• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.50-53
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• 2021

Ankle arthrodesis has been used frequently for end-stage ankle arthritis that does not respond to conservative treatment. On the other hand, there are concerns regarding the degenerative changes to the adjacent joint, such as the subtalar or talonavicular joint, due to the altered biomechanics after the loss of ankle motion. Because the arthrodesis for these midtarsal joints may overload stress on another contiguous joint, a salvage procedure should be considered rather than joint sacrificing. This paper reports a case of talonavicular arthritis after malunited ankle arthrodesis that was treated with interpositional arthroplasty using the tibialis anterior tendon.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제42권4호
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• pp.438-445
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• 2015

Background Breast auto-augmentation (BAA) using an inferior pedicle dermoglandular flap aims to redistribute the breast tissue in order to increase the fullness in the upper pole and enhance the central projection of the breast at the time of mastopexy in women who want to avoid implants. The procedure achieves mastopexy and an increase in breast volume. Methods Between 2003 and 2014, 107 BAA procedures were performed in 53 patients (51 bilateral, 2 unilateral and 3 reoperations) with primary or secondary ptosis of the breast associated with loss of fullness in the upper pole (n=45) or undergoing explantation combined with capsulectomy (n=8). Six patients (11.3%) had prior mastopexy and 2 (3.7%) patients had prior reduction mammoplasty. The mean patients' age was 41 years (range, 19-66 years). All patients had preoperative and postoperative photographs and careful preoperative markings. Follow-up ranged from 6 months to 9 years (mean, 6.6 months). Results The range of elevation of the nipple was from 6 to 12 cm (mean, 8 cm). The wounds healed completely with no complications in 50 (94.3%) patients. Three patients had complications including 2 (3.7%) hematomas and 1 (1.9%) partial necrosis of the nipple-areola complex. Three (5.7%) patients were dissatisfied with the level of mastopexy achieved underwent a further procedure. No patient complained of scar hypertrophy. Conclusions BAA is a versatile technique for women with small breasts associated with primary or secondary ptosis. It is also an effective technique for the salvage of breasts after capsulectomy and explantation.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제36권3호
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• pp.311-317
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• 2009

Purpose: Traditionally, external bleeding is needed when only an arteriorrhaphy can be performed in cased where a venorrhaphy cannot be done at the initial reconstruction for a zone1 complete amputation. However, this salvage procedure has several iatrogenic complications. Therefore, we did not perform an external bleeding procedure, in cases where external bleeding was not appropriate due to the small size of the stump. Methods: From September 2006 to August 2007, 19 fingertip amputations, among 18 patients, were performed using only arteriorrhaphy without external bleeding; In total 95 fingertip amputations, with venorrhaphy or external bleeding procedures were excluded. The results were reviewed retrospectively to compare survival and complication rates. Results: The survival rate of only arteriorrhaphy without external bleeding is 84.2%. Additional operations for soft tissue problems of total or partial necrosis were performed in 5 cases. Conclusions: We found no difference in the survival and complication rates of only arteriorrhaphy without external bleeding compared to results of only arteriorrhaphy with external bleeding in other articles. Therefore, our results suggest that in some cases with a fingertip amputation, performing arteriorrhaphy only, without external bleeding, might be a better option than external bleeding due to reduced iatrogenic injuries and complications.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제21권7호
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• pp.176-183
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• 2020

구조함은 수색 및 구조작업을 위하여 크게 세 가지 형태의 잠수체계(Diver Stage Diving, Wet Bell Diving 및 Scuba Diving)를 보유하고 있다. 어떠한 잠수체계를 활용하더라도 잠수요원이 잠수작업 완료 후 상승 시에는 잠수병 예방을 위하여 잠수작업수심 및 잠수 총 시간에 해당하는 감압표에 따라 감압절차를 준수하여야 한다. 감압절차는 크게 수중감압방법과 수중 및 함상감압을 병행하여 수행하는 방법으로 나뉘게 된다. 특히 수중 및 함상감압을 함께 수행하는 방법의 경우 U.S Navy Diving Manual에 따라 수중감압에서 함상감압으로 넘어가는 단계인 Surface Interval이 5분을 초과하지 않아야 한다. 하지만 실선 테스트결과 Wet Bell Diving에서 Surface Interval이 5분을 초과하는 문제점이 발생하였다. 이에 본 논문에서는 모든 가능한 원인을 식별하여 원인분석을 실시하고, 이를 바탕으로 개선된 Wet Bell Diving의 측정결과를 나타내었다. 그 결과 개선된 잠수체계의 실선 테스트에서 Surface Interval이 5분 이내 만족함을 확인하였다. 본 논문의 연구결과는 향후 잠수체계의 운용 및 개선에 유용한 자료로 활용될 것으로 판단된다.

• 대한정형외과학회지
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• 제55권3호
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• pp.244-252
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• 2020

목적: 대퇴골 전치환술은 사지재건술의 극단적 술식 중 하나이며 증례가 드물어 이에 대한 연구는 주로 술식 후의 합병증에 대한 분석이며 본 술식의 적응증에 대한 분석은 미미하다. 저자들은 대퇴골 전치환술 36예의 1) 종양적 문제로 치환술을 받은 환자의 생존에 관련된 예후인자, 2) 치환물 및 하지의 생존율, 3) 치환물을 3년 이상 추시한 예의 합병증, 최종 하지 상태 및 기능적 결과를 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 대퇴골 전치환술을 받은 이유에 따라 원발성 종양에 의한 경우(15예, 1군), 오인 수술 및 국소재발로 인한 경우(16예, 2군), 재건물 실패로 인한 경우(5예, 3군)의 세 군으로 분류하였다. 환자 생존인자 분석 항목은 나이, 성별, 전치환술 원인, 항암요법 전후 종양 부피 변화, 절제연, 국소재발이었다. 결과: 전체 36예의 5년 환자 생존율은 31.5%±16.2%였다. 종양과 관련된 적응증으로 치환술을 받은 31예의 5년 생존율은 21.1%±15.6%였다. 항암요법 전후 종양의 크기가 같거나 감소한 10예의 5년 생존율은 50.0%±31.0%로 크기가 증가한 13예의 0.0%±0.0%보다 유의하게 높았다(p=0.02). 광범위 절제연을 얻은 12예의 5년 생존율은 41.7%±27.9%로 변연부 절제연의 0.0%±0.0% 보다 유의하게 높았다(p=0.03). 성별, 나이, 대퇴골 전치환술을 시행받은 원인, 치환술 후 국소 재발여부와 생존율과의 유의한 차이는 없었다. 치환물 36예에서 5년 생존율은 16.6%±18.2%였다. 하지의 10년 생존율은 85.9%±14.1%였다. 최종 추시상 종양인 공관절을 유지한 것이 12예, 회전성형술은 2예, 슬관절 상부 절단술 1예, 관절고정술 1예였다. 대퇴골 전치환술 후 3년 이상 추시가 가능했던 16예 중 수술이 필요했던 주 합병증이 14예, 보존적 치료만 했던 저등급 감염이 2예였다. 수술한 환자 14예 중 감염이 10예(71.4%)예, 국소재발이 2예, 고관절 탈구, bushing 파손, 대퇴동맥 폐색이 각각 1예였다. 결론: 종양과 관련된 적응증으로 대퇴골 전치환술을 시행한 환자 중 항암요법 후 종양의 크기가 커지거나 절제연이 불량한 경우, 환자가 조기에 사망하는 경우가 많았다. 따라서 전치환술의 시행에 신중해야 할 것으로 생각된다. 장기 생존 환자에서도 감염률이 높고 기능적 결과도 만족스럽지 않으나 현재 적응증을 고려했을 때 대퇴골 전치환술은 사지보존을 위한 최선의 방법으로 보인다.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제51권2호
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• pp.234-250
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• 2024

Background The impact of diabetes on complication rates following free flap (FF), pedicled flap (PF), and amputation (AMP) procedures on the lower extremity (LE) is examined. Methods Patients who underwent LE PF, FF, and AMP procedures were identified from the 2010 to 2020 American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS-NSQIP®) database using Current Procedural Terminology and International Classification of Diseases-9/10 codes, excluding cases for non-LE pathologies. The cohort was divided into diabetics and nondiabetics. Univariate and adjusted multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed. Results Among 38,998 patients undergoing LE procedures, 58% were diabetic. Among diabetics, 95% underwent AMP, 5% underwent PF, and <1% underwent FF. Across all procedure types, noninsulin-dependent (NIDDM) and insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) were associated with significantly greater all-cause complication rates compared with absence of diabetes, and IDDM was generally higher risk than NIDDM. Among diabetics, complication rates were not significantly different across procedure types (IDDM: p = 0.5969; NIDDM: p = 0.1902). On adjusted subgroup analysis by diabetic status, flap procedures were not associated with higher odds of complications compared with amputation for IDDM and NIDDM patients. Length of stay > 30 days was statistically associated with IDDM, particularly those undergoing FF (AMP: 5%, PF: 7%, FF: 14%, p = 0.0004). Conclusion Our study highlights the importance of preoperative diabetic optimization prior to LE procedures. For diabetic patients, there were few significant differences in complication rates across procedure type, suggesting that diabetic patients are not at higher risk of complications when attempting limb salvage instead of amputation.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.295-302
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• 2002

목적 : 조기 성문암(T1-2N0M0) 환자들에 대한 일차적인 치료로서의 방사선치료의 역할과 치료결과에 영향을 미치는 예후인자들에 대한 분석을 통해 향후 치료방침을 세우는데 자료로 삼고자 연구를 시행하였다. 대상 및 방법 : 1987년 8월부터 1996년 12월까지 부산대학교병원 치료방사선과에서 조기 성문암으로 근치적 방사선 치료를 시행받은 환자 80명을 대상으로 후향적 분석을 시행하였다. T1 병기가 66명$(82.5\%)$, T2 병기가 14명$(17.5\%)$이였으며, 방사선치료는 6 MV X-선을 좌우 대칭조사야로 1일 1회 180 cGy 내지 2n cGy씩 주 5회 총 $ 6,000\~7,560\;cGy$ (중앙값 6,840 cGy)를 조사하였다. 치료기간은 40일에서 87일이었고 중앙값은 51일이었다. 모든 환자에서 최소 3년 이상 추적 조사하였다. 예후인자들에 대한 연구를 위해 T-병기, 종양의 위치, 총방사선량, 분할선량, 조사야의 크기 및 전체 방사선치료기간 등에 대한 단변량 및 다변량분석을 실시하였다. 결과 : 5년 생존율은 전체가 $89.2\%$였고 병기별로는 T1이 $90.2\%$, T2가 $82.5\%$였다. 국소제어율은 전체에서 $81.3\%$였고, T1 병기가 $83.3\%$, T2 병기가 $71.4\%$였으나 구제수술 후의 궁극적 국소제어율은 전체가 $91.3\%,\;T1\;94.5\%,\;T2\;79.4\%$로 $89.2\%$의 증가를 보였다. 음성보존율은 $89.2\%$로 T1과 T2에서 각각 $94.7\%$와 $81.3\%$로 유의한 차이를 보였다. 전체 환자 80명 중 15명에서 치료 후 재발을 보였고 이 중 국소재발(11/15, $73.3\%$)의 빈도가 가장 높았다. 예후 인자로 T-병기와 전체 치료기간이 단변량분석에서 통계적으로 의미를 주었으나 다변량분석에서는 전체 치료기간만이 유의한 인자였다. 결론 : 조기 성문암 환자의 치료에 근치적 방사선치료 및 구제수술의 조합은 높은 국소제어율과 함께 성문의 기능보존이라는 측면에서 효과적인 치료방법이라고 할 수 있으며, 치료결과에 영향을 줄 수 있는 예후인자들에 대해서는 추가적인 연구가 더 필요하겠으나 치료계획 단계에서부터 고려해야할 요소들로 생각된다.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제37권3호
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• pp.157-162
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• 2020

A 6-year-old Thoroughbred mare presented to the Korea Racing Authority Equine Hospital with dropping of the left front fetlock due to an injury sustained while racing. Radiographic examination revealed a comminuted fracture of both proximal sesamoid bones of the affected fetlock. Arthrodesis of the fetlock joint using a broad dynamic compression plate with a tension band wire was performed as a salvage procedure for the future use as a broodmare. After surgery, however, a delayed union of the bones and surgical site infection was present for a prolonged period. Staphylococcus aureus was persistently identified from the surgical site, and antimicrobial therapies were based on antibiotic sensitivity tests, including regional perfusions. The removal and replacement of surgical implants associated with seropurulent discharge was based on coordinating the development of fetlock ankylosis and infection control over 13 months. Firstly, seven screws associated with surgical drainage were replaced and bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP-2) and local antibiotics were placed into the surgical site to accelerate bone fusion at postoperative month 7. Further six screws, along with drainage, were removed at postoperative month 10. The plate and screws were removed from the limb due to the progression of bone fusion at postoperative month 13; BMP-2 and local antibiotics were also used. Delayed healing of arthrodesis due to surgical site infection and implant instability were treated by implant removals and antibiotic therapies, and the horse eventually showed improved weight-bearing ability of the affected limb.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제43권6호
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• pp.544-550
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• 2016

Background Although the use of temporary shunts in proximal extremity amputations has been reported, no study has described the use of temporary shunts in distal extremity amputations that require vein grafting. Moreover, the total volume of blood loss when temporary shunts are used has not been reported. The aim of this study was to investigate the applicability of a temporary shunt for distal extremity amputations requiring repair by vessel grafting with an ischemia time of >6 hours. This study also aimed to determine the total volume of blood loss when temporary shunts were used. Methods Patients who underwent distal major extremity replantation and/or revascularization with a vessel graft and who experienced ischemia for 6-8 hours between 2013 and 2014 were included in the study. A 6-Fr suction catheter was cut to 5 cm in length after the infusion of heparin, and secured with a 5-0 silk suture between the distal and the proximal ends of the artery. While bleeding continued, the bones were shortened and fixed. After the complete restoration of circulation, the arterial shunt created using the catheter was also repaired with a vein graft. Results Six patients were included in this study. The mean duration of ischemia was 7.25 hours. The mean duration of suction catheter use during limb revascularization was 7 minutes. The mean transfusion volume was 7.5 units. No losses of the extremity were observed. Conclusions This procedure should be considered in distal extremity amputations requiring repair by vessel grafting during critical ischemia.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.216-220
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• 2007

Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) below the knee as a treatment in diabetic foot gangrene. Materials and Methods: Between May 2003 and May 2006, angiography was performed in 35 diabetic foot gangrene classified as either Wagner grade IV or V. Infrapopliteal PTA was performed in 10 patients among them. Clinical success was defined as prevention of major amputation. Results: Among 25 patients who did not receive infrapopliteal PTA, the major amputation rate is 22% (in one arterial occlusion cases), 50% (in two arterial occlusion cases), 63% (in three arterial occlusion cases), respectively. Infrapopliteal PTA was successfully performed in 8 among 10 patients. Two patients were failed and undergone below-knee amputation. Toe amputation were performed in 2 patients with one arterial occlusion. Out of 6 patients with three arterial occlusions, toe amputations were performed in 4 patients and the other 2 patients were healed through debridement. Conclusion: As a first choice revascularization procedure for limb salvage in diabetic foot gangrene, infrapopliteal PTA can be one of treatment options.