Luque introduced new posterior spinal instrumentation by segmental sublaminar wiring for spinal deformity in 1976. This system initially developed for the treatment of paralytic scoliosis, but now its application was extended to treatment of other types of scolisis, spinal fractures and spondylolysthesis. Advantages of this system in scoliosis are better correction force and secure internal fixation enabling early ambulation without external support. Disadvantages include longer operation time, possibilities of epidural bleeding and dural laceration. Luque instrumentation in thoracic and lumbar spine fracture is an effective means of obtaining following goals: provide reduction, maintenance of alignment, restoration of stability, prevention of deformity, low pseudarthrosis rate and early mobilization without external support. Luque instrumentation were carried out in 5 cases at Dept. of O.S. at SNUH from Oct. 1983 to Feb. 1984 with excellent results. The average follow-up period was 7.4 months and there was no complication. Two cases of unstable thoracic and lumbar spine fractures were treated with Luque instrumentation with fusion. The use of double sublaminar wiring with Luque rods, two levels above and two levels below on area of fracture provided early stabilization to allow rehabilitation without external immobilization. Three cases of paralytic scoliosis underwent Luque instrumentation by a modification of the Galveston technique with fusion. Average preoperative curve was 110°(ranged from 101° to 126°). Immediate postoperative correction was 58.7°(46.6%) and average 7 months-following result was 56.3°(48.3%). Operation time averaged 6hr 7min and blood loss was averaged 12 pints. Those patients required instrumentation from the pelvis to middorsal segment, in an effort to control the curve and associated pelvic tilting. In early follow-up the author obtained remarkable correction in paralytic curves, and the pelvic obliquity were well corrected with a pelvis and provid ing with better sitting balance.
Congenital Abnormalities ; Early Ambulation ; Follow-Up Studies ; Hemorrhage ; Humans ; Immobilization ; Lacerations ; Pelvis ; Pseudarthrosis ; Rehabilitation ; Scoliosis ; Spinal Fractures ; Spine

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Hemangioma* ; Ligation*

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Free Tissue Flaps* ; Lower Extremity*

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Densitometry*

This study was undertaken to make current fetal growth curve throughout later part of pregnancy. 5,110 normal singleton deliveries at Il Shin Christian Hospital were included. The 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, 90th percentiles of birth weight were calculated from 21 to 42 weeks' gestation and the 10th, 50th, 90th percentiles of birth weight compared by fetal sex, maternal parity and height were graphed to know the potency of factors. There was a linear growth pattern between 28 and 38 weeks' gestation. During last month of prgnancy, three factors have significant effect on median birth weight but no significant differences in 10th percentiles. Maternal height & parity significantly affeect on 90th percentiles. So, these factors must be considered when diagnosing large for date.
Birth Weight* ; Female ; Fetal Development ; Gestational Age* ; Parity ; Parturition* ; Pregnancy

Uterine arteriovenous malformation is a rare gynecologic condition, which is sometimes accompanied torrential vaginal bleeding and it can be aggravated with diagnostic dilatation and curettage. For proper management of vaginal bleeding, accurate diagnosis should be achieved before the intervention. In the past, the diagnosis was made retrospectively after hysterectomy, however recently it may be made by noninvasive method such as Doppler ultrasonogram before management. We have experienced 3 cases of uterine arteriovenous malformation, of which 2 cases were diagnosed with Doppler ultrasonogram.
Arteriovenous Malformations* ; Diagnosis ; Dilatation and Curettage ; Female ; Hysterectomy ; Retrospective Studies ; Ultrasonography ; Uterine Hemorrhage

From January 1995 to December 1997, a total of 219 cases pelviscopic surgery was performed at Il Sin Christian Hospital. To evaluate the safty and efficacy of pelviscopic surgery, we reviewed indication of operation, mean age, parity, history of abdominal operation, type of operation, duration of hospitalization and complication retrospectively. The number of pelviscopic surgery have risen from 33 cases in 1995 to 53 cases in 1996 and 133 cases in 1997. The most common indications were 118 cases for ectopic pregnancy (53.9%) and 42 cases for ovarian cyst (19.2%), 20 cases for infertility (9.1%) in order. Among the ovarian cyst, endometrioma was the most common. The mean age of patients was 31+/-6.7 years old and mean parity was 0.77. In most cases, mean blood loss was lesser than 100 cc except 500 cc in LAVH, 150 cc in CISH, 106.7 cc in ectopic mass removal. The postoperative hospital stay was varied from 0 day to 10 days, but usually 2 days. The 26 cases had complicated and the most common complication was fever above 38degrees C. In conclusion, it is evident that pelviscopic surgery is lesser invasive technique, has lower complication rate and shorter the length of hospitalization. So, we expect the number and indication of pelviscopic surgery will be increased in future.
Endometriosis ; Female ; Fever ; Hospitalization ; Humans ; Infertility ; Length of Stay ; Ovarian Cysts ; Parity ; Pregnancy ; Pregnancy, Ectopic ; Retrospective Studies

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Between 1984 and 1996, 8 patients who were suffered from stage g Kienbock's disease underwent interpositional arthroplasty using pronator quadratus pedicled bone. Patients comprised 2 males and 6 females, with an average age of 33 years(range 19-47). Range of motion of the wrist, residual pain, grip strength, and carpal height ratio of the patients were analyzed. The follow-up period was between 1.5 years and 12.5 years(average 5.5 years). The arc of flexion-extension of the wrist was increased from average 74 degrees preoperatively to 96 degrees postoperatively. Among eight patients, five were free of pain and three had intermittent pain during heavy work. None of eight patients had any discomfort in daily work and changed his or her occupation. The grip strength was average 83% of the normal side. Carpal height ratio was average 0.48 preoperatively and was not changed postoperatively. Clinical results, assessed by Lichtman-Evans criteria, showed 4 good and 4 fair. The interpositional arthroplasty using pronator quadratus pedicled bone was considered as a very effective method for the treatment of stage III Kienbock's disease.
Arthroplasty* ; Female ; Follow-Up Studies ; Hand Strength ; Humans ; Male ; Occupations ; Osteonecrosis* ; Range of Motion, Articular ; Wrist