• Childhood Kidney Diseases
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.1-10
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• 1999

목 적 : 최근 소아신장질환에 대한 관심도가 높아지고 있어 소아신장질환 중 많은 비중을 차지하고 있는 신증후군에 대해 우리나라에서의 성별, 나이, 계절에 따른 발생빈도, 신장생검상 분류에 따른 형태학적 발생빈도, 치료방법의 종류, 치료에 대한 반응의 정도와 반응시기, 재발의 빈도 등에 대해 통계적으로 조사, 정리하고자 하였다. 방 법 : 전국 38개의 대학병원 및 종합병원을 대상으로 대한소아신장학회에서 작성한 설문조사지를 발송하여 각각의 병원에서 신증후군 진단기준에 따라 진단, 치료, 추적관찰하는 신증후군 환아 2193명들의 의무기록을 토대로 기록한 설문조사지를 수집, 정리, 통계내었다. 결 과 : 남아가 1655명($75.5\%$), 여아가 538명($24.5\%$)이며 남여의 비가 3:1로 남아가 많았다. 이 중 미세변화 신증후군(minimal change nephrotic syndrome, MCNS)의 경우 남자가 1338명, 여자가 414명으로 남녀비는 3.23:1 이었다. 연령별 발생빈도는 1-5세 사이가 1060명($48.3\%$)으로 가장 많았고, 다음으로 6-10세 사이가 679명($31.0\%$) 이었다. 계절별 발생빈도는 보통 140명에서 180명정도로 발생하여 계절별 발생빈도에 큰 차이는 보이지 않았다. 신장생검을 실시한 942명($43\%$) 중에서 MCNS가 646명($68.6\%$)으로 가장 많았고, 다음으로는 국소성분절성사구체 경화증(focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, FSGS)이 149명($15.8\%$)이었다. 치료방법으로는 prednisolone이 1191명으로 가장 많이 사용되었고, 부작용이 적은 Calcort는 192명으로 아직 prednisolone을 대치하지 못하였다. 그 외 치료로는 cyclophosphamide가 251명, cyclosporin A가 223명, methylprednisolone(MPD) pulse therapy가 120명이었다. 치료에 대한 효과로는 1944명 중에 완전완해(complete response)가 1597명($82.2\%$)으로 반응이 좋았으며, 그 중 prednisolone으로 치료한 경우도 $85.1\%$의 좋은 결과를 보였다. 신장생검상 형태학적 분류에 따르면 MCNS의 경우 완전완해가 $86.5\%$이나, FSGS의 경우는 $35.8\%$로 질환의 형태에 따라 커다란 차이를 보이고 있다. 치료반응 시기는 1주에서 4주사이가 879명($67.4\%$)으로 가장 많았고, 다음으로 1주이내가 313명($24.0\%$)이었다. (n=1305) 질병의 재발은 994명($73.1\%$)이었고, 재발이 발생한 경우는 치료후 2개월에서 6개월사이에 361명으로 가장 많았다. 결 론 : 소아 신증후군은 남아에서 더 많이 발생(남녀비 3.08:1)하였고 1-5세 사이가 가장 많았다. 신장생검상 형태학적 분류에 따른 치료반응은 많은 차이를 보였으며, 재발하는 경우가 많아 계속적인 추적관찰이 필요할 것으로 사료되는 바이다.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제30권3호
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• pp.117-123
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• 2012

Purpose: Although anemia is considered to be a contributor to intra-tumoral hypoxia and tumor resistance to ionizing radiation in cancer patients, the impact of pretreatment anemia on local control after neoadjuvant concurrent chemoradiotherapy (NACRT) and surgery for rectal cancer remains unclear. Materials and Methods: We reviewed the records of 247 patients with locally advanced rectal cancer who were treated with NACRT followed by curative-intent surgery. Results: The patients with anemia before NACRT (36.0%, 89/247) achieved less pathologic complete response (pCR) than those without anemia (p = 0.012). The patients with pretreatment anemia had worse 3-year local control than those without pretreatment anemia (86.0% vs. 95.7%, p = 0.005). Multivariate analysis showed that pretreatment anemia (p = 0.035), pathologic tumor and nodal stage (p = 0.020 and 0.032, respectively) were independently significant factors for local control. Conclusion: Pretreatment anemia had negative impacts on pCR and local control among patients who underwent NACRT and surgery for rectal cancer. Strategies maintaining hemoglobin level within normal range could potentially be used to improve local control in rectal cancer patients.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제16권14호
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• pp.5755-5762
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• 2015

Background: Short-course preoperative radiation (SCRT) with delayed surgery was found to increase pathologic complete response (pCR) rates in several trials. However, there was no clear answer on whether SCRT or long-course chemo-radiotherapy (LCRT) is more effective. Therefore we conducted this meta-analysis to evaluate the safety and efficacy of SCRT versus LCRT, both with delayed surgery, for treatment of rectal cancer. Materials and Methods: The literature was searched from PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, Cochrane Library and clinicaltrials.gov up to November, 2014. Quality of the randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was evaluated according to the Cochrane's risk of bias tool of RCT. The Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) system was used to rate the level of evidence. Review Manager 5.3 was employed for statistical analysis. Pooled risk ratios (RRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated. Results: Three RCTs, with a total of 357 rectal cancer patients, were included in this systematic review. Metaanalysis results demonstrated there were no significantly differences in sphincter preservation rate, local recurrence rate, grade 3~4 acute toxicity, R0 resection rate and downstaging rate. Compared with SCRT, LCRT was associated with significant increase in the pCR rate [RR=0.49, 95%CI (0.31, 0.78), P=0.003]. Conclusions: In terms of sphincter preservation rate, local recurrence rate, grade 3~4 acute toxicity, R0 resection rate and downstaging rate, SCRT with delayed surgery is as effective as LCRT with delayed surgery for management of rectal cancer. LCRT significantly increased pCR rate compared with SCRT. Due to risk of bias and imprecision, further multi-center large sample RCTs were needed to confirm this conclusion.

• Archives of Reconstructive Microsurgery
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.173-178
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• 2002

Wound healing is the result of interaction of normal cellular and biochemical responses that restore the interrupted anatomical structure in limited period. When any response of them is impaired, it results in chronic wound. The factors that influence the wound healing process is not only limited to the fundamental disease of the individual but also the local factors, especially various growth factors secreted from the various cells involved in tissue regeneration have important role. Recent reports that the chronic wounds are depleted of these growth factors have led active studies on the alteration of local wound environment with manipulation of the growth factors and the its application in management of chronic wounds. We investigated the effect on the chronic wounds in 10 patients with various pathologic conditions to suggest the appropriate application and guideline of the indication. The chronic wounds resulting from various causes in 10 patients were treated with rhPDGF gel and good wound care. All the chronic wounds were located on the lower extremity and the average diameter was 2.5 cm. 7 patients were completely cured within 8 weeks, however the patient who received previous radiation therapy the healing was delayed to 14 weeks. Two patients with vascular ulcer were not cured with rhPDGF alone. Local application of rhPDGF has yielded complete cure of the chronic wound in 70% of the patients within 2 months. The author suggests that it would be an effective alternative treatment modality of chronic wound when it is applied with good wound care and appropriate indication.

• Endocrinology and Metabolism
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.353-359
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• 2017

Background: Cushing syndrome is characterized by glucose intolerance, cardiovascular disease, and an enhanced systemic inflammatory response caused by chronic exposure to excess cortisol. Eosinopenia is frequently observed in patients with adrenal Cushing syndrome, but the relationship between the eosinophil count in peripheral blood and indicators of glucose level in patients with adrenal Cushing syndrome has not been determined. Methods: A retrospective study was undertaken of the clinical and laboratory findings of 40 patients diagnosed with adrenal Cushing syndrome at Chungnam National University Hospital from January 2006 to December 2016. Clinical characteristics, complete blood cell counts with white blood cell differential, measures of their endocrine function, description of imaging studies, and pathologic findings were obtained from their medical records. Results: Eosinophil composition and count were restored by surgical treatment of all of the patients with adrenal Cushing disease. The eosinophil count was inversely correlated with serum and urine cortisol, glycated hemoglobin, and inflammatory markers in the patients with adrenal Cushing syndrome. Conclusion: Smaller eosinophil populations in patients with adrenal Cushing syndrome tend to be correlated with higher levels of blood sugar and glycated hemoglobin. This study suggests that peripheral blood eosinophil composition or count may be associated with serum glucose levels in patients with adrenal Cushing syndrome.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권23호
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• pp.10277-10280
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• 2015

Background and Aim: Breast cancer (BC) is a heterogeneous disease and cell proliferation markers may help to identify subtypes of clinical interest. We here analyzed the correlation between cell proliferation determined by Ki67 and HG in BC patients undergoing preoperative chemotherapy (PCT). Materials and Methods: We obtained clinical/pathological data from patients with invasive BC treated at our institution from 1999 until 2012. Expression of estrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PR), epidermal growth factor receptor type 2 (HER2) and Ki67 were determined by immuno-histochemistry (IHC). Clinicopathological subtypes were defined as: Luminal A, ER and/or PR positive, HER2 negative, HG 1 or 2; Luminal B, ER and/or PR positive, HER2 negative or positive and/or HG 3; triple negative (TN), ER, PR and HER2 negative independent of HG; HER2 positive, ER, PR negative and HER2 positive, independent of HG. By using Ki67, a value of 14% separated Luminal A and B tumors, independently of the histological grade. We analyzed correlations between Ki67 and HG, to define BC subtypes and their predictive value for response to PCT. Results: 1,560 BC patients were treated in the period, 147 receiving PCT (9.5%). Some 57 had sufficient clinicopathological information to be included in the study. Median age was 52 years (26-72), with 87.7% invasive ductal carcinomas (n=50). We performed IHC for Ki67 in 40 core biopsies and 50 surgical biopsies, 37 paired samples with Ki67 before and after chemotherapy being available. There was no significant correlation between Ki67 and HG (p=0.237), both categorizing patients into different subtypes. In most cases Ki67 decreased after PCT (65.8%). Only 3 patients had pathologic complete response (cPR). Conclusions: In our experience we did not find associations between Ki67 and HG. Determination of clinicopathological luminal subtypes differs by using Ki67 or HG.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.177-185
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• 2016

Purpose: To investigate whether preoperative chemoradiotherapy (PCRT) followed by local excision (LE) is feasible approach in clinical T2N0 rectal cancer patients. Materials and Methods: Patients who received PCRT and LE because of clinical T2 rectal cancer within 7 cm from anal verge between January 2006 and June 2014 were retrospectively analyzed. LE was performed in case of a good clinical response after PCRT. Patients' characteristics, treatment record, tumor recurrence, and treatment-related complications were reviewed at a median follow-up of 49 months. Results: All patients received transanal excision or transanal minimally invasive surgery. Of 34 patients, 19 patients (55.9%) presented pathologic complete response (pCR). The 3-year local recurrence-free survival and disease free-survival were 100.0% and 97.1%, respectively. There was no recurrence among the patients with pCR. Except for 1 case of grade 4 enterovesical fistula, all other late complications were mild and self-limiting. Conclusion: PCRT followed by an LE might be feasible as an alternative to total mesorectal excision in good responders with clinical T2N0 distal rectal cancer.

• 대한두경부종양학회지
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.32-37
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• 2001

Objectives: We performed this study to compare the short term results of induction chemotherapy and radiotherapy versus concurrent chemoradiotherapy in patients with locally advanced head and neck cancer. Materials and Methods: From Oct. 1985 to May 1998, 121 patients with locally advanced head and neck cancer were treated with induction chemotherapy and radiotherapy (induction group) or concurrent chemoradiotherapy (concurrent group), and a retrospective analysis was done. Induction chemotherapy was done for 97 patients, and concurrent chemotherapy for 24 patients. Age, sex, performance status, and pathologic types were evenly distributed between two groups. Primary site showed nasopharynx(72.2%), oropharynx(27.8%) in induction group, and nasopharynx(50%), oropharynx(50%) in concurrent group. Chemotherapy regimen was CF(cisplatin and 5-fluorouracil) for 67 patients and CVB (cisplatin, vincristine, bleomycin) for 30 patients in induction group, and CF for all of 24 patients in concurrent group. Proportion of patients treated with more than 2 cycles of planned chemotherapy was 94.8% in induction group and 87.5% in concurrent group. Conventionally fractionated radiotherapy with daily fraction size of 1.8-2.0Gy and 5 fractions/week was done. Total dose was 61-95Gy (median 73.4Gy) for induction group, and 69.4-75.4Gy (median 69.4Gy) for concurrent group. Follow-up time was 4-161 months (median 38 months) for induction group, 7-35 months (median 21.5 months) for concurrent group, respectively. Results: According to treatment modality, overall 2-year survival rates were 68.0% for induction group, 74.3% for concurrent group (p>0.05). two-year disease-free survival rates were 51 % and 74% (p=0.05). Complete response rates were 67.4% for induction group and 83.3% for concurrent group (p=0.09). The incidence of grade 3-4 hematologic toxicity (2.1% vs. 25%, p=0.001) and grade 3-4 mucositis (9.3% vs. 37.5%, p=0.002) during radiotherapy was higher in concurrent group. Conclusion: Concurrent chemoradiotherapy showed a trend of improvement in short-term survival and treatment response when compared with induction chemotherapy and radiotherapy in locally advanced head and neck cancer. A more controlled randomized trial is needed.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.215-220
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• 2002

목적 : $T_2,\;T_3$ 하부직장암에서 항문 괄약근 보전술을 위한 수술 전 방사선치료를 시행하여 그에 따른 효과를 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법 : 1995년 11월부터 1997년 6월까지 하부 직장암으로 진단받고 수술 전 방사선치료 후 항문 괄약근 보존술을 시행한 15례를 대상으로 하였다. $T_2$가 7례, $T_3$는 8례였다. 방사선치료는 선형가속기 6 MV와 15 MV X-ray를 이용하여 주 5회, 1회 1.8 Gy로 총 조사선량은 $45\~50.4\;Gy$까지 조사하였다(중앙선량:50.4 Gy). 항문 괄약근 보존술은 방사선치료 후 $4\~6$주 뒤에 시행하였다. 추적관찰기간은 $16\~37$개월이었고 중앙값은 22개월이었다. 결과 : 1례$(6.7\%)$에서 수술 후 병리학적으로 병변의 완전 소실을 보였다. 수술 전 임상 소견과 수술 후 병리학적 소견을 비교시, 1병기는 15례 중 11례$(73.3\%)$에서 병기감소를 보였으며 림프절 전이가 관찰되었던 5례 중 2례에서 림프절이 관찰되지 않았다. 치료동안에 병변이 진행된 경우는 없었다. 국소 재발은 2례$(13.3\%)$로 방사선치료 후 7개월, 17개월에 각각 발생하였으며 그 중 1명은 방사선치료 후 30개월 때 원격전이를 보였다. 합병증으로 Grade 3 또는 4는 없었다. 결론 : $T_2,\;T_3$ 하부직장암에서 항문 괄약근 보존술을 위한 수술 전 방사선치료가 비교적 안전하고 병변을 줄이는데 효과적인 치료방법임을 알 수 있었다.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.219-223
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• 1990

1985년 1월부터 1989년 12월까지 연세대학교 의과대학 치료방사선과 및 연세암센터에서 치료받은 33명의 대세포 폐암 환자에 대한 후향적 분석을 시행하였다. 이중 28명 이 남자로 대부분을 차지했으며 평균 연령은 59세였다. 대세포 미분화폐암이 가장 많았으며 종양의 위치는 우측 폐에 19명, 좌측 폐에 14명에서 발견되었다. 일반적으로 대세포 폐암은 상당수가 폐의 주변부에 종양이 위치해 있는 것으로 알려져 있지만 본 조사에서는 중심부에 위치해 있는 경우가 주변부 만큼 많이 관찰되었다($51.5\%$와 $48.5\%$). 33명의 환자중 21명이 IIIB기 이상의 상당히 진행된 병변을 갖고 진단되어 졌다. 총 15명의 환자에서 원격전이가 관찰되었는데 이중 11명이 진단당시부터 원격전이를 갖고 있었고 나머지 4명은 치료 도중이나 치료 후 발견된 경우였다. 원격전이 부위는 다양하였는데, 연부조직, 피부, 췌장 및 충수돌기등 다른 폐암에서는 흔치 않는 부위에서의 원격전이가 관찰되었다. 치료는 개인별로 차이가 많았는데, 초기에 진행된 병변을 가진 환자가 많았으므로 19명 만이 근치적 목적의 치료를 받았으며 나머지 14명은 고식적인 방법으로 치료를 받았는데 치료후 2명의 환자에서 완전 관해를 얻었다. 4명의 환자가 24개월에서 54개월까지 장기 생존하였으며 2년 생존율은 $14.3\%$였고 중앙생존 기간은 6개월 이었다. 생존율에 영향을 주는 인자들을 분석해 본 결과 늑막 유출액이 없었던 환자군과 치료후 완전 관해를 보였던 환자군에서 통계학적으로 유의하게 생존율이 좋았다 (p<0.01).서만이 방사선 치료에 의해 완전관해를 얻을 수 있었던바($25\%$) (p<0.001), 모두 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 보였다. 한편 이를 원발부위, T-병기 그리고 N-병기에 따라 분석해본 결과, 특히 T-병기중 T3, 4에서는 유의한 차이가 관찰되었으나(p<0.0005), T1, 2에서는 유의한 차이가 관찰 되지 않았다(0.3, 수술이 필요하였던 환자는 $1\%$로 합병증의 증가 없이 A점에 8900cGy, 직장에 7300cGy정도의 국소치료가 가능함을 보여 주었으나 생존율에 대한 추후 분석이 따라야 할 것으로 사료된다.보면 6,000rad이하에서 20/63$(34.9\%)$의 실패율에 비하여 6,000rad이상일 때는 10/49$(20.4\%)$의 실패율이었다. 연령 벨로는 $40\~49$세에서 실패율(14/41 $24.1\%$)이 많았다. 본 성적으로 보아서 생존율은 여러 저자들과 큰 차이가 없음을 알 수 있었고 A점 선량은 8,000rad 이상, B점은 6,000rad이상이 조사되어야 적정선량이 됨을 시사해 주고 있다.\%$가 대부분이