• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제40권3호
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• pp.206-209
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• 2006

Objective : Traditionally, standard access to the posterior fossa was a suboccipital craniectomy. After introducing the technique and benefit of posterior fossa craniotomy, several surgeons have used this procedure to manage various pathologies in posterior fossa in children. Though this approach offers several advantages over conventional suboccipital craniectomy, the elevation of bone flap is not easy in adult because of the irregular contour of inner bone surface and tight adhesion of dura to the skull. The aim of this article is to describe the technical aspects of this approach and to delineate the important landmarks for a safe and quick performance in adult. Methods : We report on our series of twenty-five adult patients who underwent craniotomy for posterior fossa pathologies between 2002 and 2005. The maximal follow-up period was 4 years. Results : None of the patients complained of persistent headache and no CSF leaks have occurred postoperatively. We have encountered only two cases of transient subcutaneous CSF retention after craniotomy. Three-dimensional reconstruction of the CT scan confirmed the well-fitted suboccipital bone contour after craniotomy. And patients were satisfied with the cosmetic results. Conclusion : This method is safer and simpler. It restores normal anatomical planes and improves protection of the contents of the posterior fossa. The authors recommend craniotomy as an alternative method of access to the posterior fossa in all age groups.

• 응용통계연구
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• 제18권3호
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• pp.607-615
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• 2005

최근 여러 학자들에 의해 이항 비율의 구간 추정에 많이 사용되고 있는 Wald 신뢰구 간의 문제점이 재조명되고 있고, 이에 대한 대안으로 이항 비율의 새로운 신뢰구간들이 발표되고 있다. 본 논문에서는 가중 Polya posterior를 이용한 베이지안 구간추정을 구하였다. 이 구간추정은 이항분포의 공액분포인 베타 사전분포에서 구한 전통적인 베이지안 구간추정과 같으나 추정의 편의를 위하여 정규근사에 의한 신뢰구간을 구할 때, 표본크기가 크면 실제적으로 Argresti와 Coull (1998)의 신뢰구간과도 일치하였다. 또 새로운 신뢰구간은 표본크기가 작은 경우와 비율이 극히 작은 경우에도 매우 유용한 신뢰구간이 된다는 것을 살펴보았다.

• 대한관절경학회지
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.56-59
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• 2005

후격막 통과 도달법을 이용한 관절 내시경 수술은 슬관절 후방부에 위치한 병변의 진단 및 치료에 유용하게 사용되고 있는 술기이다. 저자들은, 후내측 후격막 통과 도달법을 이용하여 환자의 다리를 4자 형태로 압력을 가해 외측 관절 간격을 넓힘으로써 후각부의 하인을 제외한 외측 반월상 연골의 전부분 특히, 전각부의 하연과 전각부 아래의 경골외과를 쉽게 관찰할 수 있었다. 또, 수술시 후방에서 시야확보가 가능하여 전내측 및 전외측 삽입구를 통해 혼잡(clouding)이 없이 기구를 자유롭게 사용할 수 있어 외측 구획의 수술 특히, 전방부의 수술에 유용하게 사용될 수 있을 것으로 생각된다.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제37권1호
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• pp.19-26
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• 2007

Purpose : To examine whether the maxillofacial skeletal morphology correlates with the condylar position and the anatomic characteristics of articular eminence using measurements of lateral cephalometric radiographs and individualized sagittal temporomandibular joint (TMJ) tomographs. Materials and Methods : I compared measurements of 202 TMJs of 101 orthodontic patients of Kangnung National University Dental Hospital. 1 used Pearson's correlation for comparison of the measuring values in lateral cephalometric radiographs and individualized sagittal TMJ tomographs. Results : Large occlusal plane angle tendency showed decreased width of posterior eminence slope, decreased depth of articular fossa and decreased posterior slope angle of eminence. Large mandibular plane angle tendency showed decreased superior joint space, decreased depth of articular fossa and decreased posterior slope angle of eminence. Large genial angle tendency showed decreased depth of articular fossa, decreased posterior slope angle of eminence and anterior position of condylar head. Large anterior facial height and large posterior facial height tendency showed increased width of posterior slope of eminence, increased depth of articular fossa, increased posterior slope angle of eminence and posterior position of condylar head. Conclusion : Maxillofacial skeletal morphology has correlation with the anatomic characteristics of TMJ. Individualized sagittal TMJ tomographs can provide useful information for anatomical analysis of TMJ.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.240-245
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• 2018

Rare cases of a congenital absence of the long head of the biceps tendon (LHBT) have been reported, and its incidence is unknown. In a literature review of the congenital absence of the LHBT, only 1 case was associated with posterior shoulder instability and severe posterior glenoid dysplasia. This paper reports the first case of a patient with a bilateral congenital absence of the LHBT with posterior shoulder instability without glenoid dysplasia or posterior glenoid tilt. The patient experienced a traffic accident while holding the gear stick with his right hand. After the accident, a posteroinferior labral tear with paralabral cysts was detected on the magnetic resonance images. The congenital absence of the LHBT was assumed to have affected the posterior instability that possibly increased the susceptibility to a subsequent traumatic posterior inferior labral tear. This case was identified as a posterior inferior tear caused by a traumatic 'gear stick injury'.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제54권1호
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• pp.25-29
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• 2013

Objective : To clarify the landmark for deciding the entry point for C1 lateral mass screws via the posterior arch by using 3-dimensional (3D) computed images. Methods : Resnick insisted that the C1 posterior arch could be divided into pure posterior and lateral lamina (C1 pedicle). Authors studied where this transition point (TP) is located between the posterior lamina and the C1 pedicle and how it can be recognized. The 3D computed images of 86 cadaver C1s (M : F=45 : 41) were used in this study. Results : The superior ridge of the C1 posterior arch had 2 types of orientation. One was in the vertical direction in the C1 posterior lamina and the other was in the horizontal direction in the C1 pedicle. The TP was located at the border between the 2 areas, the same site as the posterior end of the groove of the vertebral artery. On posterior-anterior projection, the posterior arch was sharpened abruptly at TP. We were unable to identify the TP in 6.4% of specimens due to complete or partial osseous bridges. A total of 93.8% of the TP were located between the most enlarged point of the spinal canal and the medial wall of the vertebral artery. Conclusion : The anatomic entry zone of C1 lateral laminar screws was clarified and identified based on the TP by using preoperative 3D computed images.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제50권2호
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• pp.129-135
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• 2020

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the immediate effects of mandibular posterior displacement on the pharyngeal airway space (PAS) by using cephalometric evaluations and to investigate how the surrounding structures are schematically involved. Methods: In this retrospective study, 38 subjects with functional Class III malocclusion and two lateral cephalograms were selected. The first lateral cephalogram was taken with the mandible in the habitual occlusal position, and the second in anterior edge-to-edge bite. Paired t-test was used to analyze changes in the PAS, hyoid bone, tongue, and soft palate, followed by mandibular posterior displacement. Pearson's correlation analysis was used to determine the relationship between the amount of mandibular posterior displacement and other variables. Results: A statistically significant decrease was observed in the PAS following mandibular posterior displacement. Along with mandibular posterior displacement, the tongue decreased in length (p < 0.001) and increased in height (p < 0.05), while the soft palate increased in length, decreased in thickness, and was posteriorly displaced (p < 0.001). The hyoid bone was also posteriorly displaced (p < 0.05). There was no correlation between the amount of mandibular posterior displacement and the measured variables. Conclusions: The PAS showed a statistically significant decrease following mandibular posterior displacement, which was a consequence of retraction of the surrounding structures. However, there were individual variances between the amount of mandibular posterior displacement and the measured variables.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.93-99
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• 2001

Purpose: To analyze the possible association between magnetic resonance imaging signal intensity of temporomandibular joint disk and posterior attachment, and the type and extent of disk displacement, disk configuration, effusion and clinical signs in patients with internal derangement. Materials and Methods: Magnetic resonance images of the 132 temporomandibular joints of 66 patients with temporomandibular joint displacement were analyzed. The clinical findings were obtained by retrospective review of the patients' records. The type and extent of disk displacement, disk configuration and effusion were evaluated on the proton density MR images. The signal intensity from the anterior band, posterior band and posterior attachment were measured on MR images. The associations between the type and extent of disk displacement, disk configuration, effusion and clinical signs and the MR signal intensity of disk and posterior attachment were statistically analyzed by student's t-test. Results: Of 132 joints, 87 (65.9%) showed anterior disk displacement with reduction (ADR) and 45 (34.1%) showed anterior disk displacement without reduction (ADnR). The signals from posterior attachments were lower in joints with ADnR than those of ADR (p<0.05). The results showed statistically significant (p<0.05) association between the type and extent of disk displacement and disk configuration, and decreased signal intensity of posterior attachment. There were no statistical associations between pain, noise and limited mouth opening, and signal intensity of disk and posterior attachment. Conclusions: The average signal from posterior attachment was lower in joints with ADnR than that of ADR. The type and extent of disk displacement and disk configuration appeared to be correlated with the signal intensity from posterior attachment.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.174-181
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• 2003

목적: 유방암 환자를 삼문으로 방사선치료할 경우 유방의 접면 영역과 쇄골상 영역의 기하학적 일치를 이루기 위해 갠트리를 회전한 상태에서 테이블을 회전하는 방법이 사용되며, 이때 접면 조사의 posterior edge에 발생할 수 있는 어긋남을 필름선량측정법과 삼차원입체조영치료계획을 통하여 확인하고, 그 어긋남의 해결방법으로 콜리메이터의 각도를 보정해주는 방법들을 연구하였다. 대상 및 방법: 어긋남의 보정을 위해 쇄골상 영역과 유방의 접면 영역을 반쪽 빔 블록과 tangential field block을 사용하여 모의치료한 후 테이블 회전을 하지 않은 상태에서 환자의 몸에 접면 빔의 posterior edge에 선을 긋고, 테이블을 회전시킨 상태에서의 광조사야의 posterior edge와 테이블 회전 이전에 환자의 몸에 그어 놓은 선과 일치되도록 콜리메이터를 회전시키는 방법과, 본 연구에서 고안한 방법인 삼각함수로부터 유도시킨 다음과 같은 공식에 따라 콜리메이터를 회전하여 posterior edge의 어긋남을 보정하고 두 방법을 비교하였다. Co=$2sin^{-1}${$sin\{theta}\{cdot}sin(C/2)$} (Co: collimator angle, $\theta$: angle between tangential beam and table, C: couch angle) 결과: 필름선량측정법을 이용하여 콜리메이터를 보정하지 않은 경우 내외측의 접면 빔의 posterior edge가 어긋남을 확인할 수 있었으며, 콜리메이터를 보정함으로써 posterior edge의 일치함을 확인할 수 있었다. 위 두 방법에서 콜리메이터의 회전 각도는 동일하였다. 또한 전산화된 삼차원입체조영치료계획을 통하여, 접면 빔의 posterior edge의 어긋남을 확인할 수 있었으며, 콜리메이터를 회전하여 보정 함으로써 posterior edge의 일치를 확인할 수 있었다. 각각의 선량체적표를 비교할 경우, 콜리메이터를 보정하여 posterior edge의 일치를 이룬 경우가 더 적은 용적의 폐가 조사되는 것을 확인할 수 있었다. 결론: 유방암 환자의 방사선 치료에서 삼문으로 치료할 경우에 갠트리와 테이블을 동시에 회전하여 쇄골위 영역의 아래 면과 접면 빔의 윗면을 일치시킬 때 각각의 접면 빔의 posterior edge가 어긋남을 인지해야 하며, 약간의 콜리메이터를 회전시킴으로써 이 어긋남은 보정가능하고, 폐에 조사되는 방사선 양도 줄일 수 있었다.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제30권9호
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• pp.1086-1093
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• 2001

Object : With the recent variable treatment modalities and the development of microsurgical techniques, outcomes of surgical and medical management of aneurysm have shown much progress in the last 10 years. However, the management of posterior circulation aneurysm is still a debatable due to its difficulty in limited surgical approach, complicated anatomical structure and many small perforators to vital structure. The purpose of this study is to compare the results of clinical manifestation and outcome of surgery with respect to anterior and posterior circulation aneurysms. Material and Methods : We evaluated the 33 patients with PCAs(posterior circulation aneurysm) and 359 patients with ACAs(anterior circulation aneurysm) treated between 1994 and 1999, retrospectively. Results : Posterior circulation aneurysms showed higher tendency(5 cases, 14.7%) to have unusual shapes, such as dissecting or fusiform compared with anterior circulation aneurysm(15 cases, 4.2%). There were more multiple aneurysms in posterior circulation aneurysm(8 cases, 26.5%) than anterior circulation aneurysm(59 cases, 16.2%). The number of patients with Hunt-Hess grade III or IV on admission were 91(25.3%) in anterior circulation aneurysms, and 14(42.4%) in posterior circulation aneurysms. There were higher incidences of vasospasm and acute hydrocephalus in patients with posterior circulation aneurysm. In cases of anterior circulation aneurysm, neck clipping was possible in 97%. But, in posterior circulation aneurysm, neck clipping was possible only in 67.7% of each. Two hundred forty four cases(85.0%) of all anterior circulation aneurysms and 22 cases(78.6%) of all posterior circulation aneurysms showed good recovery(GR) or moderate disability(MD). The postoperative mortality rates of anterior and posterior circulation aneurysms were 4.9% and 10.7%, respectively. Conclusion : These results indicate that there exist substantial differences with respect to that there were few difference in the aspect of surgery and management outcome between posterior circulation aneurysms and anterior circulation aneurysms.