• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제65권3호
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• pp.225-229
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• 2008

저자들은 폐색전증과 심부정맥 혈전증을 이전에 진단받았던 말기 전립선암환자에서 외상성 뇌출혈로 인해 항응고제 치료를 시행하지 못하여 하대정맥 필터를 삽입 후 하지 부종, 하지 맥압 소실, 급성 신부전 및 DIC 등으로 사망한 phlegmasia cerulea dolens 1예를 경험하였기에 문헌고찰과 함께 보고하는 바이다.

• 한국지반공학회논문집
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• 제19권5호
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• pp.155-162
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• 2003

흙-수분 특성곡선은 토질역학에서 불포화토의 근간이 되는 중요한 물성함수로 불포화토 연구에 있어서 가장 중요한 요소이다. 따라서 이러한 흙-수분 특성곡선을 보다 정확하고 빠르게 또 편리하게 측정할 수 있는 신뢰성 있는 방법이 불포화토 연구에 있어서 우선적으로 요구되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 피스톤 펌프 기법을 이용한 흙-수분 특성곡선 측정방법을 보완, 발전시켰다. 이 방법은 기존의 흙-수분 특성곡선 측정방법들보다 측정하기에 편리하고 빠르며 더욱 정확한 측정이 가능하다. 또한 전체실험 과정을 통하여 완전한 통제가 가능하며 컴퓨터를 이용한 자동화 및 정밀측정이 가능하기 때문에 흙-수분 특성곡선의 상세한 부분까지 연구할 수 있다. 한 점 한 점이 아닌 연속적인 건조곡선이나 습윤곡선의 측정이 가능하고 건조곡선에서의 공기침입값 위치라든지 습윤곡선에서의 공기폐색위치등도 측정 가능하다. 또한 불포화토의 특성중의 하나인 흙-수분 특성곡선의 이방성 측정도 가능하다. 본 연구에서는 실험방법상의 기법을 개발했을 뿐만 아니라 실험결과에 대한 구체적인 해석도 이루어졌다. 실례로 석션조절기법(suction drop measurement)이라는 방법을 개발했으며 이 방법을 이용하면 흙-수분 특성곡선을 보다 편리하고 또 짧은 시간 내 정확하게 측정할 수 있다.

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.243-253
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• 2009

임플란트 술식에서 방사선 영상 기술, 컴퓨터 소프트웨어의 발전으로 정확한 진단 및 surgical guide의 제작이 가능해졌다. 본 증례는 양악 무치악 환자에서 고정성 임플란트 보철을 위해 CAD/CAM technique을 이용하여 수술을 하고 즉시 하중을 가한 증례이다. Planning software program을 이용하여 해부학적 구조물과 단면상을 고려하여 상 하악에 각각 6개씩의 임플란트를 최적의 위치에 계획하였다. 정밀한 surgical guide 이용하여 미리 계획된 위치와 방향으로 무절개 임플란트 식립 수술을 시행하였다. 즉시 사용 가능한 고정성 임시 보철물을 미리 제작해 수술 직후 장착하여 환자의 만족도를 높였으며, 이를 6개월간 평가하여 심미적이며, 기능적으로 안정적인 최종 보철물을 제작할 수 있었다.

• 대한구순구개열학회지
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.73-84
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• 2009

The treatment of cleft lip and palate must be based on a complete knowledge of the anatomy, physiology and growth of the involved deformity, because of not only the appearance but also impaired functions such as phonation, mastication, respiration and lingual posture of the maxillomandibular complex. Delaire has long studied all these aspects, and has published many numbers of articles and constructed a philosophy concerning the significance and interrelationship of the various structures. The results obtained from its application seem to be particularly valid from a clinical point of view, although it has not all been scientifically supported by experimental data. For these reasons, Delaire's primary unilateral and bilateral cheilorhinoplasty procedures are particulary good, as is his secondary gingivoalveoloplsty procedure during the course of the surgical repair of the hard palate. In order to understand Delaire's philosophy, it is necessary to consider the normal and pathologic anatomy of the structures involved in the deformity, the role of some structures, such as nasal septum, musculature, and tongue, and some functions, such as dental occlusion or nasal respiration, which play important roles in maxillary and particularly premaxillary growth. Despite of important concept and meanings, Delaire's philosophy has not been introduced widely to our Korean cleft surgeons yet. So authors will summarize the basic concepts of Delaire's philosophy according to already published literatures and lectures based on our previous treatment outcomes.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제65권6호
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• pp.546-549
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• 2008

기관지 동맥류는 드문 질환이나 파열되면 대량출혈이 일어나므로 응급으로 치료가 필요한 질환이다. 진단 즉시 수술적 치료가 원칙이나 최근 경도자 방법이 발전하여 기관지동맥색전술이 추천되고 있다. 반복적인 객혈로 내원한 환자에서 기관지확장증을 동반한 기관지동맥류를 진단하여 금속코일 색전술을 통해 치료에 성공한 1예를 보고하는 바이다.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제54권2호
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• pp.86-92
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• 2013

Objective : Surgical results for anterior choroidal artery (AChA) aneurysms have previously been reported as unsatisfactory due to inadvertent occlusion of the AChA, while the low incidence of AChA aneurysms hampers the accumulation of surgical experience. The authors reviewed their related surgical experience to document the ischemic complications and surgical outcomes. Methods : Identification of the AChA at its origin by rigorous visual scrutiny, careful microdissection, and meticulous clip placement to avoid the AChA origin are all crucial surgical maneuvers. A retrospective review of a surgical series of 62 consecutive cases of an AChA aneurysm between 2004 and 2012 was performed. Results : All patients, except for five (8.1%) with a small residual neck, showed complete aneurysm obliteration in postoperative angiographic evaluations. There was no incidence of procedure-related permanent AChA syndrome or oculomotor nerve palsy, while three (4.8%) patients suffered from transient AChA syndrome. The clinical outcomes [the 3-month modified Rankin Scale (mRS)] of the patients were related to their preoperative World Federation of Neurologic Surgeons (WFNS) grade. As regards the 3-month mRS, significant differences were found between patients with an unruptured aneurysm (WFNS grade 0; n=20), good-grade subarachnoid hemorrhage (WFNS grade 1-3; n=30), and poor-grade subarachnoid hemorrhage (WFNS grade 4-5; n=4). Conclusion : In surgical treatment of AChA aneurysms, a risk of AChA insufficiency can be minimized by taking every precaution to preserve the AChA patency and intraoperative monitoring. In addition, the surgical outcome is primarily determined by the preoperative clinical state.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제53권12호
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• pp.1012-1017
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• 2010

Purpose: Transcatheter closure has become an effective therapy in most patients with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). However, there are difficulties in transcatheter closure of PDA in small children. We reviewed clinical outcomes of transcatheter closure of PDA in children weighing less than 10 kg in a single center. Methods: Between January 2003 and December 2009, 314 patients with PDA underwent transcatheter closure in our institute. Among them, 115 weighed less than 10 kg. All of these patients underwent transcatheter closure of PDA using either COOK Detachable $Coil^{(R)}$, PFM Nit-$Occlud^{(R)}$, or Amplatzer duct $occluder^{(R)}$. A retrospective review of the treatment results and complications was performed. Results: The mean age of patients was $9.1{\pm}5.9$ months (median, 8 months), and mean weight was $7.6{\pm}1.8kg$ (median, 7.8 kg). The mean diameter of PDA was $3.2{\pm}1.4mm$ (median, 3 mm). Complete occlusion occurred in 113 patients (98%). One patient was sent to surgery because of a failed attempt at device closure, and another patient had a small residual shunt after device placement. The average mean length of hospital stay was $3.0{\pm}3.3$ days, and mean follow-up duration was $21.0{\pm}19.6$ months. There were no major complications in any of the patients. Conclusion: Transcatheter closure of PDA is considered safe and efficacious in infants weighing less than 10 kg. With sufficient experience and further effort, transcatheter closure of PDA can be accepted as the gold standard of treatment for this group of patients.

• Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology
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• 제19권5호
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• pp.1158-1168
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• 2005

A shunt from the left ventricle to the left anterior descending artery is being developed for coronary artery occlusive disease, in which the shunt or conduit connects the the left ventricle (LV) with the diseased artery directly at a point distal to the obstruction. To aid in assessing and optimizing its benefit, a computational model of the cardiovascular system was developed and used to explore various design conditions. Computational fluid dynamic analysis for the shunt hemodynamics was also done using a commercial finite element package. Simulation results indicate that in complete left anterior descending artery (LAD) occlusion, flow can be returned to approximately 65% of normal, if the conduit resistance is equal for forward and reverse flow. The net coronary flow can increase to 80% when the backflow resistance is infinite. The increases in flow rate produced by asymmetric flow resistance are enhanced considerably for a partial LAD obstruction, since the primary effect of resistance asymmetry is to prevent leakage back into the ventricle during diastole. Increased arterial compliance has little effect on net flow with a symmetric shunt, but considerably augments it when the resistance is asymmetric. The computational results suggest that an LV-LAD conduit will be beneficial when the resistance due to artery stenosis exceeds 27 PRU, if the resistance is symmetric. Fluid dynamic simulations for the shunt flow show that a recirculating region generated near the junction of the coronary artery with the bypass shunt. The secondary flow is induced at the cutting plane perpendicular to the axis direction and it is in the attenuated of coronary artery.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제36권2호
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• pp.221-224
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• 2009

Purpose: The treatment of children mandibular condyle fracture that is severely displaced is controversial. The conservative treatment of it may lead to complications - mandibular deficiency, asymmetry, malocclusion and temporomandibular joint dysfunction. Moreover, open reduction carries risks for growth retardation, facial nerve injury, scarring and joint stiffness. The aim of this article is to present an alternative technique of the treatment by using a threaded Kirschner wire and external rubber traction. Materials: From November 2005 to May 2008, three patients underwent the management by using a threaded Kirschner wire and external rubber traction. A threaded Kirschner wire was inserted in the condylar segment by using a C-arm. We applied the external rubber traction, and we reducted the segment progressively until complete reduction. The mandibular - maxillary fixations were removed after 3 weeks, and patients went into training for mouth opening. Results: The technique didn't result in complications - joint dysfunction, facial nerve injury, sore, infection and nonunion during follow - up period. Radiologic follow - up examinations revealed correct reduction in all patients. In all cases, we found restoration of preinjury occlusion and temporomandibular joint function. Conclusions: Closed reduction of children mandibular condyle fracture by using a threaded Kirschner wire and external rubber traction did achieve anatomic reduction and restore mandibular height. This alternative technique is simple, effective, inexpensive, easy to apply and minimally invasive.

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.107-112
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• 2001

The prosthodontic treatment of severely resorbed edentulous patients has been one of the frustrating areas due to extensive loss of tissues. The integrated neuromuscular balance among tongue, lip, and cheek is compromised. The retention, stability, and support are the three major factors to influence the clinical outcome. Fish described a denture as having three surface, with each surface playing an independent and important role in the over all fit, stability, and comfort of the denture. He recommended that the polished surface should be a series of inclines so that pressure from muscular activity will retain dentures. Within the denture space there is an area that has been termed the neutral zone. The neutral zone is that area in the mouth where, during function, the forces of the tongue pressing outward are neutralized by the forces of the cheeks and lips pressing inward. According to Jacobson and Krol, neuromuscular control interacts to provide retention and the relationship of polished surface of denture base to the surrounding muscular structure of orofacial capsule facilitates the stability and retention. This neutral zone concept has been demonstrated with various modification by a number of authors. The theory used to develop the denture base contours is based on the belief that the muscle should functionally mold not only the border but the entire polished surface. Lott and Walsh reported the clinical success on complete mandibular dentures with application of neutral zone concept. A number of studies demonstrated that denture stability and retention are more dependent on correct position of the teeth and correct contour of external surfaces of the denture in a severely resorbed alveolar ridge. This article presents a prosthodontic approach to treatment of a edentulous patient using neutral zone technique to improve the retention and stability of the prosthesis.