• 국제물리치료학회지
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.1803-1809
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• 2019

Background: Cervical mobilization has been applied mainly for the improvement of arm and neck movements and pain reduction, and little research has been done to improve the executive function. Since this kind of so-called mechanical neck pain is one of most common symptoms, there are controversial issues about this with spine alignment. Posteroanterior (PA) mobilization from the Maitland concept is a process of examination, assessment, and treatment of neuromusculoskeletal disorder by manipulative physical therapy. Objective: To examine the short-term benefits of mobilization for patients with non-specific neck pain. Design: Dual-group Pretest-Posttest Design from the Quasi-Experimental research Methods: Fourteen participants (male 8, female 6; 20's of their age) with non-specific neck pains which are distributed all the unilateral or bilateral body side were recruited. Participants were categorized to Neck Pain with Movement Coordination Impairments (NPMCI) and Neck Pain with Mobility Deficits (NPMD) groups according to the results of physical examination. Professional physical therapist who has over 15-years-of clinical experience applicated manipulative therapy for the neck pain, an occupational therapist only conducted evaluations; K-NDI (Korean version of the Neck Disability Index), VAS (Visual Analog Scale), BDS-K (Korean version of Behavioral Dyscontrol Scale) for decreasing possible adverse effects; there were no person who reported other symptoms followed 4 weeks from the trial. Results: In the NPMCI group, data analysis indicated statistical differences between the PA mobilization interventions in NDI and BDS-K; even though, pain was reduced in VAS, this is not a significantly differ. In the NPMD group, data analysis represented statistical differences between the PA mobilization interventions in NDI, VAS and BDS-K; the scores were represented to be increased or the pain got relief. Conclusions: PA mobilization techniques according to Maitland concept have beneficial effects in patients with neck pain and other clinical positive effects which included neck disability, pain itself and motor function of upper extremity.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제49권5호
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• pp.656-662
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• 2022

The median nerve can be compressed due to a tumor along the course of the median nerve, causing typical compression symptoms or even persistence or recurrence after an operation. The aim of this review is to provide a comprehensive overview of rare tumors described in recent publications that cause median nerve compression and to evaluate treatment options. The PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science databases were searched for studies describing median nerve compression due to a tumor in adults, published from the year 2000 and written in English. From 94 studies, information of approximately 100 patients have been obtained. Results The rare tumors causing compression were in 32 patients located at the carpal tunnel, in 21 cases in the palm of the hand, and 28 proximal from the carpal tunnel. In the other cases the compression site extended over a longer trajectory. There were 37 different histological types of lesions. Complete resection of the tumor was possible in 58 cases. A total of 8 patients presented for the second time after receiving initial therapy. During follow-up, three cases of recurrence were reported with a mean follow-up period of 11 months. The most common published cause of median nerve compression is the lipofibromatous hamartoma. Besides the typical sensory and motor symptoms of median nerve compression, a thorough physical examination of the complete upper extremity is necessary to find any swelling or triggering that might raise suspicion of the presence of a tumor.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제50권4호
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• pp.270-274
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• 2017

Background: We evaluated the operative outcomes of an extra-anatomic bypass from the ascending aorta to the abdominal aorta in patients with type II or III Takayasu arteritis (TA) with mid-aortic syndrome. Methods: From 1988 to 2014, 8 patients with type II (n=2) or III (n=6) TA underwent an ascending aorta to abdominal aorta bypass. The mean patient age was $43.5{\pm}12.2years$ and the mean peak pressure gradient between the upper and lower extremities was $54.8{\pm}39.0mm\;Hg$. The median follow-up duration was 54.4 months (range, 17.8 to 177.4 months). Results: There were no cases of operative mortality. The mean peak pressure gradient significantly decreased to $-2.4{\pm}32.3mm\;Hg$ (p=0.017 compared to the preoperative value). Late death occurred in 2 patients. The symptoms of upper extremity hypertension and claudication improved in all patients. The bypass grafts were patent at $47.1{\pm}58.9months$ in 7 patients who underwent follow-up imaging studies. Conclusion: An extra-anatomic ascending aorta to abdominal aorta bypass could be an effective treatment option for severe aortic steno-occlusive disease in patients with type II or III TA, with favorable early and long-term outcomes.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.74-77
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• 2009

말초에서부터 야기된 행동장애가 존재하는지 아니면 말초 신경 손상 후의 행동장애가 심리적인 것으로 인한 것인지에 대한 논의가 계속되고 있다. 말초 신경 손상에 의해 야기된 상지의 진전에 대한 증례를 보고하고자 한다. 25세 남자환자는 자동차 사고 이틀 후 상지의 통증과 진전이 발생하였다. 뇌 및 경추의 자기공명영상 촬영상 특이소견이 없었다. 과거력상 특이 소견 없었으며 행동장애에 대한 가족력 또한 없었다. 그는 하루에 약 네 차례에서 여섯 차례 십분 이상 지속되며 악화되는 진전으로 고통 받았다. 약물 치료, 경막외주사 주입, 경추의 신경차단술, 통증유발부위 주사요법 등으로 통증 조절을 하였다. 그 결과 통증이 반 정도 줄었으며 진전의 강도, 시간, 빈도가 줄어들었다.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제35권7호
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• pp.530-534
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• 2002

배경: 대동맥 수술에서 왼쪽 팔머리정맥의 분리는 대동맥궁 및 대동맥궁의 가지현관들을 노출시키는 데 도움을 줄 수 있다. 그러나 이것의 분리에 대한 안정성과 대동맥수술후 다시 왼쪽 팔머리정맥을 문합해 주어야 하는가에 대해서는 논쟁의 여지가 있다. 왼쪽 팔머리정맥 분리의 안전성과 왼쪽 팔머리정맥을 분리한 후 정맥환류에 대해 연구하였다. 방법: 1998년 11월부터 2000년 1월까지 10명의 환자에서 흉골 정중 절개 후 국소적인 해부학과 원위부 대동맥문합을 고려하여 왼쪽 팔머리정맥의 분리 및 결찰을 왼쪽 팔머리정맥의 중앙부에서 시행하였다. 상지의 부종과 신경학적증상에 대해 평가하였고, 우심방압력과 왼속목정맥의 압력을 측정하였으며 수술 후 정맥조영술을 시행하였다. 결과: 10명의 환자에서 상행대동맥이나 대동맥궁의 수술시 대동맥의 노출에 향상이 있었으며, 환자들의 연령은 24∼72세로 평균 62세였다. 평균추적기간은 3주에서 13개월이었고, 한명의 환자가 메치실린 저항성 황색포도상구균에 의한 종격동염으로 사망하였다. 모든 환자에서 수술 직후 좌측상지에 부종을 보였으나, 술후 4일째 호전되었다. 추적관찰기간동안 좌측상지에 부종이나 운동장애를 보인 환자는 없었다. 술후 뇌경색에 이환된 환자는 없었다. 우심방과 좌내경정맥 사이의 압력차는 수술직후 최고치를 보였고(평균 최고 압력차=25mmHg), 점점 감소하여 술후 4일째 일정한 압력차를 유지하였다. 모든 환자에서 시행한 정맥조영술을 통하여 왼쇄골밑정맥의 정맥환류는 아래갑상선정맥얼기를 통하여 중앙부를 가로질러 우측 심장계로 유입됨을 볼 수 있었다. 결론: 왼쪽 팔머리정맥의 분리는 안전하며 우측 정맥계의 주된 교량역활을 하는 아래갑상선정맥을 보존한다면 왼쪽 팔머리정맥을 다시 연결할 필요는 없다고 할 수 있겠다.

• 대한소아신경학회지
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.288-291
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• 2018

편마비편두통은 조짐편두통의 드문 아형으로 완전히 회복 가능한 운동 조짐이 동반되며, 가족편마비편두통과 산발편마비편두통으로 나뉘고, 현재까지 가족편마비편두통과 관련된 3가지의 유전자들이 알려져 있다. 전형적인 편마비편두통은 유년기 혹은 청소년기에 시작되며, 20-30분에 걸쳐 점차 진행하는 조짐 증상들이 연속적으로 두통과 동반되어 나타난다. 조짐은 시각, 감각, 운동, 실어성 조짐 등이 흔하고, 종종 기저형편두통의 증상으로도 발생한다. 위약감은 감각 조짐이 나타나는 곳과 관계가 있으며, 감각-운동 조짐은 대개 한쪽 손에서 시작하여 점차 팔과 얼굴 쪽으로 퍼져 간다. 언어 장애는 주로 표현의 장애로 나타나지만, 드물게는 이해의 장애가 동반되기도 한다. 본 증례는 동측 상지의 조짐은 없었고 우측 안면부터 동측 하지로 감각-운동 증상이 진행되었는데 저자가 아는 한 이와 같은 경과를 보인 편마비편두통에 대한 증례 보고는 없었다. 증상 발현 초기 벨 마비로 오인할 수 있는 경과를 보였기에, 편측안면마비를 호소하는 경우 벨 마비 외에 드문 원인으로 뇌졸중 및 편마비편두통 등도 고려해 볼 필요가 있겠다.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제17권sup3호
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• pp.81-85
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• 2016

Globally, the burden of breast cancer (BC) continues to increase. BC related lymphedema (BCRL) is currently non curable and as a life time risk it affects at least 25% of BC patients. Knowing more about BCRL and appropriate control of its modifiable risk factors can improve quality of life (QOL) of the affected patients. In this case control study to detect factors, 400 women with BCRL (as the case group) and 283 patients with BC without lymphedema (as the control group) that were referred to Shiraz University of Medical Sciences affiliated BC clinic center were assessed. The data were analyzed in SPSS. The mean age of the case group was $52.3{\pm}11.0years$ and of the control group was $50.1{\pm}10.9years$. In patients with BCRL, 203(50.7%) had left (Lt) side BC and in non- lymphedema group 151 (53.3%) had Lt side BC. Out of all BCRL patients, 204 (51%) had lymphedema in all parts of their affected upper extremities, 100 (25%) had swelling in the arm and forearm and 23 (5.7%) had edema in both the upper extremity and trunk. Edema, heaviness, concern about changing body image, pain and paresthesia were the most common signs/symptoms among patients with BCRL. In BCRL patients, the difference of circumference between the affected upper limb and non-affected limb was $4.4{\pm}2.5cm$ and the difference in volume displacement was $528.7{\pm}374.4milliliters$. Multiple variable analysis showed that moderate to severe activity (OR; odds ratio =14, 95% CI :2.6-73.3), invasiveness of BC (OR =13.7, 95% CI :7.3-25.6), modified radical mastectomy (OR=4.3, 95% CI :2.3-7.9), BMI =>25 (OR=4.2, 95% CI :2-8.7), radiotherapy (OR=3.9, 95% CI :1.8-8.2), past history of limb damage (OR=1.7, 95% CI :0.9-3.1) and the number of excised lymph nodes (OR=1.06, 95% CI :1.02-1.09) were the significant predictors of lymphedema in women with BC. Modifiable risk factors of BCRL such as non-guided moderate to severe physical activity, high BMI and trauma to the limb should be controlled as early as possible in BC patients to prevent development of BCRL and improve QOL of these patients.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제39권2호
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• pp.154-157
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• 2012

Lymphedema is a common complication after mastectomy in breast cancer patients. Many treatment options are available, but no treatment results in a complete cure. We report a case of lymphedema that occurred after modified radical mastectomy in a breast cancer patient who showed objective improvement after delayed breast reconstruction with an latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap. A 41-year-old female patient with left breast cancer had undergone modified radical mastectomy with axillary lymph node dissection and postoperative radiotherapy 12 years previously. Four years after surgery, lymphedema developed and increased in aggravation despite conservative treatment. Eight years after the first operation, the patient underwent delayed breast reconstruction using the extended latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap method. After reconstruction, the patient's lymphedema symptoms showed dramatic improvement by subjective measures including tissue softness and feeling of lightness, and by objective measures of about 7 mL per a week, resulting in near normal ranges of volume. At a postoperative follow-up after 3 years, no recurrence was observed. Delayed breast reconstruction with extended latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flaps may be helpful to patients with lymphedema after mastectomy. This may be a good option for patients who are worried about the possibility of the occurrence or aggravation of secondary lymphedema.

• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.49-60
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• 2018

PURPOSE: This study was conducted to investigate the intervention effect obtained by applying an ICF tool to improve the dressing in a patient with rotator cuff syndrome to schematize the problems and approaching with PNF to solve the problems. METHODS: The subject of this study was a 44-year-old patient who underwent surgery after complete right rotator cuff tear. To treat his symptoms, the processes of clinical practice were implemented in the order of examination, assessment, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and outcome. During examination, patient information was collected using the ICF core set. In the assessment, the problems were schematized, and an ICF assessment sheet was used to identify the interaction of the problems. The diagnosis was made by clearly describing the causal relationship derived from the assessment in ICF terms. To solve the problems, the intervention was given in the order of indirect, direct, and task based on the philosophy of PNF. To evaluate the outcome, the differences before and after the intervention were compared. Additionally, the comparison for the ICF qualifier is presented with the ICF evaluation display. RESULTS: The results of the study showed clinical advantages in shoulder strength, eccentric control, range of motion, scapular stability, and shoulder pain. Overall, our patient with rotator cuff syndrome showed improvement in dressing and undressing activity in response to the PNF strategy. CONCLUSION: Application of the PNF intervention strategy after complete rotator cuff tear would have a positive effect on patient upper extremity function.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제43권6호
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• pp.294-299
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• 2008

Objective : To evaluate the clinical characteristics and surgical outcomes of the patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy associated with athetoid cerebral palsy. Methods : The authors reviewed the clinical and neurodiagnostic findings, surgical managements and outcomes in six consecutive patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy associated with athetoid cerebral palsy who had been treated with surgical decompression and fusion procedures between January 1999 and December 2005. The mean age of the 6 patients (four women and two men) at the time of surgery was 42.8 years (range, 31-55 years). The mean follow-up period was 56.5 months (range, 17-112 months). The neurological outcome was evaluated before and after operations (immediately, 6 months after and final follow-up) using grading systems of the walking ability, brachialgia and deltoid power. Results : At immediate postoperative period, after 6 months, and at final follow-up, all patients showed apparent clinical improvements in walking ability, upper extremity pain and deltoid muscle strength. Late neurological deterioration was not seen during follow-up periods. There were no serious complications related to surgery. Conclusion : Surgical decompression and stabilization in patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy associated with athetoid cerebral palsy have been challenging procedure up to now. Our results indicate that early diagnosis and appropriate surgical procedure can effectively improve the clinical symptoms and neurological function in patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy and athetoid cerebral palsy, even in those with severe involuntary movements.