• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제35권3호
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• pp.273-278
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• 2008

Purpose: The most widely accepted protocol for alveolar cleft reconstruction is to repair it during the mixed dentition stage. There were lower resorption rate (about 88%) at this stage. However we found some cases that need repeated bone grafting. Therefore we sought to analyze the cause of repeated alveolar bone grafting in connection with other factors. Methods: From January 2000 to January 2006, thirty-nine secondary alveolar bone grafts with iliac crest spongiosa were carried out. In 39 patients, 5 patients who had significant bone graft resorption received repeated alveolar bone graft. In all the cases, the causes of repeated bone grafts were dental root exposure(angulation), and the deficiency of the bony support for lateral incisor or canine eruption. In 3 cases, there was deficiency of the alveolar bone at the cleft side. There was the need of repeated bone grafts for orthodontic treatment in 2 cases and for application of dental implants in 1 case. Results: During the follow-up period, the clinical and radiologic examinations showed that repeated alveolar bone grafts were maintained successfully without any complications. The volume of the repeated bone graft was sufficient for orthodontic treatment and implantation. Conclusion: The essential conditions for successful alveolar bone grafting includes the status of cleft sided teeth, further treatment and planed schedule, as well as canine eruption. Alveolar bone grafting has to be performed with difference of each case in mind.

• 대한후두음성언어의학회지
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.36-41
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• 2009

Background and Objectives: Topical administration of mitomycin-C (MMC) has been reported to reduce or delay scar formation in airway surgery. However, it is not infrequent to experience recurrent stenosis or adhesion of operative wound even after a meticulous MMC application during the laryngeal surgery. Therefore we aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of repeated postoperative MMC applications and the technical feasibility of MMC applications to the laryngeal wound at an outpatient clinic. Methods: We reviewed medical records of 13 consecutive patients who received office-based MMC applications after laryngeal airway surgery at Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Korea. The patients were grouped into 3 categories according to the site of surgical wound and the purpose of MMC application; group I : supraglottic stenosis (n=5), group II : cordectomy and arytenoidectomy site granulation prevention (n=3), Group III : laryngeal web prevention (n=5). Outcomes in each group and adverse effects of repeated MMC applications were evaluated. Results: Office-based MMC application was successfully performed one to four times with a week interval for each patient. No significant complications were observed except slightly decreased mucosal wave in one female patient who received 4 times of MMC application at the anterior commissure of vocal fold. Repeated MMC applications at the outpatient clinic resulted in wide or acceptable supraglottic airway in group I, clean wound healing without granulation formation in group II, and negligible or no web formation at the anterior commissure in group III. Conclusion : Office-based topical administration of MMC to the larynx was technically feasible. Postoperative repeated MMC applications were effective to reduce recurrent stenosis or adhesion of supraglottic structures, to prevent granuloma formation after laser arytenoidectomy and glottic web formation after anterior commissure resection.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제40권12호
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• pp.817-824
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• 2007

목적: 심장판막치환술 시에 선택하는 판막에는 크게 기계판막과 조직판막이 있다. 두 가지는 각기 피할 수 없는 단점이 있는데 조직판막의 경우 판막의 퇴행성 변화에 따른 재수술이 가장 문제가 되며 판막재치환술의 위험도가 적다면 조직판막의 사용이 증가되리라 생각된다. 이에 저자들은 심장판막치환술 후 재치환술의 위험도 및 사망률을 심장판막 일차치환술과 비교 평가하였다. 대상 및 방법: 1995년 1월부터 2004년 12월까지 최근 10년간 본 병원에서 연속적으로 시행한 심장판막수술 환자 239명 중 심장판막치환술 후 재치환술을 받은 25명과 심장판막일차치환술을 받은 158명의 한자를 후향적으로 비교, 분석하였다. 결과: 심장판막 재치환술군과 심장판막 일차치환술군 간의 나이, 성별, 술전심박출률 등은 통계적으로 큰 차이가 없었다. 재치환군에서 첫 수술의 판막은 기계판막 3예, 조직판막 22예로 이중 대동맥판막과 승모판막을 동시에 조직판막으로 치환한 경우가 1명 있었으며, 재수술까지의 기간은 기계판막의 경우 92개월, 조직판막인 경우 평균 160개월이었다. 체외순환 및 대동맥차단의 평균시간은 재치환술의 경우 152분, 108분, 일차치환술의 경우 130분, 89분으로 통계적인 유의함을 보였다. IABP의 사용은 재치환술의 경우 2예(8%), 일차치환술은 6예(3.8%)로 차이를 보였으며, 수술사망은 재치환술의 경우 1예(4%), 일차치환술의 경우 9예(5.1%)였다. 술 후 합병증 중에서 술 후 48시간 이상의 인공호흡이 재수술에서는 13.6%, 1차 수술에서 5.7%로 차이를 보였고 다른 인자에서는 큰 차이를 보이지 않았다. 수술 후 평균 추적기간은 $6.5{\pm}3.2$년이고 재치환술 환자의 5년 생존율은 74%였으며 일차치환술의 경우 5년 생존율은 95%를 보여 유의한 차이를 보였다. 결론: 심장판막재치환술은 일차치환술과 비교하여 볼 때 수술 위험도는 약간 증가되나 사망률에서는 큰 차이를 보이지 않았다. 따라서 재수술 위험을 고려하여 조직판막을 너무 기피하는 것은 재고되어야 하며 다른 장점이 많은 조직판막의 선택적인 사용이 권장된다. 그러나 재치한술의 경우 술전 상태가 나빴던 환자에서 만기사망률이 높으므로 일차치환술 후 적절한 심장기능 및 환자상태의 평가가 필요하며 너무 늦지 않은 적정한 시기에 재치환술을 고려해야 겠다.

• 대한견주관절학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한견주관절학회 2009년도 제17차 학술대회
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• pp.159-159
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• 2009

Repeated pulling-out of a suture anchor in the lateral row despite repeated attempts at insertion during a rotator cuff repair is not uncommon with the suture-bridge technique, especially in patients with osteoporosis. We describe a simple procedure for dealing with the pull-out of a PushLock anchor in the lateral row using a suture anchor with a suture eyelet during rotator cuff repair applying the suture-bridge technique.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제29권7호
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• pp.929-934
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• 2000

Objective : The results of secondary transsphenoidal surgery(TSS) for either residual or recurring pituitary adenomas have been reported to be unfavorable. To evaluate the effectiveness of secondary TSS, we analyzed the surgical results of residual or recurred pituitary adenomas in patients who underwent secondary TSS from 1992 to 1998. Material and Methods : Among the 95 patients who underwent TSS during this period, 14(15%) received repeated TSS. Two of the 14 patients underwent three TSS. Among the 11 patients with pituitary adenomas, three had nonfunctioning tumors ; six prolachnomas ; two GH-secreting adenomas. The remaining three patieats had craniopharyngioma, pituitary abscess and hemangioendothelioma respectively. The interval between the two surgical procedures ranged from one week to 33 months(mean ; 12 months). Causes of the secondary TSS were tumor recurrence in 11 patients, intentional staged operation in three, persistent disease despite medical therapy and CSF leak after initial operation in one respectively. Treatments prior to secondary TSS were medical treatment only in eight patients. Results : During the repeated operationtss some adhesion was noted in septal mucous membrane. The sphenoid cavity was filled with fibrous tissue which correlated with the methods of reconstruction of the sellar floor at the previous operation. There was no statistically significant difference in success rate of surgery between the initial and the second TSS(86% vs 81%). The complication rate was similar between the two procedures. There was no statistically significant factors affecting the results of second TSS. Conclusion : Transsphenoidal reoperation was regarded as a suitable approach for treating recurrent pituitary adenomas in spite of some degree of operative difficulties. In patients with transsphenoidally resectable tumor residuals or recurrences confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging, remissions can be obtained with high probability, especially in secondary surgery after an staged decompression.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제49권6호
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• pp.740-744
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• 2022

Titanium mesh is an alloplastic material widely used for the reconstruction of moderate-to-large skull defects. Repeated wound problems or infection following these reconstructions inevitably lead to the replacement of the cranioplasty material. Among the various alloplastic materials, polycaprolactone implants are usually used for the coverage of small defects such as burr holes. Herein, we present a case of a large cranial defect successfully reconstructed with three-dimensional-printed polycaprolactone implant and a free latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flap. Until 1-year followup, the patient showed a favorable esthetic outcome with no complications or wound relapse.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.218-220
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• 2004

It is known that steroids increase the risk for tendon ruptures. Despite this local steroids are still used in the treatment of achilles tendinitis. 46-year-old women had occurred achilles tendon rupture after repeated local steroid injection. Intraoperatively, necrotic change were seen at both side of ruptured end. Like this, tendon rupture after repeated steroid injection often result in a large defect, which needed surgical repair. After debridement of ruptured end, tenorrhaphy with single Krackow method and plantaris tendon augmentation was done. The patient showed favorable result with return to range in a degree of activity levels.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제38권
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• pp.20.1-20.6
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• 2016

Background: Most of cleft lip and palate patients have the esthetic and functional problems of midfacial deficiencies due to innate developmental tendency and scar tissues from repeated operations. In these cases, maxillary protraction is required for the harmonious facial esthetics and functional occlusion. Case presentation: A 7-year old boy had been diagnosed as severe maxillary constriction due to unilateral complete cleft lip and palate. The author tried to correct the secondary deformity by early distraction osteogenesis with the aim of avoiding marked psychological impact from peers of elementary school. From 1999 to 2006, repeated treatments, which consisted of Le Fort I osteotomy and face mask distraction, and complementary maxillary protraction using miniplates were performed including orthodontics. But, final facial profile was not satisfactory, which needs compromising surgery. Conclusions: The result of this study suggests that if early distraction treatment is performed before facial skeletal growth is completed, an orthognathic surgery or additional distraction may be needed later. Maxillofacial plastic and reconstructive surgeons should notify this point when they plan early distraction treatment for cleft maxillary deformity.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.55-65
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• 2021

Background: Although ultrasound-guided needle decompression (US-GND) can treat calcific tendinitis of the shoulder effectively, repeat procedures might be required for unresolved symptoms. We evaluated the overall clinical outcomes of US-GND with subacromial steroid injection and the final results and factors predisposing toward repeat procedures. Methods: Ninety-eight patients who underwent US-GND for calcific tendinitis of the supraspinatus/infraspinatus were analyzed between March 2017 and December 2018. The clinical outcomes (pain visual analog scale, functional visual analog scale [FVAS], and American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons [ASES] score) and final subjective satisfaction were compared between groups A (single US-GND) and B (repeat US-GND). The factors predisposing toward repeated US-GNDs were analyzed. Results: We found that 59.3% (58/98) of patient ASES scores were ≥80, and 73.5% of patients (72/98) were satisfied with the outcome. Group B (n=14) demonstrated a significantly higher rate of dominant-arm involvement compared to group A (78.6% vs. 48.8%, p=0.046). However, initial calcification size, shape, number, density, subscapularis involvement, lavage, and procedure time did not differ significantly between the groups. Group B showed poorer final FVAS (7 [interquartile range, 6-8] vs. 8 [interquartile range, 7-9], p=0.036) and subjective satisfaction compared to group A (satisfied: 5 [35.7%] vs. 67 [79.8%], p<0.001]. Conclusions: US-GND with subacromial steroid injection is a viable treatment option for calcific tendinitis of the shoulder. Dominant-arm involvement was the only independent factor for repeated US-GND. Final outcome of repeated US-GND for unimproved patients was promising; however, these outcomes were poor compared to those of the patients who improved after the first procedure.

• 대한두경부종양학회지
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.234-237
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• 2001

Pyriform sinus fistula is a rare anomaly arising from 3rd or 4th branchial apparatus and has been recognized as one cause of acute suppurative thyroiditis or acute deep neck infection. Pyriform sinus fistula must be considered when a clinician is encountered recurrent left lower neck abscess and a history of repeated incision and drainage. The confirmation of the diagnosis is made when the fistula tract is identified on a barium swallow study and when the internal orifice of the fistula is found at the apex of pyriform sinus on laryngoscopic examination. A complete excision of the fistula tract has been proposed as a treatment of choice. However, in some cases it is very difficult to resect the tract completely because of severe inflammation and repeated drainage procedure. We present three cases of pyriform sinus fistula which are successfully treated by laryngomicroscopic chemocauterization using synthetic fibrin and $AgNO_3$.