• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.507-519
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• 1999

The ultimate objective of periodontal treatment is to stop disease progression and to regenerate destroyed periodontal tissues and thereby regain normal function. Growth factors are naturally found polypetides which stimulate many cellular activities pertaining to wound healing by acting as signal molecule in controlling cell movement, proliferation, and matrix production. Platelet derived growth factor (PDGF) is 28,000-35,000 Da molecular weight dimeric protein with 2 long positively charged polypeptide chains connected by sulfide bonds. The purpose of this study is to evaluate histologically the initial guided tissue regeneration in a periodontal defect f a beagle dog treated with a biodegradable membrane formed with polylactic acid (poly-L-lactic acid) and polyglycolic acid loaded with 200ng/$cm^2$ platelet derived growth factor. 2 beagle dogs were used in he experiment. $5mm{\times}6mm$ alveolar bone defect was formed in upper and lower canines and third premolars and a reference notch was placed. PDGF-BB non-containing membrane was used as control. Each defect was randomly assigned to the test roup or the control group. The dogs were sacrificed 3 weeks after membrane placement. Toluidine blue and multiple staining was done for histological analysis. In the 3 week specimen in the control group, no new one formation could be seen. Small amount f bone resorption below the notch could be seen. In the notch, loose connective tissue with infiltration of inflammatory cells could be seen. Also thin discontinuous new cementum could be seen and the membrane still retained its structure. Where PDGF-BB containing membrane was used, new bone formation could be seen in the notch at weeks and also continuous thin cementum could be seen. PDL cells were observed between new bone and new cementum and some were attached to bone and cementum. These results suggest that new bone and cementum formation seen when PDGF-BB loaded membrane was used was due to inhibition of downgrowth of epithelial cells and also due to continuous release of the growth factor. Further study on the resorption characteristics of the membrane nd the release characteristics of the PDGF-BB is necessary. Also, development of a membrane easier to use clinically is necessary.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제49권3호
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• pp.365-371
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• 2000

유전분증은 비정상적인 섬유성 형태의 단백질이 세포 외 조직에 침착하는 질환이고, 원발성 폐유전분증은 매우 드물게 보고되고 있다. 원발성으로 발생한 경우 기관기관지형은 기도폐쇄를 일으킬 경우에 외과적 절제술이나 레이저 치료술로 치료를 해야하고 미만성 폐포격막형인 경우 호흡부전과 객혈 등으로 예후가 나쁘지만, 결절성인 경우에는 대부분 예후가 좋은 편이나, 드물게는 호흡곤란, 중증 객혈, 및 호흡부전을 일으킬 수 있으며 단일 결절일 때는 악성 종양과의 감별 및 치료적 방법으로 수술적 절제가 필요할 수도 있다. 저자들은 타 장기의 침윤이 없이 폐에만 단독으로 침범한 원발성 다발성 결절성 유전분증 1예를 조직검사를 통하여 확진 후 문헌 고찰과 함께 보고하는 바이다.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제61권6호
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• pp.578-584
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• 2006

저자들은 뚜렷한 종양성 병변이 방사선학적으로는 물론 전신 PET에서도 유일하게 폐에서만 발견이 되었고, 산부인과적 검진 및 골반 MRI 검사에서도 원발성 종양을 의심할만한 병변이 발견되지 않았으며, 병리학적으로 면역조직화학염색을 통해 ${\beta}$-HCG에 양성인 원발성 폐 융모막암종의 증례를 경험하였기에 이 환자의 임상적 소견과 경과를 문헌 고찰과 함께 보고하는 바이다.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제37권6호
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• pp.831-834
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• 2010

Purpose: Congenital absence of the vagina is a rare case. It occurs as a result of Mullerian duct aplasia or complete androgen insensitivity syndrome. The reconstructive modality includes skin graft, use of intestine and various methods of flap. We report a patient who underwent vulvoperineal fasciocutaneous flap to reconstruct congenital absence of the vagina, while the external genitalia and ovaries are normal. Methods: A 26-year-old woman presented with vaginal agenesis. Under general anesthesia, a U-shaped incision was made between the urethral meatus and the anus. The new vaginal pocket was created up to the level of the peritoneal reflection between the urinary structures and the rectum. Next, the vulvoperineal fasciocutaneous flaps were designed in a rectangular fashion. Flap elevation was begun at the lateral margin which the adductor longus fascia was incised and elevated, and the superficial perineal neurovascular pedicle was invested by the fascial layer. The medial border was then elevated. A subcutaneous tunnel was created beneath the inferior of the labia to rotate the flaps. The left vulvoperineal flap was rotated counterclockwise and the right was rotated clockwise. The neovaginal pouch was formed by approximating the medial and lateral borders. The tubed neovagina was then transposed into the cavity. Results: In 3 weeks, the vaginal canal remained supple After 6 weeks, the physical examination showed normalappearing labia majora and perineum with an adequate vaginal depth. A year after the operation, the patient had a 7 cm vagina of sufficient width with no evidence of contractures nor fibrous scar formation. The patient was sexually active without difficulty. Conclusion: Although many methods were described for reconstruction of vaginal absence, there is not a method yet to be approved as a perfect solution. We used the vulvoperineal fasciocutaneous flap to reconstruct a neovagina. This method had a following merits: a single-stage procedure, excellent flap reliability, the potential for normal function, minimal donor site morbidity and no need for subsequent dilatation, stents, or obturators. We thought that this operation has a good anatomic and functional results for reconstruction of the vagina.

• 대한한의학방제학회지
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.321-329
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• 2021

This case study reports the effects of complex Korean medicine treatment, including Nangan-jeon, on Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) accompanied by chronic constipation and abdominal pain as the main symptoms. A 39-year-old woman diagnosed with LEMS with major symptoms, including chronic constipation and acute abdominal pain, received Western treatment. The treatment efficacy was weak and symptoms recurred, so the patient received outpatient treatment and 13 days of hospitalization for active Korean medicine treatment, including Nangan-jeon. During outpatient treatment and hospitalization, defecation frequency and the numeric rating scale (NRS) for abdominal pain and abdominal cold feeling were measured. The NRS for abdominal pain and cold decreased from 8 at admission to 3 and 0, respectively, at discharge. Defecation frequency increased significantly from once or twice a month to once every 2-3 days during hospitalization. This study results that complex Korean medicine treatment, including Nangan-jeon may be useful for treating patients who mainly complain of autonomic neurological symptoms, among patients diagnosed with LEMS. In addition, it is believed that it could be basic data applicable to more LEMS patient treatment cases.

• Journal of Gastric Cancer
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.3-106
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• 2023

Gastric cancer is one of the most common cancers in Korea and the world. Since 2004, this is the 4th gastric cancer guideline published in Korea which is the revised version of previous evidence-based approach in 2018. Current guideline is a collaborative work of the interdisciplinary working group including experts in the field of gastric surgery, gastroenterology, endoscopy, medical oncology, abdominal radiology, pathology, nuclear medicine, radiation oncology and guideline development methodology. Total of 33 key questions were updated or proposed after a collaborative review by the working group and 40 statements were developed according to the systematic review using the MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Library and KoreaMed database. The level of evidence and the grading of recommendations were categorized according to the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation proposition. Evidence level, benefit, harm, and clinical applicability was considered as the significant factors for recommendation. The working group reviewed recommendations and discussed for consensus. In the earlier part, general consideration discusses screening, diagnosis and staging of endoscopy, pathology, radiology, and nuclear medicine. Flowchart is depicted with statements which is supported by meta-analysis and references. Since clinical trial and systematic review was not suitable for postoperative oncologic and nutritional follow-up, working group agreed to conduct a nationwide survey investigating the clinical practice of all tertiary or general hospitals in Korea. The purpose of this survey was to provide baseline information on follow up. Herein we present a multidisciplinary-evidence based gastric cancer guideline.

• 대한화장품학회지
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• 제49권3호
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• pp.247-258
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• 2023

본 연구는 덱스트린팔미테이트와 아이소프로필티타늄트라이아이소스테아레이트 코팅 기재를 티타늄다이이옥사이드에 복합화하여 내수성 향상과 피부와의 밀착력 개선에 관한 것이다. 최근 야외 활동을 즐기는 소비자의 증가로 내수성이 우수한 자외선 차단제에 대한 수요가 늘고 있다. O/W, 피커링, W/O/W 멀티플 제형으로 선행 연구가 진행되었으나, 내수성에 한계가 있었다. 본 연구에서는 이러한 문제를 해결하기 위해 내수성 향상 및 피부와의 밀착력을 높일 수 있는 복합 무기 분체를 개발하는 것이 목적이다. 우선 덱스트린팔미테이트와 아이소프로필티타늄트라이아이소스테아레이트 코팅 기재를 이용하여 티타늄다이옥사이드를 복합화시켰다. 무기 분체의 코팅은 FE-SEM과 FT-IR을 이용하여 확인하였다. 복합체의 in vitro내수성은 월등히 높았다. 코팅된 무기 분체의 소수성은 접촉각을 측정하여 비교하였다. 코팅된 무기 분체를 W/O 선크림 제형에 적용하고 대조군으로 코팅되지 않은 무기 분체를 W/O 선크림 제형에 적용했을 때 코팅된 무기 분체가 들어있는 선크림의 SPF가 더 크게 나타났다. 이러한 결과는 UV 카메라로 관찰했을 때도 같은 결과를 나타냈다. 마지막으로 코팅된 무기 분체의 피부 밀착력은 파운데이션 제품에 적용하여 확인하였다. In vivo연구에서 코팅되지 않은 무기 분체를 사용한 파운데이션 제품보다도 코팅된 무기 분체를 적용한 제품에서 묻어남이 적게 나타났다. 본 연구를 통해 개발된 무기 분체는 피부와의 밀착력이 우수한 사용감과 소수성이 향상된 뛰어난 내수성 효과를 보여주었다. 향후 본 연구는 내수성 향상을 위한 다양한 자외선 차단제 제품 개발에 도움이 될 것으로 기대된다.