• Korean Journal of Radiology
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• 제20권6호
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• pp.985-996
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• 2019

Objective: To determine the correlation between cerebral blood flow (CBF) on arterial spin labeling (ASL) MRI and the degree of postoperative revascularization assessed on digital subtraction angiography in children with moyamoya disease (MMD). Materials and Methods: Twenty-one children (9 boys and 12 girls; mean age, 8.4 ± 3.6 years; age range, 3-16 years) with MMD who underwent both pseudocontinuous ASL MRI at 1.5T and catheter angiography before and after superficial temporal artery encephaloduroarteriosynangiosis were included in this retrospective study. The degree of revascularization in the middle cerebral artery (MCA) territory was evaluated on external carotid angiography and was graded on a 3-point scale. On ASL CBF maps, regions of interest were manually drawn over the MCA territory of the operated side at the level of the centrum semi-ovale and over the cerebellum. The normalized CBF (nCBF) was calculated by dividing the CBF of the MCA territory by the CBF of the cerebellum. Changes in nCBFs were calculated by subtracting the preoperative nCBF values from the postoperative nCBF values. The correlation between nCBF changes measured with ASL and the revascularization grade from direct angiography was evaluated. Results: The nCBF value on the operated side increased after the operation (p = 0.001). The higher the degree of revascularization, the greater the nCBF change was: poor revascularization (grade 1), -0.043 ± 0.212; fair revascularization (grade 2), 0.345 ± 0.176; good revascularization (grade 3), 0.453 ± 0.182 (p = 0.005, Jockheere-Terpstra test). The interobserver agreement was excellent for the measured CBF values of the three readers (0.91-0.97). Conclusion: The nCBF values of the MCA territory obtained from ASL MRI increased after the revascularization procedure in children with MMD, and the degree of nCBF change showed a significant correlation with the degree of collateral formation evaluated via catheter angiography.

• Korean Journal of Radiology
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• 제22권9호
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• pp.1537-1546
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• 2021

Objective: To assess the role of arterial spin-labeling (ASL) perfusion MRI in identifying cerebral perfusion changes after indirect revascularization in children with moyamoya disease. Materials and Methods: We included pre- and postoperative perfusion MRI data of 30 children with moyamoya disease (13 boys and 17 girls; mean age ± standard deviation, 6.3± 3.0 years) who underwent indirect revascularization between June 2016 and August 2017. Relative cerebral blood flow (rCBF) and qualitative perfusion scores for arterial transit time (ATT) effects were evaluated in the middle cerebral artery (MCA) territory on ASL perfusion MRI. The rCBF and relative time-to-peak (rTTP) values were also measured using dynamic susceptibility contrast (DSC) perfusion MRI. Each perfusion change on ASL and DSC perfusion MRI was analyzed using the paired t test. We analyzed the correlation between perfusion changes on ASL and DSC images using Spearman's correlation coefficient. Results: The ASL rCBF values improved at both the ganglionic and supraganglionic levels of the MCA territory after surgery (p = 0.040 and p = 0.003, respectively). The ATT perfusion scores also improved at both levels (p < 0.001 and p < 0.001, respectively). The rCBF and rTTP values on DSC MRI showed significant improvement at both levels of the MCA territory of the operated side (all p < 0.05). There was no significant correlation between the improvements in rCBF values on the two perfusion images (r = 0.195, p = 0.303); however, there was a correlation between the change in perfusion scores on ASL and rTTP on DSC MRI (r = 0.701, p < 0.001). Conclusion: Recognizing the effects of ATT on ASL perfusion MRI may help monitor cerebral perfusion changes and complement quantitative rCBF assessment using ASL perfusion MRI in patients with moyamoya disease after indirect revascularization.

• Investigative Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.124-131
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• 2003

목적 : 뇌종양 환자에서 감각운동과 언어 자극을 통해 기능적 자기공명영상(fMRI)을 시행하여 fMRI에서 감각운동 그리고 언어중추와 병변과의 해부학적인 관계를 관찰하여 수술 계획수립에 도움을 줄 수 있는지 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법 : 뇌종양이 감각운동중추 혹은 언어중추 부위에 발생한 오른손잡이 환자 12명을 대상으로 하였다. 12명의 환자 중 11명에서 감각운동중추의 활성화 여부를 관찰하였고 이 중 6명은 언어중추의 활성화를 함께 관찰하였으며, 1명은 언어중추의 활성화 여부만을 관찰하였다. fMRI를 얻기 위해서 1.57 MR Scanner를 사용하여 EPI-BOLD 기법으로 영상을 얻어, SPM99 분석 프로그램과 자체제작 프로그램을 이용하였다. 분석은 감각운동, 그리고 언어 자극이 대뇌중추를 활성화시킬 수 있는지 관찰하였고, 감각운동중추 및 언어중추와 병변과의 위치 관계를 확인하여 수술 계획수립에 도움을 줄 수 있는지 알아보았다. 또한 환자의 신경학적 기능평가를 수술전후 시행하여 변화여부를 알아보았다. 결과 : 뇌종양환자 12명 모두에서 활성화 영상을 얻을 수 있었고, 대뇌활성화 영역과 병변의 해부학적인 관계를 파악할 수 있었다. 감각운동중추의 활성화영상을 성공하였을 11명 중 9명에서 수술전후 신경학적 수기운동검사에서 등급의 변화를 보이지 않았으며, 1명은 수술 후 오히려 등급이 높아져 운동기능의 회복이 있었고, 1명은 수술 후 한 등급 낮아지는 운동기능의 저하를 보였다. 언어중추의 활성화영상을 성공적으로 얻을 수 있었던 7예에서 수술 후 언어기능의 저하를 보인 경우는 없었다. 결론 : fMRI는 감각운동중추나 언어중추 부위에 발생한 뇌종양을 가진 환자에서 수술을 위한 최적의 접근 경로를 결정하는데 많은 도움을 줄 수 있으리라 생각된다.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제50권3호
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• pp.256-259
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• 2011

We report a rare case of Williams syndrome accompanying moyamoya disease in whom postoperative global cerebral infarction occurred unpredictably. Williams syndrome is an uncommon hereditary disorder associated with the connective tissue abnormalities and cardiovascular disease. To our knowledge, our case report is the second case of Williams syndrome accompanying moyamoya disease. A 9-year-old boy was presented with right hemiparesis after second operation for coarctation of aorta. He was diagnosed as having Williams syndrome at the age of 1 year. Brain MRI showed left cerebral cortical infarction, and angiography showed severe stenosis of bilateral internal carotid arteries and moyamoya vessels. To reduce the risk of furthermore cerebral infarction, we performed indirect anastomosis successfully. Postoperatively, the patient recovered well, but at postoperative third day, without any unusual predictive abnormal findings the patient's pupils were suddenly dilated. Brain CT showed the global cerebral infarction. Despite of vigorous treatment, the patient was not recovered and fell in brain death one week later. We suggest that in this kind of labile patient with Williams syndrome accompanying moyamoya disease, postoperative sedation should be done with more thorough strict patient monitoring than usual moyamoya patients. Also, we should decide the revascularization surgery more cautiously than usual moyamoya disease. The possibility of unpredictable postoperative ischemic complication should be kept in mind.

• 대한관절경학회지
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.147-152
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• 2012

목적: 전방십자인대 파열과 동반되는 반월상 연골판 손상에 대해 수술 전 자기공명영상(magnetic resonance imaging, MRI) 검사 소견과 수술 후 관절경 소견을 비교하고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 2001년 2월부터 2010년 11월까지 전방십자인대 파열로 본원에서 관절경적 전방십자인대 재건술을 시행받은 225명의 환자를 대상으로 하였으며 관절경 소견상 반월상 연골판 파열은 154예였다. 반월상 연골판 파열은 수술 전 자기공명영상 검사 판독 결과와 관절경 소견을 비교하여 위치 및 모양에 따라 분류하였으며 이에 따른 자기공명영상 검사의 민감도를 조사하였다. 결과: 수술 전 자기공명영상 검사상 전방십자인대와 동반된 내측 반월상 연골판 손상 진단의 민감도는 0.88이었고, 전방십자인대와 동반된 외측 반월상 연골판 손상 진단의 민감도는 0.69였다. 또한 전방십자인대 파열과 동반된 외측 반월상 연골판 손상에서는 후각 및 변연부 파열 시 자기공명영상 검사의 민감도가 가장 낮았으며 내측 반월상 연골판 손상에서는 전각 및 판상 파열 시 민감도가 낮았다. 결론: 전방십자인대 파열 시 동반된 반월상 연골판 손상에서 수술 전 자기공명영상 검사상 진단하기 어려운 외측 반월상 연골판 후각 및 변연부 파열에 대해서는 관절경 수술 시 세심한 관찰이 필요하겠다.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제54권1호
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• pp.54-57
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• 2013

We report a case of 29-year-old man diagnosed as a primary eosinophilic granuloma (EG) lesion of the seventh cervical vertebra. He had paresthesia on both arms, and grasping weakness for 10 days. Cervical magnetic resonance image (MRI) showed an enhancing mass with ventral epidural bulging and cord compression on the seventh cervical vertebra. Additionally, we performed spine series MRI, bone scan and positive emission tomography for confirmation of other bone lesions. These studies showed no other pathological lesions. He underwent anterior cervical corpectomy of the seventh cervical vertebra and plate fixation with iliac bone graft. After surgical management, neurological symptoms were much improved. Histopathologic evaluation confirmed the diagnosis of EG. There was no evidence of tumor recurrence at 12 months postoperative cervical MRI follow-up. We reported symptomatic primary EG of cervical spine successfully treated with surgical resection.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제52권4호
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• pp.409-413
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• 2022

This report presents a rare case where a displaced temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disc was reduced to its normal position after orthognathic surgery, and long-term magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) follow-up visualized these postoperative changes. A 22-year-old male patient presented for facial asymmetry. He also complained of pain in the right TMJ area, and MRI showed disc displacements in both TMJs. After orthognathic surgery for facial asymmetry correction, the TMJ was re-evaluated. The symptom had resolved and the disc was positioned within the normal range during mouth opening. However, 6 and a half years after surgery, he complained of recurrent pain in the right joint, and MRI revealed medial disc displacement in the right TMJ. In conclusion, the influence of orthognathic surgery on the disc position might continue for a long time until the TMJ adapts to the new position. Careful and long-term follow-up is suggested to assess the TMJ complex.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제56권6호
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• pp.521-526
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• 2014

The authors report a case of symptomatic epidural gas accumulation 2 weeks after the multi-level lumbar surgery, causing postoperative recurrent radiculopathy. The accumulation of epidural gas compressing the dural sac and nerve root was demonstrated by CT and MRI at the distant two levels, L3-4 and L5-S1, where vacuum in disc space was observed preoperatively and both laminectomy and discectomy had been done. However, postoperative air was not identified at L4-5 level where only laminectomy had been done in same surgical field, which suggested the relationship between postoperative epidural gas and the manipulation of disc structure. Conservative treatment and needle aspiration was performed, but not effective to relieve patient's symptoms. The patient underwent revision surgery to remove the gaseous cyst. Her leg pain was improved after the second operation.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제64권2호
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• pp.238-246
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• 2021

Objective : To retrospectively analyze the clinical characteristics and surgical experience of 10 adults with spinal extradural meningeal cysts (SEMCs) in the thoracolumbar spine which may further provide evidence for surgical decision-making. Methods : Ten adults with SEMCs in the thoracolumbar spine were surgically treated and enrolled in this study. Clinical manifestations, imaging data, intraoperative findings and postoperative outcome were recorded. Results : Clinical manifestations of SEMCs included motor and sensory dysfunction of the lower limbs and urination and defecation disturbance. The cysts presented as intraspinal occupying lesions dorsal to the spine, ranging from the T8 to L3 level. Defects of eight cases were found on preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Selective hemilaminectomy or laminectomy were used to reveal the defect within the cyst, which was further sutured with microscopic technique. The final outcome was excellent or good in seven cases and fair in three cases. No recurrence was observed during follow-up. Conclusion : SEMCs are rare intraspinal cystic lesions. Radiography and MRI are clinically practical methods to assess defects within SEMCs. Selective hemilaminectomy or laminectomy may reduce surgical trauma. Detection and microscopic suturing of the defects are the key steps to adequately decompress the nervous tissue and prevent postoperative recurrence.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제50권2호
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• pp.71-77
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• 2017

Background: Cardiac computed tomography (CT) has emerged as an alternative to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for ventricular volumetry. However, the clinical use of cardiac CT requires external validation. Methods: Both cardiac CT and MRI were performed prior to pulmonary valve implantation (PVI) in 11 patients (median age, 19 years) who had undergone total correction of tetralogy of Fallot during infancy. The simplified contouring method (MRI) and semiautomatic 3-dimensional region-growing method (CT) were used to measure ventricular volumes. Results: All volumetric indices measured by CT and MRI generally correlated well with each other, except for the left ventricular end-systolic volume index (LV-ESVI), which showed the following correlations with the other indices: the right ventricular end-diastolic volume index (RV-EDVI) (r=0.88, p<0.001), the right ventricular end-systolic volume index (RV-ESVI) (r=0.84, p=0.001), the left ventricular end-diastolic volume index (LV-EDVI) (r=0.90, p=0.001), and the LV-ESVI (r=0.55, p=0.079). While the EDVIs measured by CT were significantly larger than those measured by MRI (median RV-EDVI: $197mL/m^2$ vs. $175mL/m^2$, p=0.008; median LV-EDVI: $94mL/m^2$ vs. $92mL/m^2$, p=0.026), no significant differences were found for the RV-ESVI or LV-ESVI. Conclusion: The EDVIs measured by cardiac CT were greater than those measured by MRI, whereas the ESVIs measured by CT and MRI were comparable. The volumetric characteristics of these 2 diagnostic modalities should be taken into account when indications for late PVI after tetralogy of Fallot repair are assessed.