• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제40권4호
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• pp.364-372
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• 2023

Background: Growing evidence suggests that beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB), arginine (Arg), and glutamine (Gln) positively affect wound recovery. This study investigated the effects of long-term administration of HMB/Arg/Gln on pressure ulcer (PU) healing in sedentary older adults admitted to geriatric and rehabilitation care facilities. Methods: This was a pilot retrospective case (standard of care and HMB/Arg/Gln)-control (standard of care alone) clinical study. Outcome measures were relative healing rates and Pressure Ulcer Scale for Healing (PUSH) scores (calculated after 4, 8, 12, 16, and 20 weeks) and time to healing. Results: The study subpopulation was comprised of 14 participants (four males, 28.6%) with the median age of 85.5 years (interquartile range [IQR], 82.0-90.2 years). The control subpopulation was comprised of 31 participants (18 males, 58.1%) with the median age of 84.0 years (IQR, 78.0-90.0 years). At the beginning of follow-up, there were no statistically significant demographic (sex and age) and clinical (main diagnosis, baseline area, and PU perimeter) differences between the groups. During the study period, there were no significant differences in the relative healing rates and PUSH scores between the subpopulations. The median time to complete healing in the study and control populations was 170.0 days (95% confidence interval [CI], 85.7-254.3) and 218.0 days (95% CI, 149.2- 286.7) (log-rank, chi-square=3.99; p<0.046), respectively. Conclusion: More than 20 weeks of HMB/Arg/Gln supplementation had a positive effect on difficult PU healing in older adults with multiple comorbidities.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제29권10호
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• pp.1090-1094
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• 1996

연세대학교 심장혈관센터에서는 1980년 2월부터 1995년 9월까지 승모판질환을 가진 2개월부터 15세 가지의 소아환자 31명에게 승모판치환술을 시행하였다. 이중 추적조사가 가능했던 환자는 28명이었으며, 남아는 10명, 여아는 18명이었고, 체중은 4.9kg부터 5.6kg까지 였다. 조기사망은 2례(7.1%)에서 발생하였고, 이들은 모두 1세이하의 영아였으나, 각 연령군사이의 사망률은 통계학적으로 의미 있는 차이는 없었다(p=0.13). 5세이하의 소아에서 판막과 관련된 합병증률은 57.1%였으며, 다른 연령군에 비해 승모판치환술후 높은 합병증률을 보여주었다(p<0.05). 조직 판막을 사용하였던 소아환자는 모두 7명이며, 그들의 판막실패 없는 5년 생존률은 50%이었다. 기계 판막을 사용하였던 나머지 21명의 환자에서 아직 판막실패는 발생하지 않았다. 조직 판막의 높은 재치환률을 생각해볼 때, 기계판막은 항응고제가 필요하고, 출혈과 혈전색 전증 가능성 이 있지만, 내구성 이 짧은 조직판막보다는 좋다. 그러나, 자라나는 심장내에 장기간 삽입된 기계판막은 성장함에 따라 재치 환술을 필요로 할 것으로 생각된다. 소아에서의 승모판치환술은 만족할 만한 장기\ulcorner적을 보여주고 있지만, 사망률과 합병증률에 영향을 미치는 중요한 요소는 소아의 연령이다. 특히 5세이하의 환아에서는 승모판치환술시 세심한 주의를 요한다.

• 콘크리트학회논문집
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.382-391
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• 2002

본 연구에서 초기재령 콘크리트의 크리프 특성을 고려한 단면 내 온도 및 수축응력을 구하는 3차원 유한요소 해석 프로그램을 개발하기 위한 수치해석 절차에 관하여 정립하였다. 최근 들어 구조물의 노후화에 따른 콘크리트의 내구성에 대한 관심이 고조되고 있고, 초기재령에서 발생하는 균열은 구조물의 내구성 및 사용성과 같은 장기적인 성능에 큰 영향을 미친다. 많은 토목 기술자들이 초기재령 콘크리트의 체적변화에 의한 응력 및 균열 문제를 심도 깊게 다루지 않는 데는 장기적인 내구성과 사용성에 대한 인식이 부족하고, 경화가 진행되는 콘크리트의 체적변화는 매우 복잡한 영향인자를 고려해야 되기 때문이다. 또한 초기재령 콘크리트의 체적변화로 인한 응력을 예측하는 기존 프로그램들은 주로 수화열에 의한 온도 및 열응력 해석에 국한되거나, 수화과정과 연계되지 않은 습도분포에 의한 수축 응력해석을 대상으로 한다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 초기재령 콘크리트의 체적 변화에 의한 모든 응력 요소를 하나의 통합적인 해석 시스템으로 구성하여, 초기재령 콘크리트의 균열 제어 수단으로 활용하고자 한다. 본 연구는 초기재령 콘크리트의 온도 및 수분에 관련된 재료 물성 뿐 만 아니라 역학적 특성 등 모든 재료 물성을 수화도에 기초하여 모델링하였다. 또한 콘크리트가 강성을 가지는 시점부터의 초기재령 크리프 실험을 수행하고, 그 결과로부터 수화도에 따른 크리프 거동을 모델링하여 해석 프로그램에 반영하였다. 개발된 해석프로그램을 이용하여 수치해석 결과와 실험결과를 비교하여 그 타당성을 검증하고, 해석 예제를 통하여 각 변형률 성분에 의한 잔류 응력의 변화 양상을 비교, 분석하였다.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.62-73
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• 1985

The problems of growth & development due to maladjustment are gradually increasing while need for the treatment of children's diseases is decreasing. The level of developmental deficiency or delay correlates with neonatal birth weight and also with gestational age, i.e. degrees of prematurity. There-fore, developmental defects and potential risk factors' are more Common in premature infants than in full term infants. The purpose of this study is to define the difference in the growth at developmental status between premature and full term infants, and to define the relation between the developmental status and the physical growth during the first 3 years' Data were collected from January 10, 1985 to April 6, 1985 at 3 hospitals including St. Mary's Hospital, and through home visiting. The subjects of this study consisted of 79 Premature infants (G.A. <37wks. & B.W. <2.5kg) and 94 full term infants (G.A.≥37 wks. & B.W.≥2.5kg). The study method used was a questionnaire, anthropometric assessment and DDST for normative data of growth & development. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square test and t-test. The results of the study were as follows: Hypothesis: 1 : That the prematures will differ from the full term infants in the physical growth status during the first 3 years was partially supported (p＜0.02) : The prematures reached up the full term infants in the physical growth status in the first 6 months. And, the first hypothesis was supported (P<0.01) : There are more cases which is below‘the Korean children's physical. growth standards’in prematures than in full term infants. Hypothesis 2 : That the prematures will differ from the full term infants in the developmental status during the first 3 years was supported (P< 0.001)；‘Normal’developmental status due to DDST was less in prematures than in full term infants. And, the second hypothesis was Partially supported (P<0.02) : The developmental status of the pre-matures was different from that of the full term infants within the first 3 months by analysis of passed items in DDST, Hypothesis 3 : That the prematures' developmental status will relate to their physical growth during the first 3 years was supported (P<0.001) : If the prematures' developmental status is in delayed status, then, their physical growth status is also in delayed status. This study shows that the prematures differed significantly from the full term infants in the growth at developmental status during their infancy. This means that the nurse can foster the growth & development of the prematures by supportive care during their infancy. Further longitudinal study is needed to verify these findings for the environmental factors.

• Journal of Forest and Environmental Science
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• 제35권3호
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• pp.150-158
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• 2019

Exotic conifer trees have been extensively planted in southern China because of their high apparent growth and yield. These fast-growing plantations are expected to persist as a considerable potential for temporary and long-term carbon sink to offset greenhouse gas emissions. However, information on the carbon storage across different age ranges in exotic pine plantations is often lacking. We first estimated the ecosystem carbon storage across different age ranges of exotic pine plantations in China by quantifying above- and below-ground ecosystem carbon pools. The carbon storage of each tree component of exotic pine (Pinus elliottii) increased significantly with increasing age in Duchang and Yiyang areas. The stem carbon storage except <10 years in Ji'an areas was the largest component among all other components, which accounts for about 50% of the total carbon storage followed by roots (~28%), branches (~18%), and foliage (~9%). The mean total tree carbon storage of slash pine plantations for <10, 10-20 and 20-30 years across three study areas was 3.69, 13.91 and $20.57Mg\;ha^{-1}$, respectively. The carbon stocks in understory and forest floor were age-independent. Total tree and soil were two dominant carbon pools in slash pine plantations at all age sequences. The carbon contribution of aboveground ecosystem increased with increasing age, while that of belowground ecosystem declined. The mean total ecosystem carbon storage of slash pine plantations for <10, 10-20 and 20-30 years across China was 30.26, 98.66 and $98.89Mg\;ha^{-1}$, respectively. Although subtropical climate in China was suitable for slash pine growth, the mean total carbon stocks in slash pine plantations at all age sequences from China were lower than that values reported in American slash pine plantations.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제49권4호
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• pp.510-516
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• 2022

Background Surgical correction of bilateral cleft lip deformities remains one of the most challenging areas in facial plastic surgery. Many surgical techniques and conservative devices have been offered for the early management of bilateral cleft lip in infants. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of lip adhesion on the lip and nose of patients with bilateral cleft lip. Methods A retrospective review of 13 patients with bilateral cleft lip was performed and compared with age-matched noncleft children. Patients underwent lip adhesion at a mean age of 2.8 months, and cheiloplasty at 6.6 months of age using a modification the Mulliken method. Secondary rhinoplasty was performed at the age of 6 in 13 patients. The surgical results were analyzed using photographic records obtained at the age of 1 and 7 years. Twelve length measurements and one angle measurement were obtained. Results All measurements were not statistically different from those of the noncleft age-matched control group at the age of 1. At 7 years of age, upper lip height and vermilion mucosal height were shorter (p < 0.05) than in the control group. Nasal tip protrusion and the nasolabial angle were greater (p < 0.05) than in the control group. Conclusion Lip adhesion followed by secondary rhinoplasty resulted in an acceptable lip and nasal appearance. Although nasoalveolar molding is now widely used, lip adhesion can be an appropriate alternative if an orthodontist is not available due to geographical or economic constraints.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제51권1호
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• pp.72-79
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• 2024

Background Congenital muscular torticollis (CMT) is a common musculoskeletal disorder in children. Secondary scoliosis can occur in patients with CMT; however, the extent of inclination and improvement of scoliosis after surgical correction of CMT have not been adequately studied. In this study, we aimed to evaluate and measure the improvement in vertebral tilting after surgical correction according to age at the time of surgery. Methods Between June 2007 and January 2020, 831 patients with CMT underwent sternocleidomastoid release. Among them, 426 patients were enrolled, and their medical records were retrospectively reviewed. Ultimately, 210 patients available for radiological evaluation and analysis were enrolled in this study. The patients were divided into four groups according to age at the time of surgery to determine the relationship between age and changes in scoliosis. Results Our findings showed an improvement in scoliosis in all age groups after surgery. The results for follow-up after 1 year confirmed long-term improvement in vertebral tilting. The degree of improvement in scoliosis was significantly higher in the younger age group than in patients aged 18 years or older. Conclusion The effect of surgical release on scoliosis was significant in all age groups. The findings of this study suggest that CMT should be corrected before the age of 3 years to ensure an optimal surgical mitigation of scoliosis. Furthermore, in cases of neglected CMT, surgical release should be actively attempted because there is significant improvement.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제41권
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• pp.30.1-30.8
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• 2019

Background: Advancements in the field of microvascular surgery and the widespread adoption of microvascular surgical techniques have made the use of osteocutaneous fibula free flaps the standard of care in the surgical management of segmental mandibular defects. Although the literature possesses abundant evidence to support the effectiveness of fibula free flaps as a reconstructive method, there are relatively few studies reporting on outcomes as objectively measured by videofluoroscopic swallowing studies (VFSS). The purpose of this study is to explore the potential correlation between early postoperative VFSS and the long-term swallowing outcomes in patients who underwent mandibular reconstruction with fibula free flaps. Methods: We performed a retrospective chart review of 36 patients who underwent mandibular reconstruction with osteocutaneous fibular free flaps between 2009 and 2012. Demographics, clinical variables, VFSS data, and diet information were retrieved. Penetration and aspiration findings on VFSS, long-term oral feeding ability, and the need for gastrostomy tube were statistical endpoints correlated with postoperative clinical outcomes. Results: Thirty-six patients were reviewed (15 females and 21 males) with a mean age of 54 years (7-81). Seventeen cases were treated for malignancy. The size of the bony defect ranged from 3 to 15 cm (mean = 9 cm). The cutaneous paddle, a surrogate for soft tissue defect, ranged from 10 to 125 ㎠ (mean = 52 ㎠). A gastrostomy tube was present in patients preoperatively (n = 8), and postoperatively (n = 14). Seventeen patients had neoadjuvant exposure to radiation. Postoperative VFSS showed penetration in 13 cases (36%) and aspiration in seven (19%). Overall, 29 patients (80.6%) achieved unrestricted diet, and this was statistically correlated with age (p = 0.037), radiation therapy (p = 0.002), and preoperative gastrostomy tube (p = 0.03). The presence of penetration or aspiration on VFSS was a strong predictor for long-term unrestricted oral diet (p < 0.001). Conclusion: Early postoperative VFSS is an excellent predictor for long-term swallowing outcomes in patients undergoing mandibular reconstruction with osteocutaneous fibula free flaps.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제11권11호
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• pp.231-240
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• 2011

본 연구는 앞으로의 노인장기요양보험 서비스의 확대 시 우선적인으로 방문물리치료 서비스 도입의 기초자료를 제공하는데 그 목적이 있으며 그를 위해 노인장기요양보험 하에서 물리치료 서비스를 제공하고 있는 노인시설 물리치료사들의 제도에 대한 인식조사를 실시하였다. 그 결과 노인장기요양보험에 대한 인지도는 88.1%로 높았으며 필요성에서도 높았지만 40세 이상에서 절대 필요하다는 응답이 60.3%로 더 높았다. 또한 수가는 방문간호를 기준으로 높게 책정해야 한다는 의견이 59.7% 가장 높았다. 방문물리치료서비스 중 가장 중요한 치료접근으로는 일상생활 지도가 40%로 가장 높았고, 서비스 주체로는 방문간호센터처럼 방문재활센터로 해야 한다는 의견이 69.4%를 차지했다. 방문물리치료 시행에 따른 기대효과는 50점 만점에 전체 평균 41.44점으로 나타났으며 특히 40세 이상에서 42.48점으로 나타나 전체적인 기대효과가 높은 것으로 나타났다.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.67-78
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• 1996

The purpose of this study was examine the general characteristics of relapsed pulmonary tuberculous patients (i.e. age, sex, weight, occupation, previous forms of treatment, drug sensitivity, and the frequency of relapse) in order to improve future treatments of tuberculosis as well as to perpetuate health education. The data was obtained from the medical records of 186 relapsed pulmonary tuberculosis patients who were registered for treatment at various public health offices in Seoul during the year of 1994. The major findings obtained from the study were as follows; 1) The male to female ratio of relapsed pulmonary tuberculous patients was about 7:3, more specifically 23.7% of the men and 30.9% of the women were between 20 and 29 years of age. 2) Comparing initial less aggravated states to relapsed states, patients with minimal X-ray findings later proved moderately advanced X-ray findings. Furthermore, patients with negative sputum AFB findings later proved positive sputum AFB findings. 3) Of the 186 patients studied, 91.9% suffered, relapse and 8.1% suffered 2 or more relapses. Of the patients who suffered at least 1 relapse, 54.8% received short-term treatment, 26.9% received long-term treatment, and 18.3% received treatment of an unknown during their initial tuberculosis treatment periods. 4) fifty five point four percent of the patients had no reaction to the drug treatment(not available), 25.9% of the patients had sensitive reaction to the drug treatment, 18.7% of the patients had resistant reaction to the- drug treatment. Drug resistance was higher in patients that exhibited positive X-ray findings as well as in patients that exhibited positive sputum AFB findings. furthermore, patients receiving treatment of an unknown nature(35.5%) exhibited higher drug resistance than those receiving short-term treatment(13.6%) and long-term treatment(17.0%). 5) Of the 160 patients who suffered relapses, 8.8% suffered a relapse within 1 year after treatment and 91.2% suffered a relapse at least 1 year after treatment. Furthermore, our study showed that women, under 30, who received short-term treatment and encounterd complications during their primary treatment suffered relapses faster than any other groups studied. In addition, minimal X-ray findings and sputum AFB findings were not correlated to the time relapse occured. Therefore, the seater efforts are needed to prevent relapsed pulmonary tuberculosis.