• 대한기관식도과학회지
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.192-195
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• 2000

Pulmonary function test is used as a guideline for safe pulmonary resection without complications. Usually FEVl lower than 1 liter is considered as a contraindication of lobectomy. Therefore, the curative operation of resectable lung cancer can not be performed in the case of poor pulmonary functions. Nowadays, there are some arguing points about the value of preoperative PFTs before the pulmonary resection. We performed a right pneumonectomy for stage H lung cancer in a patient with poor lung function test; FVC 2.17L, FEVl 0.97L, FEVl/FVC 44%, FEF 25-75％ 0.42L/sec, MVV 28L/min, TLC 5.18L, RV 2.99. During 4 months follow up, the patient had been tolerable. The follow up PFTs at postoperative 3 months 18 days showed up as follows; FVC 1.20L, FEVI 0.63L, FEVl/FVC 53%, FEF 25-75% 0.31L/sec, MVV 25L/min, TLC 3.80L, RV 2.33L.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제18권3호
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• pp.517-528
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• 1985

Pulmonary function studies today are generally accepted as an integral part of the evaluation of poor-risk patients who are to have pulmonary surgery. The effect of various pulmonary surgery on lung function was investigated in 54 patients in whom comprehensive lung function test were performed before and between 2 months and 14 months after operation at the Department of Thoracic Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital. According to the result of analysis, the effect of pulmonary resection on forced flow rate was keeping with the change of lung volume, and the preoperative level of ventilatory function plays a major role in determining postoperative loss of functioning lung. Although all measures of expiratory flow [FVC, FEV1, FEFO.2-1.2, MEF50, FEF25-75] have the same percentage of reproducibility, but FEV1 shows most sensitive, reliable linear correlation with the functioning pulmonary tissue loss than other parameters. The linear regression lines derived from the correlation between preoperative [X] and postoperative [Y] FEV1 on various surgical procedures were as follows: 1. Y = 0.57X 0.03. in pneumonectomy group of lung cancer[r=0.84]. 2. Y = 0.56X + 0.33. in lobectomy group of lung cancer[r=0.79]. 3. Y = 0.69X + 0.25. in lobectomy group of pulmonary infection[r=0.91].

• 대한기관식도과학회지
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.36-41
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• 2009

Background : Controversy exists whether patients with esophageal carcinoma are best managed with classical Ivor Lewis esophagectomy(ILO) as combined thoracic and abdominal approach or transhiatal esophagectomy(THO). The THO approach is known to be superior with respect to operative time, morbidity and mortality, and length of stay, especially at poor pulmonary function patient, but may represent an inferior cancer operation due to inadequate mediastinal clearance compared with ILO. Accordingly, we estimated the THO role at esophageal cancer to compare each operative approach. Material and Method : From January 2002 to December 2007, we performed a retrospective review of all esophagectomies performed at Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center; 36 underwent THO, and 11 underwent ILO. Result : There were all men and squamous cell carcinoma but 1 woman at ILO group, 2 women at THO group. There were no significant differences between THO and ILO with age, sex, location of tumor, mean tumor length. There were significant differences at preoperative pulmonary function test(In ILO group, average FEV1 is $2.65{\pm}0.6\;L/min$ and iIn THO group, average FEV1 is $2.07{\pm}0.7\;L/min$). The amount of blood transfusion, hospital stay, leak rates and respiratory complication, hospital mortality rate were not significantly different. Conclusion : There was no significant difference in the post-operative complication, hospital mortality rate, long-term survival of patients of both operative method. THO method had lower mobidity and mortality at poor pulmonary function patient than ILO method. Hence, THO is a valid alternative to ILO for patients with poor general condition or expected post-operative respiratory complication.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제70권3호
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• pp.257-260
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• 2011

A 65-year-old woman was admitted due to poor oral intake and a dry cough over the previous 3 months. The physical examination was remarkable for bibasilar crackles, and plain chest radiography showed reticulation in both lower lung fields. A pulmonary function test demonstrated a restrictive pattern with a reduced diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide. High resolution computed tomography showed reticulation and honey-combing in both peripheral lung zones, which was consistent with usual interstitial pneumonia pattern. Her skin showed livedo reticularis. The erythrocyte sedimentation rate and C-reactive protein level were elevated, and hematuria was noted on urinary analysis. A serologic test for auto-antibodies showed seropositivity for Myeloperoxidase-Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (MPO-ANCA). A kidney biopsy was performed and showed focal segmental glomerulosclerosis. She was diagnosed as having pulmonary fibrosis with microscopic polyangiitis (MPA) and treated with high dose steroids. Here we report a case of pulmonary fibrosis coexistent with microscopic polyangiitis.

• 재활간호학회지
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.82-99
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• 2016

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to review systematically the effects of home based pulmonary rehabilitation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients using qualitative synthesis. Methods: Studies designed randomized controlled trials were identified to extract data and to assess the quality of studies in 8 domestic and 3 foreign search engines, and hand search reference reviews. Results: A total of 9 studies met the inclusion criteria. Overall, the methodological quality of the studies ranged from average to poor. Home based pulmonary rehabilitation consisted of exercise, education, and psychosocial interventions. Several exercises such as aerobic, strength, respiratory muscle training, and flexibility were used in home based pulmonary rehabilitation for COPD patients. Upper muscle exercise and walking were the most frequently used exercises. The most common topics for education were 'knowledge of the illness' and 'drug management'. Walking distance test (WDT) and quality of life (QoL) were the most frequently measured as the dependent variables to evaluate rehabilitation outcomes, followed by pulmonary function test (PFT) and dyspnea. WDT was the most effective outcome, followed by dyspnea, QoL and PFT. Conclusion: This study informed about the details of scientific and effective home based rehabilitation programs in COPD patients for future researchers and clinicians. These findings can help expand the recognition and accessibility of home based rehabilitation in COPD patients.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제68권5호
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• pp.273-279
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• 2010

Background: Pulmonary hypertension is considered as a poor prognosis factor in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). There has been reported brain natriuretic peptide (pro-BNP) is related with increased right ventricular (RV) workloads. However, there are few studies that evaluate the relationship between BNP and pulmonary arterial pressure (PAP), RV function and St. George Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) score in patients with COPD, and the effects of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI) on these parameters. Methods: Pulmonary function test, echocardiography, blood BNP, and SGRQ score were evaluated in stabilized moderate degree COPD patients ($FEV_1$/FVC< 70%, $50%{\leq}FEV_1$ < 80%) aged 45 years and over, without worsening of symptoms within recent 3 months. After treating with ramipril 10 mg for 3 months, the same evaluation was repeated. Results: Twenty-two patients were included in this study. BNP was significantly correlated with PAP (Pearson coefficient ${\rho}=0.51$, p=0.02), but not with RV ejection fraction (EF) and predicted $FEV_1%$. The values for predicted $FEV_1%$ showed significant correlation with SGRQ total score and activity score, but not with BNP or PAP. After ramipril treatment, PAP showed significant decrease ($42.8{\pm}8.1$ vs. $34.5{\pm}4.5mm$ Hg p=0.0003), tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion significant increase ($21.5{\pm}3.3$ vs. $22.7{\pm}3.1mm$ p=0.009). BNP showed a tendency to decrease without statistical significance ($40.8{\pm}59.6$ vs. $18.0{\pm}9.1pg/mL$ p=0.55). SGRQ scores showed no significant change. Conclusion: BNP showed significant correlation with resting PAP, which means BNP could be used as markers for pulmonary hypertension. Treatment with ACEI didn't show significant change in the level of BNP, while pulmonary hypertension and RV function were improved.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제84권2호
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• pp.96-104
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• 2021

Background: Many chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients receiving monotherapy continue to experience symptoms, exacerbations and poor quality of life. This study aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of direct switch from once-daily tiotropium (TIO) 18 ㎍ to indacaterol/glycopyrronium (IND/GLY) 110/50 ㎍ once daily in COPD patients in Korea. Methods: This was a randomized, open-label, parallel group, 12-week trial in mild-to-moderate COPD patients who received TIO 18 ㎍ once daily for ≥12 weeks prior to study initiation. Patients aged ≥40 years, with predicted post-bronchodilator forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV₁) ≥50%, post-bronchodilator FEV₁/forced vital capacity <0.7 and smoking history of ≥10 pack-years were included. Eligible patients were randomized in a 1:1 ratio to either IND/GLY or TIO. The primary objective was to demonstrate superiority of IND/GLY over TIO in pre-dose trough FEV₁ at week 12. Secondary endpoints included transition dyspnea index (TDI) focal score, COPD assessment test (CAT) total score, and rescue medication use following the 12-week treatment, and safety assessment. Results: Of the 442 patients screened, 379 were randomized and 347 completed the study. IND/GLY demonstrated superiority in pre-dose trough FEV₁ versus TIO at week 12 (least squares mean treatment difference [Δ], 50 mL; p=0.013). Also, numerical improvements were observed with IND/GLY in the TDI focal score (Δ, 0.31), CAT total score (Δ, -0.81), and rescue medication use (Δ, -0.09 puffs/day). Both treatments were well tolerated by patients. Conclusion: A direct switch from TIO to IND/GLY provided improvements in lung function and other patient-reported outcomes with an acceptable safety profile in patients with mild-to-moderate airflow limitation.

• 대한한의학회지
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• 제37권3호
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• pp.47-61
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• 2016

Objectives: The objective of this research is to develop new animal-experimental model for Sasang Constitutional Medicine, especially for partial Taeyangin(one of four constitution which has good pulmonary function and poor hepatic function) by AAP intraperitoneal injection, and to estimate from the viewpoint of obesity and lipid metabolism. Methods: The C57bl/6J mice was divided into 4 groups ; Normal group, AAP group, High-Fat-Diet(HFD) group, and HFD+AAP group. 200mg AAP was injected intraperitoneally to the AAP group twice a week for six weeks, and HFD group was fed with 60%-High-fat Diet for six weeks. HFD+AAP group got both AAP injection and 60%-High-fat Diet at the same time for the same period. In this period, We measured the weight and Food Efficiency Ratio(FER, %) once a week. After six weeks, We conducted the blood chemical test from the groups, and extracted the fat tissue to measure weight. Results & conclusion: In the liver function test, two AAP groups had higher AST and ALP, and normal LDH. The blood level of creatinine from all groups were normal. The rate in weight was lesser by 7.8% in HFD+AAP group, and had lesser FER than HFD group. Also They had lesser Total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol, and had more HDL cholesterol than HFD group. HFD+AAP group hadmore glucose in serum and lesser Insulin-like Growth Factor 1(IGF-1) than HFD group.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제47권1호
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• pp.57-65
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• 1999

연구배경: 진폐증은 공기중에 있는 광물성 분진을 흡입함으로써 발생하는 폐의 조직반응을 의미하는 질병으로 우리나라에서 진폐증의 탄광부 진폐증이 주종을 이루고 있다. 그러나 일단 이환되면 별다른 치료방법이 없어 대증요법에 의존하고 있다. 따라서 진폐증은 예방이 중요하지만 기존의 환자들의 관리도 소홀히 할 수 없을 것이다. 이에 저자들은 진폐증으로 진단된 환자들의 소견을 분석하여 경과와 예후에 관계된 요인을 밝히고자 임상적 고찰을 시행하였다. 방법: 1995년 6월부터 1997년 6월까지 서남의대 남광병원에서 진폐정밀진단을 실시했던 외래환자 77명, 임상 증상이 심하여 1995년 이후로 입원하고 있는 입원환자 10명, 1995년 이후 입원중 사망한 입원사망 환자 8명 등 총 95명의 대상으로 시행하였던 병력, 흉부X-선사진, 폐기능검사, 심전도검사, 결핵균에 대한 객담도말 및 배양검사, 일반 혈액검사 등을 분석하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 결과: 대상환자 모두 남자였으며, 직업은 대부분 탄광부였고, 평균나이는 57.4세, 평균분진노출기간은 18.8년이었다. 대상환자의 주요 임상증상은 호흡곤란(100%), 객담(71.6%), 흉통(55.8%), 기침(23.2%), 객혈(6.3%)순 이었고, 호흡곤란의 정도는 82.1%의 대상환자들에서 Morgan-Seaton Grade 2 이상이었다. 흉부 X-선사진상 소음영은 82.1%, 대음영은 17.9%를 보였으며 소음영은 t/t형 (37.2%), q/q형 (25.6%), r/r 형(11.5%) 순이었고, 대음영은 B형이 42.2%로 제일 많았다. 폐기능검사상 69.1%에서 환기기능장애를 보였는데 제한형 40.3%, 혼합형 19.5%, 폐색형 8.3% 순 이었다. 그리고 흉부 X-선상 조밀도가 증가할수록 $FEV_1$이 현저하게 저하하였다 (p<0.01). 흉부 X-선상 37.9% 에서, 객담 항산성 도말검사에서는 15.8% 에서 결핵양성을 보였는데 폐결핵이 양성인 경우 환자의 입상상태가 심하였으며 호흡곤란의 정도도 심하였다 (p<0.0l). 입원사망 환자들은 흉부 X-선사진상 100%, 객담 항산성 도말검사에서 75%의 결핵균 양성율을 보였고 75%에서 만성폐성심의 소견을 보였으며 반복되는 호흡기감염으로 급성호흡부전과 폐성심 등의 합병증이 사망원인이었다. 결론: 진폐증환자에 있어서 폐결핵의 이환이 진폐증의 경과나 예후에 결정적인 영향을 미친다고 사료됨으로 진폐증이 발병된 환자에서 결핵의 합병을 예방하는 것이 중요하다고 생각된다.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제55권2호
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• pp.175-187
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• 2003

연구배경 : 특발성 간질성 폐렴의 치료제로 스테로이드가 많이 사용되고 있으나 병리 소견에 따라 치료효과가 다르고 부작용이 많아 Cyclophosphamide와 같은 세포독성 약물들이 추천되고 있다. 그러나 그 효과 및 우월성에 대해선 아직도 논란이 많다. 이에 각 약제의 치료효과 및 부작용에 대해 알아보고자 본 연구를 시행하였다. 방 법 : 1996년 7월부터 2002년 6월까지 삼성서울병원에서 수술적 폐생검을 통해 확진된 특발성 간질성 폐렴환자 87명(UIP 61명, NSIP 26명)을 대상으로 치료약제, 치료반응 및 약물 부작용에 대해 후향적 조사를 시행하였다. 치료반응은 최소 6개월 이상의 연속적인 약제 투여와 약제 투여 후 1년 이상의 추적 관찰이 이루어진 환자 55례(UIP 32례, NSIP 23례)을 대상으로 치료 후 6개월, 12개월에 임상 증세, 폐기능 검사, 방사선학적 소견의 3가지를 기준으로 호전, 안정, 악화(사망 포함)로 판정하였다. 약물 부작용은 최소 한 종류 이상의 약제 투여가 이루어진 환자 91례(스테로이드 단독 요법 42례, CP 병합 요법 49례)를 대상으로 조사하였다. 결 과 : 1) NSIP 환자가 UIP 환자보다 약제 종류에 상관없이 호전 반응이 많았다(6개월 : 78.3% vs. 9.4%, p<0.001, 12개월 : 69.6% vs. 9.4%, p<0.001). 2) UIP 환자에서 약제에 따른 치료반응의 차이는 없었다(p>0.05) 3) NSIP 환자에서 약제에 따른 치료반응의 차이는 없었다(p>0.05) 4) 약물 부작용으로 투여가 중단된 경우는 스테로이드 치료군에서는 감염, 불안 장애 등이, cyclophosphamide 치료군에서는 위장 장애, 출혈성 감염 등이 있었고, 스테로이드 치료 군(15례, 35.7%)에서 cyclophosphamide 치료군(7례, 14.3%)보다 많았다(p=0.017). 결론 : 스테로이드 보다 부작용이 적고 동등한 치료효과를 보이는 cyclophosphamide는 특발성 UIP보다 치료반응이 좋은 특발성 NSIP에서 보다 적극적으로 이용될 수 있다고 사료된다.