Since early 1980's high resolution ultrasound has been world-widely used for detection of cranial lesions ininfants but not widely used in korea. Authors prospectively analysed ultrasonographic findings of 107 cases whichwere confirmed by CT, autopsy or follow-up studies as supplement. the distribution of 107 cases was intracranialhematoma 40 cases, hydrocephalus 36 cases, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy 10 cases, porencephalic cyst 5 cases,cephalhematoma 5 cases, agenesis of corpus callosum 4 cases, medulloblastoma 2 cases and each one case of A-Vmalformation, intraventricular cyst, Dandy Walker cyst, lipoma and hydranecephaly. We could conclude thatneurosonography of infants was very useful and effective method in detection of cranial lesions such asintracranial hematoma, especially germinal matrix hemorrhage or intraventricular hemorrhage in preterm infant,hydrocephalus, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy and congenital anomalies.
Agenesis of Corpus Callosum ; Autopsy ; Follow-Up Studies ; Hematoma ; Hemorrhage ; Humans ; Hydrocephalus ; Hypoxia-Ischemia, Brain ; Infant ; Korea ; Lipoma ; Medulloblastoma ; Methods ; Prospective Studies ; Ultrasonography ; Walkers

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Erythrocytes*

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Electrocardiography, Ambulatory*

The retroperitoneal space is that indefinite area in the lumber and iliac region which lies between the peritoneum and the posterior wall of the abdominal cavity. The term retroperitoneal cyst or tumor is usually confined by the pathologist to these arising from the structures situated in the retroperitoneal space. Retroperitoneal cysts are that of non-neoplastic nature and originated from retroperitoneal tumor Because the retroperitoneal space is rather extensive and adjacent organs are easily displaced, many of the cysts grow to a large size before giving any clinical manifestation. Frequently, when the patient is first seen, there is an indefinite abdominal mass the exact nature of which is obscure, and the diagnosis is not made until the time of surgical investigation.
Abdominal Cavity ; Diagnosis ; Humans ; Peritoneum ; Retroperitoneal Space

A teratoma is a true tumor which is composed of a variety of cell types representative of more than one germ layer. These neoplasms are principally encountered in the ovaries and testes. Rarely teratoma arises in the midline of the body such as anterior mediastinum, retroperitoneum, sacrococcygeal region, intracranial cavity, neck, and abdominal viscera, presumably from primitive sequestrated cell nests during embryogenesis. The teratoma is mostly benign in histology and biology, however, rarely cancer develops in preexisting benign cystic teratoma. The prostatic gland is an unusual site of the teratoma and so we report a case of teratoma which arose in the prostatic gland and underwent malignant change.
Biology ; Embryonic Development ; Female ; Germ Layers ; Mediastinum ; Neck ; Ovary ; Pregnancy ; Prostate ; Sacrococcygeal Region ; Teratoma* ; Testis ; Viscera

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Despite many multicenter trials on percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), versus coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG), in multivessel coronary artery disease (MVCAD), the most appropriate treatment remains a matter of debate. Moreover, studies comparing the 2 strategies in eastern society are rare. The aim of this study was to assess the relative merits of PCI and CABG in MVCAD in the post-stent era. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Patients, with MVCAD, indicated for revascularization were enrolled from 9 centers in Korea. Out of the 3,279 patients in the registry, 2102 (CABG 609 patients, PCI 1,493 patients) were selected for a comparison of their outcomes, after a statistical adjustments for the disparity for 6 independent risk factors, for the prognosis between the two groups. RESULTS: There was no significantly different in the 3 year survival rates between PCI and CABG groups. In the diabetic patients, the 3-year mortality rate in PCI group was 1.6-fold higher than in the CABG group, although it was not statistically significant (PCI 19.8%, CABG 12.5%, p=0.24). The incidence of cerebrovascular events (CVE) was higher in the CABG group. The thirty-day death rate, myocardial infarction or CVE were higher in the CABG group (PCI 1.3%, CABG 4.2%, p<0.001). Both the long and short-term revascularization rates were higher in PCI group compared to CABG group. CONCLUSION: Our Korean registry demonstrated a comparable survival rate between the PCI and CABG groups. A PCI was associated with a lower early morbidity, but with a greater need for repeated revascularization compared to a CABG.
Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary ; Coronary Artery Bypass* ; Coronary Artery Disease* ; Coronary Vessels* ; Humans ; Incidence ; Korea ; Mortality ; Myocardial Infarction ; Percutaneous Coronary Intervention* ; Prognosis ; Risk Factors ; Survival Rate

This study was designed to assess the relative merits of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in multivessel coronary artery disease (MVCAD), particularly for Korean diabetics. Among 3,279 patients with MVCAD who were recommended for revascularization were enrolled from nine centers in Korea, 2,154 were selected after statistical adjustments for the disparities between two groups. Survival rates were not significantly different for three years between two groups. Among diabetic patients, the three-year mortality rate in PCI group was 1.9-fold higher than that of CABG group, although it was not statistically significant (PCI 19.8%, CABG 11.4%, p=0.14). The three-year mortality rate was similar between the two groups in non-diabetics (PCI 8.3%, CABG 10.0%, p=0.50). The 30-day rate of cerebrovascular event was higher in CABG group, for both diabetic (CABG 3.6%, PCI 0.0%, p<0.001) and non-diabetic patients (CABG 2.4%, PCI 0.0%, p<0.001). Short- and long-term revascularization rates were higher in PCI group than in CABG group. As a conclusion, this Korean registry demonstrates that PCI was associated with comparable survival rates and lower short-term morbidity, but a greater requirement for repeated revascularization compared with CABG in Korean diabetics.
*Angioplasty, Transluminal, Percutaneous Coronary ; Comparative Study ; *Coronary Artery Bypass ; Coronary Disease/*therapy ; Diabetic Angiopathies/*therapy ; Humans ; *Registries ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Retrospective Studies ; Stents

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Cervix Uteri* ; Female

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Abortion, Spontaneous* ; Female ; Humans ; Pregnancy

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