A survey was done on the participants of the previous education seminar. Eighty two endoscopists from 67 instituties had replied and 50 practitioners replied for a total of l32 that were surveyed and analyzed. (continue...)
Education* ; Endoscopy* ; Korea*

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Esophageal and Gastric Varices* ; Hemorrhage*

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Laparotomy* ; Sutures* ; Wound Infection* ; Wounds and Injuries*

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Humans ; Stomach Neoplasms* ; Young Adult*

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Apocrine Glands ; Hidrocystoma*

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Adenoidectomy* ; Child* ; Humans ; Snoring* ; Tonsillectomy*

Rectovagianl fistula(RVF) is a congenital or acquired communication between the two epithelial-lined surface of the rectum and the vagina. We present our experience with 62 patients with RVF. There were various etiologies and repair methods of rectovaginal fistula. The purpose of this study was to retospectively review the clinical course of the patients we treated and to evaluate the efficacy of various treatment options. The mean age was 40.5 yr, The type of RVF was classified to one of two(simple and complex), according to their location, size and etiology. RVF was developed most commonly after radiotherapy due to cervical cancer(n=17), then after pelvic surgery due to malignancy(n=16), obstetric trauma after episiotomy at delivery(n=7), congenital malformation(n=4), inflammatory bowel disease(n=1), Bechet's disease(n=1), infections such as perianal fistula or abscess(n=2), direct invasion of carcinoma(n=3), after chemotherapy(n=1), and idiopathic(n=6). Three cases of them associated with rectovesicovaginal fistula. Surgical therapeutic option was divided to local repair, abdominal approach and tissue transposition by the type of RVF. Most simple RVFs were repaired with local approach through the vagina or rectum. Most complex RVFs were repaired through abdominal approach or tissue transposition. With an average follow up of 20 months, the treatment results were as follows: completely healed(n=36, 58.1%), persistent symptom(n=6, 9.7%), recurrence after repair(n=5, 8.1%), loss of search or death(n=15, 24.1%). Therefore we assist that the management of RVF depends on size, location, and cause. anal sphincter function and overall health status of the patient. Careful preoperative assessment of the fistula, surrounding tissues, and anal sphincter and exclusion of associated disease are essential. With through evaluation, thoughtful consideration of treatment options, and meticulous operative technique, patient can be assured of an optimal outcome.
Anal Canal ; Episiotomy ; Female ; Fistula ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Radiotherapy ; Rectovaginal Fistula* ; Rectum ; Recurrence ; Vagina

Objective: Individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD) commonly have a favorite person (FP), whom they are heavily emotionally attached to and dependent on. This study aims to identify and illustrate the patterns of destructive FP relationships based on actual experiences described by those with BPD. Methods: A data mining process was conducted using raw data collected from online communities, such as blogs and social networks. An in-depth review of the information to better understand the natural course of the FP relationship was also conducted. Results: Individuals with BPD form an intense and insecure attachment toward their FP, from which they enormously suffer. FPs can be their friends, romantic or life partners, or family members. As their feelings go beyond their control, being increasingly obsessed with their FP, they make their FP gradually lose hope in continuing the relationship and want to quit trying to fulfill their needs. The relationship finally ends when the FP stops being responsible for meeting their expectations and eventually drifts away. Conclusion This study suggests that certain FPs, distinctively named Teddy Bear Person, may behave in a particular manner to increase the likelihood of the FP relationship becoming more destructive. Moreover, the rejection sensitivity model should be discussed to understand their dysfunctional interaction.

OBJECTIVES: Central obesity plays a major role in the development of many chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease and cancer. Chronic stress may be involved in the pathophysiology of central obesity. Although several large-scale genome-wide association studies have reported susceptibility genes for central adiposity, the effects of interactions between genes and psychosocial stress on central adiposity have rarely been examined. A recent study focusing on Caucasians discovered the novel gene early B-cell factor 1 (EBF1), which was associated with central obesity-related traits via interactions with stress levels. We aimed to evaluate EBF1 gene-by-stress interaction effects on central adiposity traits, including visceral adipose tissue (VAT), in Korean adults. METHODS: A total of 1467 Korean adults were included in this study. We selected 22 single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the EBF1 gene and analyzed their interactions with stress on central adiposity using additive, dominant, and recessive genetic modeling. RESULTS: The four SNPs that had strong linkage disequilibrium relationships (rs10061900, rs10070743, rs4704967, and rs10056564) demonstrated significant interactions with the waist-hip ratio in the dominant model (p(int)<0.007). In addition, two other SNPs (rs6556377 and rs13180086) were associated with VAT by interactions with stress levels, especially in the recessive genetic model (p(int)<0.007). As stress levels increased, the mean values of central adiposity traits according to SNP genotypes exhibited gradual but significant changes (p<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest that the common genetic variants for EBF1 are associated with central adiposity through interactions with stress levels, emphasizing the importance of managing stress in the prevention of central obesity.
Adiposity* ; Adult ; B-Lymphocytes* ; Cardiovascular Diseases ; Chronic Disease ; Gene-Environment Interaction ; Genome-Wide Association Study ; Genotype ; Humans ; Intra-Abdominal Fat ; Linkage Disequilibrium ; Models, Genetic ; Obesity ; Obesity, Abdominal ; Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide ; Waist-Hip Ratio

PURPOSE: Usually papillary microcarcinoma (PMC) grows very slowly with a good prognosis, although it frequently metastasizes to regional lymph nodes and shows multiple tumor formation in the thyroid. Therefore, how to treat papillary microcarcinoma has been controversial. Recently several studies reported that some ultrasonographic features may potentially reflect the biological aggressiveness of a lesion. We investigated which ultrasonographic findings can reflect aggressive characteristics and whether US can helpful in selecting the appropriate surgical treatment of PMC. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed the preoperative ultrasonographic findings and pathologic risk factors of 68 patients who had undergone surgical treatment for PMC at the Wallace Memorial Baptist Hospital from January 2004 to December 2005. RESULTS: The incidences of multifocality, extrathyroidal extension, and lymph node metastasis of PMC were 42.6%, 48.5% and 20.6%, respectively. The Mean sizes of PMC were no significant differences according to age, multifocality, extrathyroidal extension, lymph node metastasis, stage and AMES risk group, and tumor size more than 5 mm was not linked to pathologic prognostic factors. Cases demonstrating multiple nodules in the unilateral or bilateral lobes, as well as those with fine strong calcifications in the tumor on US, were directly linked to multifocality on pathologic finding. US is insensitive technique for detecting lymph node metastasis and it's sensitivity was only 14.3%, but it's positive predictive value and specificity were high (100%). CONCLUSION: The date suggested that complete surgery with appropriate nodal dissection should be performed in patients with PMC which their US demonstrating multiple nodules in the unilateral or bilateral lobes, fine strong calcifications echoes in tumor and US-detected node metastasis.
Humans ; Incidence ; Lymph Nodes ; Neoplasm Metastasis ; Prognosis ; Protestantism ; Retrospective Studies ; Risk Factors ; Sensitivity and Specificity ; Thyroid Gland* ; Ultrasonography*