• 대한후두음성언어의학회지
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.161-165
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• 1997

Background : The rhinomanometry and acoustic rhinometry can assess e nasal passage dynamically and statically Recently, analytic methods such as nasometer and sound spectrogram are gaining wide attention to evaluate the nasality objectively. Objectives : firstly to determine if ere was a relationship between the new methods and nasal airway resistance, and secondly to establish if the measurement of nasalance and sound spectrum could be used as an alternative to rhinomanometry and acoustic rhinometry. Materials and Methods : Thirty two patients who underwent either septoplasty and turbinectomy for nasal obstruction were studied. And their ages ranged form 15 to 45 years, with an average of 26.1 years. The rhinomanometry, nasometer, sound spectrogram were performed at preoperative and postoperative 4 weeks day. Results : After operation, subjective symptoms and rhinomanometric results were significantly improved but nasalance and slope of nana, mama and mamma passage had not meningful change. The significnat changes were noted in nasalance and first nasal formant frequency of nasal consonant of velum(angang). Conclusion : Nasometer and sound spectrogram had a limitation for the measure of nasal patency.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.31-42
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• 1992

This study was designed to analyze normal nasal respiratory resistance in prepubertal children. The subjects consisted of 30 prepubertal children (male: 15, female: 15). The mean age was 11.4 years in male children and 11.5 years in female children. The results were as follows: I. The normal nasal respiratory patency was lower than the normal values from RION corp. 2. The normal nasal respiratory airflow rates showed no sexual differences. And there were no differences between inspiration and expiration. 3. Before and after use of nasal decongestants, there were no significant differences of normal nasal respiratory airflow rates and after the administration of nasal decongestants, nasal respiratory patency manifested lower variability. 4. The normal nasal respiratory resistance without nasal decongestants at 150 Pascal in inspiration was $0.30Pa/cm^3/sec({\pm}0.07)$ and peak nasal inspiratory airflow rate was $1016.83cm^3/sec({\pm}223.89)$. 5. The normal nasal respiratory resistance with nasal decongestant at 150 Pascal in inspiration was $0.25Pa/cm^3/sec({\pm}0.05)$ and peak nasal inspiratory airflow rate was $1148.33cm^3/sec({\pm}234.29)$.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.179-203
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• 1992

This study was designed to analyze nasal respiratory patency and its correlation with skeletal components in growing children with anterior crossbite. The subjects consisted of 40 control patients, 24 nose breathers with anterior crossbite and 18 mouth breathers with anterior crossbite. The mean age was 11.4 years in the control group, 10.1 years in nose breathing group and 9.5 years in mouth breathing group. The results were as follows, 1. In anterior cross bite group, and nasal respiratory airflow rates (N.R.A.R.) was significantly lower than that of control group regardless of nasal decongestants application. 2. The N.R.A.R. of mouth breathers with anterior crossbite in male group was significantly lower than that of mouth breathers, but increased to the level of control group after nasal decongestants application. But in female group, the N.R.A.R. was significantly lower in mouth breathing group at both conditions. 3. Mouth breathing group showed smaller anterior vertical nasal cavity height (ANS-ANS'), lower upper anterior facial height ratios (N-sp'/N-Me) and higher maxillary occlusal plane ratios (OL-ML/ML-NL) than those of nose breathing group with anterior crossibte. 4. Items showing nasal height (ANS-ANS', PNS-PNS'), anterior upper facial height (N-sp') was were strongly correlated with N.R.A.R. at 150 pascal in inspiration. But item showing maxillary occlusal plane ratios (OL-ML/ML-NS) was negatively correlated with N.R.A.R. at 150 pascal in inspiration. 5. There were forward tongue position in mouth breathing group, but it was not significantly correlated with N.R.A.R. at 150 pascal in inspiration.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제48권2호
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• pp.158-164
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• 2021

Background In lower lateral cartilage (LLC) surgery, cephalic trimming poses risks for the collapse of the internal and external nasal valves, pinched nose, and drooping deformity. The cephalic lateral crural advancement (CLCA) technique presented herein was aimed at using a flap to increase nasal tip rotation and support the lateral crus, in addition to the internal and external nasal valves, by avoiding grafts without performing excision. Methods This study included 32 patients (18 female and 14 male) and the follow-up period for patients having undergone primer open rhinoplasty was 12 months. The LLC was elevated from the vestibular skin using the CLCA flap. A cephalic incision was performed without cephalic trimming. Two independent flaps were formed while preserving the scroll ligament complex. The CLCA flap was advanced onto the lower lateral crus while leaving the scroll area intact. The obtained data were analyzed retrospectively. Results The mean age of the patients was 31.6 years (range, 20-51 years). The Rhinoplasty Outcome Examination scores after 12 months varied from 90 to100 points, and 93% of patients reported perfect satisfaction. At a 1-year follow-up, the patients' nasal patency (visual analogue scale) rose from 4.56±1.53 (out of 10) to 9.0±0.65 (P<0.001). Conclusions The CLCA flap led to better nasal tip definition by protecting the scroll area, increasing tip rotation, and supporting the internal and external nasal valves without cephalic excision.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.61-65
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• 2009

Purpose: Most nasal bone fractures involve the septum; either or both of the ethmoidal perpendicular plate(EPP) and quadrangular cartilage(QC). Unlocked tension from the underlying quadrangular cartilage and poorly reducted bony septum are obstacles to the successful reduction of nasal bone. So we compared the preliminary outcome of septoplasty as a primary treatment with the untreated septum in nasal bone fractures. Methods: We performed a retrospective study of 215 patients underwent reduction of nasal fracture between January 2002 and February 2008. We graded patients into four groups according to the amount of deviation and direction of force by CT. Our indication for septoplasty and combined procedures was the deviation of EPP or QC over 50% from the midline. We interviewed part of the patients by telephone regarding the subjective esthetic and functional outcomes. Results: Forty five of 215 patients (21 percent) underwent septoplasty and combined procedures (cartilage graft, etc) after the informed consent. Patients who underwent septoplasty significantly satisfied with the outcome of esthetic appearance and nasal patency compared with patients who underwent simple closed reduction despite of having septal deviation over 50 percent from the midline. (p < 0.05) Conclusion: Septal surgery and esthetic consideration shoud be made even in simple nasal reductions. And if CT scans reveal severe deviation of septum, septoplasty should be considered as a primary treatment.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제38권
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• pp.40.1-40.4
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• 2016

Background: This report describes the authors' experience of "melting" septal cartilage after placement of a septal extension graft in a nasopharyngeal cancer patient that had been previously undergone radiation therapy, and provides a review of the literature. Methods: Electronic medical records were used to obtain details of the patient's clinical history. Results: A 32-year-old woman, who had previously undergone radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal cancer, visited our department to for rhinoplasty. Rhinoplasty was performed using a septal extension graft to raise the nasal tip (first operation). Five days after surgery, it was found that the septal extension graft was melting without any signs of infection, that is, the graft had softened, lost elasticity, thinned, and partially disappeared without any sign of infection at 5 days, and thus, the nasal tip was reconstructed with conchal cartilage (second operation). Five months after surgery, it was found that almost all septal cartilage had disappeared without any sign of infection, and thus, the entire nasal septum was reconstructed using 2-mm costal cartilage and an onlay graft was used for tip augmentation (third operation). Conclusions: After cartilage has been exposed to radiotherapy, its patency should be viewed with suspicion. Further studies are needed for determine the mechanism responsible for cartilage damage after radiotherapy.

• 대한두개안면성형외과학회지
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.94-97
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• 2014

Unilateral nostril hypoplasia is an extremely rare congenital malformation of unknown etiology, and only a few cases have been reported in literature. Owing to variability and complexity of the deformity, surgical correction of unilateral nostril hypoplasia represents one of the most significant reconstructive challenges to reconstructive plastic surgeons. We report a 7-year-old Vietnamese child with nasal and periocular deformity resembling a craniofacial cleft. Grossly, the right nostril was patent but with alar rim deformity, and the left nostril was not readily identifiable. A dystopic medial canthus was present on the left side as well. Closer inspection and palpation of the left side of nose revealed a patency through the soft tissue and underlying bony structure, Thus, a new alar rim were reconstructed with an irregularly shaped Z-plasty to create patency on the involved side. Simulatneously, a second Z-plasty was performed to address the medial canthal deformity. Postoperative appearance and function was sastisfactory at one-year follow up visit. In the treatment of patients with nostril hypoplasia, a careful preoperative physical examination is a prerequisite, and Z-plasty can be a valuable option for surgical correction.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제37권2호
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• pp.143-147
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• 2010

Purpose: Nostril stenosis is an uncommon deformity that develops as a consequence of smallpox, chickenpox, tuberculosis, syphilis, congenital malformations etc. There have been several studies on the surgical techniques to treat it. However, it is difficult to maintain the result for a long time. The goal of this study is to evaluate the use of Wplasty, perialar flap as an operative techniques and expansion exercise using Foley catheter as a method to keep the patency of nostril. Methods: This is a retrospective review of the senior surgeon's (Y.L.) patients who underwent W-plasty and a perialar flap. Patients treated from 2005 to 2009 were reviewed and the postoperative results were evaluated. Average patient age was 24 years, ranged from 1 to 61 years, average follow-up period was 27.5 months, ranged from 3 to 77 months. The mild deformity was released with an incision and expansion by the ballooning of a Foley catheter and corrected by W-plasty only. However, a severe deformity required an additional procedure including perialar flap transposition. During the postoperative period, the patients maintained a nasal stent and exercise using a Foley catheter to prevent recurrence. Results: Five cases of nostril stenosis in four patients were treated using this technique. One case was corrected with W-plasty only, but four cases were more severe and were corrected with W-plasty and a perialar flap. There were no perioperative complications. The patients were satisfied with the results and retained a good shape during the follow-up periods. Conclusion: Nostril stenosis can be corrected with W-plasty and a perialar flap. A perialar flap is added if W-plasty is unable to correct the deformity. A postoperative nasal stent and expansion with a Foley catheter can help in preventing recurrences.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제42권1호
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• pp.84-92
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• 1995

연구배경: 수면무호흡증후군은 호흡정지로 인한 저산소혈증때문에 심 폐부전, 말초혈관 기능장애 혹은 중추신경질환을 유발할 수 있을 뿐만 아니라 갑작스런 사망을 일으킬 수 있는 질환으로 조기진단 및 적절한 치료가 요구된다. 현재까지는 지속적 기도양압 치료가 가장 효과적인 치료법으로 알려져 있으나, 최적양압을 구하기 위하여는 검사자나 환자의 시간과 노력 그리고 경제적 손실이 많은 실정이다. 저자들은 지속적 기도 양압 치료시의 최적양압에 도달하는 시간을 파악하여 전통적 수면다원화검사 및 양압처방에 소요되는 시간과 노력 그리고 경제적 손실을 줄여 보고자한다. 방법: 수면무호흡증후군 환자에서 진단 및 치료적 수면다원화검사를 실시하며 최적 지속적 기도양압은 2Cm $H_2O$부터 시작하여 무호흡이 정상화되고 최저산소포화도가 향상될 때까지 증가시켜 최적압 도달까지 걸린 시간을 측정 분석하였다. 결과: 1) 지속적 기도양압 치료시 치료전보다 총수면시간, 효과적인 수면시간은 유의한 차이가 없었으나, REM 수면, REM 수면에 도달하는 시간, 무호흡지수, 무호흡 저호흡지수, 최저산소포화도는 의의있게 호전되었다. 2) 평균 최적 지속적 기도양압은 $7.7{\pm}2.9Cm\;H_2O$였고, 이 최적압에 도달하는데 걸리는 시간은 $151.5{\pm}91.3$분이었다. 3) 대상환자들의 33%에서 최적압에 도달하는데 4시간 이상이 소요되었으며, 최적압 도달후 다시 압조정이 필요하였던 경우는 60(47%)예 였고, 나머지 67(53%)예에서는 더 이상의 압조정이 필요없이 처음의 최적압으로 효과가 있었다. 결론: 최적 지속적 기도양압치에 도달하는데 환자의 약 1/3에서 4시간 이상 걸리는 것으로 보아 split night CPAP titration 방법은 수정되어져야 할 것으로 생각되며, nap study시의 2~3시간은 적절한 CPAP titration을 하기에는 불충분할 것으로 생각된다.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제44권2호
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• pp.235-242
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• 2017

조대술 및 감압술은 악골내 치성기원 낭종에 대한 치료법으로서 여러 문헌을 통해 그 효과가 확립되어 왔다. 특히, 소아치과 영역에서 병소 크기가 크거나 발육 중인 치배 등 중요 구조물을 포함한 경우 보존적인 치료로서 우선적 대안이 될 수 있다. 조대술 후에는 낭종의 개방성 유지를 위해 맞춤 제작 아크릴 폐쇄장치(obturator) 또는 공간유지장치, 실리콘 관, 비강 캐눌라 등의 감압 스텐트(decompression stent)를 사용하는데, 이는 주변 연조직 자극 및 환아의 불편감, 낭종 크기 감소에 따른 탈락 가능성 등 임상적 문제점을 지니며 환아 협조도 저하의 원인이 되기도 한다. 본 증례들에서는 하악골 부위 영구 치배를 포함한 치성 낭종에 대하여 감압술시행시 16게이지 정맥 주사바늘을 활용한 금속관을 발치와를 통해 낭종 내부로 삽입하고 인접치에 레진으로 고정하는 최소 침습적 시술을 통해 환아의 양호한 협조하에 병소 제거 및 자발적 맹출을 유도하는 결과를 얻었기에 보고하는 바이다.