• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.164-171
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• 2005

목 적: 건강한 만삭아로 출생한 신생아에서 상부위장관 출혈의 임상적 특징, 위내시경 소견, 연관된 위험요소 등을 알아보고자 하였다. 방 법: 2002년 1월부터 2003년 12월까지 을지의과대학교 을지병원 신생아 중환자실에 토혈 혹은 혈변을 주소로 입원하여 위내시경상 출혈성 위염 또는 궤양으로 진단된 9명의 환아들을 대상으로 산전인자, 모체인자, 분만소견, 내시경 소견, 예후 등을 후향적으로 조사하였다. 결 과: 1) 9명의 환아 중 원내 출생아는 5명(5명/3,734명)으로 발생률은 0.13%였고, 모두 적정체중 만삭아로 출생 시 가사소견은 없었다. 2) 산모들의 병력상 산전에 위염, 소화성 궤양, 제산제 복용 등의 기왕력, 위장관 질환의 가족력은 없었고, 분만과정 중 특이소견 없었다. 3) 토혈, 혈변, 반복되는 구토가 주증상이었으며, 출생 후 $4.4{\pm}3.8$일에 발생하였고, 입원 시 활력증후는 양호하였고, 혈액검사소견도 정상이었다. 내시경 검사상 출혈성 위염이 6예, 위궤양이 3예였다. 4) 모든 환아는 $H_2$ 수용체 차단제 치료와 보존적 치료을 실시하였고, 치료 시작 후 $0.9{\pm}0.3$일 이내에 임상증상은 호전되었다. $H_2$ 수용체 차단제는 $18.6{\pm}5.0$일 치료하였으며 추적관찰상 증상이 재발된 환아는 없어서 추적 내시경은 실시하지 않았다. 결 론: 만삭아에서 출혈을 동반한 상부위장관 점막질환은 대부분 예후가 양호하여 임상증상이 호전된 경우에는 추적 위내시경 검사는 불필요한 것으로 사료된다.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제46권4호
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• pp.267-272
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• 2016

Gardner syndrome is known as a variant of familial adenomatous polyposis. This syndrome is characterized by multiple intestinal polyposes, osteomas, and epidermoid cysts. In addition, dental abnormalities include an increased frequency of multiple odontomas, as well as supernumerary and impacted teeth. The authors report the case of a 7-year-old male patient with Gardner syndrome. Radiographic findings revealed multiple osteomas in both sides of the maxilla, multiple diffuse enostoses in both jaws, and a complex odontoma in the left mandibular body. Two years later, multiple epidermoid cysts on the scalp were found. Since this patient was suspected to have Gardner syndrome, the authors recommended gastrointestinal endoscopy to check for intestinal polyposis. Gastrointestinal endoscopic examination revealed multiple polyposes in the upper gastrointestinal tract and fundus of the stomach. As a result, the final diagnosis was Gardner syndrome.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제13권5호
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• pp.1779-1782
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• 2012

Background & Objectives: In patients with gastric cancer, the most frequently reported family history of cancer also involves the stomach. The aim of this study was to assess the presence of gastric precancerous lesions in first-degree relatives of patients with gastric cancer and to compare the obtained results with those of individuals with no such family history. Methods: Between 2007 and 2009, 503 consecutive persons more than 30 years old were enrolled in the study covering siblings, parents or children of patients with confirmed adenocarcinoma of stomach. The control group was made up of 592 patients who were synchronously undergoing upper gastrointestinal endoscopy for evaluation of dyspepsia without gastric cancer or any family history. All subjects were endoscopically examined. Results: The overall prevalence of Helicobacter pylori was 77.7% in the cancer relatives and in 75.7% in the control group. Chronic gastritis was found in 90.4% vs. 81.1% (P<0.001). Regarding histological findings, 37(7.4%) of the study group had atrophy vs. 12(1.7%) in the control group (P<0.001), while no difference was observed for intestinal metaplasia (20.3%vs. 21.6%, P=0.58). Dysplasia were shown in 4% of cancer relatives but only 0.4% of the control group (P<0.001). There was no gender specificity. Conclusions: Findings of our study point to great importance of screening in relatives of gastric cancer patients in Iran.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.86-92
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• 2018

Purpose: Celiac disease is a common non-communicable disease with varied presentations. Purpose of this study was to find the duodeno-endoscopic features in celiac disease and to compare duodeno-endoscopic and histological findings between typical and atypical celiac disease in children. Methods: Hospital based observational study was conducted at Sir Padampat Mother and Child Health Institute, Jaipur from June 2015 to May 2016. Patients were selected and divided in two groups- typical and atypical celiac disease based upon the presenting symptoms. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and duodenal biopsy was performed for serology positive patients. Results were analysed using appropriate statistical test of significance. Results: Out of 101 enrolled patients, 47.5% were male. Age ranged from 1 to 18 years. Study showed that 54.5% were typical and 45.5% were atypical. Patients presenting with atypical symptoms were predominantly of older age group. On endoscopy, scalloping, mosaic pattern, reduced fold height and absent fold height; and in histology, advanced Marsh stage were significantly higher in the typical group. Conclusion: Awareness of atypical presentations as well as duodeno-endoscopic features may have considerable practical importance for the diagnosis of celiac disease in children. Scalloping, mosaic pattern, reduced fold height and nodularity are main endoscopic markers of celiac disease in children. Endoscopic markers of duodenal mucosa may be important in early diagnosis of celiac disease, in children subjected to endoscopy for atypical presentations or indication other than suspected celiac disease.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권22호
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• pp.9905-9908
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• 2014

Background: Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is the most common chronic infectious agent in the stomach. Most importantly, it may lead to atrophy, metaplasia and cancer. The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence of H. pylori infection and to detect early mucosal changes that may lead to malignant degeneration in children. Materials and Methods: Children who underwent upper gastrointestinal endoscopy were included. Familial history of gastric cancer was noted. Endoscopic examinations were performed by a single pediatric gastroenterologist. A minimum of three biopsy samples were collected during endoscopy. The patients were accepted as H. pylori infected if results of biopsies and rapid urease test were both positive. Biopsies were evaluated for the presence and degree of chronic inflammation, the activity and severity of gastritis, glandular atrophy and intestinal metaplasia. Results: A total of 750 children (388 boys, 362 girls) were evaluated in our study, with a mean age of 10.1 years. A total of 390 patients (52%) were found to be infected with H. pylori. Among the H. pylori infected patients, 289 (74%) were diagnosed to have chronic superficial gastritis, 24 (6.2%) had gastric atrophy. Most strikingly, intestinal metaplasia was observed in 11 children, all were in the H. pylori positive group. There was no difference in the mean of age, gender and socioeconomic class between H. pylori infected and non-infected groups. The frequency of gastric cancer in family members (4 in number) was higher in patients with H. pylori infection. No gastric cancer case was reported from the parents of non-infected children. The worst biopsy parameters (atropy and metaplasia) were improved after H. pylori eradication on control endoscopy. Conclusions: The current study shows a higher prevalence of familial history of gastric cancer in H. pylori infected children. Intestinal metaplasia was also higher in the infected children. Eradication of H. pylori infection for this risk group may prevent subsequent development of gastric cancer.

• Journal of Gastric Cancer
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.187-193
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• 2012

Purpose: The aim of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and safety of cardia preserving proximal gastrectomy, in early gastric cancer of the upper third. Materials and Methods: A total of 10 patients were diagnosed with early gastric cancer of the upper third through endoscopic biopsy. The operation time, length of resection free margin, number of resected lymph nodes and postoperative complications, gastrointestinal symptoms, nutritional status, anastomotic stricture, and recurrence were examined. Results: There were 5 males and 5 females. The mean age was $56.5{\pm}0.5$ years. The mean operation time was $188.5{\pm}0.5$ minutes (laparoscopic operation was 270 minutes). Nine patients were T1 stage (T2 : 1), and N stage was all N0. The mean number of resected lymph nodes was $25.2{\pm}0.5$. The length of proximal resection free margin was $3.1{\pm}0.1$ cm and distal was $3.7{\pm}0.1$ cm. Early complications were surgical site infection (1), bleeding (1), and gastro-esophageal reflux disease (1) (this symptom was improved with medication). Late complications were dyspepsia (3) (this symptom was improved without any treatment), and others were nonspecific results of endoscopy or symptom. Conclusions: Cardia preserving proximal gastrectomy was feasible for early gastric cancer of the upper third. Further evaluation and prospective research will be required.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제62권10호
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• pp.395-399
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• 2019

Background: The esophagus is the most common part of gastrointestinal (GI) tract at the risk of stricture. Benign disorders are the leading causes of narrowing. Caustic ingestion is the most common cause of esophageal stricture in children, especially in developing countries. Clinical responses to the topical application of Mitomycin C in various medical procedures have been reported. Purpose: The study aimed to evaluate the methodology, efficacy, and side effects of Mitomycin C in the treatment of esophageal strictures. Methods: This study included 30 children with resistant esophageal strictures. Upper GI endoscopy was performed up to the area of stricture, esophageal dilatation was done, endoscopy was repeated, and Mitomycin C was applied topically under direct endoscopic vision. The effect of the procedure was followed over a period of 3-5 years. Results: The response to Mitomycin C was excellent (clinically and endoscopically) in 28 patients (93.3%) and good (endoscopically only) in 2 patients (6.7%). No side effects of topical Mitomycin C in children with esophageal strictures were reported in this study. Conclusion: Esophageal dilatation followed by local Mitomycin C application may be a useful strategy for treating resistant esophageal strictures.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.261-267
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• 2015

Purpose: Pediatric chest pain is considered to be idiopathic or caused by benign diseases. This study was to find out how much upper gastrointestinal (UGI) diseases are major causes of chest pain in pediatric patients. Methods: The records of 75 children (42 boys and 33 girls, aged 3-17 years old) who have presented with mainly chest pain from January 1995 to March 2015 were retrospectively reviewed. Chest X-ray and electrocardiography (ECG) were performed in all aptients. Further cardiologic and gastrointestinal (GI) evaluations were performed in indicated patients. Results: Chest pain was most common in the children of 6 and 9 to 14 years old. Esopha-gogastric diseases were unexpectedly the most common direct causes of the chest pain, the next are idiopathic, cardiac diseases, chest trauma, respiratory disease, and psychosomatic disease. Even though 21 showed abnormal ECG findings and 7 showed abnormalities on echocardiography, cardiac diseases were determined to be the direct causes only in 9. UGI endoscopy was performed in 57 cases, and esophago-gastric diseases which thereafter were thought to be causative diseases were 48 cases. The mean age of the children with esophago-gastric diseases were different with marginal significance from that of the other children with chest pain not related with esophago-gastric diseases. All the 48 children diagnosed with treated with GI medicines based on the diagnosis, and 37 cases (77.1%) subsequently showed clinical improvement. Conclusion: Diagnostic approaches to find out esophageal and gastric diseases in children with chest pain are important as well as cardiac and respiratory investigations.

• 한국컴퓨터정보학회논문지
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.19-28
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• 2021

위내시경 촬영은 조기에 위 병변을 진단하기 위해서 주로 사용한다. 하지만 위내시경을 했음에도 불구하고 위 내부를 자세히 관찰하지 못해서 10~20% 위 병변을 놓치는 경우가 생기는 것으로 보고되고 있다. 미국, 영국, 일본 등의 일부 국가와 세계내시경협회(Wold Endoscopy Organization)에서는 위내시경 시에 맹점 없는 관찰을 위해서 반드시 촬영해야 할 부위에 대한 촬영지침을 제안한 바 있다. 이에 본 논문에서는 수련의가 내시경을 하는 데 있어 위 내부를 자동으로 맹점 없이 관찰하는데 필요한 딥러닝 기술인 해부학적 분류모델을 제안한다. 제안한 모델은 위내시경 이미지에 적합한 전처리 모듈과 데이터 증강 기술들을 사용한다. 실험결과를 통해 최대 F1 점수 99.6% 분류 성능을 확인하였다. 또한, 실제 데이터를 통한 실험결과에서도 에러율이 4% 미만을 보였다. 이러한 성능을 바탕으로 설명 가능한 모델임을 보여 임상에서의 사용 가능성을 확인하였다.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.165-172
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• 2011

Gastric glomus tumor is a rare mesenchymal tumor that originates from modified smooth muscle cells of the glomus body. Glomus tumors are commonly observed in peripheral soft tissue, such as dennis or subungal region, but rarely in the gastrointestinal tract. A 39-year-old woman was admitted due to epigastric soreness. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy revealed a subepithelial mass measuring 3.5 cm with central ulceration at the lesser curvature-posterior wall of the antrum. Characteristically, contrast enhanced abdominal computed tomography scan demonstrated high enhancement of the submucosal mass up to the same level of the abdominal aorta in the arterial phase; this enhancement persisted to delayed phase. Due to the risk of bleeding and malignancy, wedge resection of the submucosal tumor was performed. Histologic findings were compatible with a glomus tumor.