PURPOSE: This study was to examine the relationship of knowledge, health beliefs, and prevention behaviors of osteoporotic fracture in outpatients with osteoporosis. METHODS: The subjects were 120 outpatients receiving osteoporosis treatment on K hospital in G city from Dec. 2007 to Feb. 2008. Questionnaires were collected and analyzed using the SPSS/WIN 12.0 program for descriptive statistics, and t-test, ANOVA, and Pearson correlation coefficient. RESULTS: Subjects were treated for fracture about 28 months. The mean score of knowledge, health belief and prevention behaviors in subjects were 17.5 +/- 3.22, 2.8 +/- 0.23 and 2.8 +/- 0.38 respectively. The score of health belief recorded the lowest point. However, the score of knowledge varied with general and disease-related characteristics of subjects. In contrast, the score of prevention behaviors did not showed any significant differences. Fracture prevention behavior in subjects showed rather higher relationship with the health belief system than the knowledge of fracture prevention. CONCLUSION: The present work suggested that education program for prevention behaviors of fracture should be developed to focus on altering the health belief system rather than the knowledge of osteoporotic fracture prevention. Furthermore, individual education program based on living circumstances and daily life habits should be also developed.
Humans ; Osteoporosis ; Osteoporotic Fractures ; Outpatients ; Surveys and Questionnaires

PURPOSE: This study was intended to investigate the migrating motor complex (MMC) changes after ileal bypass in ex-vivo mouse models. METHODS: Partial (side-to-side) and total bypass (occlusion of proximal part of bypassed loop) were performed on ileums of female Institute of Cancer Research mice. After 2 and 4 weeks, the bypassed segments were harvested and MMCs were recorded at 4 different sites ex-vivo. Amplitude, duration, interval, direction of propagation, and the area under the curve (AUC) of MMCs were measured and compared to those of the controls. RESULTS: In control mice (n = 7), most MMCs propagated aborally (91.1%). After 2 weeks of partial bypass (n = 4), there was a significant decrease in both amplitude and AUC, and orally-propagating MMCs increased significantly (45%, P = 0.002). Bidirectional MMCs (originating in the bypassed loop and propagating in both directions) were also observed (10%). The amplitude of the MMCs remained decreased at 4 weeks after partial bypass (n = 4), and neither the AUC nor the direction of propagation showed significant changes compared to 2 weeks. Similarly, in the total bypass model, both the amplitude and AUC of the MMCs decreased significantly compared to controls. In contrast to partial bypass, 95% of the MMCs within the bypassed loop propagated aborally after 2 weeks (n = 6), which was similar to the control state. After 4 weeks (n = 5), however, MMCs either lost their temporal relationship or completely disappeared. CONCLUSION: The changes in propagation direction of the MMCs in the partially bypassed loop may contribute to stagnation of bowel contents and the development of blind loop syndrome.
Animals ; Area Under Curve ; Blind Loop Syndrome ; Female ; Humans ; Ileum ; Jejunoileal Bypass ; Mice ; Myoelectric Complex, Migrating

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Humans ; Mothers*

Most of the malignant tumors of the pancreas are adenocarcinomas arising from the ductal epithelium. Primary leiomyosarcoma of the pancreas, even though it is the most common sarcoma of the pancreas, is very rare. We present a case of leiomyosarcoma of the pancreas, probably primary, with metastases to the stomach, lymph nodes, and abdominal wall. A 52-year-old woman visited the hospital with vague right upper abdominal pain and weigh loss of 6 kg for 2 months. The radiological and endoscopic examination revealed that she had a large heterogeneous mass, 11 cm in size, in the pancreatic body and tail, a 4 cm-sized mass in the paraaortic area, and a 3 cm-sized polypoid mass in the stomach. Histologically, they were all similar to one another and composed of markedly pleomorphic cells. Immunohistochemical and electron microscopic studies showed definite smooth muscle differentiation of the tumor cells. Two months later, the patient underwent an excision of a new 3 cm mass in the right lower abdominal wall, showing features of well differentiated leiomyosarcoma.
Abdominal Pain ; Abdominal Wall ; Adenocarcinoma ; Epithelium ; Female ; Humans ; Leiomyosarcoma* ; Lymph Nodes ; Middle Aged ; Muscle, Smooth ; Neoplasm Metastasis ; Pancreas* ; Sarcoma ; Stomach

If orthodontists and restorative dentists establish the interdisciplinary approach to esthetic dentistry, the esthetic and functional outcome of their combined efforts will be greatly enhanced. This article describes satisfying esthetic results obtained by the distribution of space for restoration by orthodontic treatment and porcelain laminate veneers in uneven space between maxillary anterior teeth. It is proposed that the use of orthodontic treatment for re-distribution of the space and the use of porcelain laminate veneers to alter crown anatomy provide maximum esthetic and functional correction for patients with irregular interdental spacing.
Crowns ; Dental Porcelain ; Dentistry ; Dentists ; Humans ; Tooth

If orthodontists and restorative dentists establish the interdisciplinary approach to esthetic dentistry, the esthetic and functional outcome of their combined efforts will be greatly enhanced. This article describes satisfying esthetic results obtained by the distribution of space for restoration by orthodontic treatment and porcelain laminate veneers in uneven space between maxillary anterior teeth. It is proposed that the use of orthodontic treatment for re-distribution of the space and the use of porcelain laminate veneers to alter crown anatomy provide maximum esthetic and functional correction for patients with irregular interdental spacing.
Crowns ; Dental Porcelain ; Dentistry ; Dentists ; Humans ; Tooth

We describe a case of cutaneous angiomyolipoma found in the ear lobe, that is not associated with tuberous sclerosis. The lesion developed on the youngest patient yet reported in the literature.
Angiomyolipoma* ; Ear ; Humans ; Tuberous Sclerosis

Functional-Below-Knee Total Contact Cast characterized by early weight bearing and free motion of affected knee joint during the cast immobilizaton has brought to significant result on trearment of tibial fractures, and is considered to take early bony union by establishment of almost physiological environment on fracture site during immobilization. For recent 2 years, writers have experienced many tibial fractures to treat with Functional Below-Knee Total Contact Cast. In them, clinical data and results of 17 cases which were studied well are reviewed, and method of cast application is illustrated.
Clinical Study ; Immobilization ; Knee Joint ; Methods ; Tibial Fractures ; Weight-Bearing

A clinical review and analysis was carried out on 14 cases of ischemic myositis associated with carbon monoxide poisioning treated at S.N.U.H. during the 3 year period from 1968 to 1971 with following results. l. Among 14 patients, there were 8 males and 6 females. 8 cases were between the 20–30 years of age. None was observed under 20 years old. 2. Average duration of exposure to carbon monoxide gas was 9 hours, mostly between 8–12 hours. 3. Such systemic conditions are suggested as predisposing causes leading to ischemic myositis as pregnancy, postpartum, active pulmonary tuberculosis, obesity with hypertension, and hypnotic addiction. 4. In regard to the local factors, prolonged external pressure the body is subjected to in unconcious state as well as local burn is shown to be responsible for the myositis. And in this respect Korean mode of bed on On-Dol may deserve blame for myositis because of its hardness and much heat. 5. Complications associated with ischemic myositis were 3 cases of ischemic myocarditis, 2 cases of brain syndrome and 3 cases of acute renal failure. In 3 cases of renal failure, all terminated fatally inspite of the intensive care including hemodialysis. 6. Fasciotomy should be performed cautiously, as 4 cases of secandary infection were complicated after fasciotomy on 5 cases.
Acute Kidney Injury ; Brain ; Burns ; Carbon Monoxide Poisoning ; Carbon Monoxide ; Carbon ; Critical Care ; Female ; Hardness ; Hot Temperature ; Humans ; Hypertension ; Male ; Myocarditis ; Myositis ; Obesity ; Postpartum Period ; Pregnancy ; Renal Dialysis ; Renal Insufficiency ; Tuberculosis, Pulmonary

Three cases of congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia were treated at Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul national University Hospital during last four years. In all cases, many Cafe-au-lait spots and subcutaneous nodules were shown on the whoIe body skin, which are suggestive of neuro-fibromatosis. Case 1, A thirteen years old boy was treated with plate and screw fixation with massive iliac cancellous and cortical graft. In a follow-up of three and one half years, solid bony union has been obtained with successful result. Case 2, A 5 years old boy was treated with Boyds dual cortical graft with plate and screw fixation. In a follow-up to eight months, bony union were satisfactory. Case 3, A six months old boy who is young brother of case 2, was treated with Charnleys intramedullary nailing and iliac cancellous and cortical graft. The patient is still in the Iong leg cast, six months postoperatively. The evidence of familial and hereditary factor in pedigree is elicited on case 2 and 3. This congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia in the sibling is regared as the first report in Korean literature.
Cafe-au-Lait Spots ; Follow-Up Studies ; Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary ; Humans ; Leg ; Male ; Orthopedics ; Pedigree ; Pseudarthrosis ; Seoul ; Siblings ; Skin ; Tibia ; Transplants