• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제30권10호
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• pp.1048-1050
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• 1997

본 국립의료원 흉부외과에서는 식도재건술에 따르는 아주 보기 드문 합병증을 경험하였다. 환자는 1969년 양잿물 섭취에 의하여 일년 뒤 양성 식도협착으로 발전하였다. 1972년 회결장을 이용한 식도 재건술을 실시 하였으나 복부 창상감염으로 농이 배출되었다. 그후로 창상부위에 분열과 유합이 되풀이 되었다. 1996년 이식한 결장의 협착으로 절제술 및 단단문합술을 시행하였다. 술중감염으로 인하여 염증반응이 진행하여 이식물의 협착을 초래하게 되었다고 결론지었다.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.600-604
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• 1990

A fistulous communication between an esophageal traction diverticulum and the tracheobronchial tree appears to be of rare occurrence. This report reviews the feature of benign esophagobronchial fistula due to esophageal traction diverticulum. This 36-year-old female patient suffered from substernal pain, interscapular pain and severe paroxysmal coughing after ingestion of fluids. This patient was taken a diverticulectomy and partial resection of superior segment of right lower lobe. After the operation, there was no subjective symptoms, esophagobronchial fistula, leakage, stricture and diverticulum. The postoperative result was excellent.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제32권9호
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• pp.799-805
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• 1999

배경: 식도 및 분문부암에서 식도절제를 시행한 후 문합부에 생길 수 있는 중대한 합병증으로는 문합부 누출, 양성 협착, 그리고 종양재발 등을 들 수 있고 이러한 술후 합병증의 발생 빈도는 그 문합의 위치가 경부 또는 흉부 어디인가에 따라 달라질 수 있으므로 문합의 위치에 따른 합병증을 서로 비교할 필요가 있다. 대상 및 방법: 1987년부터 1998년까지 식도암 근치술을 시행 받은 36명의 환자를 대상으로 흉부절개에 의한 식도절제 후 그 문합 위치에 따라 경부 문합군(NA군, 20명) 및 흉부 문합군(C군, 16명)으로 각각 구분하여 비교하였다. 식도암환자의 병기는 2A기 13명, 2B기 7명, 3기 16명으로 술후 각각 판정되었고, 종양의 위치별로는 중흉부에 22명, 하흉부 및 분문부에 14명이 각각 위치하였다. 결과: 전체 수술사망률은 8.3%(경부 문합군 5%, 흉부 문합군 12.5%)였다. 문합부 누출율은 경부 문합군 15.0%, 흉부 문합군 12.5%으로 문합위치에 따른 차이는 없었으나, 문합 방법상 수봉합(27.3%)과 staple봉합(8.0%)에 따른 차이는 있었다(p＜0.05). 종양으로부터 근위부 절제연은 평균 9.6 cm(경부문합군) 및 5.8 cm(흉부문합군)였고, 문합부 종양 재발율은 5.3%(경부문합군) 및 28.6%(흉부문합군) (p＜0.05)였다. 양성 협착률-중등도 이상의 연하장해로 정의함-은 흉부문합군(21.4%)에 비해 경부문합군 (36.8%)에서 보다 높게 나타났고, 특히 staple봉합법에 의한 문합시에는 staple의 크기가 작을수록 협착의 빈도는 높았다(25-mm staple에서 41.7%, 28-mm에서 9.1%) (p＜0.05). 결론: 근위부 절제연을 크게 할수록 문합부의 종양 재발율을 줄일 수 있었고 staple봉합의 도입후 문합부 누출율은 크게 감소하였다. 양성 협착률은 경부 문합후 상대적으로 높았지만 작은(25-mm) sstaple이 사용과 술후 문합부 누출의 합병이 중등도 이상의 협착의 더욱 큰 위험 요소라고 사료된다.

• 대한세포병리학회지
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.38-45
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• 2006

Bile duct brush cytology has been employed as a diagnostic tool for the evaluation of pancreatic and biliary tract strictures. The specificity of this method is high however, its sensitivity is quite low. A recent study employing liquid based cytology (LBC) reported results comparable to those achieved via conventional cytology. Therefore, we have attempted to prospectively evaluate the diagnostic utility of bile duct brush cytology in pancreaticobiliary diseases. A total of 46 cases with bile duct stricture were enrolled including 11 cases of benign stricture, 29 cases of bile duct carcinoma, 3 cases of gallbladder cancer, and 3 cases of pancreatic cancer. Both conventional smear and LBC using $MonoPrep2^{TM}$ system were conducted in each case. The cytological diagnosis of each case was classed into the following categories; benign, suspicious for malignancy, and malignancy. The diagnostic accuracy of both cytologic methods was investigated. LBC evidenced a high rate of material insufficiency (13/46), which was attributed to low cellularity. The kappa index of both cytological methods was 0.508. Cytological and tissue diagnoses were correlated in 25 cases conducted from biopsy or operation. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value were 41.2% (7/17), 100% (8/8), 100% (7/7), and 44.4% (10/18) in conventional smear; 58.8% (10/17), 87.5% (7/8), 90.9% (10/11), and 50.0% (7/14) in LBC; and 94.1% (16/17), 87.5% (7/8), 94.1% (16/17), and 87.5% (7/8) in any one of both cytological methods, respectively. Based on these results, the sensitivity of LBC was found to be superior to that of conventional smear and we were able to obtain higher positive predictive value upto 94.1% by simultaneously conducting both cytologic methods.

• 폴리머
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• 제36권2호
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• pp.163-168
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• 2012

최근에 내시경 관련기술의 진보에 따라서 시술 편리성, 회복시간 단축, 환자 고통 경감 등의 장점으로 인해 스텐트 삽입술이 빠르게 진보하였다. 본 연구에서 양성담관 협착 치료를 목적으로 파클리탁셀을 이용한 약물방출 스텐트를 전기분사 방법에 의해 제조하였으며, 이 때 사용된 고분자는 polyether-based polyurethane(상표명 : PELLETHANE 2363-80AE$^{(R)}$)과 첨가제로서 Pluronic F127, 약물로서 파클리탁셀을 사용하여 금속스텐트 표면에 코팅하였다. 그 결과로서, 약물이 코팅된 고분자 필름의 물리적 특성은 SEM, FTIR, 접촉각 측정기, XRD에 의해 확인하였으며, 약물방출속도는 약물함량이 높을수록 감소하였음을 알 수 있었다.

• 한국의료질향상학회지
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.36-51
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• 1997

Background : Clinical practice guidelines define "systematically developed statements to assist practitioner and patient decisions about appropriate health care for specific clinical circumstances" and help to improve patient care. The purpose of this study is to develop a clinical practice guideline for the most effective diagnoses and treatments of benign prostatic hyperplasia based on patient preference and clinical need. Methods : For this research project, extensive literature searches (208 articles) were conducted. As well, critical reviews and syntheses (meta-analysis) were used to evaluate empirical evidence and significant outcomes of the BPH literature. Questionnaires about clinical practice for BPH patients were distributed and consensus meetings were undertaken to grasp variations in clinical practice and to reach agreement on the guideline's development. The guideline was promoted under the sponsorship of the Korean Medical Association and the Korean urological Cancer. Society. For the task, the Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Guideline Panel was composed of multidisciplinary experts in the field. Results : BPH is a disease that affects a patient's quality of life. This Clinical Practice Guideline was developed for the typical man over age 50 with symptoms of prostatism, but with no significant medical morbidities such as diabetes or other known causes of voiding dysfunction, such as urethral stricture or neurogenic bladder. The guidelines detail the relative benefits and obstacles associated with all diagnostic and treatment approaches, including watchful waiting. Conclusion : This guideline provides a cornerstone for our medical association. It represents the most current scientific knowledge regarding the development, diagnosis, and treatment of BPH. It will be revised and updated as needed.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제28권11호
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• pp.1025-1031
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• 1995

Thirty patients who underwent esophageal resections due to esophageal carcinoma and benign strictures, and esophagovisceral anastomoses were performed by hand suture in 11 patients[Group I and by using the end to end anastomosis[EEA stapler in 19 patients[Group II . Anastomoses were performed in the thoracic cavity in 24 patients[Right 19, Left 5 and in the cervical area in 6 patients. There was one operative mortality[3.3% in a cancer patient who underwent Ivor-Lewis operation using EEA stapler. She expired on POD 38 days due to renal failure and sepsis. There were two anastomotic leakage in the sutured group and no anastomotic leakage in the stapled group. Late anastomotic strictures occurred in 10 patients[52.6% in the stapled group compared to 2 patients[18.1% in the sutured group. Most of the patients with late anastomotic strictures responded to one or two trials of TTS dilations. Using EEA stapler in performing esophagovisceral anastomosis is a safe method with acceptable range of complication rate, and total admission period after the operation for group I was 30.3 days compared to 25.4 days in group II although it had no clinical significance. The follow up was possible in 23 patients; 5 patients in group I died within mean 12.6 months and 9 patients in group II within mean 14.2 months.

• 대한세포병리학회지
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• 제2권2호
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• pp.73-78
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• 1991

A total of 362 bile samples from 104 patients with evidence of biliary tract obstruction were submitted for diagnostic cytology from January, 1989 to April, 1991. The patients were classified based on the obstructive cause, and the cytologic results were reviewed. 298 of the specimens were from patients with intrabiliary malignant structure, and 17 were from patients with extrabiliary malignant compression or benign biliary obstruction. Bile cytology was positive for carcinoma in 42 samples from patients with intrabiliary malignant stricture, and the diagnostic sensitivity was 14%. There were no false positive cases. We concluded that the cause of low sensitivity was degenerative change of cell due to prolonged sampling time. What is noteworthy was the high prevalence of Clonorchis sinensis eggs, being detected in 25 patients with intrabiliary malignancy, supporting the association between clonorchiasis and biliary tree malignancy.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제39권2호
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• pp.161-167
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• 2022

Congenital web formations are extremely rare anomalies of the extrahepatic biliary tree. We herein report a case of common bile duct septum combined with multiple intrahepatic bile duct strictures in a 74-year-old female patient who was successfully treated with radiological intervention. The patient initially visited the hospital because of upper abdominal pain. Imaging studies revealed multifocal strictures with dilatation in both intra- and extrahepatic ducts; the final clinical diagnosis was congenital common bile duct web combined with multiple intrahepatic duct strictures. Surgical treatment was not indicated because multiple biliary strictures were untreatable, and the disease was clinically diagnosed as benign. The multiple strictures were extensively dilated twice through bilateral percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) for 2 months. After 1 month of observation, PTBD catheters were successfully removed. The patient is doing well at 6 months after completion of the radiological intervention, with the maintenance of normal liver function. Congenital web of the bile duct is very rare, and its treatment may vary depending on the patterns of biliary stenosis. In cases where surgical intervention is not indicated for congenital web and its associated disease, radiological intervention with balloon dilatation can be a viable therapeutic option.

• Clinical Endoscopy
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• 제55권2호
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• pp.197-207
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• 2022

Background/Aims: Endoscopic visualization of the microscopic anatomy can facilitate the real-time diagnosis of pancreatobiliary disorders and provide guidance for treatment. This study aimed to review the technique, image classification, and diagnostic performance of confocal laser endomicroscopy (CLE). Methods: We conducted a systematic review of CLE in pancreatic and biliary ducts of humans, and have provided a narrative of the technique, image classification, diagnostic performance, ongoing research, and limitations. Results: Probe-based CLE differentiates malignant from benign biliary strictures (sensitivity, ≥89%; specificity, ≥61%). Needle-based CLE differentiates mucinous from non-mucinous pancreatic cysts (sensitivity, 59%; specificity, ≥94%) and identifies dysplasia. Pancreatitis may develop in 2-7% of pancreatic cyst cases. Needle-based CLE has potential applications in adenocarcinoma, neuroendocrine tumors, and pancreatitis (chronic or autoimmune). Costs, catheter lifespan, endoscopist training, and interobserver variability are challenges for routine utilization. Conclusions: CLE reveals microscopic pancreatobiliary system anatomy with adequate specificity and sensitivity. Reducing costs and simplifying image interpretation will promote utilization by advanced endoscopists.