• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제44권4호
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• pp.211-216
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• 2008

Objective : The cranioplasty and ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt operation have been used to treat a large cranial defect with posttraumatic hydrocephalus (PTH). The aim of this study was to evlauate the difference of outcomes between in the shunting after the cranioplasty (group 1) and the cranioplasty after the shunting (group 2) in a large flaccid cranial defect with PTH. Methods : In this study, a retrospective review was done on 23 patients undergoing the cranioplasty and VP shunt operation after the decompressive craniectomy for a refractory intracranial hypertension from 2002 to 2005. All of 23 cases had a large flaccid concave cranial defect and PTH. Ten cases belong to group 1 and 13 cases to group 2. The outcomes after operations were compared in two groups 6 months later. Results : The improvement of Glasgow outcome scale (GOS) was seen in 8 cases (80.0%) of total 10 cases in group 1, and 6 cases (46.2%) of 13 cases in group 2. Three (75.0%) of 4 cases with hemiparesis in group 1 and 3 of 6 cases (50.0%) in group 2 were improved. All cases (2 cases) with decrease of visual acuity were improved in each group. Dysphasia was improved in 3 of 5 cases (60%) in group 1 and 4 of 6 cases (66.6%) in group 2. Conclusion : These results suggest that outcomes in group 1 may be better than in group 2 for a large flaccid concave cranial defect with PTH.

• 여성건강간호학회지
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.82-92
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• 1997

The purpose of this study was attempted to understand the substance and meaning of menopause experienced by women through informal interviews with oral consent. The informants were 6 perimenopausal women of 50-55 years old who are executing menopause. Colaizz's analytical method, a type of phenomenological analysis, was used to analyze data recorded by audiotape. One professor and a master's degree student who understand phenomenology, and the one who has a master of arts examined the validity between the meanings composed of the clusters of themes. Findings were turned out to be valid through validation process as the last step. The meaning of menopause implied both 'concept about menopause' and 'menopause as a time of change'. Menopause was mostly considered as cessation of menstruation as a physiological, natural, and normal process by aging. However, some people regarded menopause as a loss of youth and womanhood and lessening of every function of the body. Menopause as the time of changes means 'the period of' 'hormonal changes' such as change of menstruation, hot flushes, perspiration, and palpitation ; 'body function changes' of visual acuity, physical strength, sleeping, digestion, thoughts, bone and joints, skin sensibility, sexual pattern and intelligence ; 'emotional changes' such as anxiety, loneliness, gloominess, and nervousness. Menopause is a turning point on the women's life cycle accompanying various kind of changes and health problems. Therefore it is inevitable to develop strategy helping menopausal women pass through the critical successfully by adapting and coping with their critical period toward the healthy and better quality of life individually rather than putting them all into the standardized hormonal replacement protocol.

• 한국안광학회지
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.129-137
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• 2001

정상 한국인 청년 100명의 안구돌출계를 측정하였다. Hertel 안구돌출계를 사용하여 측정한 검사대상 전체의 평균 안구돌출계는 검사자 A, B 각각의 측정결과에서 우안에서는 $14.8{\pm}0.51mm$와 $13.7{\pm}0.42mm$였고, 좌안에서는 $14.2{\pm}0.46mm$와 $13.6{\pm}0.42mm$로 나타났으며 우안의 안구돌출계치가 좌안보다 약간 더 높았다. 청년 남 여에서 양안의 차이 및 시력의 차이에 따른 안구돌출계치는 유의성 있는 차이가 없었다. A, B 두 검사자가 전체 대상자 100명에 대해 실시한 측정에서 각 대상자에 대한 측정값의 변위계수들의 전체 평균은 각각 우안에서는 3.53%와 3.10%였고, 좌안에서는 3.32%와 3.11%였다. 외안와연간 평균거리는 A, B 각각의 측정결과에서 남성에서는 $106.7{\pm}1.13mm$와 $108.4{\pm}1.08mm$였고, 여성에서는 $103.4{\pm}1.23mm$와 $104.8{\pm}1.02mm$였다.

• 한국안광학회지
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.73-76
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• 1999

정상적인 초등학교 학생 (8 - 13세) 1306명을 대상으로 사사를 조사한 결론은 다음과 같다. 조사방법은 MIN GLASSES로 차폐 검사 후 이상자를 다시 정밀 조사하였다. MIN GLASSES 사용은 안구 운동의 관찰이 용이하였고, 정밀 검사와의 오차가 0.2%로 아주 작았다. 사시환자는 전체 대상자에서 16명(1.2%)이었고, 연령별분포는 11, 12, 13세에서는 고루 분포하였으나, 10세 1명 그리고 8세, 9세에서는 관찰되지 않았다. 성별에 따른 분포는 전체 남자 654명중 6명(0.9%), 여자 652명중 16명(2.4%)으로 여자가 남자보다 높게 조사되었다. 사시의 종류는 환자 모두가 사위였으며, 외사위 8명, 내사위 7명 그리고 상사위 1명으로 외사위와 내사위가 같은 비율로 관찰되었다. 내, 외사위의 성별 빈도는 여자가 남자보다 약 3배 높게 나타났다. 환자의 시력 검사 결과 굴절이상 약시로 인한 사위환자는 3명이었으나, 색각 검사는 모두 정상으로 조사되었다.

• 한국멀티미디어학회논문지
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• 제15권6호
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• pp.701-710
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• 2012

망막색소변성(RP: Retinitis Pigmentosa)이란 가장 흔한 유전성 망막질환이다. 정상적인 사회활동을 영위하던 사람들이 이 질병으로 시력이 손상되면서 좌절과 고통을 겪는다. 또한 국가적 차원에서 이들의 경제활동이 끊김에 따라 경제활동 인구 감소에 따른 손실 또한 크다고 하겠다. 이에 망막색소변성 질환에 대한 임상 예후 정보를 제공할 수 있는 연구기반이 절실히 요구되고 있다. 본 연구는 망막색소변성 데이터에 대한 패턴 분류를 통해 예후 예측이 가능함을 제안한다. 기존에는 주로 SPSS등을 활용한 통계 처리 결과가 데이터 분석에 적용되었다. 그러나 본 연구에서는 기계학습과 자동 패턴 분류를 실험하였다. SVM(Support Vector Machine)과 여러 다양한 패턴분류기들을 실험을 위해 사용하였다. 제안한 방법은 SVM 분류기에 의하여 RP 데이터가 자동적으로 분류된 결과를 바탕으로 예후 예측이 가능함을 확인하였다.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제39권5호
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• pp.329-334
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• 2006

Objective : In selected cases, the transsphenoidal approach[TSA] can be extended anteriorly to the tuberculum sellae, chiasmatic sulcus, and planum sphenoidale to obtain direct exposure of the suprasellar cisterns and its contents. We applied this modification of the TSA to various lesions of the presellar and suprasellar areas. We evaluate our clinical experience of this technique and review the related literature. Methods : From 1999 to 2004, we used the transsphenoidal supradiaphragmatic intradural approachs[TSIAs] in 9 patients who had various lesions at the pre- and suprasellar regions. Concomitant presellar extension of the bone window was performed with the sublabial or transnasal transseptal transphenoidal techniques. After removal of the lesions, sellar or anterior cranial floor was repaired with silicone plate substitute. Results : The TSIAs have been applied in the following cases : four tuberculum sellae meningiomas, two craniopharyngiomas, two Rathke's cleft cysts, and one non-functioning macroadenoma. The complications were one case of visual acuity decrease and one cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea. Conclusion : The TSIA is easily applicable through a minor modification of the standard TSA. It is suitable for removing lesions located in the presellar and suprasellar area adjacent to the pituitary stalk with minimal brain manipulation and decreased morbidity.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제49권2호
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• pp.120-123
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• 2011

We present a rare case of optochiasmatic cavernous angioma (CA) that progressed despite radiation therapy. A 31-year-old female patient presented with sudden loss of left visual acuity and right homonymous hemianopsia. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed a suprasellar mass and findings compatible with a craniopharyngioma or an optic glioma with bleeding. An open biopsy was conducted using the transcranial approach, and histological examination revealed gliosis. During the one-year follow-up period, imaging suggested intratumoral bleeding and the mass continued to grow. We recommended re-operation, but the patient refused due to fear of surgery. Consequently, the patient received fractionated radiation therapy (3,000 cGy) to the parasellar area. Despite the radiotherapy, the mass continued to grow for the following 6 years. The final MRI before definitive treatment revealed a multi lobulated, multistage hematoma with calcification in the parasellar area, extending into the third ventricle and midbrain. The patient ultimately underwent reoperation due to the growth of the tumor. The mass was completely removed with transcranial surgery, and the pathologic findings indicated a cavernous angioma (CA) without evidence of glioma. As shown in our case, patients may suffer intratumoral hemorrhage after biopsy and radiotherapy. This case places the value of biopsy and radiotherapy for a remnant lesion into question. It also shows that reaching the correct diagnosis is critical, and complete surgical removal is the treatment of choice.

• 대한치과기공학회지
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• 제32권4호
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• pp.403-415
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• 2010

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the eyesight and life habits of college students in an attempt to provide some information on the protection of their eyesight. Methods: The subjects in this study were 311 students in the department of dental technology at a college of health, on whom a survey was conducted. A crosstabulation analysis was carried out to show the joint distribution of general characteristics and several variables involving the use of glasses or contact lenses and life habits. Results: 77.5% of the students currently wore glasses due to weak sight. 9.3% took an eye test on a regular basis, and 31.2% did that every six months. As for the length of the length of daily mean reading time, 55.3% spent one hour or less reading books. The most common distance between eyes and books during their reading(44.7%) was 21 to 25. Concerning a reading posture, the biggest group(54.3%) lay down or lay on their face while they read books. 45.0 % spent less than an hour watching TV per day on average, and 27.0% were on the computer for 30 minutes to less than an hour per day on average. The greatest group(63.0%) made use of basic indoor lighting when they were on the computer at night, and 62.1% saw eye doctors to take an eye test. In relation to how to protect eyesight, the biggest group(50.5%) spent less time being on the computer. Conclusion: As the eyesight of college students fails due to reading, TV, computer, and improper ways and posture of doing or using those things, every college definitely should provide education on eye health as one of general education courses.

• 한국안광학회지
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.317-322
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• 2006

본 연구는 굴절이상을 가진 사람 중 난시안이고 스스로 난시량을 알고 있는 사람에 한하여 주로 사용하는 시력교정 기구와 그것에 대한 만족도를 설문 조사하여 분석하였다. 설문 조사 대상자 46명중 시력 교정 수단으로 안경만을 사용하는 사람 11명 외에 35명의 콘택트렌즈 사용자들의 장기간 사용기간에 따라 발생하는 문제점을 경험한 사람이 25명이었고, 시력교정 상태에 매우 만족 외의 항목을 선택한 사람이 대부분을 차지하였다. 만족하지 못한 이유로는 미교정 난시, 잘못된 처방, 잘못된 Base Curve, 렌즈의 사용주기 경과 등이 있었다.

• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제7권4호
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• pp.131-140
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• 2019

Purpose : The purpose of this study was to investigate the interrelationship between eye movement and auditory function through the effects of eye lateralization on transient evoked otoacoustic emissions of auditory function. Methods : 25 subjects with complete set of ears were used in this study, which composed of 12 males and 13 females with pure tone threshold of below 25 dB without otolaryngology were evaluated. Each of the patient has a visual acuity of greater than 1.0 after correction, and has no problems with eye disease, eye movement, and human parallel system. In a dark silent room, the subjects sat on a chair with their heads fixed on a headrest. The tests were performed by asking the patients to look at a fixed red light dot on a light bar in front of them. This light was directed to the front, right and left sides of the subject at an angle of 40 ° In the presence of the stimulus sound in the ipsilateral ear, the transient evoked otoacoustic emissions of the ipsilateral ear was measured at the straight, right and left fixation. In order to evaluate the transient evoked otoacoustic emissions through the efferent auditory pathway, the transient evoked otoacoustic emission values of the contralateral ear were measured at the straight, right and left fixation. These measurements were taken at frequencies of 1 kHz, 1.4 kHz, 2.0 kHz, 2.8 kHz and 4 kHz, respectively. Results : Transient evoked otoacoustic emissions caused by lateral movement of the eye showed significant changes at 1.4 KHz and 2 KHz of the afferent pathway of the ipsilateral ear. Also, significant changes were observed at 1.4 KHz and 4 KHz of the efferent pathway of the contralateral ear. Conclusion : These results indicated that there is a close relationship between eye movement and auditory cochlea. In the future, further studies considering more diverse subjects and age groups will be needed.