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A CASE REPORT OF THE SIALOLITHIASIS ON THE SUBMANDIBULAR GLAND (악하선 타석증의 치험례)

  • Kim, Mi-Sook;Ryu, Soo-Jang
    • Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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    • v.22 no.4
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    • pp.458-463
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    • 2000
  • The Sialolithiasis is one of the most common disease that is found in the submandibular gland and they can be usually observed in the extra glandular area. As the lumen of Wharton's duct is larger and more expandable than that of Stensen's duct, the symptom of them is initially painless. As increasing their size, the sign and symptom are pain and sudden enlargement of gland. It can be observed with clinical exam and the scintigraphy. After removal of sialoliths, the majority of them can get the recovery of function. Our department performed the transoral sialolithotomy and the extraoral sialoadenectomy for three patients of sialolithiasis and all of them showed no complication after operation.

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Oral and Oropharyngeal Reconstruction with a Free Flap

  • Jeong, Woo Shik;Oh, Tae Suk
    • Archives of Craniofacial Surgery
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    • v.17 no.2
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    • pp.45-50
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    • 2016
  • Extensive surgical resection of the aerodigestive track can result in a large and complex defect of the oropharynx, which represents a significant reconstructive challenge for the plastic surgery. Development of microsurgical techniques has allowed for free flap reconstruction of oropharyngeal defects, with superior outcomes as well as decreases in postoperative complications. The reconstructive goals for oral and oropharyngeal defects are to restore the anatomy, to maintain continuity of the intraoral surface and oropharynx, to protect vital structures such as carotid arteries, to cover exposed portions of internal organs in preparation for adjuvant radiation, and to preserve complex functions of the oral cavity and oropharynx. Oral and oropharyngeal cancers should be treated with consideration of functional recovery. Multidisciplinary treatment strategies are necessary for maximizing disease control and preserving the natural form and function of the oropharynx.

The use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in children with acute fulminant myocarditis

  • Heinsar, Silver;Raman, Sainath;Suen, Jacky Y.;Cho, Hwa Jin;Fraser, John F.
    • Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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    • v.64 no.5
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    • pp.188-195
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    • 2021
  • Acute fulminant myocarditis (AFM) occurs as an inflammatory response to an initial myocardial insult. Its rapid and deadly progression calls for prompt diagnosis with aggressive treatment measures. The demonstration of its excellent recovery potential has led to increasing use of mechanical circulatory support, especially extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Arrhythmias, organ failure, elevated cardiac biomarkers, and decreased ventricular function at presentation predict requirement for ECMO. In these patients, ECMO should be considered earlier as the clinical course of AFM can be unpredictable and can lead to rapid haemodynamic collapse. Key uncertainties that clinicians face when managing children with AFM such as timing of initiation of ECMO and left ventricular decompression need further investigation.

Unusual Isolated Complete Tear of Subscapularis and Biceps Long Head Tendon Associated with Heterotopic Ossification

  • Sohn, Hoon-Sang;Baek, Duck In;Shon, Min Soo
    • Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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    • v.17 no.3
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    • pp.127-133
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    • 2014
  • Heterotopic ossification (HO) within the substance of the subscapularis tendon is a rare lesion which remains a poorly described condition with little known of the exact mechanisms involved. Furthermore, its clinical importance remains still unclear. To our knowledge, there are no studies present to data regarding HO within the substance of the subscapularis tendon, even with resultant isolated complete tear of the subscapularis tendon. Here we present a case of huge HO associated with unusual isolated complete tear of subscapularis tendon concomitant with tear of biceps long head tendon. After arthroscopic debridement for the complete tear site of biceps long head tendon, mini-open excision of the ossification and subscapularis repair with suture anchor fixation were performed. The patient showed complete recovery of strength and function of the subscapularis at subsequent 24 months follow up.

SIALOLITHIASIS : THREE CASES REPORTS (타석증 3 예)

  • Jang, Hyun-Seon;Kim, Su-Gwan
    • Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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    • v.23 no.4
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    • pp.380-385
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    • 2001
  • The sialolithiasis is one of the most common disease that is found in the submandibular gland and they can be usually observed in the extra glandular area. As the lumen of Wharton's duct is larger and more expandable than that of Stensen's duct, the symptom of them is initially painless. Obstruction of salivary secretion by a sialolith can result in sudden swelling and pain, as well as infection of the gland. It can be observed with clinical exam and the scintigraphy. After removal of sialoliths, the majority of them can get the recovery of function. Our department performed the transoral sialolithotomy. One of three cases was recurred sialolithiasis with sialadenitis and was performed by the re-sialolithotomy and extraoral sialoadenectomy.

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Analysis of IEC 61727 Photovoltaic (PV) systems Characteristics of the utility interface

  • Lee, Jeong Hyeon;Yoon, Yong Ho;Kim, Jae Moon
    • International Journal of Internet, Broadcasting and Communication
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    • v.7 no.2
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    • pp.90-95
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    • 2015
  • This paper describes IEC 61727 standard of Photovoltaic (PV) systems -Characteristics of the utility interface. IEC 61727 standard tests include utility compatibility and personnel safety and equipment protection of PV inverter performance functions. Especially utility compatibility part includes test items of 1) voltage, current and frequency, 2) normal voltage operating range, 3) flicker, 4) DC injection, 5) normal frequency operating range, 6) harmonics and 7) waveform distortion, 8) power factor of PV inverter. Also personnel safety and equipment protection part includes test items 1)loss of utility voltage, 2)over/under voltage and frequency, 3)Islanding protection, 4)response to utility recovery, 5)earthing, 6)short circuit protection, 7)Isolation and switching of PV inverter. In this paper, each item of IEC 61727 standard test is studied and analyzed and finally full tested by PV inverter performance function.

Primary Hyperparathyroidism Presenting as Acute Pancreatitis (급성 췌장염으로 발현된 일차성 부갑상선 기능항진증 1예)

  • Kim Sung-Do;Chang Hang-Seok;Chung Woung-Yoon;Park Cheong-Soo
    • Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology
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    • v.15 no.1
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    • pp.76-79
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    • 1999
  • The relationship between acute pancreatitis and hyperparathyroidism has been described extensively in the past. Despite the rarity, the clinical progression of pancreatitis associated with hyperparathyroidism has been known to be so rapid and severe that it may cause death. When, furthermore, the pancreatitis is caused by hyperparathyroidism, the recovery from disease can be hardly expected unless the hyperparathyroidism is corrected. We present a case of acute pancreatitis in a 68-year-old man that have been caused by primary hyperparathyroidism. The clues of hyperparathyrodism were hypercalcemia and elevated parathyroid hormone, but he showed subtle or negative symptoms of hypercalcemia. After the excision of parathyroid adenoma, serum calcium level returned to normal and the symptoms and function of pancreas were recovered.

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The Effect of Scoparone on the Hepatic Bromobenzene Metabolizing Enzyme System in Rats (간의 Bromobenzene 대사계에 미치는 Scoparone의 효과(I))

  • Kim, Eun-Ju;Lee, Chung-Kyu;Choi, Jong-Won
    • Korean Journal of Pharmacognosy
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    • v.23 no.2
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    • pp.81-88
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    • 1992
  • The effects of scoparone, one of coumarin derivative on the hepatic bromobenzene metabolizing enzyme system was estimated in rats. Scoparone pretreatment revealed dose-dependently the recovery of decrease in epoxide hydrolase activity due to the bromobenzene(310 mg/kg, i.p.) treatment. And also scoparone and scopoletin (each 5mg/kg, p.o.) pretreatments showed two times increase in the $V_{max}$ values compared to those of bromobenzene-treated group which were calculated from tripartite reciprocal plots. The mode of protective effect of scoparone against bromobenzene induced toxicity is considered to be due to the induction of microsomal enzyme activity by scopoletin, the intermediate metabolite of scoparone. The changes in cytochrome P-450 activity, aminopyrine N-demethylation, aniline hydroxylation and glutathione S-transferation in scoparone-treated group were not significantly different from those of the control group.

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Reverse Facial-submental Artery Island Flap with Reinnervation of the Anterior Belly of the Digastric Muscle

  • Sakuma, Hisashi;Takemaru, Masashi
    • Archives of Plastic Surgery
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    • v.49 no.3
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    • pp.423-426
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    • 2022
  • Reconstruction of the upper lateral lip subunit is challenging, and use of several classical local flaps have been previously reported. However, these methods have drawbacks such as visible scarring, anatomic distortion, and functional disability. To obtain satisfactory results, preservation of perioral function is important. We report a case of functional upper lip reconstruction after tumor resection using a reverse facial-submental artery island flap with a reinnervated anterior belly of the digastric muscle (ABDM) without sacrificing the perioral structure. A 73-year-old man presented with basal cell carcinoma on the left upper lip which was widely excised, including the orbicularis oris muscle. The remaining 4 cm × 3.5 cm defect was reconstructed using a reverse facial-submental artery island flap with ipsilateral ABDM. The motor nerve of the ABDM was sutured with the stump of the buccal branch of the ipsilateral facial nerve. The postoperative course was uneventful, and good functional and esthetic recovery were observed at 12-month follow-up. This procedure may be an alternative option for reconstruction of lateral upper lip defects.

Biepicondylar Fracture of the Humerus in an Adult Female: A Case Report

  • Seong, Minkyu;Choi, Jungyun;Yum, Jaekwang
    • Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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    • v.19 no.4
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    • pp.249-251
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    • 2016
  • iepicondylar fracture of the humerus is very rare in adults. To date, there have been limited evidence of this injury in the English literature. We report a case of a 65-year-old female with a biepicondylar fracture of the left distal humerus without dislocation. Open reduction and internal fixation with K-wires, cannulated screw, and suture anchor were performed. We obtained stability of the elbow and a satisfactory functional outcome. Because this type of injury is associated with varus and valgus instability, operative reduction and fixation are essential in order to gain stability and early recovery of normal function.