• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제25권11호
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• pp.1180-1184
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• 1992

The use of computed tomography of the chest in mediastinal staging of lung carcinoma lies the premiss that malignant lymph nodes are larger than benign ones. We have studied the size of mediastinal lymph nodes & the malignancy rate in 55 lung carcinomas from March 1990 to July 1992 at the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Yongdong Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of medicine. The lack of relationship between the size of mediastinal lymph node and the probability of malignancy helps to clarify the limitations of the use of computed tomography in the staging of the mediastinum in lung carcinoma. There was no tendency for all malignant lymph nodes to be larger than benign nodes. To allow comparison with our data, malignancy rates for all lymph nodes larger than 10mm are 24.8% in sensitivity & benign rates for all lymph nodes less than 10mm are 96% in specificity. But all mediastinal lymph nodes larger than 30mm are metastatic lymph nodes in our cases. We are going to try to have thoracotomy for complete resection of lung carcinoma as possible as we can if there no evidence of contralateral mediastinal metastases of lymph nodes, even though there are large mediastinal lymph nodes in lung carcinoma.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제29권11호
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• pp.1248-1256
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• 1996

원자력병원에서는 1987년 6월부터 1994년 12월까지 식도암으로 수술받은 372명중 병리학적으로 원격 복부 림파절의 전이가 확인된 병기 IV(M1LYN) 48명(12.9%)의 기록을 분석하였다. 원발 종양의 위치는 주로 하흉부 식도이었고, 전이된 림프절의 위치는 복강 동맥(n=45),총간 동맥(n=4), 대동맥 주위(n=1), 췌장하(n=1) 이었다. 대부분의 종양은 T3, T4(n=43)이고 국소 림프절 전이 (n=41)가 있었으나, T1, T2 종양(n=5)와 국소 림프절 전이없이 원격 림프절에 전이한 경우(n=7)도 일부있었다. 절제률과 완전 절제률은 각각 87.5%, 64.6%이었다. 절제 불가능과 불완전 절제의 원인의 대부분은 절제 불가능한 T4 병소(n=8), 림프절 막외 침습(n=7)이었으며, 전체 수술 사망률과 유병률은 각각 4.2%, 22.9%이었고, 절제 사망률은 4.8%이었다. 27명에서 수술후 보조 치료를 병행하였으며, 수술후 모든 생존 환자에서 추적이 가능하였다(추적 중앙값, 32개월). 수술 사망을 포함하여 식도암의 절제를 받은 환자(n=42)의 I년, 3년 생존률은 각각 54.0%, 18.1%(중앙값, 386일)이었다. 이상의 결과로, 원격 복부 림프절의 전이를 동반한 식도암은 수술의 사망률과 유병률이 높지 않으며, 수술을 받지 않은 환자의 예후가 극히 나쁘므로 잘 선택된 환자에서는 원격장기로 전이된 환자에 비하여 절제술의 역할이 인정된다. 그러나 수술만으로는 장기 성적이 좋지 않으므로 항암제 치료나 방사선 치료 등의 복합 치료에 대한 연구가 필요하다고 생각한다.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제54권5호
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• pp.342-347
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• 2021

Thoracic surgeons need to be aware of several important points regarding intraoperative lymph node dissection during surgery for non-small cell lung cancer with ground-glass opacities. The first point relates to the need for lymph node dissection during sublobar resection. Since even patients undergoing sublobar resection may benefit from lymph node dissection, it should be selectively performed according to adequate indications, which require further study. Second, there seems to be no difference in postoperative morbidity between systematic sampling and systematic dissection, but the survival benefit from systematic dissection remains unclear. The results of randomized controlled trials on this topic are conflicting, and their evidence is jeopardized by a high risk of bias in terms of the study design. Therefore, further randomized controlled trials with a sound design should investigate this issue. Third, more favorable survival outcomes tend to be positively associated with the number of examined lymph nodes. Minimum requirements for the number of examined lymph nodes in non-small cell lung cancer should be defined in the future. Finally, lobe-specific lymph node dissection does not have a negative prognostic impact. It should not be routinely performed, but it can be recommended in selected patients with smaller, less invasive tumors. Results from an ongoing randomized controlled trial on this topic should be awaited.

• Journal of Gastric Cancer
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• 제9권4호
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• pp.246-255
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• 2009

목적: 위암의 근치 절제술에서 광범위 림프절 절제는 중요한 의미를 가지며 전이 림프절의 수가 종양의 침윤 정도와 함께 병기 결정의 기준이 되고 있다. 이에 저자들은 근치 절제술을 시행 받은 위암 환자에서 절제 림프절 수가 생존율에 미치는 영향을 분석하고 종양의 각 병기에 따라서 생존율 및 병기결정에 영향을 미치는 절제 림프절수의 최소 기준값을 구하고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 1992년부터 2002년까지 고려대학교병원에서 근치적 위절제술을 시행 받고 5년 이상 추적 관찰이 가능하였던 949명의 환자들을 대상으로 하였다. 조직검사결과에 따른 종양 침윤 정도에 따라 환자군을 분류하여 절제 림프절의 수를 조사하였다. 절제 림프절 수의 최소 기준값은 생존율에 유의한 차이를 보이는 최소값으로 정하였다. 결과: 종양의 크기, 위치, 림프절 병기, 전이 림프절의 수 및 절제 림프절의 수는 종양의 병기에 따라 유의한 차이를 보였다. Cox 비례위험모형을 통한 분석 결과 절제 림프절 수의 최소 기준값은 전체 환자에서는 14개였으며 각 병기별로 pT1군에서 15개, pT2군에서 28개, pT3군에서 37개의 값을 보였고 기준값 이상으로 절제된 경우 생존율이 유의하게 높았다. 결론: 근치적 위절제술을 받은 환자에서 기준값 이상의 림프절 절제가 생존을 향상시킬 수 있으며 이를 위해 외과의가 근치적 위절제술 시 기준값 이상의 림프절 절제술을 위해 노력해야 하며 병리의는 절제된 조직의 림프절 개수의 정확한 결과를 보고 하기 위해 더욱 노력해야 할 것이다.

• Journal of Gastric Cancer
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• 제3권3호
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• pp.134-138
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• 2003

Purpose: The lymph node (N) classification in the International Union Against Cancer (UICC) TNM staging system for gastric adenocarcinomas has been revised from the anatomic sites of metastatic lymph nodes to the number of metastatic lymph nodes. The purpose of this study was to investigate the proper number of retrieved lymph nodes for applying the new TNM staging system. Materials and Methods: We retrospectively studied 267 patients who had undergone a curative resection performed by one surgeon for gastric adenocarcinomas from March 1993 to December 1996 at Korea University Guro Hospital. We compared the old staging system to the new one and analyzed the number of retrieved and metastatic lymph nodes. We also analyzed the number of retrieved and metastatic lymph nodes according to the operative procedure and the extent of the lymphadenectomy, as well as the correlation of lymph-node metastasis to the number of retrieved lymph nodes. Results: The mean number of retrieved lymph nodes was $34.27\pm14.18$, of those $6.85\pm6.24$ were metastatic. According to the extent of the lymphadenectomy, these numbers were $17.8\pm9.3\;and\;7.0\pm5.3$ in D1, $33.1\pm14.6\;and\;3.0\pm3.0$ in $D1+\alpha$, $33.9\pm13.8\;and\;7.5\pm6.2$ in D2, and $40.6\pm13.3\;and\;7.9\pm7.5$ in $D2+\alpha$. There was no correlation between the percentage of the specimen with positive lymph nodes and the number of retrieved lymph nodes, but a logistic regres sion analysis showed that the probability of lymph-node metastasis increased as the number of retrieved lymph nodes increased. Conclusion: The mean number of retrieved lymph nodes was about 34. Although by logistic regression analysis, the probability of lymph-node metastasis increased as the number of retrieved lymph nodes increased, we failed to determine the minimum number of nodes retrieved during a lymphadenectomy needed for accurate staging in a gastric adenocarcinoma. Further study is required to identify the optimum number of lymph nodes that need to be retrieved.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제14권12호
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• pp.7121-7126
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• 2013

Aim: To examine lymph nodes obtained after lipolysis and liposuction of subcutaneous fat of the inguinal region of female vulvar cancer patients to explore the feasibility of clinical application. Methods: The field of operation was on the basis of the range of the conventional resection of inguinal lymph nodes. We injected lipolysis liquid fanwise, started liposuction after 15-20 minutes; then the subcutaneous fatty tissue was sucked out clearly by suction tube. We selected the first puncture holes located on 2-3 cm part below anterior superior spine, the others respectively being located 3cm and 6cm below the first for puncturing into the skin, imbedding a trocar to intorduce $CO_2$ gas and the specular body, and excise the lymph nodes by ultrasonic scalpel. The surgical field chamber was set with negative pressure drainage and was pressured with a soft saline bag after surgery. Results: A lacuna emerged from subcutaneous of the inguinal region after lipolysis and liposuction, with a wide fascia easily exposed at the bottom where lymph nodes could be readily excised. The number of lymph nodes of ten patients excised within the inguinal region on each side was 4-18. The excised average number of lymph nodes was 11 when we had mature technology. Conclusion: Most of adipose tissue was removed after lipolysis and liposuction of subcutaneous tissue of inguinal region, so that the included lymph nodes were exposed and easy to excise by endoscope. This surgery avoided the large incision of regular surgery of inguinal region, the results indicating that this approach is feasible and safe for used as an alternative technology.

• Journal of Gastric Cancer
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.94-100
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• 2011

Purpose: The 7th AJCC tumor node metastasis (TNM) staging system modified the classification of the lymph node metastasis widely compared to the 6th edition. To evaluate the prognostic predictability of the new TNM staging system, we analyzed the survival rate of the gastric cancer patients assessed by the 7th staging system. Materials and Methods: Among 2,083 patients who underwent resection for gastric cancer at the department of surgery, Hanyang Medical Center from July 1992 to December 2009, This study retrospectively reviewed 5-year survival rate (5YSR) of 624 patients (TanyN3M0: 464 patients, TanyNanyM1: 160 patients) focusing on the number of metastatic lymph node and distant metastasis. We evaluated the applicability of the new staging system. Results: There were no significant differences in 5YSR between stage IIIC with more than 29 metastatic lymph nodes and stage IV (P=0.053). No significant differences were observed between stage IIIB with more than 28 metastatic lymph nodes and stage IV (P=0.093). Distinct survival differences were present between patients who were categorized as TanyN3M0 with 7 to 32 metastatic lymph nodes and stage IV. But patients with more than 33 metastatic lymph nodes did not show any significant differences compared to stage IV (P=0.055). Among patients with TanyN3M0, statistical significances were seen between patients with 7 to 30 metastatic lymph nodes and those with more than 31 metastatic lymph nodes. Conclusions: In the new staging system, modifications of N classification is mandatory to improve prognostic prediction. Further study involving a greater number of cases is required to demonstrate the most appropriate cutoffs for N classification.

• Journal of Gastric Cancer
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• 제10권3호
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• pp.87-90
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• 2010

Early gastric cancer (EGC) is defined as tumor invasion confined to the mucosa or submucosa, regardless of the presence of regional lymph node metastasis. Lymph node metastasis is the most powerful and important prognostic factor for gastric cancer. Based on the risk of lymph node metastasis in EGC obtained from a large number of surgical cases in Japan, it was suggested that the criteria for endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) and endoscopic submucosal resection (ESD) as local treatment for EGC might be extended. However, extending the indications for EMR and ESD remains controversial because the long-term outcomes of these procedures have not been fully documented, and there is a risk for lymph node metastasis. Furthermore, current diagnostic imaging techniques are unsatisfactory for accurately predicting metastasis to lymph nodes. Moreover, the long-term results of standard radical gastrectomy including minimally invasive procedures for stage IA have been increasing and have reached 99 to 100%. To determine the true efficacy of endoscopic resection of EGC, we need more evidence of long-term follow-up, standardization of techniques, and pathological interpretation.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제49권3호
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• pp.218-220
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• 2016

We report a case of inadvertent hoarseness after surgery for primary pulmonary amyloidosis. A 55-year-old male was transferred to our facility due to a lung mass. Chest computed tomography revealed a solitary pulmonary nodule. Positron emission tomography-computed tomography showed fluorodeoxyglucose uptake in the main mass and in the mediastinal lymph nodes. To confirm the pathology of the mass, wedge resection and thorough lymph node dissection were performed via video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS). No complications except for hoarseness were observed; hoarseness developed soon after surgery and lasted for 3 months. The main mass was diagnosed as amyloidosis, but this was not found in the lymph nodes. In conclusion, VATS wedge resection for peripheral amyloidosis is a feasible and safe procedure. However, mediastinal lymph node dissection is not recommended unless there is evidence of a clear benefit.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제27권11호
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• pp.922-929
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• 1994

This research represents an attempt to study the postoperative results among 32 patients who underwent complete resections of primary lung and involved mediastinal lymph nodes between January 1988 and June 1993. Ages ranged from 34 to 73 years with a mean age of 51.31 $\pm$ 8.17 years. There were 29 male patients[90.6%]. Left lung cancers were more frequent than right lung cancers. There were 19 cases of left lung cancers accounting for 59.4% of the total lung cancers. The difference, however, was insignificant. There was no T1 lesion. T2 and T3 lesions were 21[65.6%] and 11 cases[34.4%], respectively. As for cell type, squamous cell carcinomas were reported in 25 cases making up 78.1% of the cell types. Pneumonectomy was conducted on 20[62.5%] cases. Lobectomy and sleeve lobectomy were conducted on 12[37.5%] cases respectively. Mediastinal lymph node involvemednts were most frequent in subcarinal lymph node[9/13] among right lung cancers, while subaortic lymph noce[12/19] was most frequent among left lung cancers. Postoperative complications were reported in 18.9% of the total cases, including 2 cases each of paralysis of the recurrent laryngeal nerve and 1 case each of chylothorax and pyothorax. They were more frequent among patients who underwent pneumonectomy. The operative mortality stood at 3.1% with 1 patient who underwent pneumonectomy dying of pulmonary edema. The 1-year and 5-year survival rates were 50.8% and 30.1%, respectively. Patients treated with squamous cell carcinoma, involvement of single level mediastinal lymph node and lobectomy showed a higher level of survival. These fidings suggest that a long-term survival can be expected of a considerable number of N2 non-small cell lung cancer patients with a selective complete surgical resection of primary lung cancers involved mediastinal lymph nodes.