• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.502-508
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• 2022

Objective: Contralateral seventh cervical nerve transfer (contralateral C7 transfer) is a newly attempted method to restore upper extremity motor function in the patients with spastic arm paralysis. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of contralateral C7 transfer on upper extremity motor function in the patients with spastic hemiplegia after stroke. Design: A retrospective cohort study. Methods: Thirty-four patients with spastic hemiplegia after stroke was investigated. All patients registered between January 2020 and February 2021. The subjects were assessed on upper extremity motor function, cognition, and spasticity before and after contralateral C7 transfer. The upper extremity motor function was measured using the Fugl-Meyer upper extremity scale and box & block test. The cognition and spasticity were assessed by Korean version mini mental state examination (K-MMSE) and modified Ashworth scale from baseline to 8 weeks after the surgery. Results: The Fugl-Meyer upper extremity scale and modified Ashworth scale were significantly improved after contralateral C7 transfer (p<0.05). However, box & block test and K-MMSE were no significant changes after the surgery (p>0.05). Conclusions: This study suggested that the contralateral C7 transfer was a feasible and practical approach to improve upper extremity motor function in the patients with spastic hemiplegia after stroke, but further study is required to identify the long-term effects after the contralateral C7 transfer.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제49권3호
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• pp.135-141
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• 2023

Objectives: This study aimed to develop and validate machine learning (ML) models using H₂O-AutoML, an automated ML program, for predicting medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) in patients with osteoporosis undergoing tooth extraction or implantation. Patients and Methods: We conducted a retrospective chart review of 340 patients who visited Dankook University Dental Hospital between January 2019 and June 2022 who met the following inclusion criteria: female, age ≥55 years, osteoporosis treated with antiresorptive therapy, and recent dental extraction or implantation. We considered medication administration and duration, demographics, and systemic factors (age and medical history). Local factors, such as surgical method, number of operated teeth, and operation area, were also included. Six algorithms were used to generate the MRONJ prediction model. Results: Gradient boosting demonstrated the best diagnostic accuracy, with an area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) of 0.8283. Validation with the test dataset yielded a stable AUC of 0.7526. Variable importance analysis identified duration of medication as the most important variable, followed by age, number of teeth operated, and operation site. Conclusion: ML models can help predict MRONJ occurrence in patients with osteoporosis undergoing tooth extraction or implantation based on questionnaire data acquired at the first visit.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제40권3호
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• pp.263-266
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• 2013

Bleeding, is one of the most common postoperative complications after palatoplasty in patients with cleft palate. The purpose of this article is to present our experience using a Foley catheter balloon for perioperative palatoplasty bleeding management. A retrospective data analysis was performed for all cases of palatoplasty performed by the author from 1999 to 2012 that experienced postoperative hemorrhage. These patients were managed by utilizing posterior nasal compression with a Foley catheter balloon for the period 2006 to 2012. We have compared two methods (we use before 2006 the reoperative method) with regards to the later development of palatal fistulae and cases with reoperative hemostasis. The study found no statistically significant differences between the conventional and proposed method in relation to the development of palatal fistulae (P=0.7). These findings suggest that nasal packing using a Foley balloon is a safe and effective method for postoperative bleeding control after palatoplasty in patients with cleft palate.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제51권3호
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• pp.683-691
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• 2019

In this paper, we propose a novel method to quantify the neural synchronization between subjects in the collaborative process through electroencephalogram (EEG) hyperscanning. We hypothesized that the neural synchronization in EEGs will increase when the communication of the operators is smooth and the teamwork is better. We quantified the EEG signal for multiple subjects using a representative EEG quantification method, and studied the changes in brain activity occurring during collaboration. The proposed method quantifies neural synchronization between subjects through bispectral analysis. We found that phase synchronization between EEGs of multi subjects increased significantly during the periods of collaborative work. Traditional methods for a human error analysis used a retrospective analysis, and most of them were analyzed for an unspecified majority. However, the proposed method is able to perform the real-time monitoring of human error and can directly analyze and evaluate specific groups.

• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제55권2호
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• pp.116-127
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• 2017

Objectives : The aim of this study was to evaluate the cumulative survival rates of the implants placed into grafted sinus and determine the effect of age, gender, smoking, and systemic disease on the implant cumulative survival rates. Materials and Methods : The retrospective study was performed on 51 implants placed in 26 patients by one dentist at the Dental Implant Center, Seoul National University Dental Hospital in the years 2000-2010. The cumulative survival rates were calculated by the Kaplan-Meier method. The differences within the factors were analyzed using log-rank test and the correlations between the factors and implant survival rates were analyzed using Cox proportional hazard model. Results : 1. Among the total of 51 implants placed in 26 patients, 7 implants failed and 44 implants remained stable. The 1-year, 5-year, and 10-year cumulative survival rates were 92%, 88%, and 85%, respectively. 2. Patients in their 50s and in their 70s showed statistically significant difference in the cumulative survival rates (P < 0.05). Gender and the existence of systemic disease did not show significant results. 3. In the implant treatment, smokers showed 7.5 times higher risk of implant failure than non-smokers (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Implants installed in combination with sinus elevation can be considered as a reliable treatment method.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.2097-2100
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• 2013

Background: To estimate the numbers and trends in cervix cancer cases visiting the Radiotherapy Department at Manipal Teaching Hospital, Pokhara, Nepal, statistical modelling from retrospective data was applied. Materials and Methods: A retrospective study was carried out on data for a total of 159 patients treated for cervix cancer at Manipal Teaching Hospital, Pokhara, Nepal, between $28^{th}$ September 2000 and $31^{st}$ December 2008. Theoretical statistics were used for statistical modelling and forecasting. Results: Using curve fitting method, Linear, Logarithmic, Inverse, Quadratic, Cubic, Compound, Power and Exponential growth models were validated. Including the constant term, none of the models fit the data well. Excluding the constant term, the cubic model demonstrated the best fit, with $R^2$=0.871 (p=0.004). In 2008, the observed and estimated numbers of cases were same (12). According to our model, 273 patients with cervical cancer are expected to visit the hospital in 2015. Conclusions: Our data predict a significant increase in cervical cancer cases in this region in the near future. This observation suggests the need for more focus and resource allocation on cervical cancer screening and treatment.

• Journal of Gastric Cancer
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• 제1권3호
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• pp.168-173
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• 2001

Purpose: A positive esophageal margin is encountered in a total gastrectomy not infrequently. The aim of this retrospective review was to evaluate whether a positive esophageal margin predisposes a patient to loco-regional recurrence and whether it has an independent impact on long-term survival. Materials and Methods: A retrospective review of 224 total gastrectomies for adenocarcinomas was undertaken. The Chisquare test was used to determine the statistical significance of differences, and the Kaplan-Meier method was used to calculate survival rates. Significant differences in the survival rates were assessed using the log-rank test, and independent prognostic significance was evaluated using the Cox regression method. Results: The prevalence of esophageal margin involvement was $3.6\%$ (8/224). Univariate analysis showed that advanced stage (stage III/IV), tumor size ($\geq$5 cm), tumor site (whole or upper one-third of the stomach), macroscopic type (Borrmann type 4), esophageal invasion, esophageal margin involvement, lymphatic invasion, and venous invasion affected survival. Multivariate analysis demonstrated that TNM stage, venous invasion, and esophageal margin involvement were the only significant factors influencing the prognosis. All patients with a positive esophageal margin died with metastasis before local recurrence became a problem. A macroscopic proximal distance of more than 6 cm of esophagus was needed to be free of tumors, excluding one exceptional case which involved 15 cm of esophagus. Conclusion: All of the patients with a positive proximal resection margin after a total gastrectomy had advanced disease with a poor prognosis, but they were not predisposed to anastomotic recurrence. Early detection and extended, but reasonable, surgical resection of curable lesions are mandatory to improve the prognosis.

• Clinical and Experimental Emergency Medicine
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• 제5권4호
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• pp.230-239
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• 2018

Objective The suicide rate in South Korea is very high and is expected to increase in coming years. Intoxication is the most common suicide attempt method as well as one of the common reason for presenting to an emergency medical center. We used decision tree modeling analysis to identify predictors of risk for suicide by intentional intoxication. Methods A single-center, retrospective study was conducted at our hospital using a 4-year registry of the institute from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2016. Demographic factors, such as sex, age, intentionality, therapeutic adherence, alcohol consumption, smoking status, physical disease, cancer, psychiatric disease, and toxicological factors, such as type of intoxicant and poisoning severity score were collected. Candidate risk factors based on the decision tree were used to select variables for multiple logistic regression analysis. Results In total, 4,023 patients with intoxication were enrolled as study participants, with 2,247 (55.9%) identified as cases of intentional intoxication. Reported annual percentages of intentional intoxication among patients were 628/937 (67.0%), 608/1,082 (56.2%), 536/1,017 (52.7), 475/987 (48.1%) from 2013 to 2016. Significant predictors identified based on decision tree analysis were alcohol consumption, old age, psychiatric disease, smoking, and male sex; those identified based on multiple regression analysis were alcohol consumption, smoking, male sex, psychiatric disease, old age, poor therapeutic adherence, and physical disease. Conclusion We identified important predictors of suicide risk by intentional intoxication. A specific and realistic approach to analysis using the decision tree modeling technique is an effective method to determine those groups at risk of suicide by intentional intoxication.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제58권1호
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• pp.23-29
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• 2020

목적: 이번 후향적 연구의 목적은 수압을 이용하는 방식을 변형한 방식인 S-reamer 와 겔 형태의 이식재를 이용한 상악동 거상술을 시행한 임플란트의 5년 이상 추적 관찰을 함으로써 성공률과 생존률을 조사하여 이 술식에 대한 평가를 하는데 있다. 재료 및 방법: 2008년에서 2014년까지 환자들을 추적 관찰하였다. 관찰된 환자는 59명이었고 식립 임플란트는 117개였다. 남성 34명, 여성 25명이고 연령대는 다양하였다. 잔존 수직 골의 골 량은 1 - 6 mm로 다양하였다. 상악동 거상술은 막의 천공없이 상악동을 천공하는데 S-reamer를 사용하였고 막을 거상하는데 겔 형태의 이식재를 사용하여 상악동 거상술을 시행하였다. 모든 임플란트는 거상과 동시에 식립하였고 5 - 6개월 치유 기간 후 보철물을 장착하였다. 방사선 검사는 추적 검사 할 때와 식립 후 바로 찍은 방사선 검사를 비교하였다 그리고 탐침을 통하여 화농여부, 염증여부, 출혈여부 등등 임상 검사를 통하여 검진 평가 하였다. Buser의 성공 기준을 참고하였고 모든 임플란트를 성공 임플란트, 생존 임플란트, 실패 임플란트로 분류하였다. 결과: 실패하여 제거한 임플란트는 5개였고 골 소실을 동반한 급성 염증 치료를 했거나 염증을 보인 임플란트가 4개였다. 생존율은 95.7%이고 성공률은 92.3%였다. 결론: S-reamer와 겔 형태의 이식재를 이용한 상악동 거상술이 1 - 6 mm 잔존 골이 있는 상황에서 막 천공이 없이 상악동을 거상할 수 있는 성공적인 술식임을 알 수 있었다.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제48권1호
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• pp.31-41
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• 2021

연구의 목적은 7세부터 15세 사이 소아청소년을 대상으로 정중구개봉합의 성숙도와 SMI 및 MP3 방법으로 평가된 골 성숙도와의 연관성을 분석하고 수완부 골 성숙도와 중지의 중절골 성숙도가 정중구개봉합 성숙 단계를 예측할 수 있는 지표로 사용될 수 있는지 알아보기 위함이다. 이번 연구 대상은 무작위로 선택된 7세부터 15세 사이 남자 132명과 여자 135명으로 교정 치료 전 교정 진단을 위해 촬영 되었던 CBCT 수평면 영상 이용하여 정중구개봉합의 성숙도를 5단계로 평가하였고 수완부 방사선 사진을 이용하여 골 성숙도를 평가하였다. 정중구개봉합 성숙도와 SMI 방법으로 평가된 골 성숙도는0.905, MP3 방법으로 평가된 골 성숙도는 0.830으로 강한 상관관계를 보였다. 정중구개봉합 성숙도와 연령의 상관관계는 0.868으로 나타나 비교적 높은 상관관계를 보였다. 이번 후향적 연구를 통해 골 성숙도 평가를 위한 SMI와 MP3 방법은 정중구개봉합 성숙도를 예측할 수 있는 지표로 사용될 수 있음이 증명 되었으며 SMI 방법이 MP3 방법보다 더 나은 신뢰성을 보였다. 따라서 정중구개봉합 성숙도 평가가 필요한 모든 소아환자들을 대상으로 CBCT촬영하는 것은 불필요할 수 있으며 CBCT와 대체 가능한 SMI 와 MP3 방법은 최소의 방사선 피폭으로 간단하게 성장기 아동의 악정형 장치의 최적의 치료 시기 결정의 참고자료로 활용될 수 있을 것이다.