• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제32권8호
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• pp.745-748
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• 1999

배경: 원발성 다한증 환자에서 높은 만족도와 수술성공률에도 불구하고 수술 후 6개월이 지나면 과도한 보 상성 다한증의 결과로 만족도가 66%까지 떨어지게 된다. 보상성 다한증을 줄이기 위한 연구가 시도 되었으 나 실제적으로 이와 같은 문제에서의 완전한 치료는 없는 것으로 알려져 있다. 대상 및 방법: 연세대학교 의과대학 영동세브란스병원 훙부외과에서는 1998년 7월부터 1998년 11월까지 42례의 다한증 환자에서 42례 의 협자에 의한 흉부교감 신경절 차단술(Clipping of T2 sympathetic chain)을 시행하였으며 2명을 제외한 40명 의 환자에서 추적 가능하였으며 평균 수술시간은 40분이었으며 평균입원기간은 1일이었다. 결과: 수술 후 보상성 다한증은 31례(77.5%)에서 나타났으며 생활에 불편한 정도의 보상성 다한증은 9례(22.5%)였다. 수술 의 만족도는 95.0%에서 만족한다고 하였으며 2례(5.0%)에서 만족하지 못한다고 하였다. 결론: 협자을 의한 T2 흉부교감 신경차단술(Clipping of T2 sympathetic chain)은 다한증의 치료를 위한 한 방법으로 생각되어지며 특히 여름철에 수술하는 경우와 안면부 다한증의 경우에 가역적인 수술방법으로서 유용하게 사용할 수 있을 것으로 생각된다.

• Journal of Digestive Cancer Research
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.93-98
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• 2023

Ampullary tumor is a rare disease whose prevalence rate has increased gradually in recent years with the increase in endoscopic examinations. Ampullary lesions are observed via endoscopy, and biopsy is done to determine whether such lesions are adenomas or carcinomas. Endoscopic papillectomy is performed on ampullary adenomas without intraductal lesions. Before the procedure, bleeding tendencies and pancreatitis are assessed, and the lesion is resected using a high-frequency wave and a thin wire snare. Thereafter, pancreatic duct stent insertion or clipping of the resection site is performed to prevent postprocedural pancreatitis. Although 47-93% of the patients achieve complete endoscopic papillary resection, the recurrence rate is 5-31%. Hence, regular follow-up via endoscopy is required.

• Journal of Gastric Cancer
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.245-255
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• 2020

Purpose: Recently, non-exposure simple suturing endoscopic full-thickness resection (NESS-EFTR) was developed to prevent tumor exposure to the peritoneal cavity. This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of NESS-EFTR with sentinel basin dissection for early gastric cancer (EGC). Materials and Methods: This was the prospective SENORITA 3 pilot. From July 2017 to January 2018, 20 patients with EGC smaller than 3 cm without an absolute indication for endoscopic submucosal dissection were enrolled. The sentinel basin was detected using Tc^99m-phytate and indocyanine green, and the NESS-EFTR procedure was performed when all sentinel basin nodes were tumor-free on frozen pathologic examination. We evaluated the complete resection and intraoperative perforation rates as well as the incidence of postoperative complications. Results: Among the 20 enrolled patients, one dropped out due to large tumor size, while another underwent conventional laparoscopic gastrectomy due to metastatic sentinel lymph nodes. All NESS-EFTR procedures were performed in 17 of the 18 other patients (94.4%) without conversion, and the complete resection rate was 83.3% (15/18). The intraoperative perforation rate was 27.8% (5/18), and endoscopic clipping or laparoscopic suturing or stapling was performed at the perforation site. There was one case of postoperative complications treated with endoscopic clipping; the others were discharged without any event. Conclusions: NESS-EFTR with sentinel basin dissection is a technically challenging procedure that obtains safe margins, prevents intraoperative perforation, and may be a treatment option for EGC after additional experience.

• Journal of Gastric Cancer
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.108-121
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• 2024

Anastomotic leaks and fistulas are significant complications of gastric surgery that potentially lead to increased postoperative morbidity and mortality. Surgical intervention is reserved for cases with severe symptoms or hemodynamic instability; however, surgery carries a higher risk of complications. With advancements in endoscopic treatment options, endoscopic approaches have emerged as the primary choice for managing these complications. Endoscopic clipping is a traditional method comprising 2 main categories: through-the-scope clips and over-the-scope clips. Through-the-scope clips are user friendly and adaptable to various clinical scenarios, whereas over-the-scope clips can close larger defects. Another promising approach is endoscopic stent insertion, which has shown a high success rate for leak closure, although vigilant monitoring is required to monitor stent migration. Infection control is essential in post-surgical leakage cases, and endoscopic internal drainage provides a relatively safe and noninvasive means to manage fluids, contributing to infection control and wound healing promotion. Endoscopic suturing offers full-thickness wound closure, but requires additional training and endoscopic versatility. As a promising tool, endoscopic vacuum therapy potentially surpasses stent therapy by draining inflammatory materials and closing defects. Furthermore, the use of tissue sealants, such as fibrin glue and cyanoacrylate, has been reported to be effective in selected situations. The choice of endoscopic device should be tailored to individual cases and specific patient conditions, with careful consideration of the nature of the defect. Further extensive studies involving larger patient populations are required to provide more robust evidence on the efficacy of endoscopic approach in managing post-gastric anastomotic leaks.

• Journal of Gastric Cancer
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.220-227
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• 2017

Purpose: Precise localization of tumors and creation of sufficient proximal resection margins are complicated processes during total laparoscopic distal gastrectomy (TLDG) for clinical T1/T2 gastric cancers. Various solutions to this problem have also yielded many disadvantages. In this study, we reviewed a preoperative endoscopic clipping method based on the results of negative biopsy and selective intraoperative radiography. Materials and Methods: A retrospective review of 345 consecutive patients who underwent TLDG and preoperative endoscopic clipping for tumor localization was conducted. During preoperative endoscopy, the endoscopists performed negative biopsies just 1-2 cm selectively above the tumor's upper limit. After confirming the biopsy results, endoscopic metal clips were applied just proximal to the negative biopsy site the day before surgery. Selective intraoperative tumor localization using portable abdominal radiography was performed only when we could not ensure a precise resection line. Results: Negative biopsy was performed in 244 patients. Larger tumor size (P=0.008) and more distally located tumors (P=0.052) were observed more frequently in the negative biopsy group than in the non-negative biopsy group. The non-negative biopsy group had significantly higher frequencies of differentiated tumor types than the negative biopsy group (P=0.003). Of the 244 patients who underwent negative biopsies, 6 had cancer cells in their biopsy specimens. We performed intraoperative radiography in 12 patients whose tumors had difficult-to-determine proximal margins. No tumors were found in the proximal resection margins of any patients. Conclusions: Our tumor localization method is a promising and accurate method for securing a sufficient resection margin during TLDG.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제58권6호
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• pp.513-517
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• 2015

Objective : Microscopic indocyanine green (ICG) angiography is useful for identifying the completeness of aneurysm clipping and the preservation of parent arteries and small perforators. Neuroendoscopy is helpful for visualizing structures beyond the straight line of the microscopic view. We evaluated our prototype of endoscopic ICG fluorescence angiography in swine, which we developed in order to combine the merits of microscopic ICG angiography and endoscopy. Methods : Our endoscopic ICG system consists of a camera, a light source, a display and software. This system can simultaneously display real-time visible and near infrared fluorescence imaging on the same monitor. A commercially available endoscope was used, which was 4 mm in diameter and had an angle of $30^{\circ}$. A male crossbred swine was used. Results : Under general anesthesia, a small craniotomy was performed and the brain surface of the swine was exposed. ICG was injected via the ear vein with a bolus dose of 0.3 mg/kg. Visible and ICG fluorescence images of cortical vessels were simultaneously observed on the display monitor at high resolution. The real-time merging of the visible and fluorescent images corresponded well. Conclusion : Simultaneous visible color and ICG fluorescent imaging of the cortical vessels in the swine brain was satisfactory. Technical improvement and clinical implication are expected.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제28권5호
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• pp.518-520
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• 1995

Leiomyoma is the most common benign tumor of the esophagus,and surgical enucleation is the treatment of choice. Recently we successfully performed thoracoscopic enucleation of large esophageal leiomyoma without complication in one patient. The 46 years old male patient complained epigastric discomfort and showed a submucosal mass in lower esophagus under the endoscopic ultrasonography . During operation minimal perforation occurred, it was closed with clipping without conversion to an open procedure.The tumor size was 8cm x 3cm x 1.5cm respectively. There were less post-operative pain,minimal wound size, and early recovery time.Patient was satisfactory these outcome. These result suggest that esophageal enucleation was performed more large size benign tumor and esophageal perforation during operation was treated thoracoscopically.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.39-42
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• 2013

Cholelithiasis, duodenal ulcer, duodenal perforation and tumor invasion may lead to choledochoduodenal fistula (CDF). CDF often has no specific symptoms and may be incidentally detected in an upper gastrointestinal radiographic study or endoscopy; but in some cases, it may be accompanied by recurrent cholangitis and liver abscess. In this paper, a case of recurrent liver abscess caused by CDF is reported. A 62-year-old female was admitted to the authors' hospital because of right upper quadrant pain and fever. The abdominal computed tomography showed a liver abscess in the right lobe. A duodenal fistulous orifice was detected with endoscopy, and a contrast was injected through the duodenal orifice using a catheter under fluoroscopy. The injection of the contrast revealed a fistulous track between the duodenal bulb and the common hepatic duct. In fistulas complicated by recurrent liver abscess, surgery or medical management may be needed. The CDF in this case study was treated via endoscopic clipping.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제60권3호
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• pp.275-281
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• 2017

Treating diseases in the field of neurosurgery has progressed concomitantly with technical advances. Here, as a surgical armamentarium for the treatment of cerebral aneurysms, the history and present status of the keyhole approach and the use of neuroendoscopy are reviewed, including our clinical data. The major significance of keyhole approach is to expose an essential space toward a target, and to minimize brain exposure and retraction. Among several kinds of keyhole approaches, representative keyhole approaches for anterior circulation aneurysms include superciliary and lateral supraorbital, frontolateral, mini-pterional and mini-interhemispheric approaches. Because only a fixed and limited approach angle toward a target is permitted via the keyhole, however, specialized surgical devices and preoperative planning are very important. Neuroendoscopy has helped to widen the indications of keyhole approaches because it can supply illumination and visualization of structures beyond the straight line of microscopic view. In addition, endoscopic indocyanine green fluorescence angiography is useful to detect and correct any compromise of the perforators and parent arteries, and incomplete clipping. The authors think that keyhole approach and neuroendoscopy are just an intermediate step and robotic neurosurgery would be realized in the near future.

• Journal of Gastric Cancer
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.102-106
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• 2007

위에 발생하는 유암종(carcinoid tumor)은 위저부에 있는 장크롬친화 유사 세포(enterochromaffine-like cell)의 증식에 의해 발생하는 종양이다. 위유암종은 모든 위 신생물의 2% 이내로 드문 질환이나 최근 발생률이 증가하고 있다고 한다. 저자들은 다발성 용종의 형태로 발현된 위유암종을 1예 경험한 바 있어 이를 보고하는 바이다. 29세 여자가 3년 전 실신을 주소로 외부병원을 방문하여 시행한 혈액검사 상 혈색소 6.0 g/dl로 측정되었다. 위내시경 상 출혈을 동반한 용종성 병변이 관찰되었고, 내시경적 결찰술로 지혈하였다. 당시 시행한 병리조직 검사 상 유암종으로 진단되었다. 추적 관찰 중 용종성 병변의 출혈로 인한 철결핍성 빈혈이 계속되어 본원으로 전원되었다. 위내시경 상 중체부에서 분문부에 걸쳐 20개 이상의 크기가 다양한 용종성 병변들이 관찰되었다. 혈색소 수치는 9.0 g/dl이었다. 출혈을 동반한 다발성 용종성 위유암종 진단 하에 위전절제술을 시행하였다. 조직검사 결과 위유암종으로 진단되었고 림프절 전이는 없었다. 수술 18개월 후 혈색소 12.8 g/dl로 측정되었고 복부 초음파 상 재발 소견은 없었다. 본 증례와 같이 위에 다발성으로 발생한 용종 형태의 유암종이 지속적인 출혈을 동반하여 만성적인 빈혈을 유발하는 경우 적극적인 수술적 치료를 고려해야 한다.