• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제39권6호
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• pp.464-466
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• 2006

Cephalohematoma with epidural hematoma[EDH] is a known complication of birth trauma and is usually best managed by observation only. However, this complication may jeopardize a neonatal life because of cranial compromise and hemodynamic instability. It should also be recognized that surgical intervention confers undoubted benefits on patients in some cases. We report a case of massive EDH with cephalohematoma and linear skull fracture, successfully treated with a craniotomy and evacuation of the hematoma.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제61권12호
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• pp.387-391
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• 2018

Purpose: Subgaleal hemorrhage (SGH) is a rare but potentially fatal condition in newborns; however, few studies have reported on this condition. We aimed to identify the clinical characteristics and prognostic factors of SGH. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 20 neonates diagnosed with SGH between January 2000 and June 2017. Enrolled neonates were clinically diagnosed when they had tender fluctuant scalp swelling that crossed the suture lines. Results: Among 20 neonates with SGH, 12 were boys and 7 were girls; median hospitalization duration was $9.7{\pm}6.9days$. Fourteen neonates (70%) were born via vacuum-assisted vaginal delivery, and 4 via vacuum-assisted cesarean section. Of the neonates enrolled, half of them initially showed unstable vital signs, including apnea, desaturation, and cyanosis. Ten neonates had acidosis and 3 had asphyxia (pH<7.0). Intracranial lesions associated with SGH were observed in 15 neonates (75%), including subdural hemorrhage (50%), subarachnoid hemorrhage (15%), intraventricular hemorrhage (5%), cerebral infarct (15%), skull fracture (30%), and cephalohematoma (20%). Twelve neonates (60%) required transfusion, 5 (25%) had seizures, and 3 (15%) died. Eight neonates (40%) had hyperbilirubinemia (mean total bilirubin, $13.1{\pm}7.4$). The mean follow-up period was $8.4{\pm}7.5months$. At follow-up, 10 neonates (58.8%) were healthy with normal development, whereas 7 (41.2%) had neurological deficits. Conclusion: The morbidity rate was 41.2% due to severe metabolic acidosis. Anemia, hyperbilirubinemia, low Apgar scores, and subdural hemorrhage did not affect the prognosis. The long-term outcomes of neonates with SGH are generally good. Only arterial blood pH was significantly associated with death.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제46권5호
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• pp.414-420
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• 2019

Background Congenital muscular torticollis (CMT) is characterized by persistent head tilt toward the affected side. No consensus exists regarding the cause of this disorder. In this study, we analyzed various clinical factors in patients with CMT who were treated with surgical release. This analysis enabled us to identify potential causative factors of CMT and to establish a basis for surgical interventions. Methods In total, 584 patients who underwent surgical intervention for CMT from October 2007 to December 2016 were included in this study. Their demographic characteristics, birthrelated factors, and clinical features were analyzed. Results Data from 525 patients were analyzed in this study after exclusion of those with insufficient information. Before birth, 31 patients (5.9%) were diagnosed with oligohydramnios, and 87 (16.6%) had a breech presentation. Seven (1.3%) cases of clavicle fracture and two (0.4%) cases of cephalohematoma were noted at birth. Before surgery, 397 patients (75.6%) underwent physiotherapy and 128 patients (24.4%) did not. The duration of physiotherapy ranged from 1 to 50 months (average, 6 months). Conclusions Our study shows that 16.6% of the CMT patients presented in the breech position, which is a much higher rate than that observed in the general population (3%-4%). We hypothesize that being in the breech position as a fetus appears to exert a significant influence on shortening and fibrosis of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.

• Neonatal Medicine
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.224-231
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• 2010

목적: 최근 출생 후 조기 퇴원과 모유수유 증가로 인해 신생아 고빌리루빈혈증에 의한 재입원 비율이 증가하고 있다. 신생아 고빌리루빈혈증은 적절한 시기에 치료하지 않으면 빌리루빈 뇌증을 유발하여 치명적인 신경학적 후유증을 남길 수 있어 적절한 치료와 함께 조기 예방의 중요성이 부각되고 있다. 이에 저자는 우리나라 신생아의 특발성 비용혈성 고빌리루빈혈증의 임상 경과와 위험 인자, 뇌 MRI 결과를 조사함으로써 황달의 역학 조사와 치료 방침 설정의 기초 자료를 얻고자 본 연구를 시행하였다. 방법: 2006년 1월부터 2009년 9월까지 고빌리루빈혈증으로 진단받고 경북대학교병원 신생아 집중치료실에 입원한 환아 중 재태연령이 35주 이상, 총혈청 빌리루빈이 20 mg/dL 이상이면 서 용혈성 질환이 없으면서 감염, 대사 질환등 황달의 원인이 없는 79명의 환아를 대상으로 의무 기록을 후향적으로 조사하였다. 결과: 평균 재태주령은 $38^{+3}{\pm}1^{+4}$주였고 내원 당시 나이는 8.8$\pm$4.0일이었다. 내원 당시 체중은 3,105$\pm$479 g으로 출생 체중 3,174$\pm$406 g과 비교하여 평균 2.8$\pm$6.4% 감소하였다. 모유수유, 두혈종, 경막하출혈 및 ABO 부적합증과 같은 위험인자가 있는 환아와 위험인자가 없는 환아를 비교하였으며 최고 총혈청빌리루빈, 광선요법의 시행 기간 및 반응 정도에서 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다. 출생 체중과 입원 당시 체중을 비교하여 체중이 증가한 군과 감소한 군의 비교에서는 재태주령, 내원 당시 연령과 최고 혈청 빌리루빈치가 유의한 차이를 보였다. 뇌 MRI를 시행한 39명의 환아 중 21명은 T1 강조 영상에서 창백핵의 음영이 피각 및 인접한 피질척수로의 음영과 비교하여 증가된 소견을 보였다. 43명의 환아가 ABR을 시행하였는데 5명의 환아에서 이상 소견이 보였다. 결론: 우리나라에서 발생하는 특발성 비용혈성 고빌리루빈혈증은 수유량 부족이 원인이 될 수 있으므로 수유방법에 대한 충분한 교육과 퇴원 후 정기적인 추적 관찰이 필요하다. 본 연구는 많은 대상군을 포함하지 않아 더 많은 대상군과 대조군의 비교분석이 필요하고 향후 장기적인 추적 관찰을 통해서 만성 빌리루빈 뇌증에 대한 연구도 필요할 것으로 생각된다.