• 대한방사선치료학회지
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.13-19
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• 2006

목 적: 재발한 vulva 종양의 근접 치료 시 정상조직의 장애와 종양 체적 내의 선량 균등도를 개선하기 위해 modified MUPIT applicator를 자체 고안하였으며 이에 대한 유용성을 평가하고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: Modified MUPIT applicator는 template, cylinder, interstitial needle로 구성 되었으며, 종양 체적을 정하기 위하여 치료 전 CT를 시행하였다. CT 영상을 이용하여 Interstitial needle의 삽입 위치를 결정하고, 수술실에서 template를 치료 부위에 고정을 시키고, cylinder를 vaginal cavity에 삽입한 후, interstitial needle을 종양 체적 내에 삽입하였다. 삽입된 interstitial needle의 정확한 위치를 확인하기 위하여 확인용 CT를 시행하였으며, simulation을 통하여 얻어진 orthogonal film을 이용하여 치료 계획을 수립하였다. 일일 종양 선량은 600 cGy, BID로 3,000 cGy를 조사하였으며, 치료 시 직장 선량을 평가하기 위하여 TLD를 이용하여 anal verge를 기준으로 5개 지점에서의 직장 선량을 측정하였다. 결 과: Modified MUPIT applicator 대한 유용성을 평가하기 위하여 측정된 직장 선량은 34.1 cGy, 57.1 cGy, 103.8 cGy, 162.7 cGy, 165.7 cGy로 측정되었으며, 외부방사선치료(EBRT: External Beam Radiation Therapy), 강내방사선치료(ICR: Intracavitary radiotherapy)와 중첩되는 지점은 34.1 cGy, 57.1 cGy로 매우 우수하게 평가되었다. 결 론: 자체 제작한 modified MUPIT applicator 사용하여 조직 내 근접치료(Interstitial brachytherapy)를 시행함으로써, 외부방사선치료로 접근하기 어려운 종양에 대하여 선량 균등도를 효율적으로 개선할 수 있었고, 직장 선량을 최소화하여 직장의 부작용 발생 확률을 현저히 감소시킬 수 있었다.

• 원예과학기술지
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• 제31권6호
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• pp.756-763
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• 2013

당근의 기계적인 제모 시 발생하는 종자의 손실과 발아 시의 문제점을 개선한, 고품질의 당근 종자 생산을 위한 단모종자 당근 품종 육성에 이용할 분자표지를 개발하기 위하여 본 연구를 수행하였다. 본 연구에서는 2008년도부터 2013년도까지 단모종자 표현형 CT-SMR 616 OP 389-1 개체와 장모종자 표현형 CT-SMR 616-33 개체를 자가수분하여 세대 진전된 당근 계통들을 종자모 형질 관련 RAPD-SCAR 분자표지를 개발하는데 이용하였다. 이들 계통의 종자모 길이를 현미경을 이용하여 분석하였으며, 분석된 결과를 바탕으로 계통을 세대진전 시켜, 분자표지 다형성과도 비교분석하였다. 분자 표지 개발을 위하여 세대가 고정되었다고 판단되는 2011년 계통을 대상으로 80개의 random primer를 이용한 RAPD 분석을 통해 12개의 개체간 뚜렷한 차이를 보이는 종자모 형질 관련 특이적 band를 확인하였다. RAPD-SCAR 분자표지 개발을 위해 확인된 이들 특이적 band의 염기서열 분석을 통해 SCAR primer를 작성하였으며 각 SCAR primer는 24-28mer 크기로 3조합 이상 작성하였다. 분석 결과 작성된 SCAR primer 중 $SCA2_{1.2}$가 단모종자 표현형 계통에서만 특이적으로 증폭되는 것을 확인하였다. 이 $SCA2_{1.2}$ 분자표지의 정확성을 검증하기 위해 2012년도 계통과 2013년도 계통을 이용하여 재검증하였으며, 그 결과 개발된 SCAR 분자표지는 단모종자와 장모종자 계통을 구분할 수 있는 충분한 다형성을 제공하였다. 따라서 본 연구에서 개발된 SCAR 분자표지, $SCA2_{1.2}$는 당근의 단모종자 품종 육성 연구에 충분히 활용가능 할 것으로 기대된다.

• 대한정형외과학회지
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• 제54권3호
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• pp.227-236
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• 2019

목적: 경골 외측 고평부 골절에서 추가적인 피질골 창을 내지 않고 관절경을 이용한 정복술 및 골이식술 없이 내고정한 후 이에 따른 결과를 평가해 보았다. 대상 및 방법: 2009년 3월부터 2017년 3월까지 3차원 컴퓨터 단층촬영(computed tomography, CT)에서 관절면의 함몰 및 전위가 5 mm 이상이면서 Schatzker 분류상 II형에 해당하는 경골 외측 고평부 골절에 대해 관절경을 이용하여 수술적 치료를 하고 최소 18개월 이상 추시가 가능한 27예를 대상으로 하였다. 경골 피질골에 추가적인 창을 내지 않고 전외측 연골판하방 삽입구(inframeniscal portal)를 통해 골막거상기(freer elevator)를 이용하여 감입되어 있는 골편을 정복하여 관절면의 정복을 얻은 후 골이식 없이 5.0 mm 혹은 6.5 mm 유관나사를 이용하여 내고정술을 시행하였다. 결과 판정은 임상적 결과와 방사선적 결과로 나누어 Rasmussen의 방법을 이용하여 분석하였고 유관나사 제거술을 받은 13예의 환자에 한해서 관절경을 이용하여 2차 추시를 시행하였다. 결과: 최종 추시에서 모든 예에서 골유합을 얻었고, 평균 골유합 기간은 8.7주(8-12주)였다. Rasmussen 기준에 따라 방사선적 결과는 25예(92.6%)에서 우수 또는 양호의 만족스러운 결과를 얻었고 임상적 결과는 24예(88.9%)에서 우수 또는 양호의 결과를 얻었다. 2차 추시를 시행한 환자 13예에서 섬유연골로 잘 치유됨을 확인하였고 술 후 외래 추시 중 CT 촬영한 8예에서 골결손 부위 골이식 없이 유합된 소견을 확인하였다. 결론: 경골 외측 고평부 골절에서 추가적인 피질골 창을 내지 않고 관절경을 이용한 정복 및 골이식 없이 시행한 내고정술은 관절면을 정확히 정복할 수 있는 유용한 방법이며 임상적으로 양호한 결과를 얻을 수 있는 방법으로 생각된다.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.2349-2354
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• 2013

NAD(P)H: quinone oxidoreductase 1 (NQO1) C609T gene polymorphisms have been reported to influence the risk for digestive tract cancer (DTC) in many studies; however, the results remain controversial and ambiguous. We therefore carried out a meta-analysis of published case-control studies to derive a more precise estimation of any associations. Electronic searches were conducted on links between this variant and DTC in several databases through April 2012. Crude odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated to estimate the strength of associations in fixed or random effect models. Heterogeneity and publication bias were also assessed. A total of 21 case-control studies were identified, including 6,198 cases and 7,583 controls. Overall, there was a statistically significant association between the NQO1 C609T polymorphism and DTC risk (TT vs. CC: OR=1.224, 95%CI=1.055-1.421; TT/CT vs. CC: OR=1.195, 95%CI=1.073-1.330; TT vs. CT/CC: OR=1.183, 95%CI=1.029-1.359; T vs. C: OR=1.180, 95%CI=1.080-1.290). When stratified for tumor location, the results based on all studies showed the variant allele 609T might have a significantly increased risk of upper digest tract cancer (UGIC), but not colorectal cancer. In the subgroup analysis by ethnicity, we observed a significantly risk for DTC in Caucasians. For esophageal and gastric cancer, a significantly risk was found in both populations, and for colorectal, a weak risk was observed in Caucasians, but not Asians. This meta-analysis suggested that the NQO1 C609T polymorphism may increase the risk of DTC, especially in the upper gastric tract.

• Journal of Trauma and Injury
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• 제37권1호
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• pp.37-47
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• 2024

Purpose: This study aimed at developing a novel tube thoracostomy technique using the sternum, a fixed anatomical structure, as an indicator to reduce the possibility of incorrect chest tube positioning and complications in patients with chest trauma. Methods: This retrospective study analyzed the data of 184 patients with chest trauma who were aged ≥18 years, visited a single regional trauma center in Korea between April and June 2022, and underwent chest computed tomography (CT) with their arms down. The conventional gold standard, 5th intercostal space (ICS) method, was compared to the lower 1/2, 1/3, and 1/4 of the sternum method by analyzing CT images. Results: When virtual tube thoracostomy routes were drawn at the mid-axillary line at the 5th ICS level, 150 patients (81.5%) on the right side and 179 patients (97.3%) on the left did not pass the diaphragm. However, at the lower 1/2 of the sternum level, 171 patients (92.9%, P<0.001) on the right and 182 patients (98.9%, P= 0.250) on the left did not pass the diaphragm. At the 5th ICS level, 129 patients (70.1%) on the right and 156 patients (84.8%) on the left were located in the safety zone and did not pass the diaphragm. Alternatively, at the lower 1/2, 1/3, and 1/4 of the sternum level, 139 (75.5%, P=0.185), 49 (26.6%, P<0.001), and 10 (5.4%, P<0.001), respectively, on the right, and 146 (79.3%, P=0.041), 69 (37.5%, P<0.001), and 16 (8.7%, P<0.001) on the left were located in the safety zone and did not pass the diaphragm. Compared to the conventional 5th ICS method, the sternum 1/2 method had a safety zone prediction sensitivity of 90.0% to 90.7%, and 97.3% to 100% sensitivity for not passing the diaphragm. Conclusions: Using the sternum length as a tube thoracostomy indicator might be feasible.

• Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.292-304
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• 2022

BACKGROUND: Calcium is a determinant of paravalvular leakage (PVL) after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). This is based on a fixed contrast attenuation value while X-ray attenuation is patient-dependent and without considering frame expansion and PVL location. We examined the role of calcium in (site-specific) PVL after TAVI using a patient-specific contrast attenuation coefficient combined with frame expansion. METHODS: 57 patients were included with baseline CT, post-TAVI transthoracic echocardiography and rotational angiography (R-angio). Calcium load was assessed using a patient-specific contrast attenuation coefficient. Baseline CT and post-TAVI R-angio were fused to assess frame expansion. PVL was assessed by a core lab. RESULTS: Overall, the highest calcium load was at the non-coronary-cusp-region (NCR, 436 mm³) vs. the right-coronary-cusp-region (RCR, 233 mm³) and the left-coronary-cusp-region (LCR, 244 mm³), p < 0.001. Calcium load was higher in patients with vs. without PVL (1,137 vs. 742 mm³, p = 0.012) and was an independent predictor of PVL (odds ratio, 4.83, p = 0.004). PVL was seen most often in the LCR (39% vs. 21% [RCR] and 19% [NCR]). The degree of frame expansion was 71% at the NCR, 70% at the RCR and 74% at the LCR without difference between patients with or without PVL. CONCLUSIONS: Calcium load was higher in patients with PVL and was an independent predictor of PVL. While calcium was predominantly seen at the NCR, PVL was most often at the LCR. These findings indicate that in addition to calcium, specific anatomic features play a role in PVL after TAVI.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제60권1호
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• pp.44-54
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• 2022

다수 치아의 상실 상태로 장시간 지속시 구치부 지지의 부족 및 치아들의 과정출이 발생되어 교합 부조화, 수직고경 상실 및 기능 장애 등의 심각한 문제가 초래된다. 본 증례는 장기간 다수치아 결손으로 인하여 대합치가 정출하면서 교합평면의 붕괴가 일어난 환자의 완전 구강 회복에 관한 증례이다. 상기 환자는 서울대학교 치과병원 치과보철과로 내원한 68세 남환으로 오래된 상악 의치를 빼다가 치아가 함께 발거되었으며, 하악 전치부가 상악 전치부와 강하게 닿아서 불편함을 호소하며 내원하였다. 여러가지 평가를 통해 수직고경을 4 mm 거상하였으며, 무치악부는 진단 및 치료계획시 설계한 최종 보철 수복물 제작을 고려하여 정확한 임플란트 식립을 위해 CAD-CAM (Computer-aided design-computer-aided manufacturing) 기술을 이용한 Computer guided implant surgery를 시행하고, 임플란트 고정성 보철 수복으로 진행하였고, 환자는 저작, 기능 및 심미 모두 큰 개선에 만족하였다.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제35권3호
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• pp.321-324
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• 2008

Purpose: Lymphoma originated from mucosa associated lymphoid tissue(MALT) is most common in gastrointestinal system, and rarely found in salivary gland, thyroid, bronchus or orbit. We experienced a case of MALT lymphoma which was originated from conjunctiva and involving lower eyelid without metastasis. Methods: A 40-year-old man suffered palpable mass on right lower eyelid without pain. Orbital computed tomographic and ultrasonographic findings showed a conical mass($1.9{\times}1.2{\times}0.9cm$ size) inside lower eyelid. The mass was completely excised under local anesthesia and histopathological examination was followed. Results: Microscopic finding showed a multiple follicular colonization. In the follicle, small lymphocytes and plasma cells differentiated to centrocyte-like cell, monocyte B cell, plasma cell were diffusely infiltrated. Immunophenotyping was preformed on fixed section. The majority of the small cells were immunoreactive for the B cell marker CD20. Based on the typical histological findings supported by immunostaining, the mass was defined as MALT lymphoma. After excision, SPECT, abdominal CT was carried out and there were no evidence of extraorbital disease. Conclusion: Biopsy and pathological examination should be performed in patients who complain palpable mass on lower eyelid because of possibility of MALT lymphoma. Although MALT lymphoma is rarely metastasized, it is necessary to evaluate the extraorbital involvement using SPECT or other radiologic exams. For detecting extraorbital involvement, periodic follow-up examination is need.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제37권3호
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• pp.281-284
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• 2010

Purpose: Pseudohypoparathyroidism is a hereditary disorder characterized by symptoms and signs of hypoparathyroidism, typically in association with distinctive skeletal and developmental defects. Hypoparathyroidism is caused by a insufficient end-organ response to PTH (parathyroid hormone). Hypoparathyroidism consists of four types in which the most common form, pseudohypoparathyroidism-Ia, accompany with Albright's hereditary osteodystrophy. We experienced a case of a woman who had been suffering from calcified mass on left foot, diagnosed Albright's hereditary osteodystrophy. Methods: We present a case of a 24-year-old Korean female who visited plastic surgery department with a painful mass on dorsum of the left foot. On the physical exam, bony hard and painful mass, fixed to dermis, was noted. Plain X-ray films demonstrate suspicious calcification on subcutaneous tissue of dorsum of the left foot. The patient was diagnosed pseudohypoparathyroidism 2 years ago at the plastic surgery department. At the visiting time, the laboratory results were within normal range even though the patient actually had a disease. The reason is because the patient has been treated with Vit.D, calcium replacement therapy and thyroid hormone therapy. Moreover, the patient has been treated with anticonvulsant agents due to epilepsy. On the brain computer tomography (CT), calcification was noted on the basal ganglia and dentate nucleus. So we decided the total excision of entire mass from the left foot. Results: We excised main mass with numerous pinhead sized masses which were scattered around the main mass. The $6.0{\times}4.0{\times}0.5\;cm$ sized main mass was bony hard, and its surface was flat and margin was irregular. The permanent biopsy was confirmed that the main mass and all the scattered tiny masses were heterotopic calcification. The patient did not suffer from the pain after the mass excision. The wound has been healed without any problem. Conclusions: Heterotrophic calcification is often accompanied with pseudohypoparathyroidism, but such a huge one is uncommon. We report a case of pseudohypoparathyroidism with heterotrophic calcification developed in dorsum of left foot who was diagnosed by excisional biopsy.

• 보건의료산업학회지
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.145-156
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• 2010

The purpose of this study is one of high price medical equipment wished to grasp propriety factor about the MRI introduction, analyzing payability through cost accounting into compensation. It was investigated from January 1 to December 31, 2007 about the MRI of a General Hospital. Expectation availability was 23.2 cases, but actual availability did achievement more than 196.1% with 45.5 items. It is estimated that there are a lot of occurrence cases because great reasons that actual availability increases more than expectation availability is excellent resolving power than a CT, and is device that prefer to reason back that radiation damage is less in person body. The followings show the main results of this study. 1. The MRI was construed in order of cost accounting, wave and personnel expenses 45.4%, administrative expenses 53.0%, and material costs 1.6%. 2. According to CVP (Cost-volume-profit) analysis, BEP (Break Even Point) profit is 173,931,428 won for 11 months, and break even usage number of items are 37.5 cases, and separation usage number of items were confirmed by 1.4 cases. Therefore, was construed that can achieve BEP within 11 months though usage number of items keeps 1.4 items day to create the MRI's hospital operation profit. 3. Estimated limit profitability appears high by 96.7%, exceed fixed charges even if when is non-benefit and when it is benefit consider variable, is judged that the MRI's addition induction helps in hospital management enhancing earning rates.