1.Bilateral Naviculo-Medial Cuneiform Coalition: One Case Report
Eung Joo LEE ; Sang Soo LEE ; Ho Geun CHANG ; Won Ho CHO ; Chang Ju LEE
The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association 1996;31(6):1253-1258
We report one case of bilateral naviculo-medial cuneiform coalition in ten year old girl. She complained of pain in the medial aspect of the mid-foot related to long periods of standing and activity. Routine roentgenographs, specifically lateral views showed a bony bridge between the navicular bone and medial cuneiform. A biopsy revealed as fibrocartilaginous tissue. The bony bridge consists about one third in lateral view and 30 degree cephalad tilting in the antero-posterior view. Bilateral resection arthroplasty, with interposing flesh muscle fibers of the abductor hallucis, was performed for restoration of motion in the naviculo-medial cuneiform joint and relief of localized pain. Four months after surgery, pain around the mid-foot had almost complete subsided. One year postoperative, neither recurrence nor disability was observed. We will discuss the diagnosis and treatment of this rare case of bilateral naviculo-medial cuneiform coalition.
Arthroplasty
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Biopsy
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Diagnosis
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Female
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Humans
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Joints
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Recurrence
2.Clinical investigation of the children's calcaneus fracture.
Chang Ju LEE ; Won Ho CHO ; Ho Geun CHANG ; Su Jung COI ; Kyung Bum YOO
The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association 1993;28(5):1767-1773
No abstract available.
Calcaneus*
3.Clinical investigations of treatment for infected nonunion in long bone with papineau's cancellous bone graft.
Chang Ju LEE ; Won Ho CHO ; Ho Geun CHANG ; Soo Joong CHOI ; Young Ki KIM
The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association 1993;28(1):319-328
No abstract available.
Transplants*
4.A Case of Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome.
Byoung Geun LEE ; Soo Hee CHANG ; Soo Young CHO ; Pyoung Han HWANG ; Jung Soo KIM
Journal of the Korean Pediatric Society 1994;37(11):1615-1619
Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome is an X-linked disorder characterized by recurrent infection, thrombocypenia and eczema. Various defects in cell-mediated immunity and deficient antibody reponse to carbohydrate antigens have been described. We experienced a case of Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome of 28 months old male patient. He has been suffered from multiple petechiae with bleeding, recurrent pyogenic infections and generalized eczema since 3 months of age. Immunological abnormalities are as follows: 1) Serum IgM was gradually decreased, while IgA and IgE were increased. 2) Antibody response against polysaccharide antigen (PRP) was not observed after 3 times of PRPT immunization. 3) CD4/CD8 ratio was reversed (0.6). 4) Proliferative response of mononuclear cells was significantly reduced, and CMI skin test also showed negative results. A brief review of literature was made.
Antibody Formation
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Child, Preschool
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Eczema
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Hemorrhage
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Humans
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Immunity, Cellular
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Immunization
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Immunoglobulin A
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Immunoglobulin E
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Immunoglobulin M
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Male
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Purpura
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Skin Tests
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Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome*
5.A Case of Umbilical Omphalomesenteric Duct Polyp.
Chang Geun CHO ; Seung Hyun HONG ; Gil Ju YI ; Hae Jun SONG ; Chil Hwan OH
Korean Journal of Dermatology 1998;36(1):107-110
A umbilical omphalomesenteric duct polyp is the result of incomplete closure of the omphalomesenteric duct, which connects the midgut with the yolk sac of the embryo. It may be associated with underlying embryologic anomalies such as Meckels diverticulum and umbilical enteric fistula, the complications of which may at times be fatal. This rare malformation should be clinically discerned from persistent granulation tissue or pyogenic granuloma. Histologically, it shows a polypoid lesion consisting of ectopic gastrointestinal epithelium with the appearance of gastric, intestinal, or colonic mucosa. We report a case of an umbilical omphalomesenteric duct polyp in an 8-year-old male patient, who had had a bright-red polyp on the umbilicus from the age of 1 month and had not had any other types of underlying abnormalities.
Child
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Colon
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Diverticulum
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Embryonic Structures
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Epithelium
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Fistula
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Granulation Tissue
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Granuloma, Pyogenic
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Humans
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Male
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Mucous Membrane
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Polyps*
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Umbilicus
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Vitelline Duct*
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Yolk Sac
6.Two Cases of Segmental Neurofibromatosis.
Chang Geun CHO ; Il Hwan KIM ; Hae Jun SONG ; Chil Hwan OH
Korean Journal of Dermatology 1998;36(6):1083-1087
Neurofibromatosis(NF) is a disorder characterized by its relative commonness, variability, and heterogeneity. It is usually expressed as a generalized form, but is rarely localized in a limited part of the body as a segmental form. In 1981, Riccardi classified NF into 8 types and a segmental form (type V) was defined by limitation of cafe-au-lait spots and/or neurofibroma on a given unilateral segment of the body. Recently we came across two cases of typical segmental neurofibromatosis. The First case was a 53-year-old woman with localized neurofibromatosis on the right T8,9 dermatome. The Second case was a 34-year-old man with localized neurofibromatosis on the right T5,6 dermatome. There were no cafe-au-lait spots, axillary frecklings, Lisch nodules or a family history in both cases. We report these rare cases with a literature review.
Adult
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Cafe-au-Lait Spots
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Female
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Humans
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Middle Aged
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Neurofibroma
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Neurofibromatoses*
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Population Characteristics
7.Study on the "TAKE" of cultured keratinocyte graft.
Yong Geun CHO ; Sung Pyo HONG ; Choong Hyun CHANG ; Doo Hyung LEE
Journal of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons 1991;18(1):13-22
No abstract available.
Keratinocytes*
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Transplants*
8.The Use of Corticosteroids and Bupivacaine for Pain Management in Lumbar Disc Herniation Patient.
Hyeong Kweon SON ; Chang Taek MOON ; Joon CHO ; Sang Geun CHANG
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society 1996;25(9):1794-1798
The introduction of microdiscectomy in lumbar spine surgery has resulted in a significant decrease in postoperative pain and length of hospital stay. Intraoperative application of long-acting local anesthetic agents and corticosteroids during lumbar discectomy have been used for the management of postoperative pain. However, the efficacy of local anesthetic agents and corticosteroids has not been reported. This study evaluated 30 patients undergoing lumbar microdiscectomy. These patients were divided into three groups. Group I(10 patients) received intramuscular Depomedrol and intravenous Solumedrol at the start of the operation. A gelfoam soaked with Depomedrol was placed over the affected nerve root following discectomy. In addition, bupivacaine was infiltrated into the paraspinal musculature at the skin incision and during closure. Group II(10 patients) received intramuscular bupivacaine and used a saline-soaked gelfoam. Group III(10 patients) acted as a control group without corticosteroids and bupivacaine. Patients in Group I had a statistically significantly shorter hospital stay(8.9 days) compared to the control group(14.9 days). Patients in Group I required less postoperative narcotic analgesia than the other groups. A larger percentage of patients in Group I reported reduction of lower back pain and radicular pain until #POD 3 compared to other groups. These results indicate that the combination of long-acting local anesthetic agents and corticosteroids can reduce postoperative discomfort and hospital stay.
Adrenal Cortex Hormones*
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Analgesia
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Anesthetics
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Bupivacaine*
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Diskectomy
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Gelatin Sponge, Absorbable
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Humans
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Length of Stay
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Low Back Pain
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Methylprednisolone Hemisuccinate
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Pain Management*
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Pain, Postoperative
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Skin
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Spine
9.Clinical investigations of effective percutaneous automateddiscectomy.
Chang Ju LEE ; Won Ho CHO ; Ho Geun CHANG ; Soo Joong CHOI ; Byeung Il MIN ; Young Ki KIM
The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association 1992;27(7):1766-1771
No abstract available.
10.The Effect of Trigger Point Injections on Pain in Patients with Advanced Cancer
Chang Yub LEE ; Eeun Jung KIM ; Dae Geun HWANG ; Moon Yong JUNG ; Hyun Geun CHO
Korean Journal of Family Medicine 2019;40(5):344-347
BACKGROUND: It has been reported that in 62.5% of cases of incurable cancer pain, the complaint is due to myofascial pain syndrome. Trigger point injections using dibucaine hydrochloride help patients with such cancer pain. This study evaluated the efficacy of trigger point injections for alleviating pain in patients with advanced cancer. METHODS: Twenty patients with advanced cancer who had a life expectancy of 6 months or less and had been diagnosed with myofascial pain syndrome were treated with trigger point injections. Prior to treatment, a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) was used to measure the resting pain level and discomfort upon application of pressure on the site of pain. These values were compared with last treatment measurements. RESULTS: The mean pre-treatment VAS scores for pain at rest and upon application of pressure on the pain site were 7.3 and 9.0, respectively. These scores decreased significantly to 1.95 and 3.2, respectively, after the treatment (P<0.05). CONCLUSION: Trigger point injection is an alternative and effective pain control modality for advanced cancer patients with myofascial pain syndrome.
Dibucaine
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Humans
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Life Expectancy
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Myofascial Pain Syndromes
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Trigger Points
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Visual Analog Scale