• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제14권5호
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• pp.2717-2722
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• 2013

Background: The objective of this research is the computed axial tomography (CT) imaging grading of radiation induced pneumonitis (RP) and its correlation with clinical and radiotherapeutic parameters. Materials and Methods: The chest CT films of 20 patients with non-small cell lung cancer who have undergone threedimensional conformal radiation therapy were reviewed. The proposed CT grading of RP is supported on solely radiological diagnosis criteria and distinguishes five grades. The manifestation of RP was also correlated with any positive pre-existing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) history, smoking history, the FEV1 value, and the dosimetric variable V20. Results: The CT grading of RP was as follows: 3 patients (15%) presented with ground glass opacity (grade 1), 9 patients (45%) were classified as grade 2, 7 patients (35%) presented with focal consolidation, with or without elements of fibrosis (grade 3), and only one patient (5%) presented with opacity with accompanying atelectasis and loss of pulmonary volume (grade 4). Both univariate and multivariate analysis revealed as prognostic factors for the radiological grading of RP the reduction of FEV1 and the V20 (P=0.026 and P=0.003, respectively). There was also a significant (P<0.001) correlation of radiological grading of RP with FEV1 and V20 (spearman rho 0.92 and 0.93, respectively). Conclusions: The high correlation of the proposed radiological grading with the FEV1 and the V20 is giving a satisfactory clinical validity. Although the proposed grading scale seems relevant to clinical practice, further studies are needed for the confirmation of its validity and reliability.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.108-112
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• 2000

Objective : Many authors suggest that patients with traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage(tSAH) visible on first CT after heve injury had a significantly worse prognosis than patients who do not. The aim of this study is to identify patients with tSAH who present with a bad prognosis by reviewing their clinicoradiological features and plan appropriate treatments. Patients and Methods : We reviewed and analysed the factors that influenced discharge outcomes in 172 patients with tSAH for a 3-year period. The outcome was divided into good(good recovery and moderate disability of glasgow outcome scale) and good(severe disability, vegetative state and death). Results : A regression analysis of statistical significant factors(p<0.05) among the clinical and CT features ranked them by descending order of contribution to Glasgow Outcome Scale(GOS) scores at the time of discharge from acute hospitalization as follows 1) clinical : admission Glasgow Coma Scale(GCS), hypotension, CT grade, abnormal APTT, skull fracture, hyperglycemia(>160mg/dl), hypoxia, operation, 2) CT : basal cistern effacement(BCE), mass lesion, cortical sulcal effacement(CSE), midline shift. Conclusion : We have also experienced that the CT grading scale proposed by Green et al is a simple and useful prognostic factor. The authors believe that the patients with high CT grade need adjuvant therapies as of well surgery but it seems mandatory to consider early identification and correction of hypotension, hyperglycemia, and hypoxia in emergency setting.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제39권3호
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• pp.329-336
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• 2016

본 연구에서는 폐기종에 대해 고해상도 CT와 비교한 저선량 CT 의 유용성에 대해 평가하였다. 고해상도 CT와 저선량 CT 노출조건에서 선량과 영상 잡음을 3회 반복 측정하였다. 비슷한 노출조건에서 획득한 146명의 고해상도 CT와 저선량 CT 영상에 대해 2명의 흉부영상의학과전문의 합의 판독결과에서 폐기종 소견 만을 본 연구에 사용하였다. SPSS ver. 19.0 프로그램 사용하여 고해상도 CT와 저선량 CT 간에 폐기종에 대한 진단 차이는 McNemar's tests, 일치도는 unweighted kappa tests, 선량과 잡음 차이는 Mann-Whitney U-test 로 분석하였다. 선량은 고해상도 CT가 저선량 CT 보다 높았지만(1.95 mGy vs. 0.35 mGy, p=0.008), 잡음은 낮았다(40.1 HU vs. 99.6 HU, p=0.021). 폐기종 진단에 대해서는 두 영상 간에 높은 일치도를 보였다(k-value=0.88). 폐기종 점수는 두 영상 간에 통계적인 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았고, 높은 상관성을 보였다(r=0.599, p < 0.001). 선량과 잡음을 고려했을 때, 저선량 CT는 폐기종 진단에 표준 진단 방법 인 고해상도 CT를 대신하여 사용할 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• Journal of Trauma and Injury
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• 제36권3호
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• pp.165-171
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• 2023

Trauma remains a significant healthcare burden, causing over five million yearly fatalities. Notably, the liver is a frequently injured solid organ in abdominal trauma, especially in patients under 40 years. It becomes even more critical given that uncontrolled hemorrhage linked to liver trauma can have mortality rates ranging from 10% to 50%. Liver injuries, mainly resulting from blunt trauma such as motor vehicle accidents, are traditionally classified using the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma grading scale. However, recent developments have introduced the World Society of Emergency Surgery classification, which considers the patient's physiological status. The diagnostic approach often involves multiphase computed tomography (CT). Still, newer methods like split-bolus single-pass CT and contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) aim to reduce radiation exposure. Concerning management, nonoperative strategies have emerged as the gold standard, especially for hemodynamically stable patients. Incorporating angiography with embolization has also been beneficial, with success rates reported between 80% and 97%. However, it is essential to identify the specific source of bleeding for effective embolization. Given the severity of liver trauma and its potential complications, innovations in diagnostic and therapeutic approaches have been pivotal. While CT remains a primary diagnostic tool, methods like CEUS offer safer alternatives. Moreover, nonoperative management, especially when combined with angiography and embolization, has demonstrated notable success. Still, the healthcare community must remain vigilant to complications and continuously seek improvements in trauma care.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.87-94
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• 1999

Backgroud: We have performed the CT-guided celiac plexus block (CPB) using anterior approach to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the procedure and to determine the role of CT. Methods: CPB were done in 10 patients (5 men and 5 women: mean age, 58.1 years) with intractable upper abdominal pain due to terminal malignancy of the stomach (n=3), pancreas (n=4), gallbladder (n=2), and liver (n=1). To permit an anterior approach, patients lay supine on the CT scan table during the procedure. One 21-guage Chiba needle was placed just anterior to the diaphragmatic crus between the celiac and superior mesenteric arteries and 10~12 ml of dehydrated alcohol was injected. Degree of pain relief following the procedure was assessed and pain was graded on a numeric rating scale (NRS) from 0 to 10. Results: The results suggest a direct relation between the degree of celiac invasion and the response to the CPB. With CT guidance, it is possible for us to direct the needle into more accurate region, allowing alcohol to be deposited in specific ganglion area. Conclusions: CT-guided CPB using an anterior approach was an easy and effective way of reducing intractable upper abdominal pain due to terminal malignancies. CT-guidance allowed precise needle placement and safe procedure. Careful classification of cases is important to predict the degree of pain relief using the grading system based on the degree of involvement of the celiac plexus.

• 대한영상의학회지
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• 제81권6호
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• pp.1348-1363
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• 2020

2018년에 새롭게 개정된 장기 손상척도는 이전 미국외상수술협회의 응급수술분류체계와 유사한 형식을 가지며, 고형장기 손상의 등급을 지정하는 기준을 영상(imaging), 수술(operative), 병리(pathologic) 세 가지 세트로 나누어 분류하였다. 2018년 개정에서 가장 중요한 변화는 거짓동맥류와 동정맥 누공을 포함한 혈관 손상의 다중검출CT (multidetector CT; 이하 MDCT) 소견을 정의하여 장기 손상척도에 통합한 것이다. 이전 장기 손상척도와 동일하게 세 가지 기준 중에 가장 높은 등급이 최종 등급이 된다. 또한 한 장기 내에 여러 개의 1등급 또는 2등급 소견이 있으면, 다발성 손상에 대해 3등급의 부여가 가능하다. 본 임상화보에서는 2018년 개정된 미국외상수술협회 장기 손상척도의 MDCT 소견을 소개하고자 한다.

• 대한핵의학회지
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.241-250
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• 2001

목적: 뇌동맥류파열에 의한 지주막하출혈에 동반되는 뇌혈관수축에 따른 뇌허혈 상태는 환자의 예후에 영향을 미치게 되므로 조기에 진단, 치료하는 것이 중요하다. 본 연구에서는 뇌동맥류파열에 의한 지주막하출혈 환자에서 기저/아세타졸아미드 부하 뇌혈류 SEPCT에서의 혈관예비능 유지여부가 환자의 예후를 예측하는데 도움이 되는지 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 대뇌동맥류 파열에 의한 지주막하출혈이 있는 환자 21명을 대상으로 하였다. CT와 뇌혈관촬영으로 혈관수축여부를 진단하였으며, 기저/아세타졸아미드 부하 Tc-99m ECD SPECT로 혈관예비능 감소 유무를 평가하였고 GOS (glasgow outcome scale)로 임상경과를 평가하였다. 혈류예비능 감소와 혈관수축의 상관 관계를 알아보고, 혈류예비능감소, 혈관수축, 기저 SPECT의 혈류결손과 Hunt-Hess 등급, CT상 지주막하 출혈량, GOS등급과의 관계를 Fishers exact test로 분석하였다. 결과: 기저 SPECT에서 혈류결손은 81% (17/21)에서 관찰되었으며, 아세타졸아미드 투여 SEPCT에서 혈관예비능 감소는 38% (8/21)에서 관찰되었고, 혈관수축도 38% (8/21)에서 관찰되었다. 혈관예비능은 임상경과(GOS로 평가)가 양호한 군에서 유지되었고(92%,12/13) 불량한 군에서 감소되어(62.5%, 5/8) (p=0.014), 환자의 임상경과를 잘 반영하였다. 또한 혈관예비능 감소군에서 지주막하출혈정도가 심하였으며(p=0.017), Hunt-Hess 등급도 불량하였다(p=0.041). 혈관예비능과 혈관수축의 상관관계를 보면 서로 일치하는 경우가 71% (15/21)였으며, 혈관수축이 없이 혈관예비능이 감소된 경우가 23% (3/13), 혈관수축을 보이면서 혈관예비능이 유지되어 있는 경우가 8예 중 3예에서 관찰되었는데 환자들의 임상결과는 혈관예비능 보존유무와 일치하였다. 결론: 혈관촬영으로 진단한 뇌혈관수축은 실제 뇌혈류못하였고 기저/아세타졸아미드 부하 뇌혈류 SPECT는 뇌의 기능과 혈류 및 뇌혈관예비능을 평가함으로써 뇌동맥류파열에 의한 지주막하출혈 환자의 예후를 예측하는데 유용한 검사라고 생각된다.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제30권8호
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• pp.970-975
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• 2001

Objective : By conducing a review of clinical outcomes for patients with aneurysm treated using current microneurosurgical techniques and intensive care unit management, we speculated that grading systems based only on clinical condition or CT finding after admission failed to provide a significant stratification of outcome between individual grades of patients, because these systems did not include the factor for postoperative vasospasm. We hypothesized that postoperative blood flow velocity could have a significant impact on outcome prediction for patients surgically treated for intracranial aneurysms. Methods : We conducted a analysis on patient- and lesion-specific factors that might have been associated with outcome in a series of 55 aneurysm operations performed with measurements of blood-flow velocity with transcranial Doppler ultrasonography(TCD). In the new scale(NS) score system, 1 point is assigned additionally for the case with Hunt and Hess(H-H)/World Federation of Neurological Surgeons(WFNS) Grade IV or V, Fisher Scale(FS) score 3 or 4, aneurysm size greater than 10mm, patient age older than 60 years, blood-flow velocity higher than 120cm/sec, and posterior circulation lesion. By adding the total points, a 6-point scale score(score 0-6) is obtained. Results : Age of patient, size of aneurysm, clinical condition(H-H grade and WFNS), FS score, and blood flow velocity(TCD 1day after operation) were independently and strongly associated with long-term outcome. When NS scores were applied to 55 patients with at least 6 months follow-up, the correlation of individual scores with outcome was strongly validated the retrospective findings. Conclusion : It was speculated that TCD could be used to assess postoperative vasospasm and to monitor noninvasively the patients with aneurysmal SAH. This NS score system is easy to apply, divide patients into groups with different outcome, and is comprehensive, allowing for more accurate prediction of surgical outcome.

• Journal of Cerebrovascular and Endovascular Neurosurgery
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.390-402
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• 2023

Objective: Chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) is a neurological complication following clipping surgery. However, the natural course and ideal approach for the treatment of clipping-related-CSDH (CR-CSDH) have not been clearly established. We aimed to investigate the course of CR-CSDH using chronological radiological findings. Methods: We performed a retrospective analysis of 28 (3.8%) patients who developed CSDH among 736 patients who underwent surgical clipping using pterional approach for unruptured aneurysms at our institution between December 2010 and December 2018. Patients underwent follow-up CT scan 6-8 weeks after clipping surgery and decision to pursue surgical intervention rests upon the patient's symptom based on the Markwalder's grading scale (MGS) and numeric rating scale (NRS). Results: Of the 28 patients, 3 patients (10.7%) underwent surgery, while 25 (89.2%) showed spontaneous resolution of CR-CSDH. Eighteen patients (64.2%) had mild headache with MGS of 0-1. The mean maximum hematoma volume was 41.9±30.9 ml (5.8-135 ml), and 26 patients (92.8%) had homogeneous hematoma. The mean time to hematoma resolution was 126.7±52.9 days (46-228 days). Comparing group of CR-CSDH volume ≥43 ml or a midline shift ≥5 mm, the difference in presence of linear low-density area (p=0.002) and age (p=0.026) between the conservative and operative groups were found to be statistically significant. Conclusions: Most CR-CSDH cases spontaneously resolved within 4 months. Therefore, we suggest that close observation should be performed if patient's symptoms are mild and special radiologic findings are present, despite its relatively large volume and midline shifting.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제48권3호
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• pp.167-176
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• 2018

Purpose: In the age of X-ray computed tomography (CT) and digital volume tomography (DVT), with their outstanding post-processing capabilities, indications for planar radiography for the study of the dentition of ancient Egyptian mummies may easily be overlooked. In this article, the advantages and limitations of different approaches and projections are discussed for planar oral and maxillofacial radiography using portable digital X-ray equipment during archaeological excavations. Furthermore, recommendations are provided regarding projections and sample positioning in this context. Materials and Methods: A total of 55 specimens, including 19 skeletonized mandibles, 14 skeletonized skulls, 18 separate mummified heads, and 4 partially preserved mummies were imaged using portable digital X-ray equipment in the course of archaeological excavations led by the University of Basel in the Valley of the Kings between 2009 and 2012. Images were evaluated by 2 authors with regard to the visibility of diagnostically relevant dental structures using a 4-point grading system(Likert scale). Results: Overall, the visibility of diagnostically relevant dental structures was rated highest by both authors on X-ray images acquired using a dental detector. The tube-shift technique in the lateral projections of mandibular dentition achieved the second-best rating, and lateral projections achieved the third-best rating. Conclusion: Conventional planar digital X-ray imaging, due to its ubiquity, remains an excellent method-and often the only practicable one-for examining the skulls and teeth of ancient Egyptian mummies under field conditions. Radiographic images of excellent diagnostic quality can be obtained, if an appropriate methodology regarding the selected projections and sample placement is followed.