• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.74-80
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• 2013

The purpose of this study was to determine the reliability of distance measurements from the medial border of the scapula to the spinous process of the thoracic vertebrae when obtained using tape and photography measurements. The study included 20 healthy subjects (10 males, 10 females); for a total of 40 scapula measurements. The distance measurements made using tape or photography methods were conducted with the subject in a standing position. Repeated tape and photography measurements were conducted in two sessions on different days by two examiners to assess the inter-rater and intra-rater reliability of the two methods. The reliability of scapular distance measured using tape and photography methods was tested using intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC(3,1)) and the standard error of measurement (SEM). The inter-rater reliability of the tape measurement method was excellent (ICC=.77) and the intra-rater reliability was fair to good (ICC=.74). The inter-rater and intra-rater reliabilities of the photography measurement method were excellent (ICC=.76 and .76 respectively). Our results suggest that photography measurement is an objective and qualitative measurement tool for scapular distance measurements.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제48권6호
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• pp.381-386
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• 2015

Background: Postinfarction ventricular septal defects (pVSDs) are a serious complication of acute myocardial infarctions. The aim of this study was to analyze the clinical outcomes of the surgical treatment of pVSDs. Methods: The medical records of 23 patients who underwent operations (infarct exclusion in 21 patients and patch closure in two patients) to treat acute pVSDs from 2001 to 2011 were analyzed. Intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation was performed in 19 patients (82.6%), one of whom required extracorporeal membrane support due to cardiogenic shock. The mean follow-up duration was $26.2{\pm}18.6months$. Results: The in-hospital mortality rate was 4.3% (1/23). Residual shunts were found in seven patients and three patients required reoperation. One patient needed reoperation due to the transformation of an intracardiac hematoma into an abscess. No patients required reoperation due to recurrence of a ventricular septal defect during the follow-up period. The cumulative survival rate was 95.5% at one year, 82.0% at five years, and 65.6% at seven years. Conclusion: The use of a multiple-patch technique with sealants appears to be a reliable method of reducing early mortality and the risk of significant residual shunting in patients with pVSDs.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제34권6호
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• pp.490-493
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• 2001

17세 여자 고등학교 학생이 전흉부 동통을 주소로 입원하였다. 약물 치료와 대동맥내 풍선 펌프에도 불구하고 폐부종과 순환 허탈이 악화되었다. 급성 전격성 심근염 추정 진단 하에 좌심실 보조장치를 설치하였다. 유입구 도관은 유방하 좌전개흉술로 좌심이를 통하여 좌심방에 삽입하였고, 좌심이의 일부를 조직검사를 위해 떼어냈다. 유출구 도관은 좌측 대퇴 동맥에 PTFE도관을 간치시켜 삽입하였다. 체외순환 158시간 후 심초음파에서 좌심실의 운동성이 거의 정상으로 회복되었고, 좌심실 보조장치를 성공적으로 이탈할 수 있었다. 면역화학 검사와 중화 항체 검사에서 콕사키바이러스가 확인되었다. 환자는 입원 23일 째 아무런 심부전 증상없이 퇴원하였다.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.287-291
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• 1991

Intra-aortic balloon pump [IABP] was applied to 12 patients between July, 1987, and September, 1990. The 12 patients included 8 who were assisted with IABP intraoperatively; 4 patients used IABP postoperatively. 8 patients could not be withdrawn from cardiopulmonary bypass [CPB], but 6 of them [75%] were able to separate from CPB with IABP. They all were withdrawn from the balloon. Four [50%] of them are hospital survivors, and alive at the time of this report. 4 additional patients were assisted with IABP, postoperatively. 2 of them [50Yo] were withdrawn from the balloon but died. The overall survival and balloon weaning rates are 33.3% [4/12] % 66.7% [8/12], respectively. IABP was most effective when applied early to patients who had transient and reversible injury to the myocardium.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.197-201
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• 2016

Because of its anatomical location and function, the costotransverse (CTRV) joint can be a source of thoracic back pain. In this retrospective observational study, we evaluated the clinical effectiveness of the CTRV joint injection in thoracic back pain patients with suspected CTRV joint problems. We enrolled 20 thoracic back pain patients with localized tenderness that was provoked by the application of pressure on the affected CTRV joints. We injected it with 0.5 ml of a ropivacaine and triamcinolone mixture at each level. The mean pre-injection pain score decreased by 37.9% ($7.2{\pm}1.5$ to $4.5{\pm}1.7$, P < 0.001) two weeks after CTRV joint injection. In addition, 70% of patients reported an excellent or good level of satisfaction. We demonstrated that an ultrasound-guided injection of the CTRV joint reduced patients' pain scores and led to a high level of satisfaction at short-term follow-ups in patients with suspected CTRV joint problems.

• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.65-70
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• 2017

Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the intertester reliability and validity of four nonradiologic measurements of thoracic spine rotation in healthy adults. Design: Descriptive laboratory study. Methods: This study was conducted on 20 male and 20 female university students aged between 19 and 26. To measure thoracic rotation, a goniometer, a bubble inclinometer, a dual inclinometer, and a smartphone application-clinometer were used. The measurement was performed twice for each device and the same measurement was performed by two examiners. The measurements were performed in the lumbar locked position. The arm in the direction of rotation was taken back and placed onto the back of the lumbar region. With right and left trunk rotation, the head was rotated together but remained in the center line so that the axial rotation was maintained. Both examiners performed the measuring procedures and directly handled the measuring instrument. All measurement results were recorded by the recorder. Results: The range of motion (ROM) of thoracic rotation in lumbar locked position for all four devices was 47 degrees. The intra-rater reliability estimates ranged from 0.738 to 0.906 (p<0.05). The inter-rater reliability estimates ranged from 0.736 to 0.853 (p<0.05). The goniometer, bubble inclinometer, dual inclinometer, and smartphone clinometer showed high validity (p<0.05). This result indicates that all four devices may be used by the same examiner and by other examiners obtaining follow-up measurement. Conclusions: The use of the goniometer, bubble inclinometer, dual inclinometer, and smartphone clinometer for measurements in the lumbar locked posture are reliable and valid nonradiologic measures of thoracic rotational ROM in healthy adults.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.17-22
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• 1992

The alterations in serum and urine potassium were studied in twenty two patients who underwent open heart surgery using extracorporeal circulation from June 1990 to August 1990 at the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, School of Medicine, Kei-myung University. There were fifteen cases congenital heart disease and seven acquired heart disease. The serum and urine potassium levels were measured pre-, intra- and postoperatively until seventh postoperative day using ionic selective electrode measuring method. After general anesthesia, the serum potassium level decreased significantly but slowly increased during.cardiopulmonary bypass and returned preoperative level after operation. The urine potassium level decreased slowly from general anesthesia to cardiopulmonary bypass weaning but returned preoperative level following operation. During cardiopulmonary bypass, serum and urine potassium levels in diuretic group were lower than that of non diuretic group. There was no remarkable difference in the serum potassium level between single RA cannulation group and bicaval cannulation group preoperatively, but the serum potassium level in single RA cannulation group was much higher than that of bicaval cannulation group. There was no significant difference in the urine potassium level between single RA can-nulation group and bicaval cannulation group postoperatively.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.636-639
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• 2007

Septicemic polyserositis and navel ill associated with Escherichia coli were reported in a 14-day-old male thoroughbred foal. The horse died after showing 12-day history of anorexia, lethargy, lameness and endophthalmus. Grossly, milky yellow abscesses were occupied in umbilicus, umbilical vein and artery. Large amounts of turbid pale yellow fluids were seen in pericardial sac, thoracic and abdominal cavity. Yellowish fibrinous materials were also presented in thoracic and abdominal cavity. Sticky pale yellow fluid and fibrinous materials were filled in stifle joint cavities of both hind limbs. Histologically, fibrino-purulent polyserositis and arthritis were observed. Severe omphalophlebitis with intra-lesional Gram negative bacterial colonies were noted in umbilical vein. Most of mesothelial cells in serosal cavities were severely hypertrophied. Pathogenic E. coli was purely isolated from ascites, thoracic and synovial fluids. Based on the results, the septicemic polyserositis may be originated from the umbilical cord infected with E. coli in this foal.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.154-158
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• 2015

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to propose a new reference point for measurement of the infrasternal angle and to investigate the intra- and inter-rater reliabilities of infrasternal angle measurement using photographs. Methods: Twenty-four healthy male college students participated as subjects in this study. Photographs were taken of subjects in two postures, one standing with the shoulders relaxed and one standing with the shoulders at $150^{\circ}$ abduction. All photographs were analyzed using Image J software. Raters used the photographs to measure the infrasternal angle between the xiphoid process, the medial margin of rib and navel on the right and left sides. The reliability of the infrasternal angle measurement was assessed by means of intraclass correlation coefficients [ICC (3,1)]. The level of statistical significance was set at p<0.05. Results: The intra- and inter-rater reliabilities of the infrasternal angle measurement for the right side at rest were excellent (ICC=0.866 and 0.813, respectively), as were those for the left side at rest (ICC=0.919 and 0.846, respectively). At $150^{\circ}$ shoulder abduction, the intra- and inter-rater reliabilities for measurement of the infrasternal angle on the right side were excellent (ICC=0.972 and 0.778, respectively), as were those for the left side (ICC=0.914 and 0.826, respectively). Conclusion: These findings suggest that this technique can be successfully used to measure the infrasternal angle, thus suggesting a new reference point for determining the length of the internal oblique and external oblique muscles in clinical situations.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.34-39
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• 1997

1994년 5월부터 1995년 12월까지 성인에서 심장수술을 시행한 122례중 18례(14.8%)에서 IABP를 순환보조장치로 사용하였다. 그중 술전에 IABP(intra-aortic balloon pump)를 시행한 경우는 9례이고, 술 중에는 7례, 그리고 술후에는 2례에서 시행하였다. 그 이유는 술전에는 저심박출, PTCA(percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty)의 실패였고, 술중에는 체외순환기 이탈을 위해서이며, 술후에는 술후 발생한 부정 맥 때문이었다. 환자들의 평균 나이는 61.8$\pm$6.9세(39세에서 75세)였다. 술전 및 술중에 IABP를 시행한 환자의 수술사망율은 각각 33.3, 42.9%였으며 술후 IABP를 시행한 환자는 모두 생존하였다. IABP이탈율은 술전의 경우 66.77%. 술중의 경우 85.7%였으며 술후에 시행한 IABP는 모두 이탈 가능하였다. 결론적으로 IABP는 심근 손상이 가역적인 시기에 적용할 경우, 수술전후 어느시기에나 안전하게 사용가능하며 수술전후의 혈류역학적 불안정, 체외순환기 이탈 및 저심박출증의 치료에 도움을 줄 수 있다고 판단된다.