• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제57권5호
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• pp.288-295
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• 2019

Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is defined as a disturbed breathing during sleep caused by repetitive upper airway collapse. Complete collapse causes a cessation of breathing, known as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and snoring can arise from partial collapse. Undiagnosed and untreated OSA means recurrent intermittent hypoxemia and leads to a variety of cardiovascular disorders, disturbed neurocognition, and excessive daytime sleepiness. Various behavioral modalities have been suggested for treating snoring and sleep apnea including changing the sleep position, avoiding alcohol, and weight loss. Until now continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is one of effective treatment for patients with OSA, but its discomfort causes less tolerance and compliance. Therefore, clinical effectiveness and convenience for oral appliance have emerged and the role of dentists has become more important in the management of OSA.

• Korean Journal of Radiology
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.50-57
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• 2019

In pediatric thoracic CT, respiratory motion is generally treated as a motion artifact degrading the image quality. Conversely, respiratory motion in the thorax can be used to answer important clinical questions, that cannot be assessed adequately via conventional static thoracic CT, by utilizing four-dimensional (4D) CT. However, clinical experiences of 4D thoracic CT are quite limited. In order to use 4D thoracic CT properly, imagers should understand imaging techniques, radiation dose optimization methods, and normal as well as typical abnormal imaging appearances. In this article, the imaging techniques of pediatric thoracic 4D CT are reviewed with an emphasis on radiation dose. In addition, several clinical applications of pediatric 4D thoracic CT are addressed in various thoracic functional abnormalities, including upper airway obstruction, tracheobronchomalacia, pulmonary air trapping, abnormal diaphragmatic motion, and tumor invasion. One may further explore the clinical usefulness of 4D thoracic CT in free-breathing children, which can enrich one's clinical practice.

• 대한후두음성언어의학회지
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• 제33권1호
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• pp.37-41
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• 2022

Airway foreign body aspiration in children can lead to accidental death, due to the foreign body itself or the removal procedure. Depending on its location, removal of the foreign body can be challenging. Here, we present a case of successful removal of a foreign body from the left upper lobar bronchus via ventilating bronchoscopy with a rigid bronchoscope and Fogarty arterial embolectomy catheter. Tracheobronchial foreign bodies in locations that are difficult to reach with forceps, due to an acute angle or the small diameter of the pediatric bronchial tree, can be effectively removed with a Fogarty arterial embolectomy catheter.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제47권6호
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• pp.353-364
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• 2017

Objective: The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion (MARPE) on changes in airflow in the upper airway (UA) of an adult patient with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) using computational fluid-structure interaction analysis. Methods: Three-dimensional UA models fabricated from cone beam computed tomography images obtained before (T0) and after (T1) MARPE in an adult patient with OSAS were used for computational fluid dynamics with fluid-structure interaction analysis. Seven and nine cross-sectional planes (interplane distance of 10 mm) in the nasal cavity (NC) and pharynx, respectively, were set along UA. Changes in the cross-sectional area and changes in airflow velocity and pressure, node displacement, and total resistance at maximum inspiration (MI), rest, and maximum expiration (ME) were investigated at each plane after MARPE. Results: The cross-sectional areas at most planes in NC and the upper half of the pharynx were significantly increased at T1. Moreover, airflow velocity decreased in the anterior NC at MI and ME and in the nasopharynx and oropharynx at MI. The decrease in velocity was greater in NC than in the pharynx. The airflow pressure in the anterior NC and entire pharynx exhibited a decrease at T1. The amount of node displacement in NC and the pharynx was insignificant at both T0 and T1. Absolute values for the total resistance at MI, rest, and ME were lower at T1 than at T0. Conclusions: MARPE improves airflow and decreases resistance in UA; therefore, it may be an effective treatment modality for adult patients with moderate OSAS.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제30권5호
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• pp.422-427
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• 2004

안검열의 외하방 편위, 관골 형성부전, 하악골 형성부전, 하악 후퇴증, 소이증, 설하수, 구개열 등의 소견으로 간헐적인 청색증, 흉곽 함몰, 급성 기도 폐색에 의한 호흡곤란과 연하곤란 등의 임상 소견을 나타낸 Treacher Collins 증후군을 가진 환아에서 출생직후에 구강저골막하박리술과 설구순접합술을 이용한 외과적 치료를 시행한 결과 급성 기도 폐색에 의한 호흡곤란과 수유장애의 해소 뿐만 아니라 혀의 전방 재위치 등 만족할 만한 결과를 얻을 수 있었다. 향후 성장이 완료될 때까지 주기적 경과 관찰을 시행할 예정이며, 성장과정 중에 발생할 두개안면기형에 대해서는 정신사회학적 측면을 고려하여 가능한 한 조기에 교정해주고, 어느 일부분에 국한된 수술보다는 안면윤곽을 고려하여 복합적인 수술을 시행해야 할 것으로 사료된다.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제37권
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• pp.38.1-38.6
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• 2015

Background: The posterior movement of mandible was known as the main cause of the changes in the pharyngeal airway space (PAS) and the postoperative obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The purpose of this study was to know the changes of PAS and position of hyoid bone. Methods: Lateral cephalographies of 13 patients who had undergone sagittal split ramus osteotomy (SSRO) setback surgery were taken preoperatively (T1), postoperatively within 2 months (T2), and follow-up after 6 months or more (T3). On the basis of F-H plane, diameters of nasopharynx, oropharynx, and hypopharynx were measured. The movements of the soft palate, tongue, and hyoid bone were also measured. Results: The amount of mandible setback was $7.5{\pm}3.8mm$. In the measurements of PAS, there was a statistically significant decrease of $2.8{\pm}2.5mm$ in nasopharynx (P < 0.01), and $1.7{\pm}2.4mm$ in oropharynx (P < 0.01) were observed after surgery. The hypopharynx decreased $1.0{\pm}2.1mm$ after surgery and continuously decreased $1.0{\pm}2.8mm$ at follow-up. The changes in hyoid bone position showed the posterior movement only after surgery and posteroinferior movement at follow-up. Conclusions: The PAS such as nasopharynx, oropharynx, and hypopharynx showed relatively high correlation with the amount of mandibular setback. The change of resistance in upper airway may be important for the prevention of OSA after mandibular setback surgery.

• 대한치과마취과학회지
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.117-120
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• 2013

Background: Desflurane has very short induction time because its physical characteristics. But its pungent odor and tendency to irritate the upper airway make it unsuitable for induction of anesthesia. This study was performed to determine what time is prefer to start the desflurane inhalation. Methods: Forty adults (17-45 years) were enrolled in a randomized, double-blind study. Twenty start desflurane inhalation just after loss of consciousness, and the others received desflurane after intubation. We monitored vital signs, BIS, desflurane concentration, rocuronium injection pain response, and airway irritation signs. Results: The demographic data were not different two groups. Early inhalation group showed more stable cardiovascular response than that of late inhalation group. But rocuronium injection pain response and airway irritation sings were not different between two groups. Conclusions: Early inhalation of desflurane (6 vol%) just after loss of consciousness attenuates cardiovascular responses during intubation.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.373-387
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• 1996

본 연구는 비인두와 adenoid의 성장발육 양상을 조사하여 부정교합자의 진단에 있어 비호흡 기능 평가시 유용한 기준을 얻기 위하여 시행되었다. 남자 19명, 여자 14명, 총 33명의 정상 교합자를 대상으로 8.5세부터 18.5세까지 촬영된 10년간의 누년적 측모 두부 X선 규격사진을 연구 자료로 비인두와 adenoid 부위의 거리와 면적 및 상대적 기도 비율을 계측 분석하여 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1. 각 연령(8.5세-18.5세)에서 남녀별 각 계측항목의 평균과 표준 편차를 얻었다. 2. 비인두의 height와 depth는 남자에서 14.5세까지, 여자에서 12.5세까지 성장하였다.(p<0.05). 3. 비기도의 상대적 면적은 8.5세에 최소치를 나타내었고 남자는 10.5세부터 12.5세 사이에, 여자는 12.5세부터 14.5세 사이에 유의한 증가를 나타내었다(p<0.05). 4. 비기도의 상대적 면적과 비기도 관련 계측항목 간의 상관분석에서 Ad2-PNS, Ad2-PNS/Ho'-PNS 및 Upper pharynx가 남녀 모두 전 연령구간에서 비기도의 상대적 면적과 상관성이 있었다 (p<0.01).

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제40권4호
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• pp.442-448
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• 1993

저자들은 최근 약 30년전 치과에서 발치도중 치아 흡인되었으나 환자가 모르고 지내오다 5개월 전부터 시작된 좌상부 흉통을 주소로 내원, 폐엽절제술후 치아 흡인으로 인한 기관지폐쇄로 확인된 1예를 경험하였기에 문헌고찰과 함께 보고하는 바이다.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.19-29
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• 1995

앵글씨 부정교합 유형에 따른 두부형태, 연구개, 혀 및 기도의 크기를 비교하고 치아안면골격과 기도의 크기와의 연관성을 알아보고자 전남대학교 병원 교정과에 내원한 12세부터 17세 사이의 여성 환자 98명을 연구대상으로 측모 두부방사선 계측사진을 촬영하여 치아안면골격과 기도에 관한 거리, 각도, 비율 및 면적에 대해 통계학적으로 분석하여 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1. 하악골체 길이, SNB, ANB, facial angle, facial convexity, A-B plane angle, Y axis to FH, SN-MP, Wits appraisal, ODI, APDI는 부정교합 유형에 따라 차이를 보였다. 2. 설골의 전후방위치는 II급 부정교합자의 설골이 다른 군에 비해 후방 위치하였으나 상하방위치는 부정교합 유형에 따라 차이를 보이지 않았다. 3. 비인두의 면적은 II급과 III급 부정교합자가 I급 부정교합자에 비해 작게 나타났으며, 인두의 총면적은 II급 부정교합자가 I급과 III급 부정교합자보다 작게 나타났다. 부정교합 유형에 따른 연구개, 혀,구인두 및 하인두의 면적에서는 차이를 보이지 않았다. 4. 하악지 고경과 하악골체 길이는 혀, 비인두, 구인두 및 인두의 면적과 순상관관계를 보였다. SNA는 혀 및 기도의 크기와 상관성을 보이지 않았으나, SNB는 하인두 및 인두의 면적과 순상관관계를 보였다. 전안면고경, 후안면고경, facial plane에 대한 상하악 중절치의 위치는 혀의 면적과 순상관관계를 보였다.