• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제2권3호
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• pp.353-359
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• 1998

In gastrointestinal smooth muscle, muscarinic stimulation by carbachol (CCh) activates nonselective cation channel current ($I_{CCh}$) which is facilitated by intracellular [$Ca^{2+}$] increase. Caffeine is widely used in experiments to mobilize $Ca^{2+}$ from intracellular stores. This study shows a strong inhibitory effect of caffeine on $I_{CCh}$ in guinea-pig gastric myocyte. In this study, the underlying mechanism of the inhibitory effect of caffeine was investigated. $I_{CCh}$ was completely suppressed by the addition of caffeine (10 mM) to the superfusing solution. Inhibition of $I_{CCh}$ by caffeine was not related to the intracellular cAMP accumulation which was expected from the phosphodiesterase-inhibiting effect of caffeine. The blockade of $InsP_3-induced$ $Ca^{2+}$ release by heparin had no significant effects on the activation of $I_{CCh}$. When the same cationic current had been induced by intracellular dialysis of $GTP[{\gamma}S]$ in order to bypass the muscarinic receptor, the inhibitory effect of caffeine was significantly attenuated. The results of this study indicate that both intracellular signalling pathways for $I_{CCh}$, proximal and distal to G-protein activation, are suppressed by caffeine. A major inhibition was observed at the proximal level.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제50권6호
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• pp.535-540
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• 2023

Background Abdominoplasty with abdominal plication increases intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) and has been previously associated with limited diaphragmatic excursion and respiratory dysfunctions. Many factors found in abdominoplasties and among postbariatric patients predispose them to a higher occurrence. This study aims to evaluate the impact of abdominal plication among postbariatric patients, assess whether the plication increases their IAP, and analyze how these IAP correlate to their postoperative outcome. Methods This prospective study was performed on all patients who underwent circumferential Fleur-De-Lis abdominoplasty. For this intended study, the IAP was measured by an intravesical minimally invasive approach in three stages: after the initiation of general anesthesia, after a 10-cm abdominal wall plication and skin closure, and 24 hours after the procedure. Results We included 46 patients, of which 41 were female and 5 were male. Before the bariatric procedure, these patients had an average maximum weight of 121.4 kg and an average maximum body mass index of 45.78 kg/m²; 7 were grade I obese patients, 10 were grade II, and 29 were grade III. Only three patients were operated on with a gastric sleeve and 43 with gastric bypass. We presented six patients with transitory intra-abdominal hypertension in the first 24 hours, all of them from the grade I obesity group, the highest presented was 14.3 mm Hg. We presented 15% (7/46) of complication rates, which were only four seroma and five dehiscence; two patients presented both seroma and wound dehiscence. Conclusion Performing a 10-cm abdominal wall plication or greater represents a higher risk for intra-abdominal hypertension, slower general recovery, and possibly higher complication rate in patients who presented a lower degree of obesity (grade I) at the moment of the bariatric surgery.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제37권2호
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• pp.146-153
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• 2004

관상동맥우회술의 경험이 축적됨에 따라 관상동맥우회술의 재수술은 증가하는 추세이나 아직까지 국내 보고는 미흡한 수준이다. 저자들은 관상동맥 재수술의 사망률, 유병률 등의 임상경험을 정리하고 분석하였다. 대상 및 방법: 1994년 1월부터 2002년 12월까지 관상동맥우회술의 재수술을 시행 받은 14명의 환자를 대상으로 하였다. 최초 수술 후 재수술까지의 기간은 평균 66$\pm$56 (3∼157)개월이었고 재수술 시 평균연령은 62.8$\pm$8.7 (51∼78)세였다. 2003년 6월 30일을 추적관찰 종료시점으로 하여 평균추적관찰 기간은 43$\pm$29 (8∼105)개월이었다. 재수술의 적응증은 이식편의 협착 또는 완전폐쇄가 11예(78.6%), 관상동맥질환의 진행이 1예, 그리고 두 가지 병리가 혼재한 경우가 2예였다. 결과: 입원기간 중 사망은 2예(14.3%)가 발생하였고 사망원인은 저심박출증이었다. 술 후 합병증은 총 7명(50.0%)의 환자에서 8예가 발생하였는데, 수술 전후 심근경색이 2예(14.3%), 종격동염이 1예(7.2%), 십이지장 궤양천공 1예, 허혈성 하지괴사 1예, 장간막경색에 따른 위장관 천공 1예, 지연 뇌경색 1예, 비장출혈 1예 등이었다. 조기사망 2예를 제외한 12명의 환자를 추적 관찰한 결과 만기사망은 1예가 발생하였고 추적관찰 종료시점에서 협심증을 호소하는 환자는 없었으며 모든 환자가 Canadian협심증분류 1급 또는 2급의 양호한 경과를 보였다. 결론: 관상동맥 재수술은 비교적 높은 유병률과 사망률을 보였으나 퇴원 후 환자상태는 양호하였으며 향후 경험의 축적과 노력이 요망된다.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.382-387
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• 1999

The concept of PCA(Patient Controlled Analgesia) was first described in 1968, by Sechzer. The earliest descriptions of actual self-administered PCA machines were by Forrest et al. In gastric bypass surgery, cesarian section, orthopedic surgery etc, PCA is widely used in the control of postoperative pain. Previous Studies have shown that PCA provides effective pain-control for the postoperative patient. The postoperative pain-control is a problem that should be solved in surgery. Especially in orthognathic surgery, it is not same as in the case of maxillofacial trauma surgery or of tumor surgery: most orthognathic surgery patients are under operation not accustomed to pains, and difficulties in pain-complaint due to IMF(Intermaxillary fixation), postoperative nausea, and vomiting are additional problem. In this study, we have compared PCA and IM analgesics with respect not only to time request but also to the quality of postoperative pain control.

• Journal of Gastric Cancer
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• 제7권4호
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• pp.193-199
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• 2007

목적: 주위 장기를 침범한 진행성 위암에서 병소의 완전한 절제를 위해서는 침범된 장기의 합병 절제가 필수적이다. 그러나 종양이 췌장 두부나 십이지장물 침범하는 경우에는 낮은 절제 성공과 높은 이환율로 인하여 병소의 완전한 절제는 제한된다. 이에 저자들은 췌장 두부 또는 십이지장을 침범한 위암에서 시행된 수술 방법을 후향적으로 분석하여 수술 방법 선정의 적절성을 알아보고가 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 1998년 1월부터 2003년 12월까지 5년가 예수병원 외과에서 위선암으로 진단되어 수술을 시행한 환자 중 수술 소견상 원발 종양이나 구역 림프절에 의해 췌장 두부나 십이지장의 침범이 의심되는 45명의 환자 중 비치유 인자를 동반하지 않은 22예를 대상으로 후향적 연구를 시행하였다. 합병 절제를 시행한 4예를 PD군, 위아전절제술만을 시행한 12예를 STG군, 고식적 우회술만을 시행한 6예를 GJ군으로 분류하였다. 각 군에서 임상병리학적 특성 및 수술적 자료를 비교 분석하였다. 결과: PD군은 모두 D3 림프절 절제술을 포함하는 췌십이지장절제술을 시행하여 병소의 완전한 절제를 하였으며, 1예에서 췌장루를 보였고(이환율 25%) 수술로 인할 사망 예는 없었다(사망률 0%), PD군은 모두 제 IV 병기였으나 75%의 2년 생존율과 50%의 5년 생존율을 보였다. STG군은 종양을 변연 절제(marginal resection)하거나 (6예) 고식적 절제술을 시행하였으며(6예) 림프절 절제의 범위도 D2 이하로 적었고 41.7%의 2년 생존율과 16,7%의 5년 생존율 보였다. GJ군은 평균 연령이 $72.7{\pm}8.6$세로 고랑이었으며 2년 생존율이 0%였다. 결론: 췌장 두부를 침범한 진행성 위선암에서 합병 절제로서의 췌십이지장절제는 중등도 이환율과 낮은 사망률로 비교적 안전하게 시행될 수 있고 비치유 인자가 없는 경우 장기 생존을 기대할 수 있는 술식으로 생각된다.

• 대한영양사협회학술지
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.178-187
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• 2010

This study examined the effects of postoperative medical nutrition therapy on patients who had undergone bariatric surgery. Eighty seven patients who underwent bariatic-surgery at Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital from January 2007 to April 2009 were evaluated. The bariatric surgery patients included 42 Laparoscopic Roux-en Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) and 45 Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) patients. Weight loss was more significant after LRYGB than after LAGB after 9 months (p<0.05). The LRYGB group was more satisfied with the weight loss (LRYGB 4.4/5.0, LAGB 3.0/5.0 p<0.001). The mean albumin, hemoglobin and hematocrit levels were significantly lower in the LRYGB group than in the LAGB group at the time of discharge (p<0.05~0.001). The GOT/GPT was significantly higher in the LRYGB group at the time of the operation than the LAGB group (p<0.01). The LRYGB group showed significantly lower intakes of total energy, carbohydrates, protein and fat from 1 week after surgery than the LAGB group. Multiple regression showed that the weight change after LRYGB was significantly more associated with the intakes of total energy at 1 week after surgery (p<0.01), SWS (sweets and high-calorie beverages) at 1 and 6 months after surgery (p<0.001), and fat at 3 months after surgery (p<0.01). In addition, LAGB was significantly more associated with the intakes of protein and NLS (non-liquid sweets) at 1 week after surgery (p<0.001, p<0.01), carbohydrate at 1 months after surgery (p<0.01), total energy at 3 months after surgery (p<0.001), HCL (high-calorie liquids) at 6 months after surgery (p<0.05), and fat at 9 months after surgery (p<0.01). These results suggest that continuous-follow-up medical nutrition therapy is needed according to the types of bariatric surgery, particularly during the weight loss phase (the first 1 week to 12 months).

• Clinical Nutrition Research
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.21-28
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• 2023

Studies indicate an association between hyperuricemia (HUA) and metabolic syndrome risk factors. On the other hand, obesity is a major modifiable and independent risk factor for HUA and gout. However, evidence concerning the effects of bariatric surgery on serum uric acid levels is limited and not completely clarified. This retrospective study was carried out with 41 patients who underwent sleeve gastrectomy (n = 26) and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (n = 15) from September 2019 to October 2021. Anthropometric, clinical, and biochemical data, including uric acid blood urea nitrogen and creatinine fasting blood sugar (FBS), serum triglyceride (TG), and serum cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein (HDL), low-density lipoprotein (LDL), were measured preoperatively and postoperative 3, 6 and 12 months. From baseline to 6 and 12 months, bariatric surgery resulted in a significant decrease in serum uric acid of patients with severe obesity (p < 0.001). The decreases in serum FBS, TG, and cholesterol of patients were significant during 6 and 12 months of follow-up (p < 0.05). However, the HDL increase of patients was not statistically significant in 6 and 12 months (p > 0.05). Besides, although patients' serum level of LDL decreased significantly during the 6 months of follow-up (p = 0.007), it was not significant after 12 months (p = 0.092). Bariatric surgery significantly reduces serum uric acid levels. Therefore, it may be an effective supplementary therapy for lowering serum uric acid concentrations in morbidly obese patients.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제37권5호
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• pp.681-686
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• 2010

Purpose: Obese proportion is increasing universally, estimating more than a billion. So reducing the weight became one of the topic in medical market. Not only diet, exercise, medication, but also many surgical procedures are being developed, such as sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass surgery. After massive weight loss, skin excess and laxity occurs, leading to unsatisfying body contour. Body contouring surgery including abdominoplasty, breast reduction is performed when skin excess is present in abdomen and breast. When skin excess is present circumferentially, belt dermolipectomy is the treatment of choice. Methods: A 23-year-old man had weight gain since he was 12 of age. A year before visiting to our department, his height was 168 cm, weight was 150 kg and body mass index (BMI) was 53.15 kg/$m^2$. The patient lost 55 kg of his weight through exercise and diet control. When he visited again, his weight was 95 kg and BMI was 33.66 kg/$m^2$. In physical examination, skin excess and laxity was seen in both breast and abdomen circumferentially and lateral folds were seen in the back. Abdominal contour deformity (Pitman classification type 6) and pseudogynecomastia (grade 3) were present in both breast. Belt dermolipectomy of abdomen, both breast and lateral folds was performed, resecting 6,400 g of tissue and additive 1,200 g through revisional operation. Results: The patient lost 6,500g of his weight and BMI reduced by 2.3 kg/$m^2$. The patient's hospital course was uneventful during 5 weeks of hospitalization and he was satisfied with his final body contour. Conclusion: Body contouring with belt dermolipectomy in patient who has circumferential skin excess and laxity after massive weight loss can be a treatment of choice.