• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.52-58
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• 1998

We can and must improve the diagnostic images using available knowledge and technology. At the same time we must strive to reduce the patient's integral and entrance radiation dose. Reducing the integral dose to the patient during the radiologic procedure is a primary concern of the patient, especially the pediatric patient, the radiologist and the technologist. A 100cm focal film distance generally is used for most over-table radiography. The early x-ray tubes and screen film combinations required long exposures, which often resulted in motion artifacts. But nowaday, we have the generators and x-ray tubes that can deliver the energy necessary in a very short time and the receptors that can record the information just as rapidly. And, we performed this studies to evaluate the patient exposure dose and the image quality by increasing focal film distance in diagnostic radiography. There are many factors which affected to exposure factor, but we studied to verify of FFD increase, only. Effect of increasing the focal film distance to a 140 cm distance was tested as follows; 1. The focal film distances were set at 100, 120, and 140cm. 2. A 18cm acryl(tissue equivalent) phantom was placed on the table top. 3. An Capintec 192 electrometer with PM 05 ion chamber was placed at the entrance surface of the phantom, and exposure were made at each focal film distances. 4. The procedure was repeated in the same manner as above except the ion chamber was placed beneath the phantom at the film plane. 5. Exit exposure were normalize to 8mR for each portions of the experiment. Based on the success of the empirical measurements, a detailed mathematical analysis of the dose reduction was performed using the percent depth dose data. The results of this study can be summerized as followings ; 1) Increasing FFD from 100 cm to 140 cm, we would create a situation that would have a significant effect on the overall quality of radiograph and achive the 17.42% reduction of entrance dose and the 18.95% reduction of integral dose that the patient receives. 2) Thickness of Al step wedge for equal film density increased with the long distance. 3) Increasing FFD, Magnification of image was lowered. 4) Resolution of image also increased with the FFD. As the results described above, we strongly recommend using the long FFD to provide better information for our patients and profession in abdomen radiographic studies.

• 한국의학물리학회지:의학물리
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.241-249
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• 2016

The present study used a digital angiography x-ray device to measure the space dose and exposure dose of patients and practitioners using x-ray tube shielding devices developed in our laboratory. The intent of the study was to reduce the space dose within the test room, and to reduce the exposure dose of patients and practitioners. The patient and practitioner exposure doses were measured in five configurations in a human body model. The glass dosimeter was placed on the eye lenses, thyroid glands, left shoulder, right shoulder, and gonads. The beam was collimated at full size and at a 48% reduction for a comparative analysis of the measurements. The space dose was measured with an ion chamber at distances of 50 cm, 100 cm, and 150 cm from the x-ray tube under the following conditions: no shielding device; a shielding device made of 3-mm-thick lead (Pb) [Pb 3 mm shield], and a shielding device made of 3-mm-thick Pb (outside) and 3-mm-thick aluminum (Al) (inside) [Pb 3 mm＋Al 3 mm shield]. The absorbed dose was the lowest when the 3-mm-thick Pb＋3-mm-thick Al shield was used. For measurements made with collimated beams with a 48% reduction, the dose was the lowest at $154{\mu}Gy$ when the 3-mm-thick Pb＋3-mm-thick Al shield was used, and was $9{\mu}Gy$ lower than the measurements made with no shielding device. If the space dose can be reduced by 20% in all situations where the C-arm is employed by using the x-ray tube shielding devices developed in our laboratory, this is expected to play an important role in reducing the annual exposure dose for patients, practitioners, and assistants.

• 한국방사선학회논문지
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• 제5권6호
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• pp.415-420
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• 2011

본 연구는 방사선 일반 촬영시 촬영 도움자가 피폭받을 수 있는 테이블 주변의 산란선에 의한 피폭선량을 알아보고자 하였다. 두개부, 흉부, 복부, 요추부, 고관절, 그리고 슬관절 촬영시 테이블 중앙으로부터 옆으로 45cm, 75cm 떨어진 지점에서 바닥으로부터 70cm, 80cm, 130cm, 150cm 높이에서 산란선에 의한 피폭선량을 측정하였다. 측정결과 요추 측방향, 복부 정면, 그리고 고관절 촬영이 80cm 높이에서 $66.21{\mu}Sv$, $34.22{\mu}Sv$와 $32.35{\mu}Sv$로 가장 높은 피폭을 보였고, 흉부, 복부, 고관절, 두개부, 슬관절 순서로 선량이 감소하였다. 촬영 테이블 높이는 70cm 보다 80cm에서 대체로 높은 선량을 보였으며, 80cm 이상에서는 높이가 높아질수록 선량은 감소하였다. 측정된 선량들은 촬영 도움자가 납 방호복을 착용할 경우 일반인 연간 피폭선량한도인 1mSv와는 큰 차이가 있어 우려할 선량은 아닌 것으로 나타났다.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제11권9호
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• pp.3347-3352
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• 2010

방사선촬영검사 시에는 제어실 문을 닫고 촬영하도록 권고하고 있으나 응급 환자나 소아 환자 등의 방사선 촬영검사 시에는 발생할 수 있는 긴급 상황에 대한 신속한 조치 수행을 위해서 불가피하게 제어실 문을 열어 놓은 상태에서 촬영해야 하는 경우가 있다. 또한 일반 단순촬영의 경우에도 환자들의 대기시간 단축 등을 고려할 때 촬영시 제어실 문을 열어 두는 것이 더 효율적일 수 있다. 이러한 상황을 감안하여 제어실 문을 열어 놓고 촬영업무를 수행하는 경우에 방사선작업종사자에 대한 방사선피폭선량을 평가하여 방사선피폭을 최소화하면서 업무의 효율을 올릴 수 있는 방안을 모색하고자 본 연구를 수행하였다. 실제 선량률은 유리선량계를 이용하여 측정하였으며, 제어실 문이 열린 상태에서 촬영 시 방사선작업종사자 위치에서 의 선량률은 주당 100 mR(약 0.88 mGy)을 약 2.3배 초과하는 2.02 mGy가 측정되었다. 이 결과를 통해 문이 열린 경우에는 상당량의 산란선이 작업종사자의 피폭선량을 증가시킴을 알 수 있었으며, 제어실 문이 열린 상태에서 촬영할 경우 작업종사자의 과다피폭 가능성이 매우 높다는 것을 확인하였다. 또한 몬테카를로 전산 모의실험을 수행하여 동일한 조건에서도 제어실 문의 방향에 따라 방사선작업종사자가 위치한 곳의 선량률을 대략 1/100까지 감소시킬 수 있음을 확인하였다. 결론적으로, 제어실 문을 열고 촬영하더라도 제어실 문의 방향에 따라 동일한 차폐효과를 기대할 수 있으므로 방사선차폐시설을 함에 있어 이에 대한 고려가 요구된다.

• 한국미생물·생명공학회지
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• 제50권3호
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• pp.375-386
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• 2022

In the present study, four distinctly colored bacterial isolates that show intense pigmentation upon brief ultraviolet (UV) light exposure are chosen. The strains are identified as Micrococcus luteus (Milky yellow), Cryseobacterium pallidum (Yellow), Cryseobacterium spp. (Golden yellow), and Kocuria turfanensis (Pink) based on their morphological and 16S rDNA analysis. Moderate salinity (1.25%), 25-37℃ temperature, and pH of 7.2 are found to be the most favorable conditions of growth and pigment production for all the selected isolates. The pigments are extracted using methanol: chloroform (1:1) and the purity of the pigments are confirmed by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and thin-layer chromatography (TLC). Further, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and UV-Visible spectroscopy indicate their resemblance with carotenoids and flexirubin family. The antioxidant activities of the pigments are estimated, and, all the pigments have shown significant antioxidant efficacy in 2,2'-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS), 2,2-diphenyl-1-picryl-hydrazyl (DPPH), and ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) assays. The UV protective property of the pigments is determined by cling-film assay, wherein, at least 25% of UV sensitive Escherichia coli survive with bio-pigments even after 90 seconds of UV exposure compared to control. The pigments also hold a good sun protective factor (SPF) value (1.5-4.9) which is calculated with the Mansur equation. Based on these results, it can be predicted that these bacterial pigments can be further developed into a promising antioxidant and UV-protectant for several biomedical applications.

• 한국방사선학회논문지
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• 제14권5호
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• pp.613-618
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• 2020

간동맥화학색전술 중 사용되고 있는 Fast Low Dose C-arm CT의 평균선량을 DSA의 평균선량과 비교해 보고, 전체 누적선량에서 검사기법별 평균선량 분석을 통해 피폭선량을 분석해 보았다. 본원에서 환자 50명을 임의로 선정하여 Fast Low Dose C-arm CT와 DSA의 DAP 및 Air Kerma를 조사하여 비교하였으며, 4가지 검사기법(DSA, Fast Low Dose C-arm CT, Roadmap, Fluoroscopy)의 누적선량(DAP, Air Kerma)이 차지하는 비율을 분석하였다. 통계적인 비교 분석을 위해 통계프로그램 SPSS 20.0을 이용하여 대응표본 T검정, ANOVA 검증(post hoc test : Tukey)하였다. Fast Low Dose C-arm CT가 DSA에 비해 평균선량(DAP, Air Kerma)이 통계적으로 유의하게 낮았다.(p<.001) 간동맥화학색전술에서 항암제 주입 전후로 Fast Low Dose C-arm CT를 적극 활용하여 DSA의 검사 횟수를 줄인다면 환자의 의료방사선 피폭을 감소시킬 수 있다.

• 한국방사선학회논문지
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.293-299
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• 2021

CT 장치를 이용하여 주기적인 검사를 시행하는 환자의 불가항력적 방사선 피폭을 줄이기 위해 다양한 스캔 파라미터 중 X선의 투과력과 밀접한 관전압의 변화를 통해 환자 선량을 감소시킬 수 있는 스캔 방법을 알아보았다. 실험결과 일반적으로 임상에서 많이 적용하는 120 kVp 대신 100 kVp를 적용하여 스캔 시 CTDI가 약 41 % 감소하였다. 또한 화질 변화정도는 CT value는 1046.1±3.7 HU, Pixel value는 71.4±7.9로 측정되었으며 통계분석결과 큰 차이가 없는 것으로 분석되었다(0.05

• 한국정밀공학회지
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• 제21권6호
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• pp.188-196
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• 2004

The objective of this paper is to propose a new technology of the orthopaedic surgery using the combination of reverse engineering (RE) based on CT data and rapid prototyping (RP). The proposed technology utilizes symmetrical characteristics of the human body and capability of the combination of RE and RP, which rapidly manufactures three-dimensional parts from CT data. The original .stl data of injured extents are generated from the mirror transformation of .stl file fur uninjured extents. The physical shape before injuring is manufactured from RP using the original .stl data. Subsequently, pre-operative planning, such as a selection of proper implants, preforming of the implant, a decision of fixation locations and an insert position for the implant, an estimation of the invasive size, and pre-education of operators are performed using the physical shape. In order to examine the applicability and the efficiency of the proposed surgical technology, various case studies, such as a distal tibia commented fracture, a proximal tibia plateau fracture and an iliac wing fracture of pelvis, are carried out. From the results of case studies, it has been shown that the proposed technology is an effective surgical tool of the orthopaedic surgery reducing the operational time, the operational cost, the radiation exposure of the patient and operators, and morbidity. In addition, the proposed technology could improve the accuracy of operation and the speed of rehabilitation.

• Childhood Kidney Diseases
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.27-35
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• 2020

Purpose: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most common and serious bacterial infections in children. Therefore, early diagnosis of vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) for treatment planning and the identification of noninvasive markers that can predict renal injury are important in patients with UTIs. We analyzed the clinical features of pediatric UTIs commonly encountered by general practitioners and reinterpreted the blood tests and imaging findings to identify the important clinical predictive markers of VUR in order to selectively perform VCUG. Methods: This retrospective study was performed among 183 children diagnosed with a UTI or acute pyelonephritis. Results: The most significant predictor of high grade and bilateral VUR identified using area under the curve analyses was hydronephrosis on kidney ultrasound images with renal cortical defects on dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA) kidney scan simultaneously, followed by hydronephrosis only on kidney ultrasound. Conclusion: The presence of hydronephrosis on kidney ultrasound images or cortical defects or asymmetric kidneys on the DMSA kidney scans can be predictive markers of VUR, reducing the need for VCUG. Our study can thus help minimize the exposure to radiation among patients through selective VCUG.

• Carbon letters
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.136-141
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• 2014

Three dimensional self-assembled graphene hydrogels were easily fabricated by electron beam irradiation (EBI) using an aqueous solution of wool/poly(vinyl alcohol) and graphene oxide (GO). After exposure to various levels of EBI radiation, the highly porous, self-assembled, wool-based graphene hydrogels were characterized using scanning electron microscopy and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy; to determine the gel fraction, degree of swelling, gel strength, kinetics-of-swelling analyses and removal of hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) from the aqueous solution. X-ray diffraction results confirmed that EBI played a significantly important role in reducing GO to graphene. The adsorption equilibrium of Cr(VI) was reached within 80 min and the adsorption capacity was dramatically increased as the acidity of the initial solution was decreased from pH 5 to 2. Changes in ionic strength did not exert much effect on the adsorption behavior.