• Annals of Clinical Neurophysiology
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.16-20
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• 2002

Background and Objective : Epileptic seizures are frequent complication of lobar hemorrhage. We investigated the factors affecting development of epilepsy following spontaneous lobar ICH. Methods : From January 1986 to July 1999, 114 patients were admitted to Chungnam National University Hospital with spontaneous lobar ICH. We analyzed 75 patients. Excluded were no follow-up(8 patients) and patients died within few days(31 patients). All the patient was followed up at least two years aside from two patients who underwent epileptic seizure and died five and eight months later each. Medical history was obtained through medical record and by telephone interview. Statistical analyses were performed using Chi-square test, Student's t - test, Fisher's exact test. Results : Seizure occurred in 19 patients. As three patients had previous history of seizures, 16 patients(22.2%) showed first onset early- and late-seizures. Early seizure occurred in 14 patients(19.4%). Three out of 14 were heavy alcoholics. Five patients developed late recurrent seizure 61 days to 800 days after the early seizure. Late seizure with no acute seizure occurred in two patients. The types of seizure were diverse as generalized tonic clonic seizure(10), partial seizure with secondary generalization(5), and complex partial seizure(1). The common risk factors for lobar ICH were hypertension(HT), arteriovenous malformation(AVM), and excessive use of alcohol. We could not find any causes in 23 patients. Although size of hematoma, age of onset, sex, incidence of HT or AVM were not different between patients with seizure and without seizure, the history of excessive alcohol drinking was more frequent in patients with seizure. Five patients with late recurrent seizure had ICH involving temporal area. Conclusions : This study suggests that the risk of seizure in patients with lobar ICH was increase in chronic alcoholics and patient with late recurrent seizure had ICH frequently involving temporal area.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.203-208
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• 1999

목적 : 폐암 환자의 대부분은 진단 당시 수술을 받을 수 없는 병기로 발견되기 때문에 수술 조직이 아닌 기관지내시경 조직에서 자발성 아포토시스 정도를 평가하여 이의 임상적 의의에 대한 기초 자료로 삼고자 본 연구를 시행하였다. 대상 및 방법 : 1990년 9월부터 1994년 9월까지의 4년동안 흉부에 방사선치료를 받은 폐 편평세포암 환자 중 조직표본이 충분히 보관되어 있으며 추적이 가능하였던 19명을 대상으로 하였다. 병기는 II기가 1명, IIIa기 8명, IIIb기 5명, IV기 5명이었다. 면역조직화학적 염색법으로 자발성 아포토시스율(Al)과 p53 단백질 양성률을 관찰하였다. 결과 : 19명 중 16명은 $5\~15$ 개월 후에 사망하였으며 3명은 55, 67, 67 개월간 생존하고 있다. 중앙생존기간은 17개월, 평균 생존기간은 24 개월이었다. AI는 $0\~1\%$의 범위로 중앙값이 $0.4\%$였다. AI가 낮은 군에서 진단 당시 원격전이가 있었던 경우가 $50\%$ (5/10) 였고, 높은 근에서는 원격전이가 전혀 없었다(0/9). 생존기간에 영향을 줄 수 있는 예후인자들의 분석 결과 단변량 분석에서는 M병기가 통계학적으로 유의한 차이를 보였고, 다변량 분석에서는 AI, 화학요법, M병기, T병기, 병기가 의의가 있었다. 자발성 아포토시스와 p53 변이 사이의 관련은 관찰되지 않았다. 결론 : AI는 진단 당시 원격전이와 관련이 있으며, p53 변이와는 관련이 없었다. AI가 낮은 군에서 높은 군보다 생존기간이 짧은 경향을 보였다.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.183-190
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• 2005

생후 4주 이내의 신생아 중 재태 연령 37주 이상의 만삭신생아에서 발생한 기흉의 발생 정도 및 임상 양상을 알아보고자, 2000년 1월부터 2004년 12월까지 만 5년간 증상을 가진 기흉 환아 32례를 대상으로, 자발성 기흉 군과 이차성 기흉 군으로 나누어 후향적으로 조사하였다. 발생한 기흉 환아 32례 중 자발성 기흉은 10례(31%), 이차성 기흉은 22례(69%)였으며, 전체 해당기간 신생아실 총 입원 환아에 대한 자발성 기흉의 발생률은 0.4%였다. 이차성 기흉 환아의 원인 질환은 폐렴 7례(31.8%), 태변흡인증후군 5례(22.7%), 신생아 일과성 빈호흡 5례(22.7%), 신생아 호흡곤란 증후군 4례(18.2%), 폐기종 1례(4.5%) 순으로 나타났으며, 대상 환아 22례 중 12례(54.5%)는 기계적 환기 요법 및 양압 손상과 관련되어 나타났다. 자발성 기흉 군에서 전체 입원 기간과 흉관 삽관 시 흉관 유치 기간이 의미 있게 짧은 것 이외에는 다른 임상 양상이나 치료 방법에서는 양 군 간의 유의한 차이는 없었다. 신생아기에 발생한 기흉은 발생 원인에 관계없이 주의 깊은 관찰과 즉각적이고 적절한 처치가 필요할 것으로 생각된다.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제67권2호
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• pp.146-157
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• 2024

Objective : Chronic subdural hematomas (cSDHs) are generally known to result from traumatic tears of bridging veins. However, the causes of repeat spontaneous cSDHs are still unclear. We investigated the changes in vasculature in the human dura mater and outer membrane (OM) of cSDHs to elucidate the cause of their spontaneous repetition. Methods : The dura mater was obtained from a normal control participant and a patient with repeat spontaneous cSDHs. The pathological samples from the patient included the dura mater and OM tightly adhered to the inner dura. The samples were analyzed with a particular focus on blood and lymphatic vessels by immunohistochemistry, 3-dimensional imaging using a transparent tissue clearing technique, and electron microscopy. Results : The dural border cell (DBC) layer of the dura mater and OM were histologically indistinguishable. There were 5.9 times more blood vessels per unit volume of tissue in the DBC layer and OM in the patient than in the normal control. The DBC layer and OM contained pathological sinusoidal capillaries not observed in the normal tissue; these capillaries were connected to the middle meningeal arteries via penetrating arteries. In addition, marked lymphangiogenesis in the periosteal and meningeal layers was observed in the patient with cSDHs. Conclusion : Neovascularization in the OM seemed to originate from the DBC layer; this is a potential cause of repeat spontaneous cSDHs. Embolization of the meningeal arteries to interrupt the blood supply to pathological capillaries via penetrating arteries may be an effective treatment option.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제29권5호
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• pp.609-614
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• 2000

Objective : A retrograde clinical study was undertaken to determine the effect of opening lamina terminalis on the development of hydrocephalus after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage(SAH). We compared the incidence ratios of the development of hydrocephalus with and without opening lamina terminalis during operation after aneurysmal SAH. Patients and Methods : From Oct. 1996 to Sep. 1998, we performed 138 aneurysm surgery for 122 patients. In 98 cases, the lamina terminalis was opened to make direct cerebrospinal fluid flow from the third ventricle to subarachnoid space for prevention of delayed hydrocephalus. We compared the incidence of hydrocephalus after opening lamina terminalis to those without opened lamina terminalis. Results : In 95 cases, the hydrocephalus was noticed in 2 cases(2.2%). It is significantly lower in the group with opening lamina terminalis than the group without opening lamina terminalis(about 10%). Conclusion : It is simple and easy procedure to open the lamina terminalis during aneurysm surgery. With this maneuver, we could reduce the incidence of hydrocephalus after aneurysmal spontaneous SAH. Thus, it is considered that the opening lamina terminalis is one of the effective methods for preventing the development of hydrocephalus after aneurysmal spontaneous SAH.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.169-173
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• 2015

Purpose: This study aimed to improve the asymmetrical weight-bearing ratio, by applying different repetitive sit-to-stand training methods to the paretic-side foot of hemiplegic patients, as well as to provide the necessary information for applying balance training with hemiplegic patients. Methods: The subjects were divided into two groups: a spontaneous foot group and an asymmetrical foot group. They all performed repetitive sit-to-stand training five times a week for a total of six weeks. The sit-to-standing movement was studied using standardized clinical tests. The Biodex Balance System, Time up and go test (TUG), 5 times sit-to-stand test (5XSST), and functional reach test (FRT) were used to measure the static and dynamic standing balance of the patients. Results: In the balance system measurement, the results for the overall index, ant-post index, med-lat index, fall risk index, 5XSST, and FRT after the training differed significantly between the comparison groups (p<0.05). In the evaluation of dynamic balance, the differences in TUG did not differ significantly between the comparison groups after the training (p>0.05). Conclusion: The study found that the asymmetrical group showed significant increases in static and dynamic balance in comparison to the spontaneous group after repetitive sit-to-stand training. Based on this result, it is clear that training in an asymmetrical position with the paretic foot back can increase the left-right stability limit and the anterior-posterior stability limit, thus improving balance control.

• 한국컴퓨터그래픽스학회논문지
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.19-34
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• 2009

이 논문에서는 삼차원 메쉬를 이용한 자동화된 수묵화 렌더링 시스템을 소개한다. 먼저 수묵화의 특징을 분석하고 이를 바탕으로 수묵화 렌더링 시스템을 위한 요구사항을 제시한다. 또한 수묵화를 그릴 때 사용되는 중요한 단계들을 살펴본다. 이러한 분석에 기반하여 본 논문에서 제시하는 시스템은 다음과 같은 세 가지 레이어로 나누어진다: 중요선 레이어, 내부 칠하기 레이어 미디어 레이어. 본 논문의 가장 큰 특징은 사실적인 이미지 생성과 실시간 렌더링이라는 두 가지 요구사항을 모두 만족시킬 수 있는 새로운 방법을 제시한다는 점이다. 이 시스템은 몰골법, 백묘법, 구륵법 등 수묵화의 대표적인 세 가지 스타일을 쉽게 생성할 수 있다. 본 논문의 연구 결과는 컴퓨터 게임과 가상 환경 등 실시간 특성이 중요한 요소가 되는 어플리케이션에 바로 적용될 수 있을 것으로 예상된다.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제52권6호
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• pp.523-527
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• 2012

Objective : The incidence of spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma (SSEH) is rare. Patients with SSEH, however, present disabling neurologic deficits. Clinical outcomes are variable among patients. To evaluate the adequate treatment method according to initial patients' neurological status and clinical outcome with comparison of variables affecting the clinical outcome. Methods : We included 15 patients suffered from SSEH. Patients were divided into two groups by treatment method. Initial neurological status and clinical outcomes were assessed by the American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) impairment scale. Also sagittal hematoma location and length of involved segment was analyzed with magnetic resonance images. Other factors such as age, sex, premorbid medication and duration of hospital stay were reviewed with medical records. Nonparametric statistical analysis and subgroup analysis were performed to overcome small sample size. Results : Among fifteen patients, ten patients underwent decompressive surgery, and remaining five were treated with conservative therapy. Patients showed no different initial neurologic status between treatment groups. Initial neurologic status was strongly associated with neurological recovery (p=0.030). Factors that did not seem to affect clinical outcomes included : age, sex, length of the involved spinal segment, sagittal location of hematoma, premorbid medication of antiplatelets or anticoagulants, and treatment methods. Conclusion : For the management of SSEH, early decompressive surgery is usually recommended. However, conservative management can also be feasible in selective patients who present neurologic status as ASIA scale E or in whom early recovery of function has initiated with ASIA scale C or D.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제45권5호
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• pp.316-319
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• 2012

Background: The standard operative treatment of primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP) is thoracoscopic wedge resection, but necessity of pleurodesis still remains controversial. Nevertheless, pleural procedure after wedge resection such as pleurodesis has been performed in some patients who need an extremely low recurrence rate. Materials and Methods: From January 2000 to July 2010, 207 patients who had undergone thoracoscopic wedge resection and pleurodesis were enrolled in this study. All patients were divided into two groups according to the methods of pleurodesis; apical parietal pleurectomy (group A) and pleural abrasion (group B). The recurrence after surgery had been checked by reviewing medical record through follow-up in ambulatory care clinic or calling to the patients, directly until January 2011. Results: Of the 207 patients, the recurrence rate of group A and B was 9.1% and 12.8%, respectively and there was a significant difference (p=0.01, Cox's proportional hazard model). There was no significant difference in age, gender, smoking status, and body mass index between two groups. Conclusion: This study suggests that the risk of recurrence after surgery in PSP is significantly low in patients who underwent thoracoscopic wedge resection with parietal pleurectomy than pleural abrasion.

• Research in Vestibular Science
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.142-151
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• 2018

Objectives: Excitability o medial vestibular nucleus (MVN) in the brainstem can be affected by changes in the arterial blood pressure. Several animal studies have demonstrated that acute hypotension results in the alteration of multiunit activities and expression of cFos protein in the MVN. In the field of extracellular electrophysiological recording, tetrode technology and spike sorting algorithms can easily identify single unit activity from multiunit activities in the brain. However, detailed properties of electrophysiological changes in single unit of the MVN during acute hypotension have been unknown. Methods: Therefore, we applied tetrode techniques and electrophysiological characterization methods to know the effect of acute hypotension on single unit activities of the MVN of rats. Results: Two or 3 types of unit could be classified according to the morphology of spikes and firing properties of neurons. Acute hypotension elicited 4 types of changes in spontaneous firing of single unit in the MVN. Most of these neurons showed excitatory responses for about within 1 minute after the induction of acute hypotension and then returned to the baseline activity 10 minutes after the injection of sodium nitroprusside. There was also gradual increase in spontaneous firing in some units. In contrast small proportion of units showed rapid reduction of firing rate just after acute hypotension. Conclusions: Therefore, application of tetrode technology and spike sorting algorithms is another method for the monitoring of electrical activity of vestibular nuclear during acute hypotension.