• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제72권6호
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• pp.481-485
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• 2012

Background: Tracheostomy is a common procedure for patients requiring prolonged mechanical ventilation. However, the timing of tracheostomy is quite variable. This study was performed to find out the factors determining the timing of tracheostomy in medical intensive care unit (ICU). Methods: Patients who were underwent tracheostomy between January 2008 and December 2009 in the medical ICU of Seoul National University Hospital were included in this retrospective study. Results: Among the 59 patients, 36 (61.0%) were male. Median Acute Physiology And Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE) II scores and Sequential Organ Failure Assessment scores on the admission day were 28 and 7, respectively. The decision of tracheostomy was made on 13 days, and tracheostomy was performed on 15 days after endotracheal intubation. Of the 59 patients, 21 patients received tracheostomy before 2 weeks (group I) and 38 were underwent after 2 weeks (group II). In univariate analysis, days until the decision to perform tracheostomy (8 vs. 14.5, p<0.001), days before tracheostomy (10 vs. 18, p<0.001), time delay for tracheostomy (2.1 vs. 3.0, p<0.001), cardiopulmonary resuscitation (19.0% vs. 2.6%, p=0.049), existence of neurologic problem (38.1% vs. 7.9%, p=0.042), APACHE II scores (24 vs. 30, p=0.002), and $PaO_2/FiO_2$ <300 mm Hg (61.9% vs. 91.1%, p=0.011) were different between the two groups. In multivariate analysis, APACHE II scores${\geq}20$ (odds ratio [OR], 12.44; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.14~136.19; p=0.039) and time delay for tracheostomy (OR, 1.97; 95% CI, 1.11~3.55; p=0.020) were significantly associated with tracheostomy after 2 weeks. Conclusion: APACHE II scores${\geq}20$ and time delay for tracheostomy were associated with tracheostomy after 2 weeks.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제47권5호
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• pp.444-450
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• 2014

Background: We aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of early surgical ligation (within 15 days of age) over late surgical ligation (after 15 days of age) by a comparative analysis of very low birth weight (VLBW) infants undergoing surgical correction for symptomatic patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) over the course of 6 years in our hospital. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed all the medical records in the neonatal intensive care unit at Hanyang University Seoul Hospital, from March 2007 to May 2013, to identify VLBW infants (<1,500 g) who underwent surgical PDA ligation. Results: The gestational age (GA) in the late ligation (LL) group was significantly younger than in the early ligation (EL) group (p=0.010). The other baseline characteristics and preoperative conditions did not differ significantly between the two groups. The intubation period before surgery (p<0.001) and the age at surgery (p<0.001) were significantly different. The postoperative clinical outcomes of the study patients, including major morbidity and mortality, are summarized. There were no significant differences in bronchopulmonary dysplasia, sepsis, or mortality between the EL and the LL groups. However, the LL group was significantly associated with an increased risk of necrotizing enterocolitis (p=0.037) and with a prolonged duration of the total parenteral nutrition (p=0.046) after adjusting for GA. Conclusion: Early surgical ligation for the treatment of PDA that failed to close after medical treatment or in cases contraindicated for medical treatment might be desirable to reduce the incidence of necrotizing enterocolitis and to alleviate feeding intolerance in preterm infants.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제59권6호
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• pp.690-695
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• 2005

질산은 금속의 순화, 세척, 전기도금에 사용되는 산화제로서 공기나 금속과 반응하여 발생하는 증기를 흡입하는 경우 화학성 폐렴을 유발할 수 있다. 44세 남자가 보호 장구 없이 질산을 이용하여 기계 얼룩 제거 작업을 4시간가량 한 후, 기침과 호흡곤란이 발생하여 내원하였다. 내원 당시 혈압 80/50 mmHg, 맥박수 분당 140회, 호흡수 분당 26회, 체온은 $36.5^{\circ}C$ 이었다. 내원 직후 Ambu bagging을 하면서 실시한 동맥혈 검사에서 pH 7.26, $PaCO_2$ 49.2 mmHg, $PaO_2$ 31.1 mmHg, $HCO_3$ 21.3 mmHg, $SaO_2$ 54.2%로 호흡성 산증과 저산소증이 나타났으며, 흉부 방사선 검사에서 양측 폐야의 폐포성 경화와 미만성 폐침윤이 관찰되어 임상적으로 급성호흡곤란증후군으로 진단되었다. 환자는 호기말 양압을 이용한 기계 환기 및 항생제, 기관지 확장제, 전신적인 스테로이드 치료 후 완전히 회복하였으며 추적 흉부 방사선 검사와 고해상 전산화단층촬영 및 폐기능 검사에서도 합병증 없이 모두 호전되었기에 이를 보고하는 바이다.

• Journal of Trauma and Injury
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.196-202
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• 2012

Purpose: This study aimed to recognize the frequency of near-hanging patients with elevated Troponin-I (Tn-I), to obtain information necessary for treatment and prediction of prognosis by analyzing the clinical feature of near-hanging patients, and to evaluate the relevance of elevated Tn-I to abnormal result of other cardiac-related examinations. Methods: A retrospective review for the near-hanging patients, clinical record was conducted at two urban training hospitals between April, 2001 and December, 2011. We divided included patients into two groups, which one with elevated Tn-I level ($Tn-I{\geq}0.1ng/dL$) and one without it, and compared the differences in initial vital signs, cardiac enzyme tests, an electrocardiogram, echocardiography, chest X-ray, and the clinical outcomes. Results: A total of 39 patients were included, out of them, 14 patients showed rise in Tn-I level. The length of hospital stay and ICU hospitalization was more prolonged in the patient group with elevated Tn-I level than non-elevated group. As well as the incidence of endotracheal intubation and abnormal findings in echocardiography or chest X-ray was higher in the Tn-I elevated group, which is statistically significant. Conclusion: The rising of serum Tn-I level in near-hanging patients were not uncommonly observed. We believe that the cardiac-related test including Tn-I is necessary for near-hanging patients, and those who are shown abnormal result in cardiac-related test may need close observation and intensive care.

• 대한기관식도과학회지
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.94-100
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• 1997

Background and Objectives : In children with tracheal stenosis, operative management remains a challenging problem due to difficulties of operative techniques and postoperative care. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of tracheal resection with end to end anastomosis as operative management for tracheal stenosis in children. Materials and Methods : 6 children with severe tracheal stenosis underwent tracheal resection with end to end anastomosis. Causes of stenosis were trauma in 1 case and prolonged intubation or tracheotomy in 5 cases. The diagnoses were made by radiologic evaluation (plain X-ray, CT, 3-Dimensional CT) and confirmed by direct laryngoscopy and ventilating bronchoscopy under general anesthesia. Thyroplasty and unilateral arytenoidectomy were performed in 1 case. Suprahyoid release was done in 1 case with severe adhesion. Decanulation was achieved following postoperative endoscopic examination and pulmonary function test. Postoperative physical and radiologic examinations were given at regular intervals. Results : Stenosis were improved from grade III grade I in 4 cases and from grade II to grade I in 2 cases. Decanulation was achieved on average postoperative 6 months in 5 cases, and 10 years in 1 case due to exertional dyspnea. There were 1 each case of immediate postoperative subcutaneous emphysema, pneumothorax and wound infection. Postoperative granulomas at anastomosis site were treated with laser vaporization under suspension laryngoscope and bronchoscope in 3 cases. There was 1 each case of delayed postoperative vocal cord palsy, aspiration pneumonia and loss of cough reflex. Conclusion In tracheal stenosis of children, tracheal resection with end to end anastomosis has good result with preservation of normal airway. Preoperative evaluation of local factors such as swallowing, vocal cord movement and cough reflex and general condition was important for successful treatment. As the cases in adults, authors considered this operation to be a curable operative management for tracheal stenosis.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제57권2호
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• pp.160-168
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• 2024

Background: Data on perioperative outcomes of emergent versus elective resection in esophageal cancer patients requiring esophagectomy are lacking. We investigated whether emergent resection was associated with increased risks of morbidity and mortality. Methods: Data on patients with esophageal malignancy who underwent esophagectomy from 2005 to 2020 were retrospectively analyzed from the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database. Thirty-day complication and mortality rates were compared between emergent esophagectomy (EE) and non-emergent esophagectomy. Logistic regression assessed factors associated with complications and mortality. Results: Of 10,067 patients with malignancy who underwent esophagectomy, 181 (1.8%) had EE, 64% had preoperative systemic inflammatory response syndrome, sepsis, or septic shock, and 44% had bleeding requiring transfusion. The EE group had higher American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) class and functional dependency. More transhiatal esophagectomies and diversions were performed in the EE group. After EE, the rates of 30-day mortality (6.1% vs. 2.8%), overall complications (65.2% vs. 44.2%), bleeding, pneumonia, prolonged intubation, and positive margin (17.7% vs. 7.4%) were higher, while that of anastomotic leak was similar. On adjusted logistic regression, older age, lower albumin, higher ASA class, and fragility were associated with increased complications and mortality. McKeown esophagectomy and esophageal diversion were associated with a higher risk of postoperative complications. EE was associated with 30-day postoperative complications (odds ratio, 2.39; 95% confidence interval, 1.66-3.43; p<0.0001). Conclusion: EE was associated with a more than 2-fold increase in complications compared to elective procedures, but no independent increase in short-term mortality. These findings may help guide data-driven critical decision-making for surgery in select cases of complicated esophageal malignancy.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제48권5호
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• pp.512-517
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• 2005

목 적 : 성인에서는 기관연화증이나 악성종양에 의한 기도폐쇄시에 기관지내시경을 이용한 풍선확장술과 스텐트 적용이 일반적으로 고려되고 있으나, 소아에서는 그 예가 적으며 최근 수술적 치료가 불가능한 경우에 스텐트를 적용한 몇몇 보고가 있었다. 저자들은 기관 또는 기관지 협착을 가진 소아에게 스텐트를 적용한 6례를 경험하였기에 보고하고자 한다. 방 법 : 1998년부터 2004년까지 서울아산병원에서 스텐트를 적용한 소아 6명의 의무기록을 검토하였다. 대상 환아의 연령과 진단명, 시술 후 호흡기 증상의 호전 여부와 스텐트 종류와 위치, 추적관찰 중에 발생한 합병증에 대하여 조사하였다. 결 과 : 스텐트 삽입을 시행한 환아의 중간연령은 21개월이었으며 3명은 인공환기요법을 시행하고 있었고 1명은 기관내 삽관술만 시행하였다. 진단명은 선천성 기관협착 1례, 선천성 기관협착과 동반한 기관지 연화증 1례, 기관지 칼시노이드로 우상엽 절제술을 시행한 이후에 생긴 기관지내 육아조직 형성 1례, 기관지 결핵으로 인한 기관지내 육아조직 형성 1례, 종격동의 미분화육종으로 인한 기도압박 1례, 장기간의 기관내 삽관 이후 발생한 육아조직에 의한 기관지협착이 1례였다. 스텐트를 삽입한 위치는 기관이 3례, 좌측 주기관지가 2례, 우측 기관지가 1례였고 스텐트는 Nitinol 스텐트였다. 스텐트 적용 이후 모든 예에서 호흡기 증상의 호전을 보였으며 1례에서 인공호흡기 치료를 중단할 수 있었고 1례에서 기관내 삽관을 제거하였다. 중간 추적 기간은 21개월이었고 2례는 기저질환에 의해 사망하였으며 4례는 스텐트 제거 이후에 특별한 호흡기 증상없이 잘 지내고 있다. 추적관찰 기간이 2개월 이하이었던 2례를 제외하고 모든 예에서 육아조직이 형성되는 합병증이 있었고 1례는 반복적인 폐렴으로 스텐트를 제거하였다. 결 론 : 기관 또는 기관지 협착을 가진 소아에 있어서 수술적 치료에 어려움이 있는 경우 또는 선천성 기관협착 환아에서 수술 전에 풍선확장술과 기관지내시경을 이용한 스텐트 삽입술은 안전하고 효과적인 방법으로 고려할 수 있겠다.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제60권6호
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• pp.653-662
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• 2006

연구배경 : 흡입화상은 폐렴, 호흡부전 등의 폐합병증으로 인해 이환율 및 사망률 증가에 기인하는 것으로 알려져 있다. 화기 흡입에 의한 기도 손상이 폐기능에 영향을 줄 것으로 예상되나 이에 대한 연구는 빈약한 실정이다. 흡입화상으로 인한 폐기능 검사소견의 변화를 알아보고자 하였다. 방 법 : 2002년 8월부터 2005년 8월까지 기관지내시경검사에 의해 흡입 폐 손상이 확인된 환자들을 대상으로 급성기 및 회복기에 폐기능 검사를 시행하여 비교 및 분석하였다. 초기 폐기능 검사에서 FVC, FEV1, FEV25-75% 및 PEF의 정상 추정치는 흡입화상에 대한 내시경적 중증도와의 상관성을 알아보았다. 사망환자, 연기 흡입으로 뇌손상을 입은 환자 및 선행 만성 호흡기질환자는 제외하였다. 결 과 : 화상체표면적이 0-18%의 범위에 있는 총 37명(남 28, 여 9)의 환자를 대상으로 하였다. 내원 당시의 $PaO_2/FiO_2$ 비는 $286.4{\pm}129.6mmHg$, COHb은 $7.8{\pm}6.6%$ 였으며, 기관내 삽관은 9예(24.3%), 기계호흡은 3예(8.1%)에서 이루어졌다. 초기 방사선 소견에서 이상 소견을 보인 18예(48.6%) 중 15예(83.3%)는 정상화되었으나 3예(16.7%)는 잔흔을 남기고 치유되었다. 초기 폐기능 검사에서 19예(51.4%)가 정상 소견이었다. 폐쇄성 장애가 9예(24.3%) 있었으며 이 중 4예(44.4%)는 기관지 확장제에 양성반응을 보였다. 제한성 장애도 9예(24.3%) 관찰되었다. DLco를 시행한 23예 중 4예(17.4%)만이 감소된 소견을 보여 주었다. 추적 폐기능 검사에서 초기에 이상 폐기능 소견을 보인 대부분이 정상으로 회복되었으며, 폐쇄성 및 제한성 장애가 각각 1예(2.7%)씩 관찰되었다. DLco는 전부 정상화 되었다. 결 론 : 흡입화상 이후 생존한 환자를 대상으로 급성 호흡기 증상이 안정된 상태에서 시행한 초기 폐기능 검사상 정상, 폐쇄성 및 제한성 장애로 나타나 특이적인 환기장애 양상은 관찰되지 않았다. 또한 초기에 이상소견을 보여주었다 하더라도 추적검사에서 대부분 정상으로 회복되는 것을 관찰할 수 있었다. 그리고, 기관지확장제 양성을 보이는 일부 환자는 기관지 확장제 치료를 적극적으로 시도해 볼 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.