• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• v.31 no.5
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• pp.549-551
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• 1998

Although dysphagia in patients with acute leukemia is usually related to reflux esophagitis, infectious esophagitis, chemotherapy1) and leukemic infiltration2), acute esophageal stricture resulting from chemotherapy in the patient with leukemia is very rare. A 40-year-old man with acute myelogenous leukemia was admitted for operation of esophageal stricture which was developed within 1 month of chemotherapy. An esophagectomy and esophagogastrostomy with pyloroplasty was carried out. Histology showed mucosal infiltration of mononuclear cells and transmural fibrosis involving submucosa and the muscle layer.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• v.8 no.2
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• pp.137-142
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• 2005

Purpose: To evaluate the safety, efficacy and technical problems of the endoscopic balloon dilatation of esophageal anomalies in children. Methods: The medical records of 8 children treated by endoscopic balloon dilatation for esophageal anomalies over a 10-year period at Pusan National University Hospital were reviewed retrospectively. The balloon catheter (Maxforce TTS or CRE, Boston Scientific Co., USA) was positioned across the area of narrowing by direct visualization. The balloon was slowly inflated with normal saline to specified pressures for each balloon and maintained for 60 seconds and then deflated. After 60 seconds pause, the procedure was repeated with a larger sized balloon (increments of 1 mm for each subsequent dilation) till effective dilatation was confirmed by direct visualization without complications. Results: Three male and five female were included and their mean age was 4.2 years. A total of 27 (average of 3.2 per patient) dilatation were performed. Underlying diseases of patients are postoperative stricture of esophageal atresia in 3 cases, esophageal ring in 2 cases, achalasia, corrosive esophagitis and hypertensive LES in one case respectively. The size of initial dilating balloon was chosen on the basis of the diameter of the narrowing determined by endoscopy. The first dilation in patients with severe esophageal stricture was made with a 6 mm sized balloon. Complications observed were esophageal perforation and respiratory holding during the procedure in one case respectively. Successful outcome was seen in 6 patients (75%). Conclusion: Endoscopic balloon dilatation can provide a safe and effective mean of treating esophageal anomalies in children and should be considered the treatment of choice in the initial management of those cases.

• Korean Journal of Bronchoesophagology
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• v.13 no.1
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• pp.55-58
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• 2007

Caustic bums of the upper aerodigestive tract continue to be a significant clinical problem. Wide -field pharyngoesophagectomy is commonly performed as treatment for malignancies of the hypopharynx. A total laryngectomy is often necessary at the time of this procedure because of the anatomical proximity of the cancer or because of the likely compromise of swallowing postoperatively. When preservation of the larynx is attempted, aspirations after surgery frequently require a second-stage laryngectomy. And various flaps are using for reconstruction of esophageal defect. The choice of reconstruction is depended to the patient's status. A 54-year-old women whose symptom was severe dysphagia and X-ray revealed laryngopharyngeal stricuture. She had attempted suicide by swallowing lye liquids 32 years ago. She has entire laryngopharyngeal and esophageal stricutures. Total laryngectomy was performed and reconstruction of theesophagus was carried out with unusual reversed-gastric tube formation. Hence, we report this case with the review of literaturefor proper management in the future.

• Proceedings of the KOR-BRONCHOESO Conference
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• 1995.04a
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• pp.93.2-93
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• 1995

후두 및 기관지 협착증은 대개가 기도확보를 목적으로 후두 및 기관내에 삽관을 시행하였을 때 삽관튜브에 부착된 cuff내에 압력이 높게 되면 점막에 혈류장애가 초래되고 궤양등의 점막손상이 뒤따르며 여기에 2차감염이 초래되어 육아종과 반흔이 생기면서 결국은 협착이 초래되는 것으로 알려져 있다. 이와 같이 손상된 후두및 기관의 점막에 산도가 강하고 소화효소가 함유된 위액이 역류되어 접촉될 경우 협착이 더욱 조장되리라고 가정할 수 있다. 따라서 위액이 과연 후두 및 기관지 협착증에 관여 한 것인지를 실험적으로 규명해 보고자 하였다. 실험동물은 가토를 대상으로 하여 Urethan마취를 시행하고, 삽관한 다음 합성위액 pH 1.5, 3, 5 짜리 용액을 기관 내에 1시간정도 관류시킨 다음 후두 및 기관을 적출하여 점막상태의 변화를 현미경으로 관찰하였다. 그 결과 산도가 강하고 펩신이 첨가된 합성위액으로 관류한 군에서는 성모의 파괴점막의 궤양, 부종과 염증소견 등이 심하게 관찰되었다. 그러나 산도가 약할수록, 그리고 펩신이 첨가되지 않은 합성위액으로 관류한 군에서는 섬모 및 점막의 손상이나 염증 및 부종등의 소견이 경미하게 관찰되었다. 이러한 결과로 미루어 강한 산도의 위액이 후두 및 기관으로 역류될 경우 협착증의 발생에 깊이 관여하리라고 추측되었다.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• v.38 no.6 s.251
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• pp.445-449
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• 2005

The management of failure of colonic graft or corrosive stricture with impaired colonic circulation continues to be a challenge to surgeons. We present four cases of complicated corrosive esophageal stricture, which were successfully treated using jejunal free graft. As the initial surgical treatment, three patients underwent colonic interposition, and one underwent Whipple's procedure due to panperitonitis. Ore patient underwent transposition of jejunal free patch graft, two underwent interposition of jejunal free graft, and one underwent esophagojejunocolojejunostomy using jejunal free graft. All patients did not show dysphagia after long term follow-up. Complex esophageal reconstruction with jejunal free graft was performed successfully and long term functional outcome was good.

• Proceedings of the KOR-BRONCHOESO Conference
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• 2003.09a
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• pp.114-119
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• 2003

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• v.39 no.12 s.269
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• pp.920-926
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• 2006

Background: Mortality and morbidity of anastomotic complications after esophagectomy have gradually decreased in recent years. However, swallowing difficulties and reflux symptoms after esophagogastrostomy continue to be a burden jeopardizing the quality of life. In the present study, we evaluated the quality of esophagogastrostomy by analyzing anastomotic stenosis and reflux esophagitis. Material and Method: A retrospective analysis was made in 74 patients who underwent esophagogastrostomy after esophagectomy by one surgeon between January 1995 and December 2004. 53 patients of them received endoscopic examination during follow-up($29{\pm}23.6$ months, range $5{\sim}111$ months). Reflux esophagitis and stenosis at anastomostic site were analyzed according to the techniques and locations of esophagogastrostomy. Result: The median age at the time of repair was $60.3{\pm}8.87$ years(range $39{\sim}81$ years). 23 patients received a hand-sewn esophagogastric anastomosis and 30 patients a circular stapled one. There was no significant statistical difference in terms of anastomotic stenosis(p=0.64) and reflux esophagitis(p=0.41) between the two groups. Cervical anastomosis was peformed in 26 patients and intrathoracic anastomosis in 27 patients. No significant statistical difference in anastomotic stenosis between the two groups was found(p=0.44), but reflux esophagitis was noted in 3 patients in the cervical anastomosis group and 14 patients in the intrathoracic anastomosis group(p=0.003). Conclusion: Cervical anastomosis was supposed to have a better quality of esophagogastrostomy by lowering the risk of reflux esophagitis. In the future, the comprehensive study including a patient's subjective symptom and Barrett's metaplasia should be performed in larger cases.

• Proceedings of the KOR-BRONCHOESO Conference
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• 1995.04a
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• pp.90.2-90
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• 1995

기관 협착증은 기관 삽관, 기관절개술 혹은 외상 등에 의해 주로 발생하고 드물게 종양이나 염증성 질환에 의해 생길 수 있다. 치료의 원칙은 정상 발성기능을 가진 충분한 기관강을 유지하는데 있으며 여러 치료방법 중 기관절제 및 단단문합술은 다른 방법이 실패하였거나 협착정도가 심한 경우에 시행할 수 있고, 정상기관강을 유지함으로써 해부, 생리학적으로 가장 이상적인 수술방법으로 알려져 있다. 저자들은 1990년부터 1994년까지 경부기관 8례, 경부 및 흉부기관을 동반한 기관협착증 1례에서 기관 절제 및 단단문합술을 실시하였다. 전례에서 suprahyoid release를 시행하였으며, 술중 가능한한 회귀신경은 확인하지 않았으며 술후 2일째 기관발거를 실시하였다. 합병증으로 술후 1례에서 일측성대마비가 있었으며 문합부 육아조직 형성이 2례가 있었으나 전례에서 성공적인 기관발거가 가능하였다.

• Proceedings of the KTCVS Conference
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• 1995.10a
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• pp.120-120
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• 1995

• Proceedings of the KOR-BRONCHOESO Conference
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• 2008.10a
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• pp.36.1-36.1
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• 2008