• Journal of Interdisciplinary Genomics
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.6-13
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• 2024

Background: ABO typing is crucial for ensuring safe blood transfusion and is commonly performed by examining antigen-antibody interactions. Determining ABO blood group can be difficult when dealing with ABO discrepancy and ABO subgroups. ABO genotyping may be necessary to resolve ABO discrepancy. ABO genotyping primarily involves direct sequencing, with the possibility of using other molecular methods. Methods: PCR and direct sequencing of exons 6 and 7 were performed for total 108 samples from June 2010 to December 2019. Also, other molecular methods including cloning sequencing and short tandem repeat analysis were carried out just in case. Sequencing data were compared with allele information of blood group antigen mutation databases. Results: The predominant causal allele among 108 ABO discrepant cases was cis-AB01, with 28 cases. This was followed by rare ABO alleles (B309, B306, A204, Bw29, and Ax01) with 14 cases, and blood chimera with 5 cases. Five new alleles were identified during the investigation. Conclusion: This study reaffirms that cis-AB is the most common cause of inherited ABO discrepancies, and cis-AB01 is the most prevalent cis-AB allele in the Korean population, also in the southeastern region. In addition, we discovered five new alleles and five blood chimeras by adopting sequencing analysis and additional molecular techniques to resolve ABO discrepancies, which provide regional data on rare alleles. This study presents rare and new ABO alleles and blood chimeras identified over a ten-year period at two major university hospitals in Southeastern Korea.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제57권1호
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• pp.25-35
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• 2024

Background: Prothrombin complex concentrate (PCC) and fresh frozen plasma (FFP) are commonly used to manage bleeding in patients during cardiac surgery. However, the relative efficacy and safety of these 2 strategies remain uncertain. Methods: MEDLINE, Embase, and Cochrane were searched for studies comparing PCC and FFP in patients who underwent cardiac surgery complicated by bleeding. Review Manager (RevMan) ver. 5.4 (Nordic Cochrane Centre, The Cochrane Collaboration) was used for statistical analysis. Binary and continuous outcomes were compared using pooled risk ratios and mean differences, respectively. The meta-analysis protocol was registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews under protocol number CRD42022379144. Results: We included 8 studies with 1,500 patients, of whom 613 (40.9%) received PCC. The mean follow-up period ranged from 28 to 90 days. The PCC group had significantly lower chest tube drainage at 24 hours (mean difference [MD], -148.50 mL; 95% CI, -253.02 to -43.99 mL; p=0.005; I² =42%). Fewer units of red blood cells (RBCs) were transfused within the first 24 hours (MD, -1.02 units; 95% CI, -1.81 to -0.24 units; p=0.01; I² =56%), and fewer patients required RBC transfusion within the first 24 hours (risk ratio, 0.85; 95% CI, 0.78-0.93; p<0.007; I² =45%) in the PCC group. There were no statistically significant differences in secondary outcomes. Nonetheless, a subgroup analysis of randomized controlled trials failed to corroborate the results obtained from the main analysis. Conclusion: Our findings suggest that PCC can be effective, without increased adverse events, when compared with FFP in patients undergoing cardiac surgery complicated by bleeding.

• 한국간담췌외과학회지
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.366-371
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• 2023

Backgrounds/Aims: Biliary surgery in patients with extrahepatic portal vein obstruction with portal cavernoma (PC) is technically challenging, and associated with the risk of bleeding. Therefore, prior portal vein decompression is usually recommended before definitive biliary surgery. Only a few studies have so far reported the safety of isolated laparoscopic cholecystectomy. We aimed to evaluate our experience of laparoscopic cholecystectomy in patients with PC without prior portal decompression. Methods: Prospectively maintained data for patients with PC who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy for symptomatic gallstone disease without portal decompression were analyzed. Clinical features, imaging, intraoperative factors, conversion rate, complications of surgery, and long-term outcomes were assessed. Results: Sixteen patients underwent cholecystectomy without portal decompression from 2012 to 2021, of which interventions 14 were laparoscopic cholecystectomies. One patient required conversion (7.1%) to open surgery. Jaundice was present in 5 patients (35.7%), and underwent endoscopic stone clearance before surgery. Median intraoperative blood loss, operative time, and hospital stay were 100 mL (20-400 mL), 105 min (60-220 min), and 2 days (1-7 days), respectively. Blood transfusion was required in two patients (14.2%). Prior endoscopic or percutaneous intervention was associated with significant blood loss and prolonged intraoperative time. Conclusions: In centers with experience, prior portal decompression can be avoided in patients with PC requiring isolated cholecystectomy to treat gallstones or their complications. Laparoscopic surgery is safe and feasible for these patients, and gives excellent outcomes in the selected group.

• 한국간담췌외과학회지
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.6-19
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• 2023

A systematic review was conducted in compliance with PRISMA statement standards to identify all studies reporting outcomes of laparoscopic resection of benign or malignant lesions located in caudate lobe of liver. Pooled outcome data were calculated using random-effects models. A total of 196 patients from 12 studies were included. Mean operative time, volume of intraoperative blood loss, and length of hospital stay were 225 minutes (95% confidence interval [CI], 181-269 minutes), 134 mL (95% CI, 85-184 mL), and 7 days (95% CI, 5-9 days), respectively. The pooled risk of need for intraoperative transfusion was 2% (95% CI, 0%-5%). It was 3% (95% CI, 1%-6%) for conversion to open surgery, 6% (95% CI, 0%-19%) for need for intra-abdominal drain, 1% (95% CI, 0%-3%) for postoperative mortality, 2% (95% CI, 0%-4%) for biliary leakage, 2% (95% CI, 0%-4%) for intra-abdominal abscess, 1% (95% CI, 0%-4%) for biliary stenosis, 1% (95% CI, 0%-3%) for postoperative bleeding, 1% (95% CI, 0%-4%) for pancreatic fistula, 2% (95% CI, 1%-5%) for pulmonary complications, 1% (95% CI, 0%-4%) for paralytic ileus, and 1% (95% CI, 0%-4%) for need for reoperation. Although the available evidence is limited, the findings of the current study might be utilized for hypothesis synthesis in future studies. They can be used to inform surgeons and patients about estimated risks of perioperative complications until a higher level of evidence is available.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제57권4호
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• pp.342-350
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• 2024

Background: The maintenance of antiplatelet therapy increases the risk of bleeding during lung cancer surgery. Conversely, the perioperative interruption of antiplatelet therapy may result in serious thrombotic complications. This study aimed to investigate the safety of continuing antiplatelet therapy in the context of lung cancer surgery. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed a cohort of 498 elderly patients who underwent surgery for lung cancer. These patients were categorized into 2 groups: group N, which did not receive antiplatelet therapy, and group A, which did. Group A was subsequently subdivided into group Am, where antiplatelet therapy was maintained, and group Ai, where antiplatelet therapy was interrupted. We compared the incidence of bleeding-related and thrombotic complications across the 3 groups. Results: There were 387 patients in group N and 101 patients in group A (Ai: 70, Am: 31). No significant differences were found in intraoperative blood loss, thoracotomy conversion rates, transfusion requirements, volume of chest tube drainage, or reoperation rates for bleeding control between groups N and A or between groups Am and Ai. The duration of hospital stay was longer for group A compared to group N (7 days vs. 6 days, p=0.005), but there was no significant difference between groups Ai and Am. The incidence of cardiovascular or cerebrovascular complications did not differ significantly between groups Ai and Am. However, group Ai included a severe case of in-hospital ST-elevation myocardial infarction. Conclusion: The maintenance of antiplatelet therapy was found to be safe in terms of perioperative bleeding and thrombotic complications in elderly lung cancer surgery patients.

• Clinical Endoscopy
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• 제55권2호
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• pp.240-247
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• 2022

Background/Aims: Few studies have measured the accuracy of prognostic scores for upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) among cancer patients. Thereby, we compared the prognostic scores for predicting major outcomes in cancer patients with UGIB. Secondarily, we developed a new model to detect patients who might require hemostatic care. Methods: A prospective research was performed in a tertiary hospital by enrolling cancer patients admitted with UGIB. Clinical and endoscopic findings were obtained through a prospective database. Multiple logistic regression analysis was performed to gauge the power of each score. Results: From April 2015 to May 2016, 243 patients met the inclusion criteria. The AIMS65 (area under the curve [AUC] 0.85) best predicted intensive care unit admission, while the Glasgow-Blatchford score best predicted blood transfusion (AUC 0.82) and the low-risk group (AUC 0.92). All scores failed to predict hemostatic therapy and rebleeding. The new score was superior (AUC 0.74) in predicting hemostatic therapy. The AIMS65 (AUC 0.84) best predicted in-hospital mortality. Conclusions: The scoring systems for prognostication were validated in the group of cancer patients with UGIB. A new score was developed to predict hemostatic therapy. Following this result, future prospective research should be performed to validate the new score.

• 한국간담췌외과학회지
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.159-167
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• 2022

Backgrounds/Aims: The optimal timing of percutaneous transhepatic gallbladder drainage (PTGBD) and subsequent laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) according to the severity of acute cholecystitis (AC) has not been established yet. Methods: This single-center, retrospective study included 695 patients with grade I or II AC without common bile duct stones who underwent PTGBD and subsequent LC between January 2010 and December 2019. Difficult surgery (DS) (open conversion, subtotal cholecystectomy, adjacent organ injury, transfusion, operation time ≥ 90 minutes, or estimated blood loss ≥ 100 mL) and poor postoperative outcome (PPO) (postoperative hospital stay ≥ 7 days or Clavien-Dindo grade ≥ II postoperative complication) were defined to comprehensively evaluate intraoperative and postoperative outcomes, respectively. Results: Of 695 patients, 403 had grade I AC and 292 had grade II AC. According to the receiver operating characteristic curve and multivariate logistic regression analyses, an interval from symptom onset to PTGBD of > 3.5 days and an interval from PTGBD to LC of > 7.5 days were significant predictors of DS and PPO, respectively, in grade I AC. In grade II AC, the timing of PTGBD and subsequent LC were not statistically related to DS or PPO. Conclusions: In grade I AC, performing PTGBD within 3.5 days after symptom onset can reduce surgical difficulties and subsequently performing LC within 7.5 days after PTGBD can improve postoperative outcomes. In grade II AC, early PTGBD cannot improve the surgical difficulty. In addition, the timing of subsequent LC is not correlated with surgical difficulties or postoperative outcomes.

• Hip & pelvis
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.127-139
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• 2022

There is still controversy regarding clinical outcomes following primary hip arthroplasty after solid organ transplantation (SOT). The aim of this study was to determine whether clinical outcomes after hip arthroplasty differ between previous SOT recipients and control subjects with no history of undergoing SOT. We conducted a systematic search of MEDLINE, Embase, and the Cochrane Library for studies comparing the clinical outcomes after hip arthroplasty following SOT published up to January 5, 2022. A comparison of medical and surgery-related complications, as well as the readmission rate and 90-day mortality rate between previous SOT recipients and control subjects was performed. Subgroup analyses of the SOT types, liver transplantation (LT) and kidney transplantation (KT), were also performed. Ten studies that included 3,631,861 cases of primary hip arthroplasty were included; among these, 14,996 patients had previously undergone SOT and 3,616,865 patients had not. Significantly higher incidences of cardiac complications, pneumonia, and acute kidney injury were observed in the SOT group compared with the control group. Regarding surgical complications, a higher transfusion rate was observed in the SOT group. The readmission rate and 90-day mortality rate were also significantly higher in the SOT group. A significantly higher incidence of deep vein thrombosis was observed in the KT subgroup compared with the control group. A higher risk of medical and surgical complications, as well as higher readmission and mortality rates after hip arthroplasty was observed for previous SOT recipients compared to patients with no history of SOT.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제50권9호
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• pp.848-854
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• 2007

목 적 : 최근 모유 수유에 대한 관심이 증가되고 있으나 모유 수유를 위한 충분한 교육과 여건이 성숙되지 못한 상황에서 이를 고집하여 조기 모유 황달이 증가하는 경향이 있다. 본 연구는 이러한 황달의 원인과 위험인자, 핵황달의 조기 예측도구로서 ABR 검사의 유용성을 알아보고자 시행하였다. 방 법 : 2005년 9월부터 2006년 5월까지 신생아 황달로 입원치료 받은 환아 중 임신과 분만 시 관련 합병증이 없었던 출생체중 2,500 g 이상, 재태 주령 37주에서 42주의 36명을 대상으로 하였다. 이 중 전적으로 모유 수유만을 시행한 환아 23명을 모유 수유군으로 하였고, 모유 수유를 우선으로 하였으나 부족분을 조제유로 보충한 13명을 혼합 수유군으로 하였다. 결 과 : 두 군간 임상적 특성은 통계학적 차이가 없었고 다만 외래 방문 시 일령은 모유 수유군($8.7{\pm}3.6$일)이 혼합 수유군($6.0{\pm}1.9$일)에 비해 유의하게 늦었으며(P=0.009), 1주 이후인 경우에서 혈청 빌리루빈이 높은 경향이 관찰되었다. 모유 수유군이 23명(63.9%), 혼합 수유군 13명(36.1%)으로 조사되었고, 혼합 수유의 경우 산모가 적극적으로 모유 수유를 원했으나 모유량의 부족으로 인한 선택이었으며, 모유 수유군에서 혼합 수유군에 비해 유의하게 체중 감소가 심하였다(P<0.05). 비정상 ABR은 혈청 빌리루빈 33.5 mg/dL(외래 방문 시 일령 9일), 32.1 mg/dL (외래 방문 시 일령 7일), 20.3 mg/dL(외래 방문 시 일령 13일) 의 3례에서 V 파형의 소실이 관찰되었고 추적검사가 이루어진 경우 회복을 보였다. ABR 검사 상 70 dB 자극에서 III 파형이 혈청 빌리루빈 값의 증가에 따른 잠복기 연장이 유의한 상관관계를 보였고(P=0.002), 연령을 포함한 다중회귀분석에서도 혈청 빌리루빈 값과 유의한 결과를 확인할 수 있었다(P<0.01). 결 론 : 신생아 황달에서 핵황달의 조기 예측도구로서 ABR 검사를 이용하기 위해서는 향후 지속적인 연구를 통해 파형의 소실 외에도 유의한 잠복기의 연장이나 파형의 변형에 따르는 분석을 위해 검사방법과 정상치를 표준화함으로써 도움이 될 수 있을 것으로 생각된다. 또한 모유 수유의 경우 조기 모유 황달을 예방하려면 산모에 대한 충분한 교육 및 생후 1주 이내의 외래 방문을 권할 필요가 있으며, 혈청 빌리루빈 및 ABR 검사를 시행하면 교환 수혈의 시행 여부에도 도움이 될 수 있을 것으로 생각된다.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제42권4호
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• pp.418-425
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• 2009

배경: 심장 수술시 체외순환은 불가피하며 이때 발생하는 혈액 희석, 수혈, 염증반응, 부종 같은 부작용을 최소화하기 위해서 초기 충진액을 최소화하려는 많은 노력이 이루어졌다. 저자들은 최근 체외 순환 장비 및 운영방식의 개선으로 몸무게 10 kg 미만의 신생아 및 유아를 대상으로 체외순환 충진액의 양을 140 mL까지 줄일 수 있었으며 기존의 방법과 비교해보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 2007년 7월부터 2008년 6월까지 본원에서 선천성 심장 기형으로 수술받게 될 5 kg 미만의 환아(n=97)를 대상으로 충진액 최소화 기법과 기존의 방법을 병행하여 수술을 시행하였다. 충진액 최소화 기법은, 심폐기 도관을 짧게 하고, 저혈조의 위치를 조절하며, 진공 배액을 사용하는 등 각 요소마다 충진액의 양을 줄일 수 있는 방법 등을 적용하는 것이었다. 연구 기간이 끝나고 난 뒤 후향적으로 체외순환기록지와 의무기록을 확인하였다. 결과: 새로운 충진액 최소화 기법을 사용한 환아는 46명이었으며 기존의 방법을 이용한 환아는 51명이었다. 양 집단에서 환아의 나이, 몸무게, 심페기 가동시간, 최저체온 등에 유의한 차이가 없었다(p>0.05). 그러나 충진액 최소화 기법을 사용한 환아와 기존의 방법을 사용한 환아에서 심폐기 초기 충진액의 총량은 각각 160.3$\pm$14.1 mL, 277.8+58.1 mL로 유의한 차이를 보였으며(p<0.001), 초기 농축적혈구 혼합량은 33.6$\pm$27.2 mL, 115.3$\pm$49.4 mL로 역시 유의한 차이를 보였다(p<0.001).수술 전 혈액검사에서 적혈구용적률은 오히려 충진액 최소화 기법 적용 군에서 평균 29.9%, 기존의 방법 군에서 평균 35.4%로 기존의 방법 군에서 유의하게 높았다(p<0.001). 각 군에 있어서 시행한 수술을 RACHS 카테고리에 의거해 난이도별로 나누었을 때 충진액 최소화기법 사용 군에서 시행한 수술이 기존의 방법 사용 군에서 시행한 수술에 비해 높은 난이도에 더 많이 분포하였다. 두 군 간에 수술 후 사망률이나 신경학적 합병증의 발생률에는 차이가 없었다. 결론: 체외순환 장비 및 운영방식의 개선으로 기존의 방법과 비교하여 획기적으로 초기 충진액 및 수혈을 줄일 수 있었고 체외순환으로 발생할 수 있는 여러 부작용을 최소화 하는데 도움이 될 것으로 생각되며 향후 이 같은 기법의 확대 보급이 필요할 것으로 생각된다.