• 대한후두음성언어의학회지
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.135-141
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• 2021

Background and Objectives Vocal process granulomas (VPGs) are benign lesions of the larynx, typically contact granulomas (CG) and intubation granulomas (IG). The two diseases are known to have different clinical manifestations despite having the same pathological features. The purpose of this study was to analyze the treatment results for CG and IG and to obtain clinical information. Materials and Method We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of patients diagnosed with VPG between January 2015 and December 2018. The patient's age, sex, medical history, lesion size, lesion type, reflux finding score, response to treatment, duration of treatment, and follow-up period were compared. Results In total, 32 patients were included in the study, of which 18 were CG and 14 were IG. In the CG group, males were dominant (n=15, 83.3%), whereas in the IG group, females were dominant (n=11, 78.6%) (p=0.0009). The response to medical treatment using proton pump inhibitor and steroid inhaler was better in the IG group (11/14, 78.6%) than in the CG group (7/18, 38.9%) (p=0.036). Of the 14 patients who did not respond to medical treatment, 5 received botulium toxin injections, and all 5 had complete remission. The duration of medical treatment was significantly longer in the IG group (p=0.0029). Conclusion IG was more common in female, and CG was more dominant in male. IG had better response to medical treatment using proton pump inhibitor and steroid inhaler than CG.

• 한국양식학회지
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.267-274
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• 2006

자연산(silver 및 yellow) 뱀장어의 인위적인 성성숙 과정중에 체중 및 혈중 성호르몬 농도를 조사하기 위해 연어 뇌하수체 추출물(SPE; 20 mg pituitary powder/fish)를 Freund's incomplete adjuvant로 water-in oil (W/O) 형태로 유화시켜 매주 복강에 주사하였다. Eel's Ringer액만으로 유화시켜 주사한 대조구(silver 및 yellow) 뱀장어의 경우, 체중은 서서히 감소하는 경향을 나타내었으며, 혈중 성호르몬(testosterone; T, $estradiol-17{\beta};\;E_2$ 및 $17{\alpha},20{\beta}-dihydroxyprogesterone$; DHP)의 농도도 실험기간 동안 거의 변화없이 서서히 감소하는 경향을 나타냈었지만 유의적인 변화는 없었다. 한편, 매주 SPE로 주사한 silver 뱀장어는 투여 6주후부터 급격한 체중변화가 일어났으며, 대부분 개체의 난모세포는 핵이동기로 구성되어져 있었다. 또한 혈중 T와 $E_2$ 농도의 두드러진 증가는 투여 6주후부터 관찰되어 졌다. 매주 SPE로 주사한 yellow 뱀장어의 경우, 대부분 개체는 투여 5주까지 체중 변화가 완만하게 나타났으며 그 이후 급속히 증가하였다. 이들 개체의 대부분은 실험종료시에도 제3 난황구기의 난모세포들로 구성되어져 있었다. 특히 실험 기간중 혈중 T와 $E_2$ 농도는 개체별로 다양하게 나타났으며, 유의한 차이는 제각기 투여 8주째와 투여 6주 후 부터 두드러지게 증가하였다. 그러나 매주 SPE로 주사한 자연산 뱀장어(silver 및 yellow)의 혈중 DHP 농도는 실험 기간동안 불검출 혹은 매우 낮은 농도로 유지하였으며, 유의적인 변화는 관찰되지 않았다. 본 연구의 결과, sliver 뱀장어에 있어서 SPE를 W/O 형태로 유화시켜 반복 투여함으로써 체중 및 혈중 성호르몬(T와 $E_2$)의 급격한 증가 및 최종성숙을 유도하는데 효과적이었다.

• 대한정형외과 초음파학회지
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• 제2권2호
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• pp.85-89
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• 2009

목적: 견관절의 극상건에 발생한 급성 석회화 건염에 대하여 초음파를 이용한 스테로이드 국소 주사 요법을 시행하고 임상적 결과를 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 2007년 1월부터 2009년 4월까지 증상이 있는 50세에서 70세 사이의 견관절 극상건의 급성 석회화 건염 20례를 대상으로 하였으며, 평균 연령은 58.2세, 평균 추시 기간은 18개월(12개월~24개월)이었으며, 우측이 18례이며, 모두 극상건에 칼슘 침착이 있었다. 석회화 부위에 5-12MHz 고해상도 초음파 영상을 이용하여 18게이지 바늘로 다발성 천공을 한 후 건 주변에 2% lidocaine 1cc와 depomedrol 40mg/ml 1cc를 혼합한 국소주사를 시행하였다. 치료효과의 평가 항목으로 UCLA견관절 평가 양식, 운동 범위, VAS 점수를 이용하였다. 통계학적 검정은 SAS를 이용하여 ANOVA와 Tukey's post-hoc test로 유의 수준 5%에서 유의성을 조사하였다. 결과: 주사 직 후 10분이내에 전예에서 압통점이 소실되었으며, UCLA견관절 평가 양식에서 시술 전에는 15례에서 보통(fair), 5례에서 불량(poor)의 양상을 보였으나, 시술 후 16례에서 우수(excellent), 4례에서 양호(good)의 결과를 보였으며 보통(fair)이나 불량은(poor)은 관찰되지 않았다. 시술 후 전례가 양호 이상의 결과를 보였고, 운동 기능의 제한은 없었으며, VAS 점수는 시술 전 평균 8.9(8~10)이었으나 시술 후 평균 0.5(1~2)로 유의하게 향상되었다(p<0.0001). 합병증은 1례도 없었다. 결론: 초음파를 이용한 다발성 천공술 후 스테로이드 국소주사 요법은 극상근 석회화 건염의 급성 통증기에 이용할 수 있는 유용한 치료 방법 중의 하나이다.

• 대한두경부종양학회지
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.23-27
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• 2017

Background and Objectives: Gastric acid reflux is known to be the most important cause of contact granuloma. Therefore, anti-gastric acid reflux medication has been used as the first line treatment although there are other treatment methods such as surgery or steroid injections. Actually, the role of surgery in the treatment of contact granuloma has not been established clearly. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of surgical treatment for contact granuloma. Materials and Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 14 patients who were diagnosed with contact granuloma and treated with surgery from 2011 to July 2016 at Hanyang University hospital. Results: Of 14 patients, 9 (64.3%) were male and 5 (27.4%) were female. The mean age was 53.8 (${\pm}6.1$) years. The main symptoms were voice change followed by globus, dyspnea, and asymptomatic. Mean Reflux Finding Score (RFS) before surgery was 13.5 and mead Reflux Symptom Index (RSI) was 10.4. The causes of surgery were inadequate response to proton pump inhibitor (PPI) in 4 cases, airway obstruction with large granuloma in 8 cases, and differential diagnosis in 2 cases. Of 14 patients, recurrence occurred in 8 (53.3%) patients after surgery. In 8 recurrent cases, 5 patients showed complete remission and 3 patients showed partial remission with PPI medication. Conclusion: The role of surgery in the treatment of contact granuloma might be limited due to high recurrence rate.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제37권
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• pp.18.1-18.7
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• 2015

Background: The aim of this study is to develop a rat model of bisphosphonates-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ) that would be verified with clinical, radiological and histological examination, and to confirm the influence of concurrent bisphosphonates and steroids use upon the occurrence and aggravation of BRONJ. Methods: Twenty seven rats were divided into 3 groups; Saline group (I), Zoledronate group (II), Zoledronate and Dexamethasone group (III). Rats got weekly intraperitoneal injection for 4 times and extraction of left maxillary and mandibular 1st, 2nd molars were followed. Consecutive injections were performed, and blood sampling for measurements of C-terminal crosslinked telopeptide of type I collagen and tartrate-resistant acid phosphate 5b rats were performed at the time of 2, 4 and 8 weeks. And then, rats were sacrificed and evaluated clinically, radiologically and histologically. Results: 12/18 (66.6 %) of experimental group were diagnosed as BRONJ. There was no significant difference in incidence between zoledronate alone group (ll) and concurrent use of zoledronate and dexamethasone group (lll). Conclusions: Concurrent use of bisphosphonates and steroids increase incidence of BRONJ compared to saline group (l). Zoledronate alone group (ll) and concurrent use of zoledronate and dexamethasone group (lll) shows same incidence of BRONJ. Based on this study, the rat treated with bisphosphonates and steroids can be considered a novel, reliable and reproducible model to understand pathology of BRONJ.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.292-295
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• 2006

The diagnosis of chronic abdominal pain due to abdominal cutaneous nerve entrapment can be elusive. Tenderness in patients with abdominal pain is naturally assumed to be of either peritoneal or visceral origin. Studies have shown that some patients suffer from prolonged pain in the abdominal wall and are often misdiagnosed, even after unnecessary and expensive diagnostic tests, including potentially dangerous invasive procedures, and treated as having a visceral source for their complaints, even in the presence of negative X-ray findings and atypical symptoms. Abdominal cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome is rarely diagnosed, which is possibly due to failure to recognize the condition rather than the lack of occurrence. The accepted treatment for abdominal cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome is a local injection, with infiltration of anesthetic agents coupled with steroids. Careful history taking and physical examination, in conjunction with the use of trigger zone injections, can advocate the diagnosis of abdominal cutaneous nerve entrapment and preclude any unnecessary workup of these patients. Herein, 3 cases of abdominal cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome, which were successfully treated with local anesthetics and steroid, are reported.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.171-176
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• 2021

Purpose: This study sought to compare needle fenestration with a corticosteroid injection for the treatment of chronic plantar fasciitis. We hypothesized that needle fenestration would be as effective as a corticosteroid injection while avoiding the potential adverse effects of the corticosteroid. Materials and Methods: Forty female patients with unilateral chronic plantar fasciitis who did not respond to a minimum of 6 months of various conservative treatments were prospectively randomized to receive either a corticosteroid injection or needle fenestration. Visual analogue scale and American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle-hindfoot score were used for all patients before treatment and at 3-, 6-, and 12-month following treatment. Results: The corticosteroid injection group had a before-treatment average AOFAS Ankle-Hindfoot score of 56.4, which increased to 87.3 at 3 months and 78.2 at 6 months after treatment but decreased to 62.4 at 12 months. The needle fenestration group had a before treatment average AOFAS ankle-hindfoot score of 49.5, which increased to 77.8 at 3 months and 92.1 at 6 months after treatment and remained at a high score of 89.4 at 12 months. There were no complications in either group. Conclusion: In the treatment of chronic plantar fasciitis, needle fenestration is as effective at 3- and 6-month post-treatment as a corticosteroid injection. Also, unlike a corticosteroid, its effect remains until 12 months post-treatment.

• 대한정형도수물리치료학회지
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.67-75
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• 2022

Background: Scapular winging is a rare disorder that is commonly caused by nerve damage of the dorsal scapular nerve, spinal accessory nerve, or the long thoracic nerve. This affects the scapulohumeral rhythm which may cause abnormal kinetic motion of the shoulder. The purpose of this case report is to describe a self-exercise oriented management incorporating shoulder strengthening to reduce symptoms in a shoulder pain patient with winging scapular. Methods: A 45 year old male patient complained of pain in his both shoulders without any trauma. Shoulders were treated with steroid injections for supraspinatus tendonitis, but although pain improved to some extent, pain and disability continued for 3 months. Both shoulders had pain, decreased active range of motions, muscles weakness, and scapular winging. The patient underwent 9 interventional sessions over 3 months and was managed mainly by self-exercise. The intervention method involved push up plus, sling, muscle strengthening, and stabilization exercises. Loads were increased as symptoms improved. Results: Clinical outcomes were measured at every session. Pain in both shoulders reduced to 0 on a numerical pain rate scale by the 4th session, and the active range of motion was fully recovered. During the 9th session, the strength of the serratus anterior had improved from grade P to G on the right side and grade G to N grade on the left. Conclusion: In this case study, the self-exercise program was effective in reducing pain, increasing active range of motion, and improving muscle strength in subjects with scapular winging.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.98-105
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• 2023

Background: Ultrasound-guided first sacral transforaminal epidural steroid injection (S1 TFESI) is a useful and easily applicable alternative to fluoroscopy or computed tomography (CT) in lumbosacral radiculopathy. When a needle approach is used, poor visualization of the needle tip reduces the accuracy of the procedure, increasing its difficulty. This study aimed to improve ultrasound-guided S1 TFESI by evaluating radiological S1 posterior foramen data obtained using three-dimensional CT (3D-CT). Methods: Axial 3D-CT images of the pelvis were retrospectively analyzed. The radiological measurements obtained from the images included 1st posterior sacral foramen depth (S1D, mm), 1st posterior sacral foramen width (S1W, mm), the angle of the 1st posterior sacral foramen (S1A, °), and 1st posterior sacral foramen distance (S1ds, mm). The relationship between the demographic factors and measured values were then analyzed. Results: A total of 632 patients (287 male and 345 female) were examined. The mean S1D values for males and females were 11.9 ± 1.9 mm and 10.6 ± 1.8 mm, respectively (P < 0.001); the mean S1A 28.2 ± 4.8° and 30.1 ± 4.9°, respectively (P < 0.001); and the mean S1ds, 24.1 ± 2.9 mm and 22.9 ± 2.6 mm, respectively (P < 0.001); however, the mean S1W values were not significantly different. Height was the only significant predictor of S1D (β = 0.318, P = 0.004). Conclusions: Ultrasound-guided S1 TFESI performance and safety may be improved with adjustment of needle insertion depth congruent with the patient's height.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제36권2호
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• pp.184-194
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• 2023

Background: Degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis (DLS) is frequently associated with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) and conservative treatments such as epidural steroid injection do not have long-term benefits in LSS patients with DLS. This study evaluated the effectiveness of percutaneous epidural neuroplasty using a balloon catheter in patients with LSS and DLS. Methods: Patients' sex, age, body mass index, diabetes, hypertension, stenosis grading, pain duration, location, pain intensity, and medications were retrieved from electronic medical records. At 1, 3, and 6 months following the procedure, data on pain severity, medication usage, and physical functional status were analyzed. A generalized estimating equations model was used at the six-month follow-up. Patients were divided into those with DLS (the spondylolisthesis group) and those without DLS (the no spondylolisthesis group) to evaluate whether the effects of percutaneous epidural neuroplasty using a balloon catheter were different. Results: A total of 826 patients were included (spondylolisthesis: 433 patients, 52.4%; no spondylolisthesis: 393 patients, 47.6%). Age, body mass index, hypertension, pain location, and stenosis grading were statistically different between the two groups. The generalized estimating equations analyses with unadjusted and adjusted estimation revealed a significant improvement in the estimated mean numerical rating scale of pain intensities compared to that at baseline in both groups (P < 0.001). Any adverse events that occurred were minor and temporary. Conclusions: Percutaneous epidural neuroplasty using a balloon catheter may be an alternative treatment option for patients with chronic LSS, regardless of accompanying DLS, who have had failed conservative management.