoperative segmental angle showed positive correlation with PSTS among various cervical spine sagittal parameters (r=0.36, p=0.005). Artificial disc replacement showed a negative correlation with PSTS (β=-0.38, p=0.002), whereas the use of demineralized bone matrix (DBM) had a positive impact on PSTS (β=0.33, p=0.009). We found that male sex, lower preoperative serum albumin, and implantation of upper cervical level (above C5) were independent predictors for PSTS after single-level ACSS (β=1.21; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.27 to 2.15; p=0.012; β=-1.63; 95% CI, -2.91 to -0.34; p=0.014; β=1.44; 95% CI, 0.38 to 2.49; p=0.008, respectively). Conclusion : Our study identified male sex, lower preoperative serum albumin levels, and upper cervical level involvement as independent risk factors for PSTS after single-level ACSS. These findings can help clinicians monitor high-risk patients and take preventive measures to reduce complications. Further research with larger sample sizes and prospective designs is needed to validate these findings.

• 한국임상약학회지
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.81-87
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• 2018

Objective: There have been many cases of spontaneous adverse drug reactions to fentanyl at a regional pharmacovigilance center in the hospital. To assess the factors causing the adverse drug reactions reported in patients receiving fentanyl patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) monotherapy or in combination with fentanyl transdermal therapeutic system (TTS) for acute post-operative pain management. Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study with all patients prescribed fentanyl PCA for pain management after orthopedic surgery at a single university hospital from June 2012 to May 2013. We analysed the factors causing adverse drug reactions reported by a spontaneous reporting system in patients receiving fentanyl PCA monotherapy and those receiving fentanyl TTS in combination with fentanyl PCA. Results: Based on the spontaneous adverse drug reaction reporting, the risk ratio for the incidence rate of adverse drug reaction in the fentanyl TTS combination therapy group was 3.04 (95 % CI: 2.4-4.00, P < 0.0001), which was approximately 3-fold higher than that reported for fentanyl PCA monotherapy. Only 60 % of the adverse drug reactions were reported. Conclusion: It is inappropriate to add fentanyl TTS to fentanyl PCA to manage post-operative acute pain. There is a need to improve adverse drug reaction reporting. We expect that regular analysis of adverse drug reactions reported at regional pharmacovigilance centre would aid in appropriate drug utilization by patients.