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The effects of ultrasound and myofascial release therapy on blood velocity of cranial artery in tension-type headache subjects (초음파와 근막이완술이 긴장형 두통환자의 뇌혈류 속도에 미치는 영향)

  • Han Jong-Man;Kim Jin-Sang
    • The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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    • v.15 no.1
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    • pp.196-209
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    • 2003
  • The aim of study was compared with the possible role of cranial artery in headache pathogenesis each 2 group (group I : ultrasound therapy alone, group II : myofascial release therapy alone)- divided each 5 tension- type headache patients. Each group were applied ultrasound therapy for 5 minuets and myofascial release therapy for 15 minuets in occipital portion. The study carried out to determine the effects of ultrasound and myofascial release on the cranial arteries velocity from November 11, 2001 to March 29, 2002 the objects were 10 patients who having the tension-type headache at H-hospital. Transcranial doppler ultrasonograpy(TCD) is new non-invasive applicable method to evaluate flow velocities of intrans cranial and extracranial cerebral arteries. TCD was peformed with standard method to measure the Mean Flow Velocity(MFV) of the middle and posterior cerebral arteries, the vertebral arteries.

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Relationship between the depth of cingulate sulcus on neonatal high resolution cranial ultrasound and gestational age (신생아 고해상 뇌 초음파검사에서 대상고랑의 깊이와 재태기간과의 관계)

  • Choi, Young Chil;Choi, Jin Yong;Lee, Jung Hwa
    • Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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    • v.52 no.10
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    • pp.1136-1139
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    • 2009
  • Purpose:It is critical that the exact gestational age of a newborn baby, especially premature baby, be determined to evaluate the status of a disease and its management and to estimate the prognosis of a patient. This study aimed to investigate an easy and accurate method to estimate gestational age on cranial ultrasound, requiring minimal additional time and equipment. Methods:A high-resolution coronal sonographic image was obtained via the anterior fontanel with a 5-12 Mhz linear probe after the usual cranial sonographic examination. We measured the depth of cerebral hemisphere, thickness of corpus callosum, and depth of cingulate sulcus and obtained the correlations between these factors and gestational age. Results:Depth of cingulate sulcus had the highest correlation coefficiency with gestational age (r=0.878, P=0.000). All the cases, except for 2 cases, had a gestational age of more than 37 weeks, when the depths of cingulate sulcus were more than 0.55 cm, and had a gestational age less than 34 weeks, when the depths of cingulate sulcus were less than 0.35 cm. Conclusion:Measurement of the depth of cingulate sulcus was a simple and accurate method to estimate the gestational age on cranial ultrasound. The gestational age is more than 37 weeks, when the depth of cingulate sulcus is more than 0.55 cm, and is less than 34 weeks, when the depth of cingulate sulcus is less than 0.35 cm.

Cranial Vena Cava Syndrome in a Retriever Dog Receiving CPN through Central Venous Catheter

  • Oh, Sangjun;Kang, Jinsu;Kim, Bumseok;Kim, Namsoo;Heo, Suyoung
    • Journal of Veterinary Clinics
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    • v.39 no.5
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    • pp.253-257
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    • 2022
  • A 5-year-old castrated male Golden Retriever dog weighing 15 kg presented with evidence of intestinal intussusception. The patient had cachexia and severe dehydration before being referred to our department. Ultrasound imaging revealed a target sign indicative of intestinal intussusception. Emergency surgery was performed shortly after diagnosis. After a successful surgery, the patient was hospitalised for postoperative care. Initial treatment was aimed at the reversion of dehydration and the provision of adequate nutrition. Fluid therapy and central parenteral nutrition were administered via the peripheral and central venous catheters, respectively. Ten days postoperatively, swelling and edema were observed in the head and neck. Ultrasound and computed tomography confirmed complete blockage of the cranial vena cava due to thrombosis, which consequently obstructed both the left and right jugular veins. For treatment, dalteparin and tissue plasminogen activator were administered. However, the patient lost all of its vital function on the daybreak of postoperative day 11. Venous thrombus formation secondary to central parenteral nutrition application via the central line is a rare but possible complication. Veterinarians who are concerned about taking care of patients receiving CPN through the central line should keep the possibility of venous thrombus formation in mind.

Ultrasound-guided Needle Aspiration of Cranial Epidural Hematoma in a Neonate

  • Lee, Dong-Hoon;Lee, Sang-Weon;Lee, Tae-Hong;Ban, Ji-Eun
    • Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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    • v.39 no.1
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    • pp.61-63
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    • 2006
  • We report a unique case of a neonate with an epidural hematoma induced by vacuum extraction. The epidural hematoma, communicating with a cephalhematoma through a linear skull fracture, disappeared after ultrasound-guided needle aspiration. The patient quickly recovered and one month later computed tomography revealed a complete resolution of the epidural hematoma.

The Effects of Myofascial Relaxation on Blood Flow Velocity of the Cranial Artery and Pain Level in Cervicogenic Headache Patients (근막이완술이 경추성 두통환자의 뇌혈류와 통증수준에 미치는 영향)

  • Lee, Joon-Hee;Kang, Da-Haeng;Kang, Jeong-Il
    • The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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    • v.22 no.5
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    • pp.49-56
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    • 2010
  • Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate a possible role for cranial artery velocity in cervicogenic headache. Methods: We studied 13 patients with cervicogenic headaches (M=9, F=4, age=$24.50{\pm}3.50\;y$) these were compared to 20 normal subjects (M=10, F=10, age=$23.30{\pm}2.90\;y$). Cervicogenic headache patients were divided into two groups (a myofascial relaxation group, a placebo group). Pain levels were measured using a visual analog scale (VAS). Transcranial Doppler (TCD) ultrasound recordings were used to measure blood flow velocity in the cranial artery. Results: Cervicogenic headache patients exhibited a significantly lower blood flow velocity in the middle cerebral artery. The patients who received an intervention had a significantly higher blood flow velocity in the left middle cerebral artery, right vertebral artery and basilar artery. Compared to the placebo group, the myofascial relaxation group exhibited a significantly decreased level of pain. Conclusion: Cervicogenic headache is pain referred to the head from a source in the cervical spine. Manual therapy affect to cervical spine and soft tissue as well as the passage of these vessels and nerves to recover because it is thought to be able to help.

A Case of Pseudoaneurysm of the Common Carotid Artery secondary to Deep Neck Infection (심경부 감염과 동반된 총경동맥 가성동맥류 1례)

  • 정필섭;조정석;정필상
    • Korean Journal of Bronchoesophagology
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    • v.3 no.1
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    • pp.159-163
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    • 1997
  • The complications of deep neck infection have become much less common in the antibiotic era. The vascular complications of deep neck infection can have devasting consequences. Most commonly, the internal carotid artery is involved, although the common carotid and external carotid artery can also be affected.0 the cases of patients with a protracted course, recurrent bleeding, cranial neuropathies, or trismus, the presence of vascular complications must be considered. Appropriate imaging should be carried out to allow the localization of the infection and ascertain the status of the vessels in the neck The vascular structures can be imaged with duplex doppler or color doppler flow ultrasound to see the flow between the mass and vessels. Also angiography plays a key role in the diagnosis and management of vascular complication of deep neck infection. Prompt diagnosis and treatment of these patients is necessary to prevent significant hemmorrhagic complications. We experienced a case of pseudoaneurysm of the common carotid artery secondary to deep neck infection treated successfully with surgical excision in 45-year-old-male.

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Neuroimaging of Germinal Matrix and Intraventricular Hemorrhage in Premature Infants

  • Sun Kyoung You
    • Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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    • v.66 no.3
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    • pp.239-246
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    • 2023
  • Germinal matrix and intraventricular hemorrhage (GM-IVH) are the major causes of intracranial hemorrhage in premature infants. Cranial ultrasound (cUS) is the imaging modality of choice for diagnosing and classifying GM-IVH. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), usually performed at term-equivalent age, is more sensitive than cUS in identifying hemorrhage in the brain. Post-hemorrhagic ventricular dilatation is a significant complication of GM-IVH and correlates with adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes. In this review, we discuss the various imaging findings of GM-IVH in premature infants, focusing on the role of cUS and MRI.

Popliteal Lymphography in a Dog with Chylothorax

  • Bang, Sohyun;Lee, Hanbin;Park, Daehwan;An, Taegeon;Kim, Hyunryung;Yu, Jin;Yoon, Hyunglok;An, Gayeon;Oh, Hyehong;Chang, Jinhwa;Kim, Gonhyung;Chang, Dongwoo
    • Journal of Veterinary Clinics
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    • v.35 no.6
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    • pp.290-293
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    • 2018
  • Signalment: A dog which had been hit by car a month prior and had been experiencing recurrent pleural chyle effusion was referred to Chung-buk National University Animal Medical Center. The clinical signs included tachypnea and salivation. Results: Ultrasound-guided popliteal lymphography was performed. The computed tomography imaging revealed that the thoracic duct was ruptured and the lymph was leaking into the cranial mediastinal region. After this discovery, thoracic duct ligation was performed. The ultrasound-guided popliteal lymphography was repeated after the surgery. The second computed tomography imaging revealed that the thoracic duct rupture was resolved. Clinical relevance: We identified the etiology of chylothorax through the computed tomographic lymphography and imaged specific leakage areas. After surgery, the computed tomography imgaing confirmed the lymphatic flow modification and the treatment was successful.

Ultrasonographic Resistive Index of the Cranial Pancreaticoduodenal Artery in Normal Conscious Dogs (정상견에서 전방 췌장십이장 동맥의 초음파학적 혈관 저항지수)

  • Eom, Ki-Dong;Lee, Hae-oon;Seong, Yun-sang;Lee, Jeong-min;Lee, Jong-won;Oh, Tae-ho
    • Journal of Veterinary Clinics
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    • v.20 no.3
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    • pp.274-277
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    • 2003
  • The purpose of this study was to determine the range of resistive index(RI) of the cranial pancreaticoduodenal artery(cPDA) in the normal dog's and to assess the possibility of clinical application of RI for diagnosing a pancreatitis. Five patients with acute pancreatitis and 17 healthy adult beagle dogs were used. Duplex color Doppler ultrasonographic examination was performed by using a real-time scanner with 11-MHz linear-array transducer. The dogs were restrained in dorsal recumbency without the use of chemical agent. The mean RI of the normal pancreas(0.63$\pm$0.04) was significantly(t = 5.79, p = 0.001) different from acute pancreatitis dog(0.75$\pm$0.04). Duplex color Doppler ultrasonography was an useful technique for detecting and measuring RI of the cPDA. The evaluation of RI of the cPDA may be a valuable supportive diagnostic procedure for evaluating the pancreatitis or suspected in dogs.