No abstract available.
Intestinal Fistula*

No abstract available.
Adhesives* ; Nylons* ; Skin* ; Surgical Tape* ; Sutures* ; Wounds and Injuries*

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical results and recovery of sports activity in patients who received meniscal allograft transplantation. From December 1999 to May 2009, we selected 36 cases out of 38 cases who received meniscal transplantation using fresh frozen allograft. The mean age was 33.8 years (range: 17-50 years) and the mean follow up was 68.8 months (range: 12-142 months). Clinical results were evaluated with knee assessment scoring system (KASS), Lysholm knee score and International knee Documentation Committee. The information of quadriceps and hamstrings strength recovery was obtained using Tegner activity scale, Tegner activity score and Biodex system II (Biodex, USA), and it was used to evaluate the recovery of sports activity. The average KASS score was increased from 61.7 preoperatively to 83.8 postoperatively. The average Lysholm score was increased from 77.7 preoperatively to 87.7 postoperatively. Also, Tegner activity scale, Tegner activity score and the recovery of quadriceps and hamstrings increased at 1year after surgery. In knee joint position sense, the proprioception increased compared to preoperational count. We propose the meniscal allograft transplantation is one of a proper treatment after subtotal or total meniscectomy, which can significantly relieve pain and improve function of the knee joint.
Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Knee ; Knee Joint ; Proprioception ; Sports ; Transplantation, Homologous ; Transplants

No abstract available.
Humans ; Ulcer* ; Zidovudine*

No abstract available.
Bacteremia*

Mucasal melanoma is rare and it is one of the diseases of the worst prgnosis. We report a case of metastatic mucosal melanoma of the lip in 50-yearold male with a peanut sized, round, black colored macule on the lower lip, which was metaetasized to the brain and lung for 8 years. Histologically, typical findings of malignant melanoma showed. Chest P-A showing nodular high densities on the right upper and lower lobes and left lower lobe. Brain C,T. scan revealed round nodular densities on the right and left frontal and parietal lobes. In spite of chemical and radiation therapy, he was dead.
Brain* ; Humans ; Lip* ; Lung* ; Male ; Melanoma* ; Parietal Lobe ; Thorax

PURPOSE: This study focused on local communities and the factors influencing injuries requiring hospital admission that affect the quality of life for Koreans. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study used data collected from 4,400 households during the 2001 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES). A stratified multistage probability sampling method was applied and the final sample included 7,924 subjects over 20 years old who had completed the questionnaire regarding factors influencing injuries requiring hospital admission. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to estimate the risk factors influencing injuries. RESULTS: The incidence of injuries requiring hospital admission in Koreans was higher in men than in women at 2.3% (95% CI: 1.8-2.8) and 1.7% (95% CI: 1.3-2.1), respectively. Statistically significant factors affecting the occurrence of injuries requiring hospital admission were marital status (OR: 2.60, 95% CI: 2.22- 5.56), state of health (OR: 0.63, 95% CI: 0.43-0.92), frequency of heavy drinking (OR: 1.96, 95% CI: 1.01-3.79), normal physical activities (OR: 1.68, 95% CI: 1.07-2.65), and sleep (OR: 1.54, 95% CI: 1.01-2.35). CONCLUSION: The results of this study can be used to develop measures to prevent fatal injuries and be used as basic data for community health programs.

No abstract available.
Colon*

Some observers have insisted that modern medicine should be restored to the holistic nature in the face of the limitations of the current mechanistic modern medicine. Four medical doctors trained in modern medicine, Simonton, Chopra, Kohda and Takeguma are showing the creative models of medicine based on the holistic philosophies and methodologies. It will be meaningful to investigate what the sociocultural backgrounds of their thinkings and practice are, and how much these are socially acceptable and useful.
English Abstract ; History of Medicine, 20th Cent. ; Holistic Health/*history ; Medicine ; Philosophy, Medical/*history

Some observers have insisted that modern medicine should be restored to the holistic nature in the face of the limitations of the current mechanistic modern medicine. Four medical doctors trained in modern medicine, Simonton, Chopra, Kohda and Takeguma are showing the creative models of medicine based on the holistic philosophies and methodologies. It will be meaningful to investigate what the sociocultural backgrounds of their thinkings and practice are, and how much these are socially acceptable and useful.
English Abstract ; History of Medicine, 20th Cent. ; Holistic Health/*history ; Medicine ; Philosophy, Medical/*history