1.A Case of Pyelo-Caliceal Diverticulum.
Korean Journal of Urology 1981;22(4):445-447
Pyelocaliceal diverticula are eventuations of the upper collecting system, lying within the renal parenchyma and communicating with the main collecting system via a narrow channel. They are smooth-walled and are lined by transitional cell epithelium. Their lining is nonsecretory but they contain urine derived by passive filling from the adjacent collecting system. The vast majority of these lesions are small, measuring below 1cm in diameter. A pyelocaliceal diverticulum containing multiple sandy stones is presented with review of literature.
Deception
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Diverticulum*
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Epithelium
2.Subtemporal Approach vs. Pterional Approach in Basilar Bifurcation Aneurysms: 2 Case Reports.
Seong Woon YOON ; Gook Ki KIM ; Young Jin LEEM ; Tae Sung KIM ; Bong Am LEE ; Won LEEM
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society 1993;22(12):1394-1402
Two patients with basilar bifurcation aneurysm were treated by different approach, low lying posteriorly projecting aneurysm was clipped with subtemporal approach and high bifurcated basilar bifurcation aneurysm with multiplicity approached through pterional method. The author reviewed literature concerning the approaches of basilar bifurcation aneurysm.
Aneurysm*
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Deception
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Humans
3.Lying Down Instability Undetected on Standing Dynamic Radiographs.
Hyeun Sung KIM ; Chang Il JU ; Seok Won KIM ; Jung Hoon KANG
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society 2015;58(6):560-562
It is well known that spinal instability should be evaluated in the standing lateral position. Standing dynamic flexion and extension radiographs are usually used to assess spinal instability. Here, we report a patient who experienced distraction instability while in the supine position rather than the standard standing position. To our knowledge, this is the first report of lying-down instability undetected on standing dynamic flexion and extension radiographs. We discuss the pathophysiological mechanism of this uncommon but possible entity and provide a review of the literature.
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Humans
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Supine Position
4.Diagnosis and Treatment of Anterior-Canal Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo: A Systematic Review.
Evangelos ANAGNOSTOU ; Ioanna KOUZI ; Konstantinos SPENGOS
Journal of Clinical Neurology 2015;11(3):262-267
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: In contrast to the posterior- and horizontal-canal variants, data on the frequency and therapeutic management of anterior-canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (AC-BPPV) are sparse. To synthesize the existing body of evidence into a systematic review regarding the incidence and treatment of AC-BPPV. METHODS: Systematic search of medical databases employing predefined criteria, using the term "anterior canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo." RESULTS: The electronic search retrieved 178 unique citations, 31 of which were considered eligible for further analysis. Analysis of the collected data revealed an estimated occurrence of AC-BPPV among benign paroxysmal positional vertigo patients of 3% (range 1-17.1%). No controlled therapeutic trials could be identified, and so the analysis was focused on uncontrolled case series. Treatment was categorized into three groups: Epley maneuver, Yacovino maneuver, and specific, nonstandard maneuvers described in individual articles. All three categories demonstrated success rates of over 75%, and the overall sample-size-weighted mean was 85.6%. CONCLUSIONS: The present analysis demonstrated that AC-BPPV comprises about 3% of all BPPV cases. It can be treated safely using the Epley, Yacovino, and other maneuvers with rates of symptom resolution lying in the range of that reported for the other, more frequent canal variants. Multicenter controlled trials are needed in order to develop evidence-based guidelines for the treatment of AC-BPPV.
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Diagnosis*
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Humans
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Incidence
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Vertigo*
5.Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Ischial Bursitis.
Sung Moon KIM ; Myung Jin SHIN ; Kyung Sook KIM ; Joong Mo AHN ; Kil Ho CHO ; Jae Suck CHANG ; Soo Ho LEE
Journal of the Korean Radiological Society 1999;40(6):1197-1201
PURPOSE: The objective of this study was to evaluate the findings of ultrasonography (US) in patients withis-chial bursitis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Our study included 27 patients (mean age 62 years) who underwent US fora painful mass or tenderness in the buttock area. In six of these 27, serous fluid was obtained by needleaspiration, and in five cases, bursal excision permitted histologic confirmation. The other sixteen patients werefollowed up for one or two months with only NSAID medication; all showed some improvement or remission of symptoms. Using a 5-10 MHz linear array probe, US examination was performed while the patient was lying facedown. US images were analyzed with regard to location and size of the lesions, thickness of cyst wall, thepres-ence of internal septa or mural nodules, echogenicity of the cyst wall, fluid content, internal septa,compressibility by a probe, and Doppler signals within the cyst wall. RESULTS: In all 27 patients, ischialbursitis was located superficially to ischial tuberosity. Lesion size(maximum diameter) was 1.5-7(mean 3.8)cm, andthe cyst wall was 0.2-0.8cm thick. Internal septa and mural nodules were seen in 12 cases (44%) and 13 cases(48%), respectively. The cyst wall was identifiable in 21 cases (78%), appearing as a single layer with lowechogenicity (n=10) or with high echogenicity (n=1); it also appeared as two (n=6) or three (n=4) layers ofdifferent echogenicities. When internal septa were present, fluid within the cyst was low echoic in 59% of cases,high echoic in 30%, and of mixed echogenicity (so-called compartmentalization) in 15%. In all cases, the cystbecame deformed, when compressed by a probe. In all patients who underwent doppler examination, some vascularitywas found within the cyst wall. CONCLUSION: US helped to detect ischial bursitis; US findings were thin-walled cystic lesion located superficially to ischial tuberosity, with or without internal septa and mural nodules, andeasy compressibility.
Bursitis*
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Buttocks
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Deception
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Humans
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Ultrasonography
6.Subtemporal Transpetrosal Approach for Aneurysms of the Low-Lying Basilar Bifurcation.
Hyoung Kuin RHA ; Chul JI ; Chang Rak CHOI
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society 1994;23(12):1424-1429
Surgical approaches for aneurysms of the basilar artery trunk are variable and utilized depending on the location of the aneurysms and direction of the fundus of the aneurysms. We operated one patient with low lying basilar bifurcation aneurysms facing toward the brain stem by subtemporal transpetrosal approach with successful clipping of aneurysms. The advantage of this approach to low-lying basilar bifurcation or basilar trunk aneurysms over the pterional, subtemporal(transtentorial), combined supratentorial and infratentorial, transoral, and suboccipital approach are discussed.
Aneurysm*
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Basilar Artery
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Brain Stem
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Deception
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Humans
7.Three Dimensional Characteristics of Mandible in Class II Malocclusion Cases Using Computed Tomography.
U Young LEE ; Dae Kyoon PARK ; Soon Jung HWANG ; Kyoung Bok JO ; Seung Ho HAN
Korean Journal of Physical Anthropology 2004;17(3):163-175
In case of class II malocclusion, mandible has morphological characteristics such as size and position. To investigate morphological characteristics of mandible, most study has been done in indirect measurement using cephalogram. Recently, it is possible to measure directly Three dimensional skeletal model reconstructed from computed tomography images. This study aimed to know characteristics of mandible in class II malocclusion, analyzing Three dimensional mandible models of class I and II malocclusion which are acquired from computed tomography images of 80 cadavers. In open bite type of class II malocclusion, the size of mandible had no difference from class I malocclusion but the sagittal ramus angle and condylar angle were smaller 3 degree than class I. These findings inform that the ramus and condylar process of open bite type of class II malocclusion stand more erectly than class I and then the mandible is placed posteriorly. In deep bite type of class II malocclusion, the length of mandible was shorter 4 mm and, the sagittal ramus angle and condylar angle were larger 5 degree than class I. These findings, short length of mandible and more lying ramus and condylar process, make the mandible in the feature of deep bite of class II malocclusion. In comparison of past issued articles which used cehpalometry mainly, the values of measurements agree partially. It is the differences of measuring points and methods to make inconsistency between indirect measurement like cephalometric study and 3 dimensionally direct measurement like this study. To increase accuracy of Three dimensionally direct measurement, standardization of measuring points and method for the measurement is required.
Cadaver
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Deception
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Malocclusion*
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Mandible*
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Open Bite
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Overbite
8.A Case of Calyceal Diverticulum Treated by Partial Nephrectomy.
Young Jai LEE ; Kil Sung KWON ; Tai Kyung KIM ; Yong Hyun CHO ; Yeung Hyun PARK
Korean Journal of Urology 1981;22(6):627-629
Calyceal diverticula are eventrations of the upper collecting system, lying within the renal parenchyma, communicating with the main collecting system via a narrow channel and lining by transitional tell epithelium. Most are asyptomatic and rarely require any form of treatment but complicated one needs surgical correction. We experienced one case of calyceal diverticulum associated with stone in 47 year old man. This calyceal diverticulum was removed by partial nephrectomy.
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Diverticulum*
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Epithelium
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Humans
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Middle Aged
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Nephrectomy*
9.3 Cases of Pararenal Pseudocyst.
Yong Hyun CHO ; Tai Kyung KIM ; Sung Young CHUNG ; Yong Hyun PARK ; Soo Kil LIM
Korean Journal of Urology 1980;21(6):637-641
Pararenal pseudocyst is an unknown condition caused by renal trauma, in which there is an encysted collection of urine or serous fluid lying outside the renal pelvis and parenchyma We have experienced 3 cases of pararenal pseudocyst The results were as follow; 1. Three cases of pararenal pseudocyst were caused by trauma 2. Among the three cases, 2 cases of pararenal pseudocyst were communicated with the renal pelvis and upper and the other was the renal parenchyma. 3. 2 cases of the nephrectomy were performed due to severe hydronephrosis and permanent nephrocutaneous fistula. In third case of pararenal pseudocyst, we could preserve the kidney because. of early detection and management.
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Fistula
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Hydronephrosis
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Kidney
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Kidney Pelvis
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Nephrectomy
10.Postural Change of Intraocular Pressure in Normal Persons and in Patients with Hypertension and Diabetes.
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society 1986;27(4):577-580
This paper describes the results of the investigation of the intraocular pressure response upon postural change in 56 healthy adults and in 20 hypertensive patients, with a short study of 9 diabetic patients. Both hypertensive and diabetic groups showed abnormal response. In the hypertensive and diabetic groups the mean rise at immediately after lying was significantly higher than that occuring during 15 min in lying, that is, 1.9 mmHg compared to 0.8 mmHg in hypertensive group and 2.4 mmHg compared to 0.5 mmHg in diabetic group(p<0.05).
Adult
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Deception
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Humans
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Hypertension*
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Intraocular Pressure*