• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.1411-1414
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• 2016

Background: Eosinophilic pleural effusion (EPE) is an eosinophil count more than 10% on cytology of pleural samples. Recently, it was reported that malignancy had been the most prevalent cause inducing EPE. Therefore, we conducted an analysis on the prevalence and etiology of EPE and investigated the relationship between EPE and malignancy. Materials and Methods: Data for pleural cell differential count from patients receiving thoracentesis during the period from January 2008 to December 2013 were compared with clinical data and established diagnosis of patients obtained via electronic chart review. Results: A total of 6,801 requests of pleural cytology from 3,942 patients with pleural effusion who had received thoracentesis were available at Far Eastern Memorial Hospital from 2008 to 2013, and of these subjects, 115 (2.9%) were found to have EPE. The most frequent cause of EPE was malignancy (33.0%, n=38), followed by parapneumonic effusions (27.8%, n=32), tuberculosis pleuritis (13.9%, n=16), transudate effusions (12.2%, n=14) and the presence of blood or air in pleural space (10.4%, n=12). Additionally, an inverse relationship of eosinophilia in pleural fluid was identified in patients with malignancy and EPE. The cut-off eosinophil count in pleural fluid was 15% for the most accurate discrimination between malignancy and benign disorders in patients with EPE. At the cut-off level, the sensitivity and specificity were 65.8% and 67.5%, respectively. Conclusions: Pleural fluid eosinophilia was a speculative negative predictor for malignancy, despite the fact that cancers, including lung cancers and metastatic cancers to lung, were the most leading cause of pleural fluid eosinophilia. An inverse correlation was observed between the pleural eosinophil percentage and the likelihood of malignancy in patients with EPE.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제39권1호
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• pp.68-71
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• 2006

Spinal subdural hematoma[SSDH] is rare disease. Furthermore, it rarely occurs as a complication of intracranial surgery. There are few case reports which describing SSDH after craniotomy. Although the exact pathogenetic mechanism is obscure, some investigators propose that downward migration of intracranial hematoma by the effect of gravity is one of the cause of SSDH, and which is commonly suggested. But others propose that cerebrospinal fluid[CSF] hypotension is an another possible mechanism In this paper, we report two cases of SSDH after clipping of an aneurysmal neck.

• Neurospine
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.388-393
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• 2018

Objective: Computed tomography following myelography (CTM) revealed an unusual flow of contrast dye into the anterior median fissure (AMF) in a patient with cervical spondylotic myelopathy. Since then, several AMF configurations have been observed on CTM. Therefore, we evaluated morphological patterns of the AMF on CTM and investigated the significance and mechanisms of contrast dye flow into the AMF. Methods: Morphological patterns of the AMF on CTM were examined in 79 patients. Group A (24 patients) underwent surgery because of symptomatic cervical myelopathy. Group B (43 patients) had no clinical symptoms but showed spinal cord compression on CTM. Group C (12 patients), who showed neither clinical symptoms nor cord changes, underwent CTM for lumbar lesion evaluation. AMF patterns were classified into 4 types according to their configurations on CTM (reversed T, Y, V, and O types). Results: In group B, the reversed T type and Y type appeared significantly more often near the compressed portion (p<0.001). A similar tendency was seen in group A. The V and O types were most frequently observed in group C (p<0.001). Conclusion: On CTM, contrast dye tends to flow into the AMF of the cervical cord when the spinal cord is compressed. We speculate that there may be 3 possible mechanisms for this phenomenon: deformation of the epipial layer of the AMF due to cervical cord compression, AMF dilatation due to atrophy of the anterior funiculus or anterior horn, and temporary AMF dilatation when it becomes an alternative route for cerebrospinal fluid circulation.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제29권5호
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• pp.609-614
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• 2000

Objective : A retrograde clinical study was undertaken to determine the effect of opening lamina terminalis on the development of hydrocephalus after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage(SAH). We compared the incidence ratios of the development of hydrocephalus with and without opening lamina terminalis during operation after aneurysmal SAH. Patients and Methods : From Oct. 1996 to Sep. 1998, we performed 138 aneurysm surgery for 122 patients. In 98 cases, the lamina terminalis was opened to make direct cerebrospinal fluid flow from the third ventricle to subarachnoid space for prevention of delayed hydrocephalus. We compared the incidence of hydrocephalus after opening lamina terminalis to those without opened lamina terminalis. Results : In 95 cases, the hydrocephalus was noticed in 2 cases(2.2%). It is significantly lower in the group with opening lamina terminalis than the group without opening lamina terminalis(about 10%). Conclusion : It is simple and easy procedure to open the lamina terminalis during aneurysm surgery. With this maneuver, we could reduce the incidence of hydrocephalus after aneurysmal spontaneous SAH. Thus, it is considered that the opening lamina terminalis is one of the effective methods for preventing the development of hydrocephalus after aneurysmal spontaneous SAH.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제49권2호
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• pp.227-239
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• 2022

Complications experienced during lymphatic surgery have not been ubiquitously reported, and little has been described regarding how to prevent them. We present a review of complications reported during the surgical management of lymphedema and our experience with technical considerations to reduce morbidity from lymphatic surgery. A comprehensive search across different databases was conducted through November 2020. Based on the complications identified, we discussed the best approach for reducing the incidence of complications during lymphatic surgery based on our experience. The most common complications reported following lymphovenous anastomosis were re-exploration of the anastomosis, venous reflux, and surgical site infection. The most common complications using groin vascularized lymph node transfer (VLNT), submental VLNT, lateral thoracic VLNT, and supraclavicular VLNT included delayed wound healing, seroma and hematoma formation, lymphatic fluid leakage, iatrogenic lymphedema, soft-tissue infection, venous congestion, marginal nerve pseudoparalysis, and partial flap loss. Regarding intra-abdominal lymph node flaps, incisional hernia, hematoma, lymphatic fluid leakage, and postoperative ileus were commonly reported. Following suction-assisted lipectomy, significant blood loss and transient paresthesia were frequently reported. The reported complications of excisional procedures included soft-tissue infections, seroma and hematoma formation, skin-graft loss, significant blood loss, and minor skin flap necrosis. Evidently, lymphedema continues to represent a challenging condition; however, thorough patient selection, compliance with physiotherapy, and an experienced surgeon with adequate understanding of the lymphatic system can help maximize the safety of lymphatic surgery.

• 대한기계학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한기계학회 2004년도 추계학술대회
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• pp.1552-1557
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• 2004

Characteristics diffusion time of viscoelastic fluids are determined experimental results of terminal velocity by using the falling ball viscometer. The characteristics diffusion time of viscoelastic fluids are determined with help of the sphere device which is installed to return the dropped sphere from the bottom of the test cylinder without disturbing the working fluids. Terminal velocity of th sphere the reason why experimental of characteristics diffusion time that it is have an effect on the time interval of the measuring. Viscous of the fluid the temperature changed in order to have an effect on temperature and terminal velocity of the ball it becomes larger the possibility of knowing. A result of visualization for flow phenomena of around the sphere uses the PIV and the density of the polymer solution which it appears 2000wppm is to a case which is the right and left becomes symmetry to be it will be able to confirm and according to the time interval, to observed velocity vector of same at first drop the sphere.

• IMMUNE NETWORK
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• 제4권3호
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• pp.155-160
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• 2004

Background: B-1 cells differ from conventional B-2 cells both phenotypically and functionally. The aim of this study was to investigate the difference between peritoneal B-1 cells and splenic B-2 cells in proliferation. Methods: We obtained sorted B-1 cells from peritoneal fluid and B-2 cells from spleens of mice. During the culture of these cells, immunoglobulin secreted into the culture supernatants was evaluated by enzymelinked immunosorbent assay. Entering of S phase in response to LPS-stimuli was measured by proliferative assay. Results: Spontaneous Immunoglobulin M production occurred in peritoneal B-1 cells but not in splenic B-2 cells. LPS stimulated peritoneal B-1 cells secreted IgM at day 1, but splenic B-2 cells at day 2. In thymidine incorporation, peritoneal B-1 cells entered actively S phase after 24hours LPS-stimulation but splenic B-2 cells entered actively S phase after 48 hours. Conclusion: IgM secretion and S phase entering occurred early in peritoneal B-1 cells compared to splenic B-2 cells.

• 대한원격탐사학회지
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• 제38권6_1호
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• pp.1395-1406
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• 2022

본 연구는 대구 국채보상운동기념 공원 일대를 대상으로 수목이 주변 흐름과 기온에 미치는 영향을 조사하였다. 이를 위하여, 전산유체역학(computational fluid dynamics, CFD) 모델에 수목의 항력 효과와 냉각 효과를 반영하였고 현장 측정 결과와 비교하였다. 기상 유입 경계 조건은 기상청 국지예보모델(local data assimilation and prediction system, LDAPS) 자료를 사용하였다. 수목 유무에 따른 대기 흐름과 기온 분포를 조사하기 위하여, 수목이 존재하는 현재 상태와 수목이 존재하지 않는다고 가정한 상황에 대하여 수치 실험을 수행하였다. 수목이 없는 경우, 공원 내부에서는 장애물 영향이 작아 강한 풍속과 단조로운 흐름이 형성되었다. 기온은 풍속에 반비례하여 풍속이 강한(약한) 지역에서는 낮게(높게) 모의되었다. 반면, 수목이 존재하는 경우, 수목 항력(냉각) 효과는 식재 밀도가 높은 공원 내부의 풍속(기온)을 40 (5)% 이상 감소시켰고 공원 외부 지역까지 영향을 미쳤다. 또한 공원 내부에는 매우 복잡한 흐름이 형성된다. 도로변 근처에서도 가로수에 의해 풍속과 기온이 전체적으로 감소하지만, 수목에 의한 흐름 패턴 변화로 인해 오히려 풍속과 기온이 증가하는 지역도 발생했다. 수목 냉각 효과에 의한 기온 감소는 주간에는 4-6%였지만, 야간에는 1% 미만으로 미비했다. 수목 항력 효과에 의한 풍속 감소는 주·야간 모두 40% 이상 크게 나타났다.

• 간호행정학회지
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.123-135
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• 2002

Purpose: In this study, the critical pathway for laparoscopic cholecystectomy patients was developed and applied for clinical study. The effectiveness of the critical pathway was analyzed. Method: The subjects with no critical pathway services of this study were 30 laparoscopic cholecystectomy operation patients, who were hospitalized in B General Hospital in Busan from Nov. 28. 2000 to May 2. 2001. The subjects with critical pathway services of this study were 30 laparoscopic cholecystectomy operation patients, who were hospitalized in B General Hospital in Busan from June. 11. 2001 to Oct. 31. 2001. Results: 1. Development for critical pathway Preliminary critical pathway for the laparoscopic cholecystectomy patients was developed though analysis of the reference and 34 case of medical record. The items on the y-axis were assessment, test, treatment, diet, fluid, consult, medication, activity and education and the items on the x-axis were till 3days after operation. The developed critical pathway was applied in clinical field. 2.　Effectiveness of application on developed critical pathwayPost operational complication was not found in neither the critical pathway using Group nor Non-using Group. Hospitalization period mean was 4.63 days for the using Group and 5.93 days for the Non-using Group(P=.001). The mean cost for medical examination and treatment for the using Group was 786,270 won, 117,454 won(12.9%) less than that of the Non-using Group, 903,724 won(P=.000). The degree of satisfaction for the using group was 3.7 points, for the Non-using Group, 3.15 points. The degree of satisfaction for the used Group was 0.55 points higher than that for the Non-using Group and there was a statistically significant difference(P=.000). Concousion: From results of this study, Using the critical pathway in the laparoscopic cholecystectomy operational patients was effective in decreasing the hospitalization period and cost, and increasing the satisfaction about the medical service.

• 대한기관식도과학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한기관식도과학회 1982년도 제16차 학술대회연제순서 및 초록
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• pp.15.1-15
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• 1982

1979년 7월부터 1981년 8월까지 부산 침례병원 이비인후과에 내원한 환자중 삼출성중이염으로 진단된 95례 (159이)에서 임상적인 고찰을 했으며, 고막절개와 중이내 튜브 유치술을 시행한 성인 및 소아군과 T＆A를 동시에 시행한 소아군을 비교 검토하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1) 성별 분포는 남자가 48례, 여자가 47례 차이가 없었고 연령 분포는 6∼10세 군이 34례 (35%)로 가장 많았다. 2) T & A를 요하는 소아중 14%가 삼출성중이염으로 진단되어 고막절개 및 중이내 튜브 유치술을 동시에 시행했고 이는 같은 기간중의 삼출성중이염 환자의 19%에 해당했다. 3) 양측성 (67%)이 일측성 (33%)인 경우의 두배 였고, 소아환자에서는 양측성이 88%로 현저했으며 T & A를 요하는 소아군에서는 전부가 양측성이었다. 4 ) 중이내 저류액의 성상은 장액성이 49%, 점액성이 33%, 농성이 5%, 혈성이 3%등이었고 성인군에서는 장액성이 59%였으나 소아군 (15세이하)에서는 장액성(41%)과 점액성(43%)의 빈도가 비슷했다. 5) 술전 Tympanogram은 A형이 6%, B형이 91%, C형이 3%였고 이상 Tympanogram(B형 혹은 C형)의 출현 빈도는 T & A를 요하는 소아군(95%)과 요하지 않은 소아군(95%)에서 동일했으며 성인군에서는 93%였다. 6)고막절개 중이내 튜브 유치술후의 기도청력은 T & A를 동시에 시행한 소아군에서 더욱 개선되었다.