• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• v.48 no.6
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• pp.473-479
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• 2010

A cervical radiculopathy is the most common symptom of cervical degenerative disease and its natural course is generally favorable. With a precise diagnosis using appropriate tools, the majority of patients will respond well to conservative treatment. Cervical radiculopathy with persistent radicular pain after conservative treatment and progressive or profound motor weakness may require surgery. Options for surgical management are extensive. Each technique has strengths and weaknesses, so the choice will depend on the patient's clinical profile and the surgeon's judgment.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• v.28 no.7
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• pp.689-692
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• 1995

Pulmonary aspergilloma is a rare disease, most commonly presenting as secondary invasion of preexisting cavitary disease. Tuberculosis and bronchieetasis were the commonest pre-existing diseases. Between 1990 and 1994, 11 patients[7 male and 4 female underwent thoracotomy for treatment of pulmonary aspergilloma. The mean age was 45.7 years. The most common indication for operation was hemoptysis. Lobectomy was the m&t frequent operation. Major complication occurred in a patient with bronchopleural fistula and treated with open drainage. There was no operative death. It is concluded that elective pulmonary resection is recommended for all patients with aspergilloma who do not constitute prohibitive operative risks.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• v.48 no.5
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• pp.494-497
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• 2021

Bronchopleural fistula is a severe complication with a high mortality rate that occurs after pulmonary resection. Several treatment options have been suggested; however, it is a challenge to treat this condition without recurrence or other complications. In this case report, we describe the successful performance of a pedicled latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap transfer, with no recurrence or donor site morbidity.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• v.57 no.5
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• pp.443-448
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• 2004

Background : Small-cell carcinomas of lung have a tendency for rapid growth and early wide metastasis. Despite the high response rates of combination chemotherapy alone or with radiotherapy, the overall long-term survival rate is very disappointing. According to autopsy findings, the common cause of failure is local recurrence in the primary cancer site. Therefore, surgical resection with combined chemotherapy has recently been attempted for very early stage small-cell carcinomas of the lung. Methods : 10 patients (TNM I & II: 5 cases each) undergoing surgical resection for small-cell carcinomas of the lung were treated with adjuvant chemotherapy in an attempt to prolong survival. Of these, 9 patients received chemotherapy, and a retrospective study for survival undertaken (Kaplan-Meier analysis). Results : The median survival time was 26 months, and the 2- and 5-year survival rates were 68.6 and 46.7%, respectively. If the 1 patient not having undergone chemotherapy was excluded, the 2-, 5-year survival rates were 76.2 and 50.8%, respectively? No difference in the survival rate was seen between patients with TNM stages I and II. Conclusion : Adjuvant chemotherapy after surgical resection results in prolonged survival for patients with TNM stages I and II small-cell carcinomas of the lung.

• The Journal of the Korean bone and joint tumor society
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• v.5 no.3
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• pp.169-177
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• 1999

Osteosarcoma in patients older than 40 years are rare, however they have different clinical, radiological and pathological features from those of younger patients. Sometimes accurate histologic diagnosis is not easy, which is important in determining the correct surgical treatment and appropriate chemotherapy. Since January 1995, 11 patients with osteosarcoma occurring in patients older than 40 years have been diagnosed, treated and followed up for more than 6 months. In contrast to osteosarcoma in children and adolescents, only 4 cases(36.4%) were conventional types, while the others included 2 malignant fibrous histiocytoma-like types, 2 small cell types, 2 periosteal osteosarcomas and 1 giant cell-rich type. Seven cases showed purely osteolytic or predominantly osteolytic bony lesions and 8 were in Enneking stage IIB. Performed surgical treatments included 2 amputations, 6 wide resections and reconstructions, and one curettage and autogenous bone graft. In the remaining 2 cases, definitive surgical treatments included not carried out because of old age, multifocal involvement or poor medical tolerance. Neoadjuvant and adjuvant chemotherapies were performed in 9 of 11 patients. At last follow-up, there were 6 continuously disease-free survivals, 3 alive with diseases and 2 died of diseases. The overall cumulative 4-year survival rate calculated using Kaplan-Meier's productlimit method was 59.3%. For improved oncologic outcomes and survivals, early and accurate diagnosis, surgical treatment with adequate margin and neoadjuvant and adjuvant chemotherapy will be necessary.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• v.33 no.2
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• pp.120-124
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• 2016

Subcutaneous tissue calcification in rheumatic diseases usually occurs in connective tissue diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, and dermatomyositis. Domestic cases of calcification in rheumatoid arthritis have not been reported. The mechanism of subcutaneous tissue calcification may differ depending on the cause and it can develop on all parts of the body. Calcification occurring in rheumatic diseases is a major mechanism of tissue damage caused by chronic inflammation. No standard therapy for calcification has been established; however, many studies have reported on medical and surgical treatment. We report on subcutaneous tissue calcification in a rheumatoid arthritis patient tissue calcification on both sides of the buttocks, the upper limbs, and the lower limbs.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• v.52 no.6
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• pp.651-656
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• 2002

Hyperimmunoglobulin E syndrome, otherwise known as Job's syndrome, is an immune disorder characterized by an abnormal elevation of the circulating immunoglobulin E level, and recurrent infections of the skin and sinopulmonary tract. The syndrome has various pulmonary features, e.g., pneumonia, pneumatocele, pneumothorax, lung abscesses and empyema. We report a case of hyperimmunoglobulin E syndrome, with various respiratory clinical manifestation. Medical therapy, including prophylactic antibiotics, has been the cornerstone for the treatment of hyperimmunoglobulin E syndrome. Even if surgical intervention is required, minimal pulmonary parenchymal resection is recommended.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• v.38 no.3
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• pp.317-323
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• 1991

Pulmonary mucormycosis is an uncommon opportunistic fungal infection associated with diabetis mellitus, leukemia, lymphoma & other debilitating diseases. Their clinical presentations depend on the associated underlying disorders. Generally patients with leukemia and lymphoma often have rapidly progressive clinical course, and may cause diffuse parenchymal disease refractory to medical and surgical therapies. However, some diabetics with pulmonary mucormycosis have a striking tendency to develop a localized endobronchial disease in major airway which is amenable to therapy with surgery and Amphotericin B. We have experienced a case of endobronchial mucormycosis complicating lung abscess associated with diabetic ketoacidosis, which was cured without specific antifungal therapy or surgery. A brief review of the literature was given.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• v.10 no.2
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• pp.195-200
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• 1998

Toinsul consists of breathing method and exercising method by stimulation of acupuncture point and meridian. It activates the circulation of energy and blood and helps excretion of noxious vapor and it improves elasticity and vitality of muscles, tendon md ligament. It sharpens both secretion of synovia .and circulation around joints and also controls the whole body through meridian. This report introduces some about the exercise methods for treatment of lumbago and shoulder joint diseases among medical, surgical and gynecological diseases. It can be used for health care, treatment, relaxation muscles and recovery from fatigue in an aspect of prevention. It has been widely used for treatment of diseases and promotion of health so far even though it is not yet demonstrated scientifically. Therefore, it should be used mere efficiently as an important part of the oriental physical therapy.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• v.42 no.4
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• pp.584-587
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• 1995

Mammary tuberculosis is a rare entity. The incidence of the disease varies from 0.025% to 4.5% of all surgically treated breast diseases. The surgical resection is required for diagnosis of mammary tuberculosis, since the clinician may confuse tuberculosis mastitis with either carcinoma or breast abscess. Treatment is the combination of resection and chemotherapy. We report a case of mammary tuberculosis diagnosed by fine-needle aspiration and biopsy(FNAB), along with a review of literature.