• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제44권3호
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• pp.555-561
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• 2023

A 63-year-old female patient was admitted to the hospital with complaints of coldness in the head and right femur, persistent vertigo, dry mouth, vexation, general weakness, anorexia, and hot flashes. After being diagnosed with left-sided ductal carcinoma in 2017 and undergoing partial resection, she was recommended radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and hormone therapy, but she refused and did not receive any treatment. At a checkup in November 2022, the left-sided invasive ductal carcinoma recurred. She underwent partial resection and was scheduled to receive radiotherapy two months later. During hospitalization, the patient received traditional Korean medicine treatment, including Korean herbal medicine (Osuyubujaijung-tang), acupuncture, moxibustion, and cupping. Subjective symptom changes were evaluated daily. At discharge, the patient's symptoms improved, and her condition varied with the presence of Aconitum carmichaelii. This study suggests that "Osuyubujaijung-tang" cared the coldness and vertigo caused by "Han-dam (寒痰)" in patients with Soeumin visceral syncope pattern (少陰人 臟厥症) and that A. carmichaelii played a major role in this outcome.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제40권3호
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• pp.230-237
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• 2023

A 6-year-old intact male Cane Corso dog weighing 40 kg with a 2-month history of dysuria, dyschezia, anorexia, intermittent panting, and penile discharge presented to the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital of Jeju National University. Examination revealed a giant paraprostatic cyst (PPC) that occupied a large part of the abdomen and caused displacement of organs. Radiography, ultrasound, and computed tomography (CT) scans confirmed that the PPC had spread to the pelvic regions. Subtotal resection was performed, leaving two sites with PPC remnants. One site was the prostate gland, which communicated with, and adhered to, the PPC; the other site was the pelvic region, where the PPC had spread. The reason for leaving two remnants was that an anatomical approach for complete resection was difficult, and to avoid complications associated with prostatic urethra damage. Routine omentalization and castration were performed. Partial cystectomy was performed because of the presence of a diverticulum-like lesion in the ventral part of the urinary bladder. The patient's clinical symptoms, including dysuria, completely resolved, and voluntary urination was possible 1 day post-operatively. Histopathological examination revealed osseous metaplasia of the PPC. The patient was well-managed and had no post-operative complications or recurrence until day 180 of follow-up.

• 우울조울병
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.30-36
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• 2011

Purpose : Anxiety disorder and depressive disorder are often comorbid with each other, and the comorbidity is associated with poorer psychiatric outcome, resistance to treatment, increased risk for suicide, greater chance for recurrence. We aimed to investigate the comorbidity of anxiety disorder in Korea. Method : Subjects were total of 867 depressed patients recruited CRESCEND-K multicenter trial. We used SCID (Structured Clinical Interview for DSM - IV) to find comorbidity of anxiety disorders in depressed patient. Results : Of 867 patients, total 8.2% had anxiety disorder. Proportion of anxiety disorder Not Otherwise Specified was 3.5%, panic disorder was 1.7%, generalized anxiety disorder was 1.1%, post traumatic stress disorder was 0.9%, obsessive compulsive disorder was 0.6%, social phobia was 0.4%. Conclusion : In this study, anxiety disorder in depression were measured at a low comorbidity rate in compare to previous studies. Selection bias, use of antidepressants at registration, severity of depression symptoms, and point of SICD administration seems to have affected these results. It is probable that comorbidity evaluation would be more precise if shorter, structured interviews such as M. I.N.I.-Plus were used during first clinical interview for depression diagnosis.

• 셀메드
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• 제13권14호
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• pp.18.1-18.13
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• 2023

Background and objectives: Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is recognized as the most prevalent type of vaginal infection, impacting approximately 19-24% of women in their reproductive years. The recurrence rate of BV is significant, negatively impacting the well-being of affected women. This study aimed to compare the therapeutic effects of a polyherbal Unani formulation and metronidazole in treating bacterial vaginosis. Methodology: In this prospective patient blinded standard controlled trial, a total of 40 individuals with a clinical diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis were randomly assigned to receive either an active control treatment (n = 20) or a test drug (n = 20). In the test drug combination of Acacia catechu, Azadirachta indica and Quercus infectoria in tablet (1g) form in the dose of 2 tablets orally twice daily with water was administered for 3 weeks. In the active control standard drug, metronidazole 400 mg tablet, orally twice daily was given for one week. The primary outcome measure was clinical cure; H. negative Amsel's criteria and a reduction in subjective symptoms, while the secondary outcome measure was an improvement in SF-36 quality of life (QOL). Results and conclusion: Both the experimental treatment and the metronidazole demonstrated a significant clinical cure for bacterial vaginosis as well as an increase in health-related quality of life. Based on these findings, it appears that the test medication is a potent Unani formulation for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis. A well conducted trial with a bigger sample size is required to corroborate these findings.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제44권5호
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• pp.957-967
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• 2023

Background: According to Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System data, generalized edema followed by the COVID-19 vaccine is uncommon, with only 333 reported cases, and of those, 224 (69%) are associated with the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. Case report: A 76-year-old male patient with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction presented with spontaneous generalized edema and otherwise normal cardiac exams following administration of BNT162b2 (Pfizer-BioNTech) COVID-19 vaccination that had lasted for approximately 60 days and was treated successfully using Korean medicine treatment. After the administration of Korean medicine treatment, the patient's symptoms in the bilateral limbs were dramatically controlled, without recurrence, for 2 months. As a result, generalized edema, which had been present for approximately 50 days, dramatically improved. Conclusion: This clinical case study suggests that a Korean medicine approach with Mokbangki-tang and Oryeong-san might be effective for the pleural effusion resolution of generalized edema after COVID-19 vaccination.

• Clinical Endoscopy
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• 제56권2호
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• pp.239-244
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• 2023

Tuberculosis is an adverse event in patients with Crohn's disease receiving anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) therapy. However, tuberculosis presenting as a bronchoesophageal fistula (BEF) is rare. We report a case of tuberculosis and BEF in a patient with Crohn's disease who received anti-TNF therapy. A 33-year-old Korean woman developed fever and cough 2 months after initiation of anti-TNF therapy. And the symptoms persisted for 1 months, so she visited the emergency room. Chest computed tomography was performed upon visiting the emergency room, which showed BEF with aspiration pneumonia. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with biopsy and endobronchial ultrasound with transbronchial needle aspiration confirmed that the cause of BEF was tuberculosis. Anti-tuberculosis medications were administered, and esophageal stent insertion through endoscopy was performed to manage the BEF. However, the patient's condition did not improve; therefore, fistulectomy with primary closure was performed. After fistulectomy, the anastomosis site healing was delayed due to severe inflammation, a second esophageal stent and gastrostomy tube were inserted. Nine months after the diagnosis, the fistula disappeared without recurrence, and the esophageal stent and gastrostomy tube were removed.

• Hip & pelvis
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.24-31
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• 2023

Purpose: A response to conservative treatment is usually obtained in cases of ischiogluteal bursitis. However, the time required to achieve relief of symptoms can vary from days to weeks, and there is a high recurrence rate, thus invasive treatment in addition to conservative treatment can occasionally be effective. Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine surgical excision in cases of refractory ischiogluteal bursitis and to evaluate patients' progression and outcome. Materials and Methods: A review of 21 patients who underwent surgical excision for treatment of ischiogluteal bursitis between February 2009 and July 2020 was conducted. Of these patients, seven patients were male, and 14 patients were female. Injection of steroid and local anesthetic into the ischial bursa was administered at outpatient clinics in all patients, who and they were refractory to conservative treatment, including aspiration and prescription drugs. Therefore, surgery was considered necessary. Excisions were performed by two orthopedic specialists using a direct vertical incision on the ischial area. A review of each patient was performed after excision, and quantification of the outcomes recorded using clinical scoring systems was performed. Results: The results of radiologic evaluation showed that the mean lesion size was 6.2 cm×4.5 cm×3.6 cm. The average disease course after excision was 21.6 days (range, 15-48 days). Measurement of clinical scores, including the visual analog scale and Harris hip scores, was performed during periodic visits, with scores of 0.7 (range, 0-2) and 98.1 (range, 96-100) at one postoperative month, respectively. Conclusion: Surgical excision, with an expectation of favorable results, could be considered for treatment of ischiogluteal bursitis that is refractory to therapeutic injections, aspirations, and medical prescriptions, particularly in moderate-to-severe cases.

• Clinical Nutrition Research
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.99-115
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• 2023

Patients with colorectal cancer may experience symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea, and anorexia, during surgery and chemotherapy, which can increase the risk of malnutrition. In addition, dietary habits play a key role in the onset of colorectal cancer; therefore, it is necessary to improve dietary habits to prevent recurrence during treatment after diagnosis. In this study, a clinical nutritionist conducted 4 interviews for patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer and scheduled for colectomy: before surgery, after surgery, 1st chemotherapy, and 2nd chemotherapy, and provided nutrition care for each treatment course to determine its effects on nutrition status and disease prognosis. Significant weight loss but no decrease in muscle mass was observed during treatment. Body fat mass, although not statistically significant, showed a decreasing tendency. The percentage of people who responded 'yes' to the below items increased after compared to before receiving nutrition education: 'I eat meat or eggs more than 5 times a week,' 'I eat seafood at least three times a week,' 'I eat vegetables at every meal,' 'I eat fruits every day,' and 'I eat milk or dairy products every day.' These results indicate that the patients changed their dietary habit from a monotonous eating pattern to a pattern of consuming various food groups after receiving nutrition education. These results suggest that continuous nutrition care by clinical dietitians, according to the patient's treatment process, can help improve the patient's nutritional status and establish healthy eating habits.

• 대한골관절종양학회지
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.17-24
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• 2008

목적: 연골 모세포종은 드문 원발성 양성 골종양으로 대부분이 장관골의 골단에 호발하는 것으로 알려져 있다. 본 연구에서는 19례의 환자를 대상으로 골단과 견인골단에 발생한 연골모세포종을 비교 분석하고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 1987년 8월부터 2005년 8월까지 연골모세포종으로 치료 받은 19례의 환자를 대상으로 하였으며 평균 추시기간은 5년이었다. 발생 연령은 평균 17.6세였으며 남자가 15명, 여자가 4명이었다. 수술적 치료로는 소파술, 소파술 및 골이식술, 소파술 및 시멘트 충전술을 시행하였다. 후향적 연구 방법을 통해 골단과 견인골단에 발생한 연골 모세포종에서 발생 연령, 증상의 기간, 종양의 크기, 성장판의 개폐여부, 병적골절여부, 재발여부 및 동맥류성 골낭종의 동반여부 등의 차이를 분석하였다. 결과: 발생부위는 골단이 11례, 견인골단이 8례였다. 골단에 발생한 경우는 대퇴골 원위부가, 견인골단은 대퇴골 대전자가 가장 많았다. 평균 발생 연령은 골단이 14.2세, 견인골단이 22.3세로 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 보였다. 골단에 발생한 11례중 3례에서는 성장판 유합후에 발생하였으며, 견인골단에서는 전례(100%)에서 유합후에 발생하여 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 있었다. 종양의 크기는 견인골단에 발생한 경우 통계적으로 유의하게 큰 것으로 나타났다. 결론: 연골 모세포종은 주로 장관골의 골단에 호발하는 것으로 알려져 있으나 20세 이상에서는 견인골단에서 주로 발생하여 진단에 주의를 요한다. 두 그룹간 발생 연령, 성장판의 개폐여부 및 종양의 크기가 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 있었으며 증상의 기간, 병적골절, 재발, 동맥류성 골낭종의 동반여부에는 차이가 없는 것으로 나타났다.

• 대한관절경학회지
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.115-120
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• 1999

목 적 : 원판형 연골은 가장 흔한 슬관절 반월상 연골의 기형으로 이에 대한 치료로 전 절제술 혹은 부분 절제술이 시도되고 있으나 연골판 절제술 후에도 다양한 합병증 및 지속적인 관절 증상을 호소하는 경우가 많다. 저자들은 관절경을 이용한 원판형 연골 절제술 후 지속적인 연골 증상을 보여 재수술을 시행한 경우에 대해 그 원인을 분석하고자 한다. 재료 및 방법 : 1989년 10월부터 1998년 9월까지 외측 원판형 연골로 인한 슬관절 증상으로 입원해서 관절경을 이용한 원판형 연골 절제술을 시행했던 273례를 대상으로 하였다. 이중 전 절제술을 시행했던 경우는 69례, 부분 절제술을 시행했던 경우는 204례였으며, 성별 비율은 남녀가 1:1.04, 평균 연령은 23.1세였다. 재수술은 총 8례에서 시행하였으며 그 중 전 절제술을 시행했던 경우가 1례, 부분 절제술을 시행했던 경우가 7례였다. 결 과 : 수술 후 3주내에 증상이 재발한 경우는 3례였고, 3주 이후 지연성으로 재발한 경우는 5례였다. 조기 재발한 3례 중 2례는 부적절한 반월상 연골 크기 소견 보여 추가적인 절제술을 시행하였고, 1례는 연골 후 외측부 불안정성 소견 보여서 반월상 연골 봉합술을 시행하였다. 지연성으로 재발한 5례 중 3례는 연골의 재파열 소견을 보여서 추가적인 연골 절제술을 시행하였고, 2례에서는 동반된 박리성 골연골염으로 인한 관절염이 진행되어 이에 대해 대퇴골 관절면에 대해 재형성술 및 다듬질(reshaping & smoothening)을 시행하였다. 결 론 : 재수술률은 전 절제술을 시행한 경우보다 부분 절제술을 시행한 경우에서 더 높았으며, 원판형 연골 절제술 시 고려해야 할 사항으로 적절한 연골 절제 범위의 결정, 절제술 후 잔여 연골의 불안정성에 대한 탐침을 이용한 확인, 동반 질환에 대한 처치 및 추적 검사 등이 필요하다.