• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제37권5호
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• pp.270-272
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• 2020

An intravenous foreign body was retrieved from a 10-year-old Maltese. A 24 gauze of fracture intravenous (IV) catheter moved into the circulation to a Maltese (3.4 kg) dog through the upper cephalic vein. Radiography was performed to observe the fracture's moving path, followed by fluid therapy. It was found in the upper cephalic vein, moved about 10 cm up to dorsal and near the proximal humerus. Retrieval surgery was performed successfully without complications. The catheter fracture retrieval sometimes remains a challenge because of unknown complications in veterinary medicine. This case report describes that a fracture IV catheter moved to the systemic vein was removed successfully by a surgery.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제39권8호
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• pp.640-642
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• 2006

경피적 관상동맥 중재술 시 사용되는 가이드 와이어의 골절은 드문 합병증이다. 골절로 인하여 관상동맥내에 위치하는 가이드 와이어는 혈관 내막 손상과 혈소판의 응집을 촉발하여 혈전 생성을 야기할 수 있다. 좌전하행지에 위치하여 안정 시 흉통을 유발한 가이드 와이어를 성공적으로 제거하고 관상동맥 우회술을 시행하였기에 보고하는 바이다.

• Journal of Gastric Cancer
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.111-116
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• 2014

Purpose: The standard surgical procedure recommended to treat gastric cancer in advanced cases is dissection of D2 lymph nodes (LNs). However, the optimum number of LNs that should be retrieved in advanced gastric cancer (AGC) remains debatable. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the optimum number of retrieved LNs and determine the clinical implications of retrieved LN numbers on the treatment of AGC. Materials and Methods: Of 575 AGC patients reviewed, 369 who underwent open curative gastrectomy with D2 or more extensive LN dissection at our institution were analyzed according to their clinicopathologic characteristics and number of LNs retrieved. Results: Multivariate regression analysis revealed that tumor size (P=0.006), depth of invasion (P=0.000), LN metastasis (P=0.000), and stage (P=0.000) were independent variables with predictive value. The 5-year survival rates were differed significantly according to the numbers of LNs retrieved ([1] 15~25 vs. >25 and [2] 15~39 vs. ${\geq}40$) in patients with differentiated carcinoma. Conclusions: Tumor size, depth of invasion, LN metastasis, and stage were independent predictive factors for survival. The number of retrieved LNs was significantly associated with a long-term survival benefit in patients with differentiated carcinoma. Therefore, our data suggest that the retrieval of a minimum of 15 LNs may not be sufficient to warrant a recommendation for further curative surgery and that extensive LN dissection should be considered in advanced carcinoma of the differentiated type.

• Archives of Reconstructive Microsurgery
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.186-189
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• 2000

A case of distal lower leg replantation, in an elderly patient, was successfully performed after retrieval of the amputated limb from 3 hours of immersion in seawater. Due to the patient's age, bony union was delayed and functional nerve recovery was unsatisfactory. After massive saline irrigation of the amputated part, employing a catheter through the main artery, as well as, prophylactic antibiotics to prevent infection by Aeromonas, there were no postoperative complications. Despite the issue of age, immersion of an amputated part into seawater is not a contraindication of replantation.

• Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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• 제44권1호
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• pp.22-27
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• 2017

Objective: Azoospermia owing to testicular disorders is the most severe manifestation of male infertility. The main concern for patients with nonobstructive azoospermia (NOA) is the probability of successful sperm retrieval following testicular sperm extraction (TESE). Therefore, the goal of this study was to determine predictive factors correlated with sperm retrieval. Methods: We assessed the testicular histopathological patterns, the choice of TESE surgical procedure, hormone levels, and chromosomal abnormalities in patients with NOA (n=170). The histopathology specimens were analyzed based on the histopathological patterns of hypospermatogenesis, maturation arrest, and Sertoli cell-only syndrome. Results: The mean rate of sperm retrieval was 48.8%. The rate of sperm retrieval was significantly higher in the hypospermatogenesis group than in the other groups (p<0.001). There was a positive correlation between micro-TESE (vs. conventional TESE) and the sperm retrieval rate (odds ratio, 8.077; p<0.01). A logistic regression model demonstrated that high levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and small testicular volume were significantly associated with lower chances of successful sperm retrieval. Conclusion: Some parameters, including testicular histopathology patterns, FSH levels, testicular volume, and method of TESE surgery, may be able to predict the chances of obtaining spermatozoa in patients with NOA. However, despite the efficiency of some predictive models, the hope of retrieving any functioning spermatozoa may be sufficient to disregard predictive factors of the success of intracytoplasmic sperm injection in these patients.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제48권3호
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• pp.295-304
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• 2021

Clinical photography is an essential component of patient care in plastic surgery. The use of unsecured smartphone cameras, digital cameras, social media, instant messaging, and commercially available cloud-based storage devices threatens patients' data safety. This paper Identifies potential risks of clinical photography and heightens awareness of safe clinical photography. Specifically, we evaluated existing risk-mitigation strategies globally, comparing them to industry standards in similar settings, and formulated a framework for developing a risk-mitigation plan for avoiding data breaches by identifying the safest methods of picture taking, transfer to storage, retrieval, and use, both within and outside the organization. Since threats evolve constantly, the framework must evolve too. Based on a literature search of both PubMed and the web (via Google) with key phrases and child terms (for PubMed), the risks and consequences of data breaches in individual processes in clinical photography are identified. Current clinical-photography practices are described. Lastly, we evaluate current risk mitigation strategies for clinical photography by examining guidelines from professional organizations, governmental agencies, and non-healthcare industries. Combining lessons learned from the steps above into a comprehensive framework that could contribute to national/international guidelines on safe clinical photography, we provide recommendations for best practice guidelines. It is imperative that best practice guidelines for the simple, safe, and secure capture, transfer, storage, and retrieval of clinical photographs be co-developed through cooperative efforts between providers, hospital administrators, clinical informaticians, IT governance structures, and national professional organizations. This would significantly safeguard patient data security and provide the privacy that patients deserve and expect.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제45권5호
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• pp.320-322
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• 2012

The percutaneous transcatheter closure of secundum atrial septal defect has recently become an increasingly widespread alternative to surgical closure in many centers. Although immediate, short, and intermediate term results of percutaneous transcatheter septal closure are promising, the procedure is not free from inherent complications that could be lethal. We report a case of device embolization necessitating emergent surgical retrieval.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제54권4호
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• pp.314-318
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• 2021

In this paper, I present the technique of subxiphoid single-port video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) thymectomy for thoracic surgeons to perform this procedure safely. This procedure is indicated for all anterior mediastinal masses and may be extended to lung cancer. The patient is placed in the lithotomy position, and the operator should be on the midline. Below the xiphoid process, a skin incision is made 4-5 cm horizontally at a single thumb's width down. Under two-lung ventilation, CO₂ is insufflated, maintaining 10 mm Hg. The fat tissue and thymic tissue are all resected from the sternum and pericardium between both phrenic nerves using an articulated grasper and an energy device. After retrieval of the mass with a wrap bag, a Jackson-Pratt drain is inserted instead of a chest tube. One of the advantages of this procedure is less postoperative pain than intercostal VATS. The subxiphoid approach can be used for bilateral pneumothorax, bilateral pulmonary metastasectomy, and simple lobectomy for both upper lobes and the right middle lobe.

• 대한관절경학회지
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.211-216
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• 2008

목적: 슬관절내 이물질은 비록 빈도가 높지는 않으나, 종전에는 이를 제거하기 위해 광범위 관절 절개술 또는 다발성 절개술이 필요함에 따라 수술자로 하여금 당혹한 경험을 갖게 하였다. 저자들은 관절경적 제거 술식을 이용한 슬관절내 이물질 제거에 대하여 임상적 치험과 그 결과를 분석하여 관절경적 제거술식의 유용성을 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 본원에서 1983년 3월부터 2006년 9월까지 총 22례의 슬관절내 이물질에 대하여 관절경적 이물질 제거술을 시행하였다. 성별로는 남자가 16명 여자가 6명 이었고, 슬관절내 이물질의 원인으로 외상이 7례(31.9%), 수술과 관련된 예가 13례(59%), 수술적 치료 후 추적관찰 기간 중 발견된 예가 2례(9.1%)였다. 결과: 이물질의 종류로는 금속성 이물질이 15례(68.1%)로 가장 많았고 비금속성 이물질이 7례(31.9%)였으며 총알, 봉합사, 연필심, 끊어진 강선 등의 다양한 분포를 보였다. 전례에서 관절경적 술식을 이용하여 용이하게 이물질을 제거할 수 있었으며 술 후 관절강직 등의 특이한 합병증은 없었다. 결론: 슬관절내 이물질 제거에 있어서 관절경적 방법은 이물질에 대한 접근의 용이성과 유동성 뿐만 아니라 술후 발생할 수 있는 후유증의 측면에서도 매우 유용한 술식으로 사료된다. 목적: 슬관절내 이물질은 비록 빈도가 높지는 않으나, 종전에는 이를 제거하기 위해 광범위 관절 절개술 또는 다발성 절개술이 필요함에 따라 수술자로 하여금 당혹한 경험을 갖게 하였다. 저자들은 관절경적 제거 술식을 이용한 슬관절내 이물질 제거에 대하여 임상적 치험과 그 결과를 분석하여 관절경적 제거술식의 유용성을 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 본원에서 1983년 3월부터 2006년 9월까지 총 22례의 슬관절내 이물질에 대하여 관절경적 이물질 제거술을 시행하였다. 성별로는 남자가 16명 여자가 6명 이었고, 슬관절내 이물질의 원인으로 외상이 7례(31.9%), 수술과 관련된 예가 13례(59%), 수술적 치료 후 추적관찰 기간 중 발견된 예가 2례(9.1%)였다. 결과: 이물질의 종류로는 금속성 이물질이 15례(68.1%)로 가장 많았고 비금속성 이물질이 7례(31.9%)였으며 총알, 봉합사, 연필심, 끊어진 강선 등의 다양한 분포를 보였다. 전례에서 관절경적 술식을 이용하여 용이하게 이물질을 제거할 수 있었으며 술 후 관절강직 등의 특이한 합병증은 없었다. 결론: 슬관절내 이물질 제거에 있어서 관절경적 방법은 이물질에 대한 접근의 용이성과 유동성 뿐만 아니라 술후 발생할 수 있는 후유증의 측면에서도 매우 유용한 술식으로 사료된다.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제48권3호
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• pp.202-205
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• 2015

Formation of an aneurysm in the sinus of Valsalva of the aortic root is usually due to an area of congenital weakness in its wall. This aneurysm may progressively dilate and rupture into any of the cardiac chambers or into the pericardial cavity. Though this is conventionally treated by surgery, interventional therapy using various closure devices is becoming more common. Embolization of these closure devices may occur. We report a case of embolization of such a device into the left pulmonary artery which during surgical retrieval, unmasked the hidden ventricular septal defect (VSD). Therefore one has to be cautious while making a diagnosis of rupture of the sinus of Valsalva of right coronary sinus without VSD.