The glucose nonfermenting gram-negative bacilli encountered about 10% of all gram-negative bacilli isolated from clinical material. Therefore, a rapid and correct identification of glucose nonfermenting gram-negative bacilli is impotent for a better management of infectious disease. There are many conventional systems for the identification of glucose nonfermenting gram-negative bacilli but most of them have problems and difficulties. Commercial Kit Systems exist and they are too expensive for daily use in Korea because of high cost. Based on 12 selected tests we propose a new code system, MCRCODE-N for rapid and inexpensive identification of glucose nonfermenting gram-negative bacilli. The selective 12 tests are oxidase, glucose oxidation motihty, urease, DNase arginine dehydrolase, nitrate reduction, gelatin Liquefaction, esculin hydrolysis, mannitol oxidation, maltose oxidation, Lactose oxidation. The 12 tests are divided 4 group and then each group has 3 tests. The result of each group is expressed by the number as below. The positive test is given by specific number (1st test=1, 2nd test=2, 3rd test=4), while any negative result is 0. Each 3 numbers of one group are added and make number of 1 digit. Four digit number is referred to the code book of MCRCODE-N system or MCRCODE system using computer (Apple-II model) created by authors. This MCRCODE-N system is suitable ones for out use in Korea. We propose the MCRCODE-N system for clinical use.
Arginine ; Clinical Coding* ; Communicable Diseases ; Deoxyribonucleases ; Esculin ; Gelatin ; Glucose Oxidase ; Glucose* ; Hydrolysis ; Korea ; Lactose ; Maltose ; Mannitol ; Urease

STUDY DESIGN: The operative treatment methods of twenty-one patients with Denis type B burst fractures were evaluated according to the level of pedicle screw fixation. OBJECTIVE: To compare the results of short segment pedicle screw fixation with long segment pedicle screw fixation in Denis type B burst fractures treated anteriorly with short bone graft. SUMMARY OF BACK GROUND DATA: Relatively good results(Short fusion time, good union rate, less loss of lordosis postoperatively etc.) were obtained in long segment fixation group during follow-up period. METHODS: Twenty-one patients with Denis B type burst fractures of thoracolumbar and lumbar spine were divided into two groups depend on the level of pedicle screw fixation in operative treatment methods, one group consisted of 10 cases which were treated by posterior short segment pedicle screw fixation and anterior interbody fusion with short bone graft(Group I : one level above and below posteior pedicle screw fixation of the fracture site and upper end plate of fracture site was fused with autogenous iliac bone or rib to adjacent vertebral body anteriorly through involved disc space) and the other groups consisted of 11 cases which were treated by posterior long segment pedicle screw fixation and anterior interbody fusion with short bone graft (Group II : more than two level above and below posterior pedicle screw fixation of the fracture site and additionally, anterior interbody fusion with short bone graft performed same as Group I). Bony union rate, union period, changes of height of bone and disc, kyphotic angle loss, interscrew angle and complications were measured using pre-, post-operative and follow-up radiographs and chart review. RESULTS: Comparing the two groups, there were no significant postoperative and follow-up results in both groups, especially, change of body & disc height, change of kyphotic angle and change of interscrew angle. However, relatively short fusion time, good union rate, less kyphotic angle loss, and low complication rates were obtainecl and maintained during follow-up period in long segment fixation lion group(Group II). CONCLUSIONS: Long segment pedicle screw fixation and anterior interbody fusion with short bone graft group could effectiyely treat Denis B type burst fractures of thoracolumbar & lumbar spine and maintain their postoperative results during follow up peroid.
Animals ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Lions ; Lordosis ; Ribs ; Spine ; Transplants*

Polyethylene glycol (PEG)-3350 is the most frequently used lavage solution for bowel cleansing prior to colonoscopy or elective surgery because its large molecular weight means that it is poorly absorbed. However, if it leaks into the peritoneal cavity, complications may arise. Few published studies have assessed the absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of PEG. Moreover, no published clinical data regarding complications due to the intra-peritoneal leakage of PEG-3350 could be found. We report on an elderly patient who developed the poisoning caused by leaking of PEG-3350 during bowel preparation. It resulted in severe metabolic acidosis, hypernatremia, hyperosmolality and a high anion gap, but it was effectively treated with early continuous renal replacement therapy after surgery.
Absorption ; Acid-Base Equilibrium ; Acidosis ; Aged* ; Colonoscopy ; Humans ; Hypernatremia ; Metabolism ; Molecular Weight ; Peritoneal Cavity ; Poisoning* ; Polyethylene Glycols* ; Renal Replacement Therapy ; Therapeutic Irrigation

No abstract available.
Animals ; Embryonic Structures* ; Mice*

No abstract available.
Animals ; Hepatitis A* ; Hepatitis* ; Mice ; Mice, Inbred ICR*

Macroglossia can cause dentomusculoskeletal deformities, instability of orthodontic and orthognathic surgical treatment, and create masticatory, speech and airway management problems. To determine whether a reduction glossectomy is necessary, it will important to identify the signs and symptoms of macroglossia. Development of dentoskeletal changes directly related with tongue size, such as an anterior open bite or a Angle Class III malocclusion tendency, would indicate that reduction glossectomy may be beneficial. For reduction glossectomy, several techniques have been reported. However, in most techniques the tip of tongue is removed. So its excision causes the loss of most mobile and sensitive portion of the tongue, and creates ankylosed, globular tongue. To avoid such problems, central tongue reduction technique have been proposed. This article will introduce central tongue reduction for anterior openbite case associated with macroglossia.
Airway Management ; Congenital Abnormalities ; Glossectomy ; Macroglossia* ; Malocclusion ; Malocclusion, Angle Class III ; Open Bite ; Tongue*

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the signal intensity and size of anterior pituitary gland in postpartum women, and to compare with those of control group. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In 34 postpartum women(18-43 years, mean:27 years) and another 35 control nonpregnant women(20-29 years, mean :24 years), midsagittal Tl-weighted MR images were obtained. The signal intensity and height of the anterior pituitary gland were compared between the post-partum and normal control groups. RESULTS: In postpartum women, the signal intensity of the anterior pituitary gland relative to the pons was higher than that of the control gorup. Pituitary gland height of postpartum women was higher(5-11. 8mm, mean:8.18 +/- 1.8mm) than that of control group(2-9mm, mean :6.2 +/- 1.7mm). CONCLUSION: It is concluded that the hyperintensity of the anterior pituitary gland on Tl-weighted image is a normal finding in postpartum women, which is useful in differentiation from pituitary abnormality.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging* ; Pituitary Gland ; Pituitary Gland, Anterior* ; Pons ; Postpartum Period*

BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the functional outcomes of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) and to assess factors affecting the patients' subjective satisfaction after RTSA. METHODS: Forty-three patients (mean age, 75.0 ± 5.2 years) who underwent RTSA for cuff tear arthropathy or irreparable cuff tears with preoperative magnetic resonance imaging and pre- and postoperative radiographs at 1 year, and whose various functional outcomes including pain visual analogue scale (VAS), simple shoulder test, Constant score, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons score, and active range of motion were evaluated preoperatively and at the last follow-up (>12 months) were enrolled. The outcome parameter was set as a satisfaction scale. Various clinical and radiographic factors were analyzed, and their correlations with postoperative satisfaction were evaluated. RESULTS: All functional scores, VAS pain score, and active forward flexion showed significant improvement after surgery (all p<0.001). Twenty-nine patients were satisfied with the results and 14 were dissatisfied. The presence of pseudoparalysis (p=0.028) and worse preoperative function (all p<0.05) were related with higher satisfaction. Any radiologic parameters did not affect patients' postoperative satisfaction. CONCLUSIONS: All patients showed a good functional outcome after RTSA, however the patients' subjective postoperative satisfaction was affected by preoperative functional status (higher satisfaction in poor preoperative function), not by radiological findings.
Arthroplasty* ; Elbow ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Magnetic Resonance Imaging ; Range of Motion, Articular ; Shoulder* ; Surgeons ; Tears

The drinking water in apartment is stored in reservoir tank and thereafter supplied each household. In case the drinking water in stored too long or insanitary, tap water might change in quality. This study was carried out to evaluate the physic-chemical and microbiological conditions of 36 samples of tap water of apartments compared to 18 samples of tap water of independence houses in Taegu City from May to October, 1987. Main findings are summarized as follows: PH values were within normal range in all samples. Samples less than 0.2ppm in residual chlorine accounted for 16.7% in the apartment and 5.6% in the independence house. Nitrite nitrogen was detected 2.8% of apartment samples only. Among the total of 54 samples, 11.1% of the apartment and independence samples were over the normal value in standard plate count. Samples more than 1.8 of most probable number (MPN) accounted for 27.8% in the apartment and 33.3% in the independence house. In result of test for residual chlorine, nitrite nitrogen, standard plate count, and MPN, the proportion of the samples revealed inappropriate in respect of drinking water standards. In case of all sorts of tests was 2.7% in apartment and nothing in independence houses, in case of 3 sorts of tests was 2.7% in apartment and 5.6% in independence houses, in case of 2 sorts of tests was 8.3% in apartment and 5.6% in independence houses, and in case of only 1 test was 25.0% in apartment and 22.2% in independence houses. Correlation between residual chorine and standard plate count, and between standard plate count and MPN were observed. It was found that the more years since construction of apartment were, the worse tap water was in quality.
Chlorine ; Daegu* ; Drinking Water ; Family Characteristics ; Hydrogen-Ion Concentration ; Nitrogen ; Reference Values ; Water*

No abstract available.
Facial Nerve* ; Fetus*