• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.238-244
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• 2017

병적 치아 마모의 경우 교합면의 병리적 손상, 기능장애, 교합 이상, 심미문제, 치수병변, 턱관절 장애 등의 증상을 보인다. 이러한 경우에는 원인을 분석하고 수직고경 손실여부, 교합 양상 등을 고려하여 치료 계획을 세워야 한다. 본 증례는 심한 마모가 있는 71세 남환으로 수직고경 거상을 동반한 전악수복을 하였다. 임시 보철물을 통해 증가된 수직고경에 대한 환자의 적응도를 평가하였고, 이상 소견이 없는 것을 확인하고 최종 보철물을 장착하였다. 일련의 치료 과정을 통해 만족스러운 결과를 얻었기에 보고하는 바이다.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.43-48
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• 2005

We report the case of a heterotopic ossification in the subscapularis muscle. A 30-year-old woman was diagnosed as a heterotopic ossification in the right subscapularis muscle. X-rays, a CT scan and a MRI showed bone-like lesions in the muscle. The location of the ossification was both inferior and anterior to the joint. The mass nearly bridged between the proximal humerus and the inferior portion of the coracoid process. Symptoms did not respond to rest, NSAIDs for 3 months and to stretching exercises treatment for 6 months. Excision and biopsy was performed through deltopectoral approach. Disodium Etidronate was administered during the postoperative period. She regained normal range of motion postoperatively and improved in the shoulder pain after performing strengthening exercises with Therabands. We think that a cause of limitation of the shoulder was impingement between the mass and the coracoid process, and that another cause was adhesion between the mass and the joint capsule. We conclude that excision and postoperative rehabilitation exercises are good methods for a heterotopic ossification in the subscapularis muscle for those that are nonresponsive to nonoperative treatments.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.241-245
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• 2007

86세의 고령의 남자 환자에서 발생한 견관절부 양측성 배부 탄성섬유종을 침 생검으로 확진하고 2년간 경과 관찰한 경험을 보고하고자 한다. 배부 탄성섬유종은 주로 고령의 환자에서 견갑골 하각 주변부에서 발생하는 양성 종양으로, 저자에 따라 발생 빈도에 대한 보고가 다양하다. 이에 대한 수술적 치료는 일반적으로 필요하지 않으며, 제한적인 경우에서도 변연부 절제술만으로 충분하다. 노인의 견갑골 하각 주변부에 발생한 종괴의 감별진단 시에는 반드시 배부 탄성섬유종을 포함하여야 하며, 이로 인하여 불필요한 수술적 치료는 피해야 한다.

• 대한근전도전기진단의학회지
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.159-163
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• 2018

Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) after trauma and general orthopedic surgery is rare. A 74-year-old woman showed ascending paralysis symmetrically, dysarthria, dysphagia and areflexia on 14 days after minimally invasive endoscopic thermoannuloplasty on L4-5 level. Brain and lumbar magnetic resonance imaging demonstrate no abnormal findings. The electrodiagnostic study showed prolonged distal motor, sensory latencies and F-wave latencies and reduced amplitude of compound muscle action potential in nerves of upper and lower extremities. In the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) examination, total protein and IgG were increased. We diagnosed Guillain-Barre Syndrome based on clinical features, electrodiagnostic study and CSF examination and the patient improved symptoms after immunoglobulin injection and rehabilitation. Because the occurrence of GBS after minimally invasive procedure has not been reported, we report a case of GBS after minimally invasive procedure with literature review.

• BMB Reports
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• 제57권3호
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• pp.143-148
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• 2024

Pulmonary fibrosis is a serious lung disease that occurs predominantly in men. Genistein is an important natural soybean-derived phytoestrogen that affects various biological functions, such as cell migration and fibrosis. However, the antifibrotic effects of genistein on pulmonary fibrosis are largely unknown. The antifibrotic effects of genistein were evaluated using in vitro and in vivo models of lung fibrosis. Proteomic data were analyzed using nano-LC-ESI-MS/MS. Genistein significantly reduced transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1-induced expression of collagen type I and α-smooth muscle actin (SMA) in MRC-5 cells and primary fibroblasts from patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Genistein also reduced TGF-β1-induced expression of p-Smad2/3 and p-p38 MAPK in fibroblast models. Comprehensive protein analysis confirmed that genistein exerted an anti-fibrotic effect by regulating various molecular mechanisms, such as unfolded protein response, epithelial mesenchymal transition (EMT), mammalian target of rapamycin complex 1 (mTORC1) signaling, cell death, and several metabolic pathways. Genistein was also found to decrease hydroxyproline levels in the lungs of BLM-treated mice. Genistein exerted an anti-fibrotic effect by preventing fibroblast activation, suggesting that genistein could be developed as a pharmacological agent for the prevention and treatment of pulmonary fibrosis.

• 대한불안의학회지
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• 제2권1호
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• pp.39-44
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• 2006

Objective : Chronic posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is defined by the coexistence of symptoms (reexperiencing, avoidance and hyperarousal), persisting for more than months or years that causes significant impairment in social occupational functioning. This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of terazosin on posttraumatic nightmares which is one of chronic PTSD symptoms. Methods : Twenty patients with chronic PTSD and severe trauma-related nightmares were treated with terazosin (3-7 mg/day) for 8 weeks. Recurrent distressing dreams item of the Clinician administered PTSD Scale (CAPS), Total CAPS score, Clinical Global Impressions-Severity Scale (CGI-S) and Clinical Global Impressions-Change Scale (CGI-C) were performed at baseline, 4-week and 8-week. Mississippi Scale for Combat-Related PTSD and Combat Exposure Scale (CES) were used to evaluate PTSD symptom pattern and degree of exposure. Results : Significant decrease in recurrent distressing dreams item, reexperiencing, avoidance and hyperarousal symptom score and total CAPS score were at 4-week and 8-week treatment compared to baseline (recurrent distressing dreams item : $2.70{\pm}1.88$ and $1.25{\pm}1.49$ ; reexperiencing, avoidance and hyperarousal symptom score : $2.30{\pm}2.49$, $1.20{\pm}1.05$, $3.10{\pm}1.68$ and $4.00{\pm}3.59$, $1.55{\pm}1.50$, $5.60{\pm}3.23$ ; total CAPS score : $8.20{\pm}6.26$ and $5.40{\pm}5.89$). There were significant correlation between dosage of terazosin and improvement of PTSD symptoms. Adverse effects such as fatigue and orthostatic hypotension were showed, which were mild and self-limited. Conclusion : These results suggest that terazosin may improve severe trauma-related nightmares and overall PTSD symptoms. Randomized controlled study with more subjects would be necessary in the future.

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.59-68
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• 2010

최근 무치악 부위를 대신하여 광범위하게 식립되고 있는 치과용 임플란트는 높은 임상 성공률을 보이고 있으나 실패 가능성은 늘 존재하며 이는 예기치 않은 경우가 많다. 임플란트의 실패과 관련하여 여러 가지 요인들이 거론되고 있으나, 아직 논란의 여지가 있다. 본연구에서는 서울 보훈병원에서 2005-2006년에 하악 구치부위에 임플란트를 식립한 212명의 환자, 총 358개의 임플란트를 대상으로 환자의 연령, 임플란트 식립 부위, 시스템, 직경과 길이, 골이식 유무에 따른 생존율을 비교하였다. 각 요소에 따른 생존율을 SPSS chi-square test를 이용한 multi-variable analysis를 시행하여 관련성을 검증하였다. 연구 결과 3년간 98.3%의 누적 생존율을 보였으며, 조사한 요인 중 임플란트 직경만이 임플란트 생존율과 관련성이 있는 것으로 나타났다. 이는 넓은 직경의 임플란트가 주로 대체(rescue) 임플란트 혹은 골질이 좋지 않은 부위에 사용되는 경우가 많은 것이 원인으로 작용한 것으로 사료된다. 향후 임플란트의 성공과 관련하여 명확한 지표를 제공할 수 있는 지속적인 연구가 필요할 것이다.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제84권1호
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• pp.46-54
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• 2021

Background: The aim of this study was to investigate inhaler device handling in elderly patients. Inhaler devices with respect to misuse and error correction were also compared. Methods: Inhaler use technique was assessed using standardized checklists at the first visit and 3-month follow-up visit after retraining. The primary outcome was difference in the acceptable use ratio among inhaler devices. Secondary outcomes included differences in error correction, the most common step of misuse, and factors affecting the accuracy of inhaler use. Results: A total of 251 patients (mean age, 76.4 years) were included. The handling of 320 devices was assessed in the study. All patients had been trained before. However, only 24.7% of them used inhalers correctly. Proportions of acceptable use for Evohaler, Respimat, Turbuhaler, Ellipta, and Breezhaler/Handihaler were 38.7%, 50.0%, 61.4%, 60.8%, and 43.2%, respectively (p=0.026). At the second visit, the acceptable use ratio had increased. There were no significant differences among inhaler types (Evohaler, 63.9%; Respimat, 86.1%; Turbuhaler, 74.3%; Ellipta, 64.6%; and Breezhaler/Handihaler, 65.3% [p=0.129]). In multivariate analysis, body mass index, Turbuhaler, and Ellipta showed positive correlations with acceptable use of inhalers, whereas Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Assessment Test score showed a negative correlation. Conclusion: Although new inhalers have been developed, the accuracy of inhaler use remains low. Elderly patients showed more errors when using pressurized metered-dose inhalers than using dry powder inhalers and soft-mist inhalers. However, there were no significant differences in misuse among inhaler devices after individual training. Results of this study suggests that repeat training is more important than inhaler type.

• 대한두경부종양학회지
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.221-224
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• 2010

Papillary thyroid carcinoma frequently invades the lymph node, trachea, esophagus and perithyroid tissue. However, direct extension to posterior pharyngeal area is known to be rare. A 64-year-old male was referred to our clinic presenting as posterior pharyngeal mass during gastrofiberscopy. The neck CT scan showed soft tissue mass in retropharynx and lymph node in right level III with calcifications. We performed the total thyroidectomy with selective(level II, III, IV) and anterior compartment neck dissection. In operative findings, the right thyroid mass were connected to the retropharynx through the posterior portion of inferior constrictor muscle. Histopathologic findings revealed the papillary thyroid carcinoma extended to retropharynx. We report a unique case with a literature review.

• 대한관절경학회지
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.225-228
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• 2008

전방 십자인대 재건술 후 발생하는 전경골 낭종은 드물게 발생하는 질환이다. 저자들은 전경골근 동종건을 이용한 전십자인대 재재건술 후 발생한 전경골 낭종을 보고하고자 한다. 본 합병증은 경골 터널을 통하여 관절과 낭종이 이어져 발생한 것으로 추정된다. 저자들은 전십자 인대 재건술 후 전경골 낭종의 발생 가능성이 있음을 보고하고자 한다.