• 한국철도학회논문집
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• 제7권3호
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• pp.200-207
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• 2004

Theoretical study has been conducted to clarify pressure characteristics of KTX (Korea Train eXpress) in tunnel. The severe pressure change in tunnel may give rise to the ear-discomfort for passenger and fatigue for car body. Critical tunnel lengths which are induced by x-t diagram analysis can be applied to the experimental results measured by using the running test with atmospheric pressure sensors and portable data acquisition system in previous study. In this study, the tunnels from 200m to 4000m in length have been chosen for the investigation of tunnel length effects. We found that there are similar patterns of external pressure change for each critical tunnel length. The critical tunnel lengths are governed by train speed, train length and sonic velocity. And, the patterns of pressure wave in tunnel are classified into eight groups.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제50권4호
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• pp.347-351
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• 2020

Mastoid osteomas of the temporal bone are rare, benign, and usually asymptomatic tumors. However, depending on their size and extension, mastoid osteomas may cause facial palsy, a sensation of ear fullness, pressure-related pain, hearing loss, recurrent external ear infections, and chronic discharge. The etiology of mastoid osteomas is still unknown, but congenital, infectious, and traumatic factors have been proposed. Surgical treatment may be performed with minimal postoperative morbidity. In this article, the authors report a case of a 48-year-old woman seeking orthodontic treatment with an unusual retroauricular protruding mass, including the diagnostic process and differential diagnosis. This case supports the essential role of cone-beam computed tomography to analyze and identify the lesion as a mastoid osteoma.

• Medical Lasers
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.1-5
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• 2020

Hearing organs have unique characteristics and have a role in processing external sensory signals. Sensory hair cells and nerve fibers in the organ of Corti can be damaged by various causes and they do not regenerate themselves. Medication used for clinical treatment for the inner ear is limited due to the anatomical structure of the inner ear. Photobiomodulation (PBM) is a therapeutic approach that uses various sources of light and the success of PBM therapy is highly reliant on the parameters of the light sources. The positive effects of PBM have been reported in various clinical fields. This paper summarizes the previously reported research on PBM for the treatment of hearing damage in animal models.

• 대한청각학회지
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.210-213
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• 2019

The auricle is a three-dimensional cartilaginous frame covered with thin overlying skin. Due to its complex features, reconstructing helical rim defects after the excision of an auricular mass is challenging. Shortage of subcutaneous tissue and the presence of a tightly bound epithelium further hamper the primary closure of lateral (anterior) auricular skin defects. We present herein a case in which we used a helical rim advancement flap along with an additional postauricular skin flap. We achieved a satisfactory esthetic result with minimal loss of helical diameter and a low risk of flap necrosis by preserving the vascular network of the flap. This technique is less traumatic and will facilitate faster healing as well as improved patient recovery.

• Journal of Audiology & Otology
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.210-213
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• 2019

The auricle is a three-dimensional cartilaginous frame covered with thin overlying skin. Due to its complex features, reconstructing helical rim defects after the excision of an auricular mass is challenging. Shortage of subcutaneous tissue and the presence of a tightly bound epithelium further hamper the primary closure of lateral (anterior) auricular skin defects. We present herein a case in which we used a helical rim advancement flap along with an additional postauricular skin flap. We achieved a satisfactory esthetic result with minimal loss of helical diameter and a low risk of flap necrosis by preserving the vascular network of the flap. This technique is less traumatic and will facilitate faster healing as well as improved patient recovery.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제42권2호
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• pp.150-158
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• 2015

Background Fat is widely used in soft tissue augmentation. Nevertheless, it has an unpredictably high resorption rate. Clinically, external expansion with negative pressure is used to increase fat graft survival. In this study, fat graft recipient sites were preconditioned by external application of negative pressure in order to test for improvements in vascularity and fat graft survival. Methods Negative pressure was applied randomly to either the left or right dorsal ear of 20 New Zealand male white rabbits at a pressure of -125 mm Hg. The negative pressure was removed one week after the skin perfusion was measured. The skin flap at each ear was elevated, and 1 g of fat was grafted above the dorsal perichondrium. After one week, the fat weight, microvessel density, mature vessel density of the skin and fat, and amount of glycerol released were measured. Three months after the grafting, the same measurements were performed, with the exception of glycerol release. Results The fat survival rate of the experimental group ($75.4%{\pm}3.9%$) was higher than that of the control group ($53.1%{\pm}4.3%$) (P<0.001). Skin perfusion was higher in the experimental group. The glycerol release in the experimental group was significantly higher than in the control. The microvessel density of the skin and fat was significantly higher in the experimental group. Three months after the grafting, the skin and fat mature vessel density was significantly higher in the experimental groups. Conclusions Negative pressure prior to fat grafting increased the vascularity of the recipient site, and, accordingly, enhanced fat graft survival.

• 대한두개안면성형외과학회지
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.37-42
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• 2011

Purpose: Cancer arising from the external auditory canal is a rare disease. A lesion that seems harmless in someway, can be lethal when inadequately excised, the tumor may infiltrate nerves, the parotid and auditory tissues before re-invading the skin. Wide resection of the lesion surrounding the structure and reconstruction with an adequate plan is crucial for the treatment of this disease. Methods: Two patients with external auditory canal cancer were treated with muscle flaps and skin grafts. Lateral temporal bone resection (LTBR) was performed for complete resection of the cancer. The defect cavity was obliterated with highly vascularized tissue using pedicled sternocleidomastoid muscle, and temporalis muscle individually, combined with full thickness skin graft for covering the skin defect of the ear. Results: Clear resection margin was obtained, and both patients showed disease free survival during the follow up. There was no complications of hematoma, infection, flap loss, or wound problem in both patients. Both patient received radiation therapy, there was no osteoradionecrosis or any other complication related to radiation therapy. Conclusion: Utilizing pedicled muscle flaps for managing defects after wide resection of the external auditory canal cancer is an effective method for managing this difficult disease.

• 대한두개안면성형외과학회지
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.109-113
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• 2009

Purpose: Materials for ear reconstruction are autogeneous cartilage and artificial implants. Despite their potential for donor site complications, autogeneous cartilage frameworks remain the accepted standard for external ear reconstruction. The purposes of this study were to investigate our ear reconstruction cases for 12 years. Methods: During twelve years from January 1996 to December 2008, 70 patients visited our hospital for ear reconstruction of microtia. Among them, 65 cases used autogenous cartilage frameworks, 3 cases used tissue expander and 2 cases used artificial implants. We investigated sex & age, common site, combined malformation, operation methods & their complications, donor site & their complications, anterior chest wall deformity and aesthetic evaluation. Results: Males were affected more often than females. Male to female ratio was 1.8 : 1. The common site of microtia was right ear (72%). And hemifacial microsomia was the most common associated congenital malformation. Surgical techniques included Tanzer-Ruecker method, Tissue-expander and Artificial framework ($Medpore^{(R)}$). Incidence of complication was higher with Tissue-expander & artificial framework than with Tanzer-Ruecker method. But There are few reports of using Tissue-expander & artificial framework and there was no acceptable statistical difference. And costal cartilage was harvested in ipsilateral side and anterior chest wall deformity reported only 2 cases under 10 year-old patients. Other minor complications reported such as, wound disruption and chest wall scar, but without any serious complications. Aesthetic result was evaluated by surgeons and patients for postoperative satisfaction and clinical evaluation. Conclusion: In ear reconstruction of microtia patient, delicate surgical strategy is important for natural shape and maintenance of postoperative contour. However, many methods were introduced for reconstrucion of microtia, the authors reconstructed an auricle in Tanzer-Ruecker method, Tissue-expander and Artificial famework ($Medpore^{(R)}$) for 70 patients. In our study, we generally chose Tanzer-Ruecker method and this treatment modality was satisfactory for patients and the postoperative result was acceptable for surgeons.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제40권1호
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• pp.121-126
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• 2017

의료용 디지털 영상 및 통신 표준 영상과 3차원 프린팅을 이용한 보청기 이어 쉘 제작기술을 연구하였다. 이는 기존에 없는 새로운 적용방법이며 보청기 수요자의 안전, 감염, 제작시간, 진행 단계를 줄일 수 있는 적용기술이다. 연구는 의료용 디지털 영상 및 통신 표준 영상으로 스테레오리소그래피 파일을 만들기 위한 0.5 mm, 1.0 mm, 2.0 mm의 볼륨으로 획득한 값을 3차원 프린터로 출력 전과 후의 과정에서 형상표면에 미치는 영향을 실험하였다. 출력 전에는 스테레오리소그래피 파일구조에 대해 상대적 관계를 비교하였고, 출력 후에는 이어 쉘 형상표면의 적층구조 간격을 현미경으로 확대하여 비교하였다. 스테레오리소그래피 파일구조 분석에서 0.5 mm, 1.0 mm, 2.0 mm의 순으로 삼각형 꼭지점, 5개 이상의 교차점, 최대 교차점의 개수가 많았으며 외이도 형상 자체의 굴곡도에 따라 Bending, Angle, Crest 영역 순으로 삼각형 구조가 조밀하게 분포하였다. 디지털 현미경에 의한 이어 쉘 형상표면은 2.0 mm, 1.0 mm, 0.5 mm 순으로 적층구조 간격이 두껍게 나타났다. 이와 같이 스테레오리소그래피 표면구조는 3차원 이어 쉘 형상의 굴곡도가 불규칙하고 스테레오리소그래피 파일을 만들기 위한 의료용 디지털 영상 및 통신 표준 데이터의 볼륨 값이 작을수록 교차하는 스테레오리소그래피 삼각형 구조는 조밀함을 알 수 있었다.

• 대한기관식도과학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한기관식도과학회 1977년도 제11차 학술대회연제 순서 및 초록
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• pp.4.4-5
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• 1977

중이의 impedance는 고막, 이소골연쇄 및 중이강.유양동.함기봉와의 공기강에 의해 결정되는 바, 저자는 우선 신선한 개의 중이를 재료로 하여 중이강의 강기체적을 변동시킴으로써 중이강의 공기체적인자가 중이의 impedance를 어떻게 변동시키는가를 조사하였고, 다음으로 과거력과 현재상태에서 외이도, 고막 및 중이에 병변이 없는 환자에서 중이의 impedance를 측정하고 아울러 측두골의 X-녹상을 언어 측두골의 함기도에 따라 중이의 static compliance의 변동을 조사하여 이과학의 임상적인 면에서의 중이의 static compliance의 또 하나의 이용가치를 구명하여 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1. 개의 중이는 control state에서 Type A의 tympanogram을 보였으며, 중이강의 공기체적의 변동에 의해 tympanogram curve의 채형은 변동하지 않았다. 2. 개의 중이에 있어서 중이의 static complance는 중이강의 공기체적의 변동에 의해 유의한 직선적인 증가를 보였으며, 중이강의 공기체적 1cc의 증가에 대해 $0.5{\pm}0.1$cc의 증가율을 보였다. 3. 측두골의 함기도가 양호해짐에 따른 중이의 static compliance의 증가경향과 개의 측두골표본에서의 실험적인 근거로부터 측두골의 함기도(x)와 중이의 static compliance (y)사이에 $y=0.19x+0.16{\pm}0.05$의 회귀방정식을 얻을 수 있었다. 따라서 중이강의 공기체적의 변동은 유의한 중이의 static compliance의 변동을 일으키며, electroacoustic impedance bridge (Madsen ZO 70, 220 Hz 의 probe tone을 사용)를 사용하였 중이의 static compliance를 측정함으로써 임상적으로 측두골의 X-선상을 촬영하지 아니하고도 간단히 측두골의 함기도를 알 수 있을 것으로 생각되어, impedance audiometry의 임상진단학적인 견지에서의 또 하나의 가치를 보고하는 바이다.