2.The Treatment and Outcome of 32 Cases of Benign Ureteral Stricture Using Balloon Dilatation.
Yang Il JANG ; Kyung Jun OH ; Kyu Hwan KIM
Korean Journal of Urology 1998;39(10):963-967
PURPOSE: Although it is well known that surgical treatment has been gold standard in most cases of ureteral stricture, but its effect was not satisfactory. The development of balloon catheters and advances in endourology offer attractive alternative management compared to surgery in the treatment of urethral strictures. The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of balloon dilatation as an alternative treatment in the management of benign ureteral stricture. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We reviewed the records of 32 patients, treated during the last 5 years for benign ureteral stricture disease. Balloon dilatation of benign ureteral strictures were performed in a percutaneous antegrade(10 patients) or retrograde(22 patients) fashion followed by placement of a 6 Fr. stent for 6-8 weeks. The underlying diseases or conditions of the benign ureteral stricture were tuberculous ureteritis in 15, surgery to ureter in 8, iatrogenic cause in 5, and primary cause in 4. RESULTS: The over-all rate of succesful management of benign ureteral stricture diseases using endoscopic techniques was 75 percent. The significant complications were not observed in all patients. CONCLUSIONS: Based on the result of our experiences, we suggest the use of balloon dilatation as the initial treatment method in benign urethral stricture.
Catheters
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Constriction, Pathologic*
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Dilatation*
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Humans
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Stents
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Ureter*
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Urethral Stricture
3.Psoriasis at the Previous Site of Herpes Zoster: Isotopic Response or Koebner Phenomenon?.
Hee Won JANG ; Jung Jin SHIN ; Hwa Jung RYU ; Il Hwan KIM
Korean Journal of Dermatology 2015;53(2):161-163
No abstract available.
Herpes Zoster*
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Psoriasis*
4.Auditory sensitivity of 40 Hz event related potential in the hearing impaired subjects.
Cheon Gee JANG ; Young Hoon KIM ; Il Kuk KIM ; Joong Hwan CHO
Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 1991;34(6):1169-1174
No abstract available.
Hearing*
5.Metabolic Syndrome and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Study Focused on the Correlation between Metabolic Syndrome Factors and Prostate Volume and Prostate-specific Antigen.
Taek Hwan JANG ; Jeong Hwan SON ; Jae Il KIM ; Seok Heun JANG
Korean Journal of Urology 2008;49(11):986-991
PURPOSE: To evaluate the relationship between metabolic syndrome and benign prostatic hyperplasia in Korean men, we investigated the relation between prostate volume and the serum prostate specific-antigen (PSA) level with the factors for metabolic syndrome. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We reviewed the data of 1,412 men who had a general health check-up without significant evidence of disease between January 2004 and May 2007. The age, prostate volume, PSA, PSA density and metabolic factors were measured, and the relationships of these factors were evaluated. We also compared the prostate-related data between the metabolic syndrome(MS) group and non-metabolic syndrome(NMS) group. RESULTS: The prostate volume was significantly larger in the MS group (23.0+/-7.1ml) than that in the NMS group(20.9+/-6.1ml)(p<0.001). There was no statistically significant difference of the PSA level between the two groups(MS group: 0.86+/-0.66, NMS group: 0.90+/-0.81), but the PSAD was significantly different between the two groups(MS group: 0.038+/-0.027, NMS group: 0.044+/-0.031)(p=0.0035). We concluded that there was a significant correlation between the prostate volume and the metabolic syndrome factors. However, when analyzing the influence of each metabolic syndrome factor on the prostate volume, only the BMI was a relatively influential factor. CONCLUSIONS: Our study showed that there was significant correlation between each metabolic syndrome factor and the prostate volume. This seemed to be the result of the commonly related pathophysiology of MS and an enlarged prostrate volume, and obesity was a significant factor. It was meaningful that the PSA level in the MS group was lower than that of the NMS group in case of the same prostate volume.
Male
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Humans
6.A Computerized Axial Tomographic Study on the Measurements of Cerebral Ventricles and Sulci in Chronic Alcoholics.
Jin Sook JEON ; Seong Joo LEE ; Hwan Il JANG
Journal of the Korean Neurological Association 1983;1(1):60-68
The authors measured the lateral & 3rd ventricles and cortical sulci in computerized axial tomographic films of 15 male patients with chronic alcoholism and 16 controls, who had been admitted to Kyng Hee University Hospital from Jan. 1, 1979 to Mar. 31, 1983. The results were as following: 1. The average age of patients was 47.5 yrs., and that of conntrols was 34.5 yrs. The average duration of habitual drinking was 11.6 yrs., and complicated with delirium tremens, head trauma, liver diseases (46.7% each other) and seizure (33.3%). 2. The sulcal widening was found in 9 cases (60.0%) of patients (mean +/- S.D. = 6.7 +/- 1.76mm) and no cases in control group (mean +/- S.D. = 2.3 +/- 0.88mm). The difference between patients and control group was statistically significant, especially in twenties (P<0.05). 3. The lateral ventricular enlargement was seen in 12 cases (80.0%) of patients (mean +/- S.D. = 17.1 +/- 0.93mm), and 8 cases (50.0%) of control group (mean +/- S.D. = 14.7+/- 1.46mm). There was statistical significance, especially in forties (P<0.05). There were no statistical significance except cella media index (P<0.05), according to various measuring indices. The width of 3rd ventricle was 1.88 +/- 0.152mm (mean+/-S.D.) in patients and 1.12+/-0.311mm (mean +/- S.D.) in control group. And the difference was statistically significant. 4. Cerebral atrophy was noticed in 10 cases (67.0%) among 15 taken C.A.T. of brain.
Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium
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Alcoholics*
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Alcoholism
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Atrophy
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Brain
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Cerebral Ventricles*
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Craniocerebral Trauma
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Drinking
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Humans
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Liver Diseases
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Male
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Seizures
7.A Study on the Seizures in Chronic Alcoholics.
Jin Sook CHUN ; Sung Joo LEE ; Hwan Il JANG
Journal of the Korean Neurological Association 1983;1(1):23-28
The authors reported and reviewed 7 cases of seizures among 53 chronic alcoholics who had been hospitalized in Kyung Hee University Hospital from Jan. 1, 1979 to Mar. 31, 1983. Case 1 was considered to be alcohol withdrawal seizure (so called "rum fit") in terms of it's clinical and laboratory findings. And other 6 cases, which had no past history of epilepsy and had been drinking alcoholic beverages for 9.6 years on the average before the appearances of seizures, were considered to belong to alcoholinduced seizures.
Alcohol Withdrawal Seizures
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Alcoholic Beverages
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Alcoholics*
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Drinking
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Epilepsy
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Humans
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Seizures*
8.EXPERIMENTAL STUDY ON THE PREVENTION OF TRAUMATIC NEUROMA.
Nam Ho KIM ; Hyo Jook JANG ; In Pyo HONG ; Jong Hwan KIM ; Sung Suk PANG ; Jung Il SUH
Journal of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons 1997;24(6):1358-1366
No abstract available.
Neuroma*
9.Retroperitoneal Laparoscopic Marsupialization of Simple Renal Cyst.
Young Sig KIM ; Sun Il KIM ; Jang Hwan KIM ; Seung Cheol YANG
Korean Journal of Urology 1999;40(2):129-132
PURPOSE: The minimally invasive technique in urologic treatment such as percutaneous cyst aspiration with sclerotherapy is increasing in recent years to treat symptomatic simple renal cyst. However, this method has a high recurrence rate. The laparoscopic approach can be an alternative method which is far less invasive than open surgery and less recurrence rate than sclerotherapy. Furthermore, the retroperitoneal approach can avoid unnecessary intraperitoneal manipulation and thereby reduce complications such as injury and adhesion of the bowel. We evaluated the recurrence rate, hospital stay, and postoperative morbidity of retroperitoneal laparoscopic marsupialization of simple renal cyst. MATERIALS AND METHODS: From July 1996 to May 1997, 27 patients(male 7, female 20) with simple renal cyst, presenting with pain(14 patients), recurrent cyst after percutaneous aspiration(9), and incidentally found renal cyst(4) was managed with retroperitoneal laparoscopic marsupialization of simple renal cyst. Mean patient age and cyst size were 50 years(range 35-66 years) and 7.8cm(range 3.0-12.0cm), respectively. RESULTS: Mean operative time, hospital stay, and follow-up period were 58.9 minutes(range 40-110 minutes), 2.3 days(range 1-4 days) and 14.2 months(range 6-25 months), respectively. There was no recurrence and cytologic and pathologic examinations were benign in all patients. There was no significant difference in the operative time according to the position and the side of the renal cyst. CONCLUSIONS: Retroperitoneal laparoscopic cyst marsupialization is an effective therapy for recurrent or symptomatic large simple renal cyst with low recurrence rate and postoperative morbidity.
Female
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Follow-Up Studies
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Humans
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Length of Stay
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Operative Time
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Recurrence
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Sclerotherapy
10.Exercise Performance Test Using Bicycle Ergometer in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus.
Taeim YI ; Hyeon Il OH ; Ik Hwan JANG ; Dae Young KOO
Journal of the Korean Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine 1997;21(2):414-420
The physical activity has an important physiological and psychological benefit for all people, and the exercise program has a key role in the management of diabetes. This article presents exercise recommendations for people with diabetes. Though the patients with diabetes may give many benefits from regular physical exercise, there may be several hazards from exercise as well. We assessed 30 patients with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and 15 normal control subjects with sedentary life-style for their workload, heart rate on maximal performance and maximal oxygen uptake, change of blood glucose level after exercise using bicycle ergometer and Astrand nomogram. The workload, heart rate on maximal performance and maximal oxygen uptake were lower in diabetic patient than control subjects. Blood glucose decreased in diabetic patient than control subjects, after exercise and the lowered value was maintained until 60 minutes after exercise. The maximal oxygen uptake was lower in diabetic patients than control subjects. The blood glucose decreased in both diabetic patients and normal control after exercise.
Blood Glucose
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Diabetes Mellitus*
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
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Exercise
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Heart Rate
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Humans
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Motor Activity
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Nomograms
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Oxygen