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Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio and Serum Biomarkers : A Potential Tool for Prediction of Clinically Relevant Cerebral Vasospasm after Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

  • Osman Kula;Burak Gunay;Merve Yaren Kayabas;Yener Akturk;Ezgi Kula;Banu Tutunculer;Necdet Sut;Serdar Solak
    • Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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    • 제66권6호
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    • pp.681-689
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    • 2023
  • Objective : Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) is a condition characterized by bleeding in the subarachnoid space, often resulting from the rupture of a cerebral aneurysm. Delayed cerebral ischemia caused by vasospasm is a significant cause of mortality and morbidity in SAH patients, and inflammatory markers such as systemic inflammatory response index (SIRI), systemic inflammatory index (SII), neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), and derived NLR (dNLR) have shown potential in predicting clinical vasospasm and outcomes in SAH patients. This article aims to investigate the relationship between inflammatory markers and cerebral vasospasm after aneurysmatic SAH (aSAH) and evaluate the predictive value of various indices, including SIRI, SII, NLR, and dNLR, in predicting clinical vasospasm. Methods : A retrospective analysis was performed on a cohort of 96 patients who met the inclusion criteria out of a total of 139 patients admitted Trakya University Hospital with a confirmed diagnosis of aSAH between January 2013 and December 2021. Diagnostic procedures, neurological examinations, and laboratory tests were performed to assess the patients' condition. The Student's t-test compared age variables, while the chi-square test compared categorical variables between the non-vasospasm (NVS) and vasospasm (VS) groups. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analyses were used to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of laboratory parameters, calculating the area under the ROC curve, cut-off values, sensitivity, and specificity. A significance level of p<0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results : The study included 96 patients divided into two groups : NVS and VS. Various laboratory parameters, such as NLR, SII, and dNLR, were measured daily for 15 days, and statistically significant differences were found in NLR on 7 days, with specific cut-off values identified for each day. SII showed a significant difference on day 9, while dNLR had significant differences on days 2, 4, and 9. Graphs depicting the values of these markers for each day are provided. Conclusion : Neuroinflammatory biomarkers, when used alongside radiology and scoring scales, can aid in predicting prognosis, determining severity and treatment decisions for aSAH, and further studies with larger patient groups are needed to gain more insights.

Effect of body weight at photostimulation on productive performance and welfare aspects of commercial layers

  • Fazal Raziq;Jibran Hussain;Sohail Ahmad;Muhammad Asif Hussain;Muhammad Tahir Khan;Assad Ullah;Muhammad Qumar;Fazal Wadood;Gull-e-Faran
    • Animal Bioscience
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    • 제37권3호
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    • pp.500-508
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    • 2024
  • Objective: Due to current selection practices for increased egg production and peak persistency, the production profile, age at maturity, and body weight criteria for commercial layers are constantly changing. Body weight and age at the time of photostimulation will thus always be the factors that need to be adequately addressed among various production systems. The current study was carried out to determine the effects of pullets' body weight (low, medium, and heavy) on their performance, welfare, physiological response, and hormonal profile. Methods: With regard to live weight, 150 16-week-old pullets were divided into three groups using a completely randomized design (CRD) and held until the 50th week. One-way analysis of variance was used to evaluate the data under the CRD, and the least significant difference test was used to distinguish between treatment means. Results: In comparison to the medium and light birds, the heavy birds had higher body weight at maturity, an earlier age at maturity, and higher egg weight, eggshell weight, eggshell thickness, egg yolk index, breaking strength, egg surface area, egg shape index, egg volume, and hormonal profile except corticosterone. However, the medium and light birds had lower feed consumption rates per dozen eggs and per kilogram of egg mass than the heavy birds. Light birds showed greater body weight gain, egg production, and egg specific gravity than the other categories. At 20 weeks of age, physiological response, welfare aspects, and catalase were non-significant; however, at 50 weeks of age, all these factors-aside from catalase-were extremely significant. Conclusion: The findings of this study indicate that layers can function at lower body weights during photostimulation; hence, dietary regimens that result in lighter pullets may be preferable. Additionally, the welfare of the birds was not compromised by the lighter weight group.

Epidemiology of cleft lip and palate charity mission surgery at Bandung Cleft Lip and Palate Center, Indonesia: a 14-year institutional review

  • Ali Sundoro;Dany Hilmanto;Hardisiswo Soedjana;Ronny Lesmana;Selvy Harianti
    • 대한두개안면성형외과학회지
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    • 제25권2호
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    • pp.62-70
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    • 2024
  • Background: The management of cleft lip and palate aims at improving the patient's aesthetic and functional outcomes. Delaying primary repair can disrupt the patient's functional status. Long-term follow-up is essential to evaluate the need for secondary repair or revision surgery. This article presents the epidemiology of cleft lip and palate, including comprehensive patient characteristics, the extent of delay, and secondary repair at our institutional center, the Bandung Cleft Lip and Palate Center, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, Indonesia. Methods: This retrospective study aimed to determine the epidemiology and recurrence rates of cleft lip and palate at the Bandung Cleft Lip and Palate Center, Indonesia, from January 2007 to December 2021. The inclusion criteria were patients diagnosed with cleft lip and/or palate. Procedures such as labioplasty, palatoplasty, secondary lip and nasal repair, and alveolar bone grafting were performed, and data on recurrence were available. Results: In total, there were 3,618 patients with cleft lip and palate, with an age range of 12 months to 67 years. The mean age was 4.33 years, and the median age was 1.35 years. Males predominated over females in all cleft types (60.4%), and the cleft lip was on the left side in 1,677 patients (46.4%). Most cases were unilateral (2,531; 70.0%) and complete (2,349; 64.9%), and involved a diagnosis of cleft lip and palate (1,981; 54.8%). Conclusion: Delayed primary labioplasty can affect daily functioning. Primary repair for patients with cleft lip and palate may be postponed due to limited awareness, socioeconomic factors, inadequate facilities, and varying adherence to treatment guidelines. Despite variations in the timing of primary cleft lip repair (not adhering to the recommended protocol), only 10% of these patients undergo reoperation. Healthcare providers should prioritize the importance of the ideal timing for primary repair in order to optimize physiological function without compromising the aesthetic results.

Medium and Long-Term Data from a Series of 96 Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Surgeries for Cushing Disease

  • Buruc Erkan;Muhammed Bayindir;Ebubekir Akpinar;Osman Tanriverdi;Ozan Hasimoglu;Lutfi Sinasi Postalci;Didem Acarer Bugun;Dilara Tekin;Sema Ciftci;Ilkay Cakir;Meral Mert;Omur Gunaldi;Esra Hatipoglu
    • Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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    • 제67권2호
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    • pp.237-248
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    • 2024
  • Objective : Postoperative data on Cushing's disease (CD) are equivocal in the literature. These discrepancies may be attributed to different series with different criteria for remission and variable follow-up durations. Additional data from experienced centers may address these discrepancies. In this study, we present the results obtained from 96 endoscopic transsphenoidal surgeries (ETSSs) for CD conducted in a well-experienced center. Methods : Pre- and postoperative data of 96 ETSS in 87 patients with CD were included. All cases were handled by the same neurosurgical team between 2014 and 2022. We obtained data on remission status 3-6 months postoperatively (medium-term) and during the latest follow-up (long-term). Additionally, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and pathology results were obtained for each case. Results : The mean follow-up duration was 39.5±3.2 months. Medium and long-term remission rates were 77% and 82%, respectively. When only first-time operations were considered, the medium- and long-term remission rates were 78% and 82%, respectively. The recurrence rate in this series was 2.5%. Patients who showed remission between 3-6 months had higher long-term remission rates than did those without initial remission. Tumors >2 cm and extended tumor invasion of the cavernous sinus (Knosp 4) were associated with lower postoperative remission rates. Conclusion : Adenoma size and the presence/absence of cavernous sinus invasion on preopera-tive MRI may predict long-term postoperative remission. A tumor size of 2 cm may be a supporting criterion for predicting remission in Knosp 4 tumors. Further studies with larger patient populations are necessary to support this finding.

음양 성격 유형에 따른 화병 환자의 증상 비교 연구 (A Comparative Study of Symptoms in Patients with Hwabyung according to Yin-Yang Personality Types)

  • 윤석인;채한;박희영;이현우;박찬;정선용;김종우
    • 동의신경정신과학회지
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    • 제35권2호
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    • pp.141-151
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    • 2024
  • Objectives: To compare symptoms and characteristics among patients diagnosed with Hwabyung according to their yin-yang personality types. Methods: A structured clinical interview was conducted to diagnose Hwabyung, followed by a cross-sectional study involving a total of 118 Hwabyung patients (95 females). Various measures including the Sasang Personality Questionnaire (SPQ), Hwabyung Comprehensive Test (HCT), HwaByung Scale (HBS), State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory (STAXI), Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II), Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), Eogul Scale (ES), and Patient Health Questionnaire-15 (PHQ-15) were administered. Results: SPQ-total showed significant negative correlations with HBS-personality and STAXI-control, and a significant positive correlation with STAXI-out. SPQ-behavior showed significant positive correlations with HBS-symptom, STAXI-trait, STAXI-in, STAXI-out, BDI-II, BAI, ES, and PHQ-15. SPQ-cognition exhibited significant negative correlations with HBS-personality, STAXI-control, and ES. SPQ-emotion had significant negative correlations with HBS-personality and STAXI-in and a significant positive correlation with STAXI-out. SPQ-Yin demonstrated a significantly higher HBS-personality than SPQ-Yang. SPQ-Yang exhibited significantly higher STAXI-out than SPQ-Yin, whereas SPQ-Yin showed significantly higher STAXI-control and STAXI-in than SPQ-Yang. Although differences in depression, anxiety, resentment, and physical symptoms between yin and yang were not statistically significant, variations in interpretation criteria were observed. Conclusions: Anger expression patterns and physical/psychological symptoms among Hwabyung patients are different based on their yin-yang personality types. These findings can inform the prediction of symptoms in Hwabyung patients according to their yin-yang personality types and aid in establishing appropriate treatment plans.

국내 자폐스펙트럼장애 아동에 대한 가족 중심 중재 효과: 체계적 고찰 - 부모 교육 및 부모 코칭 중심으로 - (Effects of Family-Centered Intervention for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in South Korea: A Systematic Review - Focusing on Parent Education and Parent Coaching -)

  • 최윤미;유은영
    • 대한감각통합치료학회지
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    • 제21권3호
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    • pp.65-78
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    • 2023
  • 목적 : 본 연구에서는 체계적 문헌 고찰을 통하여 국내 자폐스펙트럼장애 아동의 보호자를 대상으로 실시한 가족 중심 중재의 효과를 알아보고자 하였다. 연구방법 : 문헌검색은 2011년부터 2021년 사이의 문헌을 RISS, KISS, DBpia를 통하여 검색하였다. 검색어는 '자폐스펙트럼' OR '전반적발달장애' OR '고기능 자폐' OR '아스퍼거' AND '부모 교육' OR '가족중심중재' OR '부모코칭' OR '부모훈련' OR '가족참여' 등을 적용하였다. 선정 기준에 따라 최종적으로 11편의 실험연구를 선정하였다. 결과 : 연구 참가자의 일반적 특성, 중재 전략 및 효과, 중재 프로토콜을 확인한 결과, 연구대상은 영유아기 자폐스펙트럼장애 아동이 가장 많았고, 가족 중심 중재에 어머니들이 주로 참여하였다. 가족 중심 중재의 효과는 아동과 부모에게서 모두 나타났으며, 아동에게서는 상호작용 및 의사소통에 대한 효과가 가장 높은 비중을 차지하였고, 부모에게서는 양육 스트레스 감소 및 양육효능감 향상을 보였다. 중재 전략은 감각통합 중재, 반응적 의사소통 및 상호작용 중심 중재가 가장 많았고, 발달 중심 중재, 긍정적 행동 지원 중재(Positive Behavioral Supports; PBS), 중심축 반응 훈련(Pivotal Response Training; PRT)순으로 나타났다. 결론 : 본 연구의 결과를 통해 가족 중심 중재는 자폐스펙트럼장애 아동의 기능뿐만 아니라 부모의 양육 스트레스 및 양육효능감에 효과가 있음이 확인되었으며 임상 활용의 근거를 제시하였다는 점에서 의의가 있다.

Prognostic significance of sequential 18F-FDG PET/CT during frontline treatment of peripheral T cell lymphomas

  • Ga-Young Song;Sung-Hoon Jung;Seo-Yeon Ahn;Mihee Kim;Jae-Sook Ahn;Je-Jung Lee;Hyeoung-Joon Kim;Jang Bae Moon;Su Woong Yoo;Seong Young Kwon;Jung-Joon Min;Hee-Seung Bom;Sae-Ryung Kang;Deok-Hwan Yang
    • The Korean journal of internal medicine
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    • 제39권2호
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    • pp.327-337
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    • 2024
  • Background/Aims: The prognostic significance of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG)-positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET/CT) in peripheral T-cell lymphomas (PTCLs) are controversial. We explored the prognostic impact of sequential 18F-FDG PET/CT during frontline chemotherapy of patients with PTCLs. Methods: In total, 143 patients with newly diagnosed PTCLs were included. Sequential 18F-FDG PET/CTs were performed at the time of diagnosis, during chemotherapy, and at the end of chemotherapy. The baseline total metabolic tumor volume (TMTV) was calculated using the the standard uptake value with a threshold method of 2.5. Results: A baseline TMTV of 457.0 cm3 was used to categorize patients into high and low TMTV groups. Patients with a high TMTV had shorter progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) than those with a low TMTV (PFS, 9.8 vs. 26.5 mo, p = 0.043; OS, 18.9 vs. 71.2 mo, p = 0.004). The interim 18F-FDG PET/CT response score was recorded as 1, 2-3, and 4-5 according to the Deauville criteria. The PFS and OS showed significant differences according to the interim 18F-FDG PET/CT response score (PFS, 120.7 vs. 34.1 vs. 5.1 mo, p < 0.001; OS, not reached vs. 61.1 mo vs. 12.1 mo, p < 0.001). Conclusions: The interim PET/CT response based on visual assessment predicts disease progression and survival outcome in PTCLs. A high baseline TMTV is associated with a poor response to anthracycline-based chemotherapy in PTCLs. However, TMTV was not an independent predictor for PFS in the multivariate analysis.

식도암 세기조절방사선치료와 용적세기조절회전치료에 대한 Jaw-Tracking의 유용성 평가 (Effectiveness Assessment on Jaw-Tracking in Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy and Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy for Esophageal Cancer)

  • 오현택;유순미;전수동;김민수;송흥권;윤인하;백금문
    • 대한방사선치료학회지
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    • 제31권1호
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    • pp.33-41
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    • 2019
  • 목 적: 식도암 방사선치료 시 세기조절방사선치료(Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy, IMRT) 및 용적세기조절회전치료(Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy, VMAT)에서 Jaw-Tracking 기법 유 무에 따라 저선량 영역에 대한 주변 정상장기의 용적선량을 분석하여 그 유용성을 평가하고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: 본 원에서 사용하고 있는 선형가속기 VitalBeamTM(Varian Medical System, U.S.A)으로 식도암 방사선치료를 받은 27명을 대상으로 하였으며, 치료계획은 Eclipse(Ver. 13.6 Varian, U.S.A)를 이용하여 Jaw-Tracking(JT)을 사용한 치료계획과 Non Jaw-Tracking(NJT) 치료계획을 수립하였으며, 치료계획용적(Planning Target Volume, PTV)에 빗장위림프절(Supraclavicular Lymph Nodes, SCL)이 포함되어 있는 T자형 PTV를 가진 환자를 대상으로 하였다. 조사범위에 대한 영향을 확인하기 위해 복강(Celiac) 포함 여부로 비교군을 나누었다. 수립된 치료계획의 비교를 위해 손상위험장기는 양측 폐, 심장, 척수를 비교하였으며 Conformity Index(CI), Homogeneity Index(HI)를 비교하였다. 임상적용 검증을 위해 전자포탈영상장치(Electronic Portal Imaging Device, EPID)를 이용하여 Portal Dosimetry를 실시하였고, 선량 영역의 임계치(Threshold)를 10 %, 5 %, 0 %로 매개변수로 설정하여 감마분석을 실시하였다. 결 과: 모든 치료계획은 3 mm / 3 %, 감마통과율 95 % 기준에 대해 Threshold 10 %의 경우 95 % 이상으로 JT, NJT 모두 통과하였으며, IMRT는 Threshold가 5 %, 0 %로 줄어들수록 JT보다 NJT의 값이 1 % 이상 줄어 들었다. IMRT에서 양측 폐의 $V_5$$V_{10}$은 JT에서 Celiac을 포함하지 않을 때 최대 14.7 %, 평균 8.5 %, 5.3 % 만큼 감소했고, $D_{mean}$$72.3{\pm}51cGy$ 감소하였으며, Celiac을 포함할 때 JT에서 선량감소가 증가하였다. 심장의 $D_{mean}$$68.9{\pm}38.5cGy$, 척수의 $D_{max}$$39.7{\pm]30.1cGy$만큼 감소하였다. VMAT은 JT기법 사용 시 폐에서 $V_5$ 평균 2.5 % 감소하였고, 심장 및 척수에서 소량 감소하였으며, Celiac 포함 시 JT의 선량감소가 증가하였다. 결 론: 식도암 치료계획에서 IMRT가 JT 사용 시 양측 폐의 $V_5$, $V_{10}$에서 유의미한 감소가 나타났고, 저 선량영역에서 조사범위가 클수록 선량감소가 크게 나타났다. 따라서 식도암 방사선치료에는 IMRT가 VMAT보다 JT 적용 시 더 효과적이며, 저 선량영역에서의 MLC 누설 및 투과선량으로부터 정상장기를 보호할 수 있다.

감염성 심내막염의 임상적 고찰 (Clinical Analysis of Infective Endocarditis)

  • 김혁;김영학;정원상;신경욱;김지훈
    • Journal of Chest Surgery
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    • 제43권6호
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    • pp.619-626
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    • 2010
  • 배경: 감염성 심내막염의 수술 적응증 및 시기 등은 논란의 대상이다. 저자들은 본 교실에서 최근 10년간 연속적으로 수술받은 감염성 성내막염 환자들에 대한 수술 결과를 분석하여 적절한 수술 적응증 및 시기 등에 대해 문헌 고찰과 함께 보고하고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: 2000년 1월부터 2009년 12월까지 본원에서 연속적으로 수술한 감염성 심내막염 환자 23예를 후향적으로 분석하였다. 진단은 modified Duke criteria에 준하였고 남녀 비율 2.8:1, 평균연령 $46.78{\pm}16.19$ (24~76)세, NYHA 기능 분류상 class I 1예(4.3%), class II 4예 (17.4%), class III 10예(43.5%), class IV 8예(34.8%)였다. 수술 전 혈액내 균 배양 검사에서 8예 (34.8%)가 원인균이 동정되었고 수술 전 평균 항생제 사용기간은 $20.78{\pm}16.00$ (1~56)일이었다. ACC/AHA 심장판막질환 지침중 감염성 심내막염의 수술 적응증에 근거하여 수술을 진행하였으며 12예(52.2%)에서 긴급 수술이 필요하였다. 23명의 환자 모두 외래 추적 관찰이 가능하였으며 평균 외래 추적 관찰 기간은 $49.26{\pm}33.21$ (11~128)개월이었다. 결과: 수술 소견상 우종은 20예에서 발견되었고 대동맥판막 치환술 9예, 승모판막 치환술 8예, 승모판막 성형술 1예, 대동맥판막 치환술과 승모판막 치환술을 함께 시행한 3예가 있었다. 승모판막 성형술 l예를 제외한 20예의 판막치환술 환자 중 19예에서 기계판막을 사용하였다. 감염된 점액종의 제거술이 1예, 감염된 심박동기 lead의 제거술 및 감염조직 절제술이 1예였다. 수술 후 평균 항생제 투여 기간은 $24.39{\pm}15.98$ (l2~85) 일이었다. 수술 후 합병증은 출혈로 재수술한 2예, 심낭막절개술 후 증후군으로 배액술이 필요했던 l예, 수술장에서 발생한 저심박출증 l예, 수술 후 일과성 뇌 허혈증이 있었던 l예 등이었다. 수술 전후로 비교한 NYHA 기능분류는 통계적으로 유의한 개선이 있었고(p<0.001) 평균 좌심실 구현률은 유의하지 않았으며(p=0.468) 좌심실 이완기말/수축기말 크기, 좌심방 크기는 유의한 개선이 있었다(p<0.05). 결론: 감염성 심내막염 환자에서 적절한 수술 적응증을 적용하여 조기수술을 필요로 하는 환자에서는 적시에 수술을 시행하였으며 혈류역학적으로 안정된 경우는 충분한 항생제 투여로 전신성 염증의 소설을 유도한 후 수술을 시행하여 전 예에서 수술 사망이나 감염의 재발없이 좋은 단중기 수술 성적을 얻을 수 있었다.

치열궁내 공간 부조화와 진단적 평가에 관한 연구 (A study of the arch length discrepancy and the diagnostic analysis)

  • 유영규;안광석
    • 대한치과교정학회지
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    • pp.1-11
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    • 2004
  • 치열궁내의 공간 부조화를 단순히 가용 arch perimeter에 대한 tooth material의 총합의 차이만으로 예측하는 것은 치아의 이동을 단지 평면적으로만 해석한 것인 반면, 실제로 치아는 치료에 의해 3차원적으로 움직이게 되어 치열궁 형태와 curve of Spee의 정도 그리고 치축 각도와 경사에도 영향을 받게 된다. 본 연구는 교정환자의 치료전 모형분석시 치열궁내 공간 부조화를 보다 분석적으로 평가하기 위해 소구치 발치 후 arch perimeter의 감소와 전치부의 전후방적인 이동량간의 관계를 알아보고 아울러 curve of Spee와 기저골내 기준평면에 대한 전치부의 치축 각도 그리고 전치부 총생등이 어떤 영향을 미치는 지에 대해 고찰해 보고자 한다. 연세대학교 치과대학병원 교정과에 내원하여 교정치료를 받은 환자 중 Angle씨 제 I급 부정교합이며 4개의 제 1소구치를 발거한 양악 전돌자로서 치아에 형태학적 변이 및 보철물을 갖지 않은 자, 치아수에 이상이 없는 자, 교모나 이소맹출치를 갖지 않은 자, 견치 및 대구치가 Angle씨 제 I급 교합관계를 가지며 3m이상의 치아밀집을 갖지 않은 자를 대상으로 하여 치아모형 분석 결과 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1. 견치간 폭경이 유지될 경우, 제 1소구치 발거 후 하악 중절치가 후방이동 될 수 있는 공간의 양은 소구치 발거 공간의 크기보다 크게 나타났으며, 그 차이는 1mm보다 작았다. 이때 치열궁의 형태가 전방으로 좁아질수록 그 차이가 증가하였다. 2. 견치간 폭경이 구치부의 폭경에 일치되게 확장될 경우 견치간 폭경이 유지될 때보다 3mm내외의 중절치의 후방이 동이 가능한 것으로 나타났다. 3. 중절치의 후방이동시 치체이동과 경사이동에서 가능한 절연의 전후방적인 차이가 미세하게 나타났다. 4. 견치간 폭경을 유지하면서 전치부 분절내 총생을 해소할 경우, 처음의 전치부 분절의 장경이 클수록 중절치의 전방 이동량이 증가하였다. 5. Curve of Spee를 leveling할 경우, arch perimeter의 증가량은 Curve of Spee의 최대 길이의 1/2보다 적게 나타났다.