• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• v.6 no.1
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• pp.147-153
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• 1993

A total of 109 heads of horses and ponies from eight horseback riding clubs nearby Central Taiwan were investigated to evaluate the blood parameters and the biochemical compositions of serum for the documentation of clinical pathological diagnosis and exercise physiology. Blood samples were collected from the jugular vein of resting horses. The sex difference in the blood traits were compared both in horses and in ponies. Results shows that total plasma proteins (PP) and hematocrit (PCV) were found higher in male horses than in females (p < 0.05). The sexual effect also exertes a significant influence on the leucocyte (WBC) count, but not on the erythrocyte (RBC) concentration. According to the differential counts of leucocytes, the number of monocytes and lymphocytes was higher in the male pony than that of in male horse. A close relationship Between the erythrocyte sedimention rate (ESR) and the other blood parameters were found especially in PCV, RBC concentration, and plasma protein level. The average ESR observed at 60 minutes were $21.80{\pm}21.87mm$, $39.50{\pm}18.90mm$ and $43.73{\pm}17.89mm$ in stallions, geldings, and mares, respectively. Most of the biochemical components of horse serum detected were distributed in normal ranges, although some of the items show a great variation in such a large sample size.

• Economic and Environmental Geology
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• v.35 no.2
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• pp.155-162
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• 2002

There are many typical epithermal deposits scattering in the Taran of central Kalimantan. Indonesia. To get the shallow geological information, we carried out the geophysical exploration: spontaneous potential survey, in-suite magnetic susceptibility measurement and relistivity survey method in this area for a few weeks from September 30th to October 27th in 1997. SP survey (Fluke 27 multimeter)/magnetic susceptibility (EK -7 meter) measurement was carried out with a 250m$\times$10m lattice net in N45$^{\circ}$W direction. The dipole-dipole array resistivity survey was conducted with an electrode spacing of ${\alpha}$=30 m and electrode separation index n=7 at the line 5. The result shows that was the gold bearing quartz vein area can be divided into two type lone: low sulfidation type and high sulfidation type zone. The low resistivity value in the survey line 5 indicated a fracture Bone associated with the high sulfidation zone.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology
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• v.84 no.3
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• pp.586-595
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• 2023

An umbilical venous catheter (UVC) is commonly placed for central venous access in preterm or critically ill full-term neonates to provide total parenteral nutrition (TPN) and medication. However, UVCs can result in complications, including infection, portal vein thrombosis, and hepatic tissue injury. The inadvertent administration of hypertonic fluid through a malpositioned UVC can also cause hepatic parenchymal damage with mass-like fluid collection that simulates a tumorous condition during imaging. Ultrasonography and radiographic examinations play an essential role in detecting UVC-related complications. This pictorial essay aims to present the imaging findings of UVC-related hepatic complications in neonates.

• Korean Journal of Bronchoesophagology
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• v.2 no.1
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• pp.46-56
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• 1996

Perichondrium is generally used for reconstruction of airway and successful regeneration of cartilage framework using perichondrium are reported by several authors. It has many advantages for airway reconstruction. It can maintain the stable framework and it has higher flexibility so it's easy to design according to the shape of defects. It resist strongly against infection process. Its airtightness and rapid mucosalization enables to predict good postoperative recovery and results. To investigate the differences in cartilage regeneration between avascular and vascularized perichondrial flap, this study was designed with vascularized flaps composed of vascularized perichondrium and central auricular artery and vein. Morphologic study was performed to determine the fate of the grafted perichondrium at regular intervals using light microscopy with H & E stain. Chondrogenic potential and formation of cartilaginous plate of experimental group was superior than in the control group. Grafted perichondrium was fed by consistent feeding vessel. At 6 weeks, the regenerated cartilage could hardly be distinguished form the normal cartilage framework but in control group, regenerated cartilaginous tissue was generally immature in same period. In conclusion, this study indicated that consistent vasculature to grafed tissue is the essential factor for successful reconstruction of cartilaginous framework.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• v.16 no.4
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• pp.273-278
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• 2013

We present a case of a 7-year-old boy who had cholestasis after trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole combination therapy. Liver biopsy was performed 36 days after the onset of jaundice because of no evidence of improving cholestasis. Liver histology revealed portal inflammation, bile plug, and biliary stasis around the central vein with the loss of the interlobular bile ducts. Immunohistochemical stains for cytokeratin 7 and 19 were negative. These findings were consistent with those of vanishing bile duct syndrome (VBDS). Chlestasis was progressively improved with dose increment of urosodeoxycholic acid from conventional to high dose. This is the first case report of trimethoprime-sulfamethoxazole associated VBDS in Korean children. The case suggests that differential diagnosis of VBDS should be considered in case of progressive cholestatic hepatitis with elevation of alkaline phosphatase and gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase after or during taking medicine to treat nonhepatobiliary diseases illness.

• Journal of fish pathology
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• v.28 no.3
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• pp.145-155
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• 2015

The pathogenecity of atypical Aeromonas salmonicida was studied in healthy Oreochromis niloticus. Inoculum at concentration of $1.5{\times}10^8CFU/ml$ and $3{\times}10^8CFU/ml$ was injected into healthy fish through intramuscular and intraperitoneal injections. Experimentally infected Oreochromis niloticus showed ulceration at the dorsal musculature and trunk region in addition to black coloration, congested gills, exophthalmia, and ocular hemorrhage. Congested liver and kidney were recorded in post-mortem examination. Mortality of the experimentally infected Oreochromis niloticus reached 100% after intramuscular injection at concentration of $3{\times}10^8CFU/ml$. Histopathological investigation of infected organs was also performed. There was a focal area of bundles of skeletal musculature showing hyalinization. In addition, hyperplasia, congestion, and fusion were noticed in the gill lamellae. There was also congestion in the blood vessels in the ocular chamber. Severe congestion was also noticed in the central vein of liver associated with focal aggregation of the melanin pigmented cells in the parenchyma. Degenerative changes were noticed in the epithelial cells lining of kidney tubules. Plant extracts carvacrol and its biological precursor cymene were found to be effective in treating experimentally infected Oreochromis niloticus at concentration of 100 or 200 ppm.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• v.39 no.12 s.269
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• pp.946-948
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• 2006

The patient was a 42-year-old female with breast cancer who had an implantable central venous catheter inserted percutaneously into left subclavian vein for chemotherapy. The postinsertion chest x ray revealed that there was no compressive sigh of catheter. Three months after insertion of the catheter, the patient was admitted to the hospital for 4th chemotherapy. The port was accessed but blood could not be aspirated and the catheter could not be flushed. A chest x ray revealed that the catheter was completely transected at the point where the catheter passed under the clavicle. Percutaneous removal of the distal fragment of the catheter was accomplished. The patient was discharged after successful removal of fragment of catheter.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• v.29 no.6
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• pp.815-821
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• 2000

Parasplenial arteriovenous malformations(AVMs) are rare vascular malformations which have distinct clinical and anatomical features. They are situated at the confluence of the hippocampus, isthmus of the cingulate gyrus and the gyrus occipitotemporalis medialis. These lesions are anterior to the calcarine sulcus and their apex extends towards the medial surface of the trigonum. Posterolaterally, these lesions are in close proximity to the visual cortex and optic radiation. The objectives in the surgery of parasplenial AVMs are complete resection of the lesions and preservation of vision. These objectives must be achieved with comprehensive understanding of the following anatomical features :1) the deep central location of the lesions within eloquent brain tissue ; 2) the lack of cortical representation of the AVMs that requires retraction of visual cortex ; 3) deep arterial supply ; 4) deep venous drainage ; 5) juxtaposition to the choroid plexus with which arterial supply and venous drainage are shared. A 16-year-old female student presented with intraventricular hemorrhage from a right parasplenial-subtrigonal AVM. The lesion, fed by posterior cerebral artery and drained into the vein of Galen, was successfully treated by the inter-hemispheric parietooccipital approach. To avoid visual field defect a small incision was made on precuneus anterior to the calcarine sulcus. In this report, the authors describe a surgical approach with special consideration on preservation of visual field.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• v.41 no.6
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• pp.799-802
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• 2008

Infection occurs very rarely in the sternoclavicular joint compared to other joints in the body. It occurs mainly in IV drug abusers, diabetics, chronic renal failure patients, septic patients and those with central vein catheters. In the early phase, it can be treated simply by antibiotics or incision, and drainage. However, when proper treatment is not begun. early, bone destruction can occur, and only en-bloc resection of the involved bone can cure it. To reduce the risk of recurrence, we advanced a pectoralis major flap into the resected area based on the feeding artery. We report a case of a patient with sternoclavicular osteomyelitis who was successfully treated using en-bloc resection and a pectoral advancement flap.

• Biomedical Science Letters
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• v.16 no.4
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• pp.287-292
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• 2010

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of soybean peptide on lipid peroxidation, antioxidant enzyme and inflammatory cytokines in male high school taekwondo players. The subjects were divided into 2 groups, which were a soybean peptide intake group (S-peptide, n=13) and a placebo intake group (Placebo, n=10). The s-peptide group took 4 g a day of soybean peptide for 4 weeks. Blood samples were taken from the antecubital vein at before taekwondo performance, after 2 and 4 weeks taekwondo performance. The plasma was analyzed for the antioxidant enzyme activity factor, lipid peroxidation and cytokines. As a result, the s-peptide group decreased lipid peroxidation (MDA) and increased the antioxidant enzyme activity factor (TAS and CAT). The plasma concentration of inflammatory cytokines, IL-6 and TNF-${\alpha}$ were significantly decreased in the s-peptide group after 4 weeks and showed significant differences between the groups. These results indicate that the intake of soybean peptide was positively improved on antioxidant enzyme and inflammatory cytokines in taekwondo player.