• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.229-236
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• 2008

목 적: 본 연구는 미분화 갑상선암 환자에서 방사선치료에 대한 치료순응도와 치료 성적을 분석하고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 1993년부터 2002년까지 미분화 갑상선암으로 외부방사선치료를 시행받았던 17명을 대상으로 후향적으로 분석하였다. 외부방사선치료는 14명에서 수술 후에 시행하였고, 3명에서 조직검사 후에 시행하였다. 수술이 시행되었던 14명의 수술 방법은 9명은 근치적절제술 5명은 고식적절제술이었다. 고분화 갑상선암이 6명에서 동반되어 있었고, 진단 당시 암의 크기가 5 cm보다 컸던 경우는 14명이었다. 총방사선량은 $6{\sim}70\;Gy$ (중앙선량, 37.5 Gy)이었고, 11명은 예정된 방사선치료를 끝낼 수 있었고, 6명에서는 방사선치료가 중단되었다. 추적기간은 $1{\sim}104$개월로 중앙값이 5개월, 평균값이 20개월이었다. 결 과: 5명에서는 방사선치료를 시작할 당시에 육안적 종양이 없었으며, 5명 모두 종양의 재성장 없이 방사선치료를 잘 끝낼 수 있었다 나머지 12명에서는 방사선치료를 시작할 당시 육안적 종양이 있었는데, 이 중 4명은 근치적절제술 후에 바로 암이 자란 경우였고, 5명은 고식적절제술, 3명은 조직검사만을 받은 상태였다. 육안적 종양이 있었던 12명 중 6명 만이 예정된 방사선치료를 끝낼 수 있었는데, 2명에서는 방사선치료로 종양의 크기가 현저히 감소하였고, 2명은 약간 감소, 2명은 무반응이었다. 전체 환자의 생존기간은 $1{\sim}104$개월의 범위로 중앙 생존기간은 5개월이었고, 평균 생존기간은 21개월이었다. 1년 2년, 5년 생존율은 41%, 24%, 12%이었다. 원발암수, 종양크기, 수술, 방사선치료 완료가 의미있는 예후인자였다. 장기 생존자는 단기 생존자에 비해 진단 당시와 방사선치료 시작 당시에 암의 크기가 작은 경향이 있었다. 결 론: 진단 당시 암의 크기가 5 cm 이하, 방사선치료 전에 수술 시행(근치적 또는 고식적), 수술 부위에 종양의 빠른 재성장이 없는 환자들이 수술후 방사선치료의 좋은 지원자가 될 수 있음을 시사하며, 그와 반대인 경우는 방사선치료가 중단되기 쉽고 생존기간이 짧았기 때문에 방사선치료의 역할이 매우 부족하여 방사선치료를 시행하지 않을 수도 있겠다.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.9-18
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• 1995

목적 :상악동암의 적절한 치료 방법을 알기 위하여 후향적 분석을 시행하였다. 대상 및 방법 : 1986년 1월 부터 1992년 12월 까지 전남대학교 병원에서 치료받은 상악동에서 발생한 편평상피세포암 33명을 대상으로 하였다. 남자가 24명 여자가 9명이었고 연령의 중앙간은 55세였다. 1988년에 제시된 AJCC 병기 분류법에 따른 종양의 병기는 T2 1명, T3 10명, T4 22명이었으며 경부임파절 전이는 5명에서 관찰되었다(Nl:4명, N2b;1명). 치료방법에 따라 3군으로 분류하여 분석하였으며 첫 군(FAR 군으로 명명, 16명)은 수술전 경동맥 항암화학요법(5-FU, 평균 3078mg)과 방사선치료(평균 3433cGy) 및 비타민 A(50,000 IU. daily)를 병용하고 이어서 상악전적출술 과 술 후 방사선치료(평균 2351cGy)를 시행하였다. 방사선총량은 5255cGy였다. 둘째군(SR 군으로 명명, 7명)은 상악전적출술과 술후 방사선 치료(평균 5920cGy)를 시행하였다. 셋째군(R 군으로 명명, 6명)은 근치적 목적의 방사선 치료(평균 7164cGy)만 시행하였다. 생존율 분석에는 Kaplan-Meier법을 이용하였고 두 군간의 차이에 대한 검정은 Mantel-Cox법으로 하였다. 결과 : 국소종양 제어율은 2년에 FAR, SR, R군에서 각각 $100\%$, $50\%$, $27.7\%$로 나타났다. 무병생존율은 2년에 FAR, SR, R군에서 각각 $88.9\%$, $33.3\%$, $0\%$였다. 전체적인 생존율은 2년에 FAR, SR, R군에서 각각 $88.9\%$, $40\%$, $50\%$였다. FAR군과 SR군간에, 그리고 FAR군과 R군간에 국소종양 제어율, 2년 무병생존율, 2년 생존율에 있어서의 차이는 통계학적으로 유의하였다. 그러나 SR군과 R군간의 차이는 통계학적 유의성이 없었다. 결론 :수술전 경동맥 5-FU와 비타민 A 그리고 방사선 치료를 병용 치료하여 종양의 부분적 관해를 유도한 후 상악전적출술과 추가적인 방사선 치료를 시행한 FAR군이 상악전적출술후 방사선치료를 시행한 군이나 방사선 단독치료군보다 더 좋은 성적을 보였다. 앞으로 이에 대한 전향적 연구가 필요할 것으로 사료된다.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.228-235
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• 2011

Purpose: To evaluate the impact of postoperative radiotherapy (PORT) on patterns of failure and survivals in uterine carcinosarcoma patients treated with radical surgery. Materials and Methods: Between October 1998 and August 2010, 19 patients with stage I-III uterine carcinosarcoma received curative hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy with or without PORT at Seoul National University Hospital. Their hospital medical records were retrospectively reviewed. PORT and non-PORT groups included 11 and 8 patients, respectively. They were followed for a mean of 22.7 months (range, 7.8 to 126.6 months). Results: At 5 years, the overall survival rates were 51.9% for entire, 61.4% for PORT, and 41.7% for non-PORT groups, respectively. There was no statistical difference between PORT and non-PORT groups with regard to overall survival (p = 0.682). Seven out of 19 (36.8%) patients showed treatment failures, which all happened within 12 months. Although the predominant failures were distant metastasis in PORT group and loco-regional recurrence in non-PORT group, there was no statistically significant difference in locoregional recurrence-free survival (LRRFS) (p = 0.362) or distant metastasis-free survival (DMFS) (p = 0.548). Lymph node metastasis was found to be a significant prognostic factor in predicting poor LRRFS (p = 0.013) and DMFS (p = 0.021), while the International Federation Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) stage (p = 0.043) was associated with LRRFS. Conclusion: Considering that adjuvant radiotherapy after surgical resection was effective to decrease loco-regional recurrence and most treatment failures were distant metastasis, multimodal therapy including surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy might be an optimal treatment for uterine carcinosarcoma patients.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제51권1호
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• pp.29-34
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• 2018

Background: We evaluated the feasibility and outcomes of pulmonary resection and mediastinal node dissection (MND) by video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) following neoadjuvant therapy for stage IIIA N2 non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Methods: From November 2009 to December 2013, a total of 35 consecutive patients with pathologically or radiologically confirmed stage IIIA N2 lung cancer underwent pulmonary resection and MND, performed by a single surgeon, following neoadjuvant chemoradiation. Preoperative patient characteristics, surgical outcomes, postoperative drainage, postoperative complications, and mortality were retrospectively analyzed. Results: VATS was completed in 17 patients. Thoracotomy was performed in 18 patients, with 13 planned thoracotomies and 5 conversions from the VATS approach. The median age was $62.7{\pm}7.9years$ in the VATS group and $60{\pm}8.7years$ in the thoracotomy group. The patients in the VATS group tended to have a lower diffusing capacity for carbon monoxide (p=0.077). There were no differences between the 2 groups in the method of diagnosing the N stage, tumor response and size after induction, tumor location, or histologic type. Complete resection was achieved in all patients. More total and mediastinal nodes were dissected in the VATS group than in the thoracotomy group (p<0.05). The median chest tube duration was 5.3 days (range, 1 to 33 days) for the VATS group and 7.2 days (range, 2 to 28 days) for the thoracotomy group. The median follow-up duration was 36.3 months. The 5-year survival rates were 76% in the VATS group and 57.8% in the thoracotomy group (p=0.39). The 5-year disease-free survival rates were 40.3% and 38.9% in the VATS and thoracotomy groups, respectively (p=0.8). Conclusion: The VATS approach following neoadjuvant treatment was safe and feasible in selected patients for the treatment of stage IIIA N2 NSCLC, with no compromise of oncologic efficacy.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제42권2호
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• pp.268-271
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• 2009

고립성 골형질세포종은 형질세포종양의 $3{\sim}5%$를 차지하는 드문 질환이며 특히, 늑골에 발생한 고립성 골형질세포종에 관해 국내에서는 아직 보고된 바가 없다. 54세 남자 한자가 검진 시 시행한 단순가슴 사진에서 폐종양으로 의심되는 병변이 있어 타병원에서 전원되었다. 전산화 단층 촬영 및 양전자 방출 단층 촬영 결과 좌측 6번째 늑골의 종양으로 진단되어 수술적 절제를 하였다. 병리 검사 결과 골형질세포종으로 진단되었으며 술 후 선별검사에서 다발성 골수종의 증거는 없었다. 술 후 방사선 치료는 하지 않았으며 2년째 추적 관찰 중이나 새로운 병변은 발견되지 않았다.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제29권5호
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• pp.701-705
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• 2000

Solitary plasmacytomas are rare and account for 5-10% of all plasma cell disorders. These tumors are categorized as solitary plasmacytomas of bone(osseous) or extramedullary plasmacytomas(non-osseous). About a half of solitary plasmacytomas of bone occur in the spine but rarely in the skull. We report a case of solitary plasmacytoma of the skull presented with a painless palpable left parietal calvarial mass in an otherwise asymptomatic 38- year-old man. Skull radiographs showed a large radiolucent lesion with well defined non-sclerotic margins. Computed tomograph scan demonstrated a markedly enhancing mass extending from the epidural to the subcutaneous space. The patient underwent surgery and tumor was completely excised. Pathological examination showed tumor to be a plasmacytoma synthesizing IgG. Postoperatively, the patient received radiotherapy. There was no evidence of systemic involvement on postoperative laboratory wokups. Our recommended treatment is a complete surgical excision combined with postoperative radiation therapy. The patient should be follwed carefully for more than 10 years because of either local recurrence or possible progression to multiple myeloma.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제38권5호
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• pp.621-626
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• 2011

Purpose: Implant-based breast reconstruction has multiple advantages such as decreased morbidity, shorter operative time and faster recovery. However, postoperative infection with tissue expander increases medical cost and causes a delay in concurrent antineoplastic treatment. To reduce tissue expander infection, it is important to identify related risk factors and minimize them when possible. Methods: A retrospective review of patient records in a single breast cancer center was performed. Eighty-six tissue expanders were placed in 80 women for postmastectomy breast reconstruction. Variables including patients'age, body mass index (BMI), preoperative breast volume, operation time, drain indwelling time, postoperative seroma/hematoma formation, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy were evaluated. Infection was defined as the status that shows any symptom of local inflammation and identification of pathogens. Representative values were compared through Student's t-test and univariate and multivariate analyses. Results: We examined 86 postmastectomy tissueexpanders which were placed between June 2004 and April 2010. Seven cases of tissue expander infection (8.1%) were identified. The infected tissue expander was removed in three of the cases. The relationship between BMI, and preoperative breast volume and that between infection and non-infection groups were significant ($p$ <0.05). Univariate analysis showed significant association between BMI ($p$=0.023) and preoperative breast volume ($p$=0.037). Multivariate analysis revealed that BMI and preoperative breast volume were independent variables regarding tissue expander infection. Conclusion: Certain characteristics of implant-based breast reconstruction patients increase infection rate of tissue expander. These risk factors should be monitored and evaluated before surgeries for more successful outcome.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.140-147
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• 1994

Reconstruction of the pharynx and cervical esophagus presents a tremendous challenges to surgeons. Over the past 2 years[1990, Dec.-1993, Jun], the free jejunal graft has been performed in 17 cases in Korea Cancer Center Hospital.The indications of this procedures were almost malignant neoplasms involving neck and upper aero-digestive tract; Hypopharyngeal cancer[12 cases, including 2 recurrent cases], laryngeal cancer[2 cases], thyroid cancer[2 cases, including 1 recurrent case], cervical esophageal cancer[1 case]. There were fifteen men and two women, and the mean age was 59.6 years. The anastomosis site of jejunal artery were common carotid artery[16 cases] or external carotid artery[1 case] and that of jejunal vein were internal jegular [15 cases] or facial[1 case] and superior thyroid vein[1 case]. The length of jejunal graft was from 9 cm to 17 cm[mean 13 cm] and the mean ischemic time was 68 minutes. There was one hospital mortality which was irrelevant to procedures[variceal bleeding] and one graft failure[1/16]. Other postoperative complications were neck bleeding or hematoma[3 cases], abdominal wound infection or disruption[5 cases], anastomosis site leakage[1 case], pneumonia[2 cases], graft vein thrombosis[1 case], and food aspiration[1 case]. The function of conduit was excellent and ingestion of food was possible in nearly all cases. Postoperative adjuvant radiation therapy was also applicable without problem in 7 cases. During follow-up periods, the anastomosis site stenosis developed in four patients, and the tracheal stoma was narrowed in one case but easily overcome with dilation. In conclusion, we think that the free jejunal graft is one of the excellent reconstruction methods of upper digestive tract, especially after radical resection of malignant neoplasm in neck with a high success rate and low mortality and morbidity rate.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제45권12호
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• pp.1534-1539
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• 2002

목 적 : Wilms 종양은 진행된 경우에서도 수술, 방사선 치료, 항암화학요법의 병합요법으로 치료 성적이 우수하지만 방사선 치료로 인한 후기 합병증이 문제가 될 수 있다. 본 연구에서는 진행된 Wilms 종양(병기 3기, 4기)에서 수술 전 화학요법을 시행하여 종양의 완전 절제율을 높임으로써 방사선 치료를 생략하고자 하였다. 방 법 : 저자들은 1998년 12월부터 2002년 7월까지 삼성서울병원에서 Wilms 종양으로 치료를 시작한 환자 중 침 생검 후 수술 전 화학요법을 시행하였던 환자를 대상으로 하였다. 진단 시 3기, 4기의 환자에서 침 생검이 가능한 경우 수술 전 항암화학요법(vincristine, adriamycin, dactinomycin)을 12주간 시행 후 종양의 크기가 감소하면 종양 절제술을 시행하였고 완전 절제가 된 경우 방사선 치료를 생략하고 수술 후 화학요법(vincristine, dactinomycin${\pm}$adriamycin)을 시행하였다. 침 생검이 기술적으로 어렵거나 위험하다고 생각되었던 경우에는 먼저 수술적으로 종양을 절제하고 방사선 치료와 화학요법을 시행하였다. 결 과 : 연구기간 중 삼성서울병원에서 치료를 시작한 17례의 Wilms 종양 중 3기, 4기는 12례였고 이중 2례에서는 침생검이 불가능하여 먼저 수술적으로 종양을 절제하였고 침생검이 가능하였던 경우는 10례였다. 이들의 진단 시 정중 연령은 21개월(5개월-103개월)이었고, 진단 후 정중 추적기간은 31개월(9개월-44개월)이었다. 수술 전 화학요법을 시행한 10례 중 2례를 제외한 8례에서 수술시 병기가 1기로 하향화되었으며, 수술시 병기가 2기였던 1례와 함께 총 9례에서 종양의 완전절제가 가능했고 방사선 치료도 생략할 수 있었다. 이들 중 4례에서는 adriamycin도 치료에서 제외하였다. 종양의 완전 절제에 실패한 1례는 결국 사망하였고, 1례는 재발하였으나 강화된 항암화학요법과 수술로 다시 관해에 도달하여 현재 10례 중 9례가 무병 생존 중이다. 결 론 : 진행된 Wilms 종양에서 수술 전 화학요법을 시행하여 종양의 완전 절제율을 높이고 방사선 치료를 생략할 수 있었으며, 일부 환자에서는 수술 후 화학요법의 강도를 감소시킬 수 있었다. 향후 생존율의 저하 없이 후기 합병증을 줄일 수 있을 지에 대한 연구가 필요할 것으로 사료된다.

• 대한두경부종양학회지
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.218-224
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• 1994

Soft tissue sarcoma of the head and neck is not frequent neoplasm, accounting for less than 1% of all malignant neoplasm in the region. The histological varieties include osteogenic sarcoma, malignant fibrous histiocytoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, fibrosarcoma, tenosynovial sarcoma, angiosarcoma and chondrosarcoma. Rhabdomyosarcomas of the head and neck usually occur in children under the age of 10 years (over 70%) and rarely develop in adults over the age of 20 years. The prevalent sites of involvement include the orbit, nasal cavity, external ear, paranasal sinus and soft tissue of mouth and the primary location of tumor is considered to be one of the important prognostic factors. Before the 1960s, when surgical resection was the only method of treatment, the 5-year survival rate was less than 20%, but recently it has been greatly improved by the multimodality treatment, combining surgery with chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Here we treated a rhabdomyosarcoma woman with three cycles of high dose chemotherapy followed by radiation therapy. After the, completion of preoperative treatments, successful result of more than partial response was achieved. Three months later total maxillectomy and radical neck dissection was performed. There was no evidence of tumor infiltration in the resected tumor and regional lymphnodes but metastasized tumor cells in cervical lymphnodes were detected. Tumor cell infiltration was also found on the bone marrow biopsy to evaluate the pancytopenia which occurred during postoperative recovery. Two months later she died of secondary bone marrow failure. We think that this multimodality treatment combining pre-operative chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery might play an important role in curative resection and eyeball preservation in patients with rhabdomyosarcoma involving the eyeball.