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Computer-Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery in Bone Tumor (항법장치를 이용한 골종양 수술)

  • Cho, Hwan-Seong;Park, Il-Hyung;Mun, Jong-Uk;Kim, Han-Soo
    • The Journal of the Korean bone and joint tumor society
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    • v.15 no.1
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    • pp.1-6
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    • 2009
  • The usefulness and accuracy of computer-assisted surgery have been evaluated clinically in many orthopedic fields, such as, joint replacement arthroplasty, cruciate ligament reconstruction, and pedicle screw placemen. Recently several preliminary reports have been issued on the application of navigation to bone tumor surgery. The main advantage of navigation-assisted bone tumor surgery is that it provides highly accurate three-dimensional radiological information for intraoperative guidance. In particular, distances from tumors to resection margins can be precisely determined using intraoperative three-dimensional images. Accordingly, the technique allows preservation of function to be maximized by minimizing unnecessary resection. However, surgeons should recognize that the accuracies of navigation systems in bone tumor surgery have some hidden pitfalls. Here, based on our clinical results, we describe the surgical techniques used and include some cautionary notes.

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A Study on Flux Barrier of Permanent Magnet Assisted Reluctance Synchronous Motor Design using FEM (FEM을 이용한 영구자석형 릴럭턴스 동기전동기의 자속 장벽 설계에 대한 연구)

  • Kim, Nam-Hun;Nam, Sang-Hyun;Choi, Kyeong-Ho
    • The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Power Electronics
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    • v.13 no.4
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    • pp.295-302
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    • 2008
  • This paper examines the design and the performance of a PMA-RSM(permanent-magnet assisted reluctance synchronous motor) for washing machine. A FEM(finite element method) is used to analyze performance and maximum torque characteristic of the proposed PMA-RSM. The designed motor is a combination of salient poles, which is making reluctance torque, and permanent magnet which are located on the air-gap of rotor to get a enough torque during low speed resign. Typical flux barrier type reluctance synchronous motor and the effects of adding magnet into the flux barrier of the rotor of a PMA-RSM are compared and examined. Also the maximum torque point of the reluctance torque by reluctance and reaction torque by magnetic alignment torque, which is in barrier, of the proposed PMS-RSM are derived through simulation. Using this results, the characteristics analysis of a performance, an average torque and a torque ripple of flux barrier RSM and the proposed PMA-RSM are performed through FEM under the saturation effect respectively.

Analysis of the Disaster Sites using Power-assisted Devices for Rescue (인명구조용 근력지원장치의 적용가능한 재난현장 분석)

  • Lee, Minsu;Park, Chan;Kim, Jingi;Lee, Dongeun
    • Journal of the Society of Disaster Information
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    • v.12 no.3
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    • pp.273-278
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    • 2016
  • In this study, we set the need, purpose, and the direction of developments in life-saving devices and analyzed the disaster sites where power-assisted devices are to be applied. For this purpose, we classified the disaster in accordance with the Basic Law for on Disaster and Safety Management and analyzed the common disaster sites where power-assisted devices are available. As a result, 13 disaster sites were classified into three categories. Firstly, 8 sites of social disaster accidents, fire(suppression), fire(rescue), collapse, traffic accidents, explosion, CBR(chemical, biological, and radiological), environment pollution, and other safety accidents, were defined. Secondly, 4 disaster accidents, earthquake, flood, typhoon and other natural disasters, were classified. Finally, other disaster sites were taken into account.

Characteristics of Ir-Re Thin Films on WC for Lens Glass Molding by Ion Beam Assisted DC Magnetron Sputtering (Ion beam assisted DC magnetron sputtering에 대한 렌즈 유리 성형용 WC 합금의 Ir-Re 박막 특성)

  • Park, Jong-Seok;Park, Burm-Su;Kang, Sang-Do;Yang, Kook-Hyun;Lee, Kyung-Ku;Lee, Doh-Jae;Lee, Kwang-Min
    • Journal of the Korean institute of surface engineering
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    • v.41 no.3
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    • pp.88-93
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    • 2008
  • Ir-Re thin films with Ti interlayer were deposited onto the tungsten carbide substrate by ion beam assisted DC magnetron sputtering. The Ir-Re films were prepared with targets of having two atomic percent of 7:3 and 5:5. The microstructure and surface analysis of the specimen were conducted by using SEM, XRD and AFM. Mechanical properties such as hardness and adhesion strength of Ir-Re thin film also were examined. The interlayer of pure titanium was formed with 100 nm thickness. The film growth of Ir-30at.%Re was faster than that of Ir-50at.%Re in the same deposition conditions. Ir-Re thin films consisted of dense and columnar structure irrespective of the different target compositions. The values of hardness and adhesion strength of Ir-30at.%Re thin film coated on WC substrate were higher than those of Ir-50at.%Re thin film.

The Treatment of Gynecomastia using Ultrasound-Assisted Liposuction with Pull-Out Method or Excision through Periareolar Incision (다양한 술식을 이용한 여성형 유방증의 치료: 초음파 지방흡입술과 풀아웃법 또는 유륜절개를 통한 절제술)

  • Sim, Hyung Bo;Yoon, Sang Yub
    • Archives of Plastic Surgery
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    • v.34 no.2
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    • pp.237-242
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    • 2007
  • Purpose: Gynecomastia is an abnormal increase in the volume of the male breast. Patients affected by gynecomastia with significant glandular enlargement may respond to suction alone and/or sharp dissection and excision. The purpose of this report is to introduce the indications and results of authors' two techniques. Methods: The diameter of parenchyme was determined by a pinch test after liposuction. For the parenchymal diameter less than 4 cm, ultrasound-assisted liposuction was performed, in conjunction with the "pull-out technique" to effectively remove the fibrofatty tissue of the male breast through a single 5-7 mm incision. For the parenchymal diameter more than 4 cm, ultrasound-assisted liposuction and excision were applied through 2.5 cm periareolar approach. Results: A total of 94 patients (185 breasts) underwent the operation from October 2000 to October 2003 and mean follow-up period was 12 months. The volume of aspirates ranged from 50 to 450 cc per breast. There were no major complications such as skin flap necrosis. Five reoperations were performed for 1 hypertrophic scar, 2 under-resected and 2 hematoma cases. The patient's satisfaction was high and most of them were pleased with the shape of the breasts and scars. Conclusion: These procedures can minimize scars and reduce the incidence of contour problem such as saucer deformity, and provides consistent results. Patients can return to full activities in 48 hours. It can be offered as an option for the treatment of gynecomastia.

Clinical Evaluation of Video-assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (비디오 흉강경을 이용한 흉부 수술의 임상적 고찰)

  • 김은규;양현웅;최형호;최순호
    • Journal of Chest Surgery
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    • v.31 no.5
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    • pp.513-517
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    • 1998
  • Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery has recently evolved as an alternative to thoracotomy for several thoracic disorders. Today it is viewed as a sparing and safe alternative to thoracotomy for a wide spectrum of indication. Using video-assisted operative thoracoscopy, we operated on 33 patients during the 2 years of our experience from June 1993 to June 1995. They were diagnosed as recurrent pneumothorax in 16, visible bulla on X-ray in 6, prolonged air leakage(longer than 7days) in 4, bilataral pneumothorax in 3, hyperhidrosis in 2, previous contralateral pneumothorax in 1, primary hemopneumothorax 1. The average duration of chest tube placement was 2.1${\pm}$0.4 days. The mean postoperative hospital stay was 3.4${\pm}$0.6 days. The complication was persistent air leakage(longer than 48 hours) in 3 case. Video-assisted thoracic surgery is safe, decreased pain, and shortens hospital stay.

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Growth Characteristics of AlN by Plasma-Assisted Molecular Beam Epitaxy with Different Al Flux (플라즈마분자선에피탁시법을 이용한 알루미늄 플럭스 변화에 따른 질화알루미늄의 성장특성)

  • Lim, Se Hwan;Lee, Hyosung;Shin, Eun-Jung;Han, Seok Kyu;Hong, Soon-Ku
    • Korean Journal of Materials Research
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    • v.22 no.10
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    • pp.539-544
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    • 2012
  • We have grown AlN nanorods and AlN films using plasma-assisted molecular beam epitaxy by changing the Al source flux. Plasma-assisted molecular beam epitaxy of AlN was performed on c-plane $Al_2O_3$ substrates with different levels of aluminum (Al) flux but with the same nitrogen flux. Growth behavior of AlN was strongly affected by Al flux, as determined by in-situ reflection high energy electron diffraction. Prior to the growth, nitridation of the $Al_2O_3$ substrate was performed and a two-dimensionally grown AlN layer was formed by the nitridation process, in which the epitaxial relationship was determined to be [11-20]AlN//[10-10]$Al_2O_3$, and [10-10]AlN//[11-20]$Al_2O_3$. In the growth of AlN films after nitridation, vertically aligned nanorod-structured AlN was grown with a growth rate of $1.6{\mu}m/h$, in which the growth direction was <0001>, for low Al flux. However, with high Al flux, Al droplets with diameters of about $8{\mu}m$ were found, which implies an Al-rich growth environment. With moderate Al flux conditions, epitaxial AlN films were grown. Growth was maintained in two-dimensional or three-dimensional growth mode depending on the Al flux during the growth; however, final growth occurred in three-dimensional growth mode. A lowest root mean square roughness of 0.6 nm (for $2{\mu}m{\times}2{\mu}m$ area) was obtained, which indicates a very flat surface.

Development of the Computer-Assisted HACCP System Program and Developing HACCP-Based Evaluation Tools of Sanitation for Institutional Foodservice Operations (단체급식의 HACCP 전산프로그램 및 위생관리 평가도구 개발)

  • 이정숙;홍희정;곽동경
    • Korean Journal of Community Nutrition
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    • v.3 no.4
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    • pp.655-667
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    • 1998
  • The Computer-assisted Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point(HACCP) program has been developed for a systematic implementation of HACCP principles in identifying, assessing and controlling hazards in institutional foodservics operations. The HACCP-based sanitation evaluation tool has been developed, based on the results of the computerized assisted HACCP program in 4 service sites of C contracted foodservice company, including 2 general hospitals with 650-beds, one office operation of 400 meals per day, and one factory foodservice of 1,000 meals per day. All database files and processing programs were created by using Unify Vision tool with Windows 95 of user environments. The results of this study can be summarized as follows : 1. This program consists of the pre-stage for HACCP study and the implementation stage of the HACCP system. 1) The pre-stage for HACCP study includes the selection of menu items, the development of the HACCP recipe, the construction of product flow diagrams, and printing the HACCP recipes and product flow diagrams. 2) The implementation of the HACCP system includes the identification of microbiological hazards, the determination of critical control points based on the decision tree base files. 3) The HACCP-based sanitation evaluation tool consisted of 3 dimensions of time-temperature relationship, personal hygiene, and equipment-facility sanitation. The Cronbach's alphas calculation indicated that the tool was reliable. The results showed that the focus groups rated the mean of importance in time-temperature relationship, personal hygiene, and equipment-facility sanitation as 4.57, 4.59 and 4.55 respectively. Based on the results, this HACCP-based sanitation evaluation tool was considered as an effective tool for assuring product quality. This program will assist foodservice managers to encourage a standardized approach in the HACCP study and to maintain a systematic approach for ensuring that the HACCP principles are applied correctly.

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Improving the Lifetime of NAND Flash-based Storages by Min-hash Assisted Delta Compression Engine (MADE (Minhash-Assisted Delta Compression Engine) : 델타 압축 기반의 낸드 플래시 저장장치 내구성 향상 기법)

  • Kwon, Hyoukjun;Kim, Dohyun;Park, Jisung;Kim, Jihong
    • Journal of KIISE
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    • v.42 no.9
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    • pp.1078-1089
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    • 2015
  • In this paper, we propose the Min-hash Assisted Delta-compression Engine(MADE) to improve the lifetime of NAND flash-based storages at the device level. MADE effectively reduces the write traffic to NAND flash through the use of a novel delta compression scheme. The delta compression performance was optimized by introducing min-hash based LSH(Locality Sensitive Hash) and efficiently combining it with our delta compression method. We also developed a delta encoding technique that has functionality equivalent to deduplication and lossless compression. The results of our experiment show that MADE reduces the amount of data written on NAND flash by up to 90%, which is better than a simple combination of deduplication and lossless compression schemes by 12% on average.

Arthroscopic assisted Core Decompression of Humeral Head Osteonecrosis - Technical Note - (상완 골두 골괴사증에서의 관절경하 핵심 감압술 - 수술 술기 -)

  • Cho, Chul-Hyun;Sohn, Sung-Won;Bae, Ki-Cheor;Kim, Dong-Hoo
    • Journal of the Korean Arthroscopy Society
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    • v.13 no.2
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    • pp.174-178
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    • 2009
  • Purpose: We introduce arthroscopic assisted core decompression for humeral head osteonecrosis. Operative technique: After diagnostic shoulder arthroscopy is performed using posterior and anterior portal, we make a 2 cm lateral skin incision approximately 3 cm distal to 1/3 of lateral margin of the acromion and place short gray cannula to prevent adjacent soft tissue injury when insert guide pin. Under C-arm fluoroscopic and arthroscopic guidance, 3 to 4 guide pins are inserted toward the necrotic area. Then we perform drilling using 7.0 mm reamer. Conclusion: We believe this technique is a less invasive approach and avoids the complications comparing to deltopectoral approach. Arthroscopic assisted core decompression is an effective procedure in management of early stage of the humeral head osteonecoris.

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