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Child* ; Humans ; Poisoning*

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Child* ; Humans ; Seizures, Febrile* ; Spinal Puncture*

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Myositis Ossificans* ; Myositis*

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Brain* ; Child* ; Humans

Because of congenital deficiency of the superior sacral facet of S1 or the arch of L5 in dysplastic spondylolisthesis, progression of slippage may occur even in the presence of a posterior solid arthrodesis, especially in the patients with high degree of slippage and lumbosacral kyphsis. Therefore, the anterior interbody fusion may be necessary additionally. But the operation is very difficult because of a little supporting structure anteriorly for bone grafting. We have a case of dysplastic spondylolisthesis which showed progressive slippage even though solid posterolateral fusion. On which case we performed additional anterior interbody fsuion by the technique of anterior open wedge osteotomy on the superior dome of sacrum to support the L5 on S1. And this is the case report of the result.
Arthrodesis ; Bone Transplantation ; Humans ; Osteotomy ; Sacrum ; Spondylolisthesis

OBJECTIVES: A retrospective study was performed to clarify the change of lumbar bone mineral density(BMD) according to the duration of hormone replacement therapy(HRT) and the other factors such as age, years since menopause(YSM) and initial BMD in postmenopausal women. METHODS: From January, 1995 to December, 1998 we measured lumbar bone mineral density in 100 postmenopausal women in the department of obstetrics and gynecology, Inha University Hospital. These women had been followed for 2 years after taking HRT. We investigated whether there were any relation between the duration of HRT, age, YSM, initial BMD and change of BMD. RESULTS: Lumbar BMD was increased 2.06% after one year of HRT(p=0.0001) but there was no change of BMD at the 2nd year of HRT(p=0.847). The response to HRT was greatest in those who were oldest(r=0.209 ; p=0.039) and furthest YSM(r=0.209; p=0.039), and consequently among those who had the lowest BMD(r=0.590 ; p=0.0001). CONCLUSION: The bone mass was increased upto 2.06% at the 1st year of HRT but no more progressive increase was occurred. It suggest that intensive HRT is needed at 1st year of therapy. The risk of fracture is not decreased to that of the healthy population inspite of HRT, so the earlier therapy is necessary to prevent osteoporotic fracture despite of intervention.
Bone Density* ; Female ; Gynecology ; Hormone Replacement Therapy* ; Humans ; Obstetrics ; Osteoporotic Fractures ; Retrospective Studies

PURPOSE: Although duodenal perforation following ERCP is very rare compared to other complications, it can result in a fatal outcome. To find the most effective treatment strategy, the cases experienced at our hospital were reviewed and analyzed. METHODS: A retrospective chart review, conducted at our hospital between December 1994 and April 2006, identified 15 periduodenal perforation cases related to ERCP; a rate of 0.53%. The following parameters were reviewed: clinical presentation of perforation, diagnostic methods, time to diagnosis and operation, method of management, length of stay and outcome. RESULTS: Fourteen patients were managed by surgery and one conservatively. Eleven patients were cured without complications, but four suffered from severe complications, and required several re-operations. Two patients (50%) of the re-operated group died. The mean time to surgery was longer in the re-operated than non-re-operated group (34.3+/-12.4 hours vs. 17.2+/-21.7 hours). The causes for the reoperation were an anastomosis blowout in the duodenotomy for transduodenal sphincteroplasty in 3 and duodenal perforation at the site of transduodenal sphincteroplasty in the remaining patient. All re-operated cases had large retroperitoneal fluid collection, as seen on CT scanning, and had been operated on by inexperienced surgeons. CONCLUSION: The early detection is important for the treatment of a duodenal perforation following ERCP. If surgical treatment is needed, it must be performed within 24 hours. Although the type of surgical procedure will depend on the surgeon's preference, a less invasive procedure, such as simple closure & drainage, will be adequate in cases with a delayed diagnosis, a septic condition or an inexperienced surgeon.
Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde* ; Delayed Diagnosis ; Diagnosis ; Drainage ; Fatal Outcome ; Humans ; Length of Stay ; Reoperation ; Retrospective Studies ; Sphincterotomy, Transhepatic ; Tomography, X-Ray Computed

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Purpura, Schoenlein-Henoch*

OBJECTIVE: To assess the relationship between vaginal cytology and bone mineral density in postmenopausal women. METHODS: In 93 postmenopausal women, vaginal cytology smears were taken for maturation index, serum estradiol level and bone mineral density were also taken. the percentage of each cell type found By vaginal cytology was multiplied to its specific value:superficial cells, 1.0; intermediate cell, 0.6; parabasal cell, 0.2 and modified to maturation value. Bone mineral density was measured at lumbar spine using DEXA. RESULTS: The mean bone mineral density was 0.88+/-0.14g/cm2. Mean maturation value was 50.53+/-20.74 and it was related with age and bone mineral density. CONCLUSION: Maturation value of vaginal epithelial cell represents the influence of estrogen on bone mineral density.
Bone Density* ; Epithelial Cells ; Epithelium* ; Estradiol ; Estrogens ; Female ; Humans ; Spine

Desmoplastic fibroma, which develops predominantly in long bones and the mandible, is a rare and benign but locally aggressive tumor. Desmoplastic fibroma of the cranium is extremely rare. We report a case of desmoplastic fibroma of the frontal bone in a young man. Because of its locally aggressive behavior, complete surgical excision with a safety margin is essential.
Fibroma, Desmoplastic ; Frontal Bone ; Mandible ; Skull