• Anatomy and Cell Biology
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• 제57권2호
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• pp.316-319
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• 2024

Comprehensive understanding of the variations in the branching of the external carotid artery (ECA) is essential to minimizing vascular complications during cranio-facial and neck surgical procedures. We demonstrate a rare case of unusual branching of ECAs in both carotid triangles and anomalous origin of the left ascending pharyngeal artery (APA) during dissection of embalmed cadaver. The right and left common carotid arteries (CCA) bifurcated at the level of the upper border of the thyroid cartilage. The right superior thyroid artery (STA) originated anterior to the carotid bifurcation (CB), while the left STA originated from the anterior aspect of the left CCA. The right ECA trifurcated into linguofacial trunk, APA, and distal ECA, 15.7 mm from CB. On the left side, lingual artery and APA arose as a short common linguopharyngeal trunk, 1.9 mm from CB. The left facial and occipital arteries originated anteromedially and posteriorly at the same level.

• 사상체질의학회지
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.148-159
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• 2007

1. Objectives The purpose of this study was to investigate the correlation of Metabolic syndrome(MetS) and Intima-media thickness(IMT) of common carotid artery with Sasang constitution. 2. Methods 197 subjects who had taken health examinations and diagnosis of Sasang constitution from Jan 1, 2006 to Dec 31, 2006 at East-west health examination center of Kyung-Hee medical center were included and underwent B-mode ultrasonography for measurement of intima-media thickness of common carotid arteries. MetS was defined by the criteria of the criteria of the National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III. 3. Results and Conclusions Mean intima-media thickness of common carotid artery was significantly higher in subjects with MetS compared with control subjects($0.070{\pm}0.017$ vs $0.063{\pm}0.014cm$) and a significant trend towards increased IMT was observed with increasing numbers of metabolic syndrome components(r=0.331, p=0.000). After adjustment for age and sex, IMT of common carotid arteries was significantly different among three constitutional groups (Soyangin:$0.065{\pm}0.015cm$, Taeumin:$0.068{\pm}0.016cm$, Soeumin:$0.056{\pm}0.010cm$), however, after adjustment for age, sex and existence of metabolic syndrome, there was no significant different. But, factor of Taeumin was the effective determinant of the increase of mean IMT of common carotid arteries.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제45권1호
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• pp.32-34
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• 2009

The common carotid artery generally bifurcates into the internal and external carotid arteries at the level of C3-4. Injury to the common carotid artery during anterior cervical discectomy is a complication that is very much feared but encountered rarely. Knowing the anatomic variations of the common carotid artery and using an operating microscope during the anterior cervical approach for cases with low-lying bifurcation of the common carotid artery would prevent injuries to this artery. We present a 42-year-old female who has successfully undergone anterior cervical discectomy at the level of C5-6 and C6-7. She had a low-lying bifurcation of the common carotid artery.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.26-33
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• 2016

Purpose: To compare the dose distribution between carotid sparing intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) and opposed lateral field technique (LAFT), and to determine the effects of carotid sparing IMRT in early glottic cancer patients who have risk factors for atherosclerosis. Materials and Methods: Ten early glottic cancer patients were treated with carotid sparing IMRT. For each patient, the conventional LAFT plan was developed for comparison. IMRT and LAFT plans were compared in terms of planning target volume (PTV) coverage, conformity index, homogeneity index, and the doses to planning organ at risk volume (PRV) for carotid arteries, spinal cord and pharyngeal constrictor muscle. Results: Recurrence was not observed in any patients during the follow-up period. $V_{95%}$ for PTV showed no significant difference between IMRT and LAFT plans, while $V_{100%}$ was significantly higher in the IMRT plan (95.5% vs. 94.6%, p = 0.005). The homogeneity index (11.6%) and conformity index (1.4) in the IMRT plan were significantly better than those in the LAFT plans (8.5% and 5.1, respectively) (p = 0.005). The median $V_{5Gy}$ (90.0%), $V_{25Gy}$ (13.5%), and $V_{50Gy}$ (0%) for carotid artery PRV in the IMRT plan were significantly lower than those in the LAFT plan (99.1%, 89.0%, and 77.3%, respectively) (p = 0.005). Conclusion: Our study suggests that carotid sparing IMRT can significantly decrease the dose to carotid arteries compared to LAFT, and it would be considered for early glottic cancer patient with high risk of atherosclerosis.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제43권6호
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• pp.486-495
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• 2010

Objectives: The effect of meat consumption on cardiometabolic risk has been continuously studied, but their associations are not conclusive. The aim of this study is to examine the association between the consumption of meat or red meat and carotid intima-media thickness (IMT) in healthy Korean adults. Methods: This study evaluated 2374 community-dwelling adults (933 men and 1441 women) who were free of cardiovascular disease or cancer, living in a rural area in Korea. Total meat and red meat intakes were assessed with a validated 103 item-food frequency questionnaire. Carotid IMT was evaluated ultrasonographically, IMTmax was defined as the highest value among IMT of bilateral common carotid arteries. Results: After adjustment for potential confounding factors, the mean IMTmax tended to increase in higher meat consumption groups in both men and women with metabolic syndrome (p for trend= 0.027 and 0.049, respectively), but not in participants without metabolic syndrome. Frequent meat consumption (${\geq}5$ servings/week) was significantly associated with higher IMTmax in men with metabolic syndrome (by 0.08 mm, p=0.015). Whereas, the association was not significant in women (by 0.05 mm, p=0.115). Similar but attenuated findings were shown with red meat intake. Conclusions: Our findings suggest that a higher meat consumption may be associated with a higher carotid IMT in Korean adults with metabolic syndrome. The frequent meat consumption (${\geq}5$ servings/week), compared with the others, was associated with a higher carotid IMTmax only in men with metabolic syndrome. Further research is required to explore optimal meat consumption in people with specific medical conditions.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제28권3호
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• pp.320-323
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• 1995

We report a case of recurred Takayasu,s arteritis.The patient was 28-year-old female underwent aorto-left common carotid and aorto-left subclavian bypass graft replacement 1 year ago.Unfortunately, she was readmitted because of newly developing angina and both eye claudication severe headache. Aorto-coronary angiogram showed complete obstruction of left common carotid artery ,stenosis of right carotid artery bifurcation and ostial stenosis of right coronary artery.Bilateral carotid arteries bypass graft with great saphenous vein and right coronary artery bypass graft with right internal mammary artery were done at same the time and she discharged after 21 days without any problem.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제42권2호
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• pp.279-281
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• 2009

38세 남자가 우측 경부의 약 $5{\times}6cm$ 크기의 박동성 종괴를 주소로 내원하였다. 종괴는 최근 2개월간 빠르게 커졌으며 간헐적인 경부 통증과 애성 등의 증상이 동반되었다. 방사선학적 검사를 통하여 우측 총경동맥 분지부 직하방에 위치한 동맥류를 확인하였으며 그것은 내경동맥과 외경동맥을 압박하고 있었다. 내부 단락을 사용하여 뇌혈류를 유지한 상태에서 우내경동맥 일부 내막절제술을 시행하였으며 동맥류를 절제하고 도관대치를 시행하였다. 수술 중 주위 신경조직의 손상은 없었으며 별다른 합병증 없이 회복하여 환자는 수술 후 7일에 퇴원하였다.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제31권3호
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• pp.267-276
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• 2008

본 연구는 20세에서 50세까지 건강한 남성 지원자를 대상으로 내경동맥과 내경정맥의 혈류속도를 측정하기 위하여 2D-PC MRA를 촬영했다. 2D-PC MRA는 제4-5경추디스크를 지나는 FOV 24cm 넓이로 횡단 촬영하여 내경동맥과 내경정맥의 혈류속도를 넥타이를 매지 않은 상태와 세게 맨 상태에서 각각 측정하였다. 넥타이를 매지 않았을 때 내경동맥의 평균 혈류속도 최고치는 우측 72.13cm/sec, 좌측 74.96cm/sec (양측 평균 73.54cm/sec)이였고 내경정맥의 평균 혈류속도 최고치는 우측 -34.45cm/sec, 좌측 -24.99cm/sec(양측평균 -29.72cm/sec)였다. 그러나 넥타이를 세게 매었을 때 내경동맥의 평균 혈류속도 최고치는 우측 61.35cm/sec, 좌측 65.19cm/sec(양측 평균 63.27cm/sec)이며 내경정맥의 혈류속도 최고치는 우측 -22.14cm/sec, 좌측 -17.93cm/sec (양측 평균 20.03cm/sec)였다. 목에 세게 넥타이를 맨 경우가 넥타이를 매지 않은 상태 보다 양쪽 내경동맥의 평균 혈류속도가 86% (63.27/73.54cm/sec)로 약간 감소하는 반면 양쪽 내경정맥의 평균 혈류속도는 67%(-20.03/-29.72cm/sec)로 유의성 있게 감소하였다(P<0.05). 따라서 넥타이를 세게 매었을 때 내경정맥의 순환에 미치는 영향(33%의 혈류속도감소)이 내경동맥(14%의 혈류속도감소) 보다 유의성 있게 큰 것을 알 수 있었다(P<0.05). 결론적으로 본 연구결과는 2D-PC MRA를 이용하여 넥타이를 목에 세게 매었을 때 순간적으로 양쪽 내경정맥이 내경동맥보다 상대적으로 압박되어 혈류속도가 의미 있게 감소되며 일시적 폐쇄가 되는 소견을 보였다. 이 경우 넥타이를 목에 세게 매고 생활을 하는 경우에 대변을 보거나 또는 세면을 하는 등 일상적인 생활에서도 예기치 않게 일시적으로 내경정맥혈관이 압박되어 폐쇄되며 이차적으로 두개강 내의 정맥성고혈압을 일으켜 뇌졸중의 요인이 될 수 있는 것으로 유추된다.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제49권4호
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• pp.226-228
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• 2011

We report a case of spontaneous right carotid-cavernous fistula (CCF) in a proximal segment of persistent primitive trigeminal artery (PPTA) and combined vascular anomalies such as left duplicated hypoplastic proximal posterior cerebral arteries and a variation of anterior choroidal artery supplying temporal and occipital lobe. A 45-year-old male presented with progressive right exophthalmos, diplopia, and ocular pain. With manual compression of the internal carotid artery, a cerebral angiography revealed a right CCF from a PPTA. Treatment involved the placement of detachable non-fibered and fibered coils, and use of a hyperglide balloon to protect against coil herniation into the internal carotid artery. A final angiograph revealed complete occlusion of PPTA resulted in no contrast filling of CCF.

• 한국전산유체공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국전산유체공학회 2011년 춘계학술대회논문집
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• pp.500-503
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• 2011

Blood flow simulations in an idealized carotid bifurcation model with considering wall compliance were carried out to investigate the effect of wall elasticity on the wall shear stress and wall solid stress. Canonical waveforms of flowrates and pressure in the carotid arteries were imposed for the boundary conditions. Comparing to rigid wall model, generally, we could find an increased recirculation region at the carotid bulb and an overall reduced wall shear stress. Also, there was appreciable change of flowrate and pressure waveform in longitudinal direction. Solid and wall shear stress concentration occurs at the bifurcation apex.