• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• v.41 no.1
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• pp.85-88
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• 2014

To improve the cosmetic results of removing epidermal cysts, minimally invasive methods have been proposed. We proposed a new minimally invasive method that completely removes a cyst through a small hole made by a $CO_2$ laser. Twenty-five patients with epidermal cysts, which were 0.5 to 1.5 cm in diameter, non-inflamed, and freely movable, were treated. All of the patients were satisfied with the cosmetic results. This method is simple and results in minimal scarring and low recurrence rates without complications.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• v.44 no.2
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• pp.170-172
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• 2017

There exist some restrictions and difficulties in performing follicular unit extraction (FUE) in white-haired patients, for several reasons. In this paper, we introduce a novel technique for visualizing white hair during the punching procedure and graft preparation in FUE for white-haired patients. In white-haired older male patients, we dyed the surrounding scalp skin purple with a gentian violet solution-stained toothpick. Our method has several advantages: surgeons can easily focus on the center of the follicular unit and rapidly perform punching, they can recognize the condition of the harvested follicular units during FUE, and the hair transplant team can secure a clear view for trimming and loading into the implanter. We suggest that scalp dyeing in difficult FUE procedures, especially in patients with white hair, may be a simple method that provides a good visualization for donor site harvesting and for microdissection.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• v.23 no.4
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• pp.816-819
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• 1990

This reports describes our experience with the operative stabilization of flail chest with the use of Judet’s struts. Two patients with flail chest, the method allowed shorter duration of artificial ventilation and decreased functional sequelae. We find this technique to be better than previously published method, since it provides better stabilization and immobilization of the ribs and thus obviates the need for artificial ventilation and prevents post-traumatic chest deformity.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• v.34 no.8
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• pp.648-650
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• 2001

Bleeding from anastomotic site in operation for aorta has been troublesome, because it has influence on postoperative morbidity and mortality. Therefore, hemostasis is very important. We describe a simple and effective method for achieving hemostasis of the anastomotic site in aortic surgery. By wrapping around anastomotic site with remnant artificial vascular graft, we have acquired good results.

• Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
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• v.6 no.2
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• pp.238-241
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• 2002

There are two types of flat foot, the one is congenital type and the other is acquired type. The treatments of flat foot are various and conservative treatment is general, except such as congenital talus. But, operative method is needed for treatment of failure of conservative method, severe deformity in X-ray, with tenderness in a juvenile period. We reported using Kalix implant for flat foot with pain and severe deformity.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• v.8 no.2
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• pp.88-96
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• 2005

Purpose: To compare and analyze the outcome of primary clavicular lateral end resection method and conventional acromioclavicular (AC) joint reduction method in type III AC dislocation patients over 45 years. Materials and Methods: This study was performed on selected 24 cases of type III AC dislocation patients, over 45 years of age, operated at our hospital from 1998 to 2002. Group I consist of 12 patients who underwent primary clavicular lateral end resection methods (average age: 54.3 years$(45{\sim}72)$). Group II consist of 7 patients using Bosworth methods and 5 patients using Phemister methods (average age: 54.4 years$(45{\sim}71)$). Clinical outcome was evaluated by Weaver and Dunn method. Radiological results were compared by measuring coracoclavicular distance between normal and injured side. Results: As clinical outcome, good was 10 cases(83%); fair 2(17%) in Group I, and good 6(50%); fair 3(25%); poor 3(25%) in Group II. In contrast, the difference of coracoclavicular distance was not statistically significant between two groups before or after surgery, and last follow up. At the last follow up, there was no special correlation between the difference of coracoclavicular distance and clinical outcome. Conclusion: We considered that primary clavicular lateral end resection may be effective for prevention of arthrosis in AC joint in type III AC dislocation patients over 45 years.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• v.18 no.2
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• pp.236-244
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• 1996

The maxillary sinus elevation for simultaneous placement of dental implants and combination grafts of autogenous bone harvested from the maxillary tuberosity and demineralized freeze dried bone and HA is relatively easy and safely done under local anesthesia in out patients clinic. This article is to introduce the sinus floor elevation method which has been performed to 5 patients in the department of Dentistry/Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University, from 1993.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• v.9 no.2
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• pp.143-147
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• 1976

A case of congenital funnel chest which was observed in 6 year old male was reported. The patient represented clinical status of depression of lower sternum, recurrent upper respiratory tract infection, and slight exertional dyspnea. The treatment was carried out by "turnover" method, and it was easy to do viable on sternum, costal cartilage, and intercostal muscles. And it is fit to reimplantation by free autograft when repair was indicated. The plane of the manubrium, an acute hump on the sternum, and asymmetry constitute limiting factors in the cosmetic results.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• v.19 no.3
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• pp.479-483
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• 1986

Two patients with funnel chest deformity were corrected at the Department of Thoracic Surgery of Chosun University Hospital. The first case was 5 year old boy, suffering cosmetic deformity, of which hollow cavity was measured 25ml of water. He was corrected by modified Ravitch method. The second case was 12 year old boy, suffering from exertional dyspnea with symmetrical funnel chest deformity, of which hollow cavity was measured 55ml of water. He was corrected by method of sternal turnover. The surgical results of these cases were satisfactory.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• v.53 no.4
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• pp.222-225
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• 2020

Owing to varying clinical definitions of anastomotic stricture following esophageal reconstruction, its reported incidence rate varies from 10% to 56%. Strictures adversely impact patients' quality of life. Risk factors, such as the anastomosis method, leakage, ischemia, neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy, and underlying disease have been mentioned, but conflicting information has been reported. Balloon dilation is regarded as a safe and effective treatment method for patients with benign anastomotic strictures. Reoperations are seldom required. The etiology and management of anastomotic strictures are reviewed in this article.