Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), Keratomileusis In Situ (KM), Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK), and clear lens extraction have been performed for high myopic patients. Among the above surgical procedures KM and LASIK are applied to young patients in general. However, comparison of clinical results of these two procedures was not reported yet in Korea. To evaluate the clinical results of KM (n=16) and LASIK (n=11) for high myopic patients between -15 diopter (D) and -23 diopter (D), spherical equivalent (S.E) and uncorrected visual acuity were studied for more than ten months, retrospectively. The mean S.E. was changed from -17.36 D before operation to -3.70 D ten months after operation in KM, whereas it was from -17.41 D to -0.31 D in LASIK. At ten months after operation, uncorrected visual acuity equal or better than best corrected visual acuity before operation was 43. 8% in KM and 63. 6% in LASIK. This results show that the clinical result of LASIK were superior to that of KM for high myopia.
Humans ; Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ ; Korea ; Myopia* ; Photorefractive Keratectomy ; Retrospective Studies ; Visual Acuity

PURPOSE: To report the effectiveness of Minocin sclerotherapy in the treatment of renal cysts. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We performed minocin sclerotherapy to 19 patients with 21 renal cysts composed of 17 cases of solitary renal cyst and three cases of multiple renal cyst and one case of polycystic kidney comfirmed by ultrasound and CT. After aspiration of cyst fluid, if the amount was less than 50ml, 500mg of minocin was mixed with 3ml of normal saline,if more than 50ml, 1000mg of minocin mixed with 5ml of normal saline were injected, and each case was followed-up over 3 months by ultrasound. RESULTS: Of all 21 renal cysts, 14 cases were followed-up three months after minocin sclerotherapy. In 12 of 14 cases, the size of the cysts decreased by 10% or collapsed completely. Of the remaining two cases, one collapsed after 6 months while the other recurred after 6months. Three cases were followed up after 20 months and only one of them recurred. 19 of all 21 cases(91%) were cured, and two of 21 cases(9%) were recurred. Pain was the only complaint. and four of 10'cases needed analgesics. CONCLUSION: Sclerotherapy with minocin has low recurrence-rate and low complication, and relatively early high cure-rate.
Analgesics ; Cyst Fluid ; Humans ; Minocycline* ; Polycystic Kidney Diseases ; Sclerotherapy* ; Ultrasonography

Multidrug resistance(MDR) phenotype is frequently observed in animal and human cancer cell lines selected for in vitro resistance to a single chemotherapeutic agent. It is characterized by the diminished j drug accumulation and is related to the drug efflux mechanism in resistant cells. In the present study, adriamycin resistant cells(L1210-AdR6 : 10-6M adriamycin, -AdR5: 10-5M) and vincristine resistant cells (L1210-VcR7: 10-7M vincristine, -VcR6: 10-6M) were produced from mouse lymphoblastic leukemia cell line L1210. Growth profiles of survived cells were observed for 5 days with MTT(thiazolyl blue) assay and resistance was compared with IWdrug concentration of 50% survival reduction in absorbance). Resisrant cells proliferated more slowly than sensitive cell. Doubling times were 29.7hr in L1210, 68.7hr in L1210-AdR5 and 58.2hr in -VcR6. MDRs expressed as resistance factor were as follows, L1210-AdR5 was 76.4 times for vincristine, L1210-VcR6 was 96.4 times for adriamycin. The cell membrane proteins with three different M.W. were recognized to be related resistance, 220, 158, and 88 kd in L1210-AdR5, 158, 140 and 88 kd in L1210-VcR6 by SDS-PAG electrophoresis. Cell surface membrane proteins were identified by radio-iodination and autoradiogram. their molecular! weights were 158, 72.8. and 42.4 Kd in L1210-VcR6.
Animals ; Cell Line ; Doxorubicin ; Drug Resistance* ; Electrophoresis ; Humans ; Membrane Proteins* ; Membranes* ; Mice* ; Phenotype ; Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma* ; Vincristine ; Weights and Measures

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We performed the deep lamellar keratoplasties in which stroma about 90% in thickness were removed on 15 patients(12 males and 3 females). The patients included in this study showed deep corneal opacity preserving endothelium intact. During the operation, we experienced microperforation in 3 cases, but no complications were found with immediate closure. After the operation, all patients acquired the corneal clarity except one whose cornea was opaque as the Grade II by the slit lamp examination. The patients had visual improvement of two lines or more in Snellen chart. Three patients had no change of visual acuity and one patient bad astigmatism more than 3D. Only one patient suffered the stromal rejection raction, but improved with the use of oral steroid and topical steroid eye drops.
Astigmatism ; Cornea ; Corneal Opacity ; Corneal Transplantation* ; Endothelium ; Humans ; Male ; Ophthalmic Solutions ; Visual Acuity

The authors carried out various treatment modalities in 74 consecutive patients with hypertensive basal ganglionic-thalamic intracerebral hemorrhage and were admitted to the Department of Neurosurgery. Konkuk University Hospital, from Jan. 1991 to Dec. 1993. A variety of prognostic factors that influence mortality were observed. The locaton of hematoma was at the basal ganglia in 47 cases and at the thalamus in 27 cases. The prognosis gets poorer as the hematoma extended wider and deeper. The prognosis was unfavorable when the hematoma was over 30cc(P<0.001). The mortality rate was higher in cases with IVH than in cases without IVH(P<0.005). In cases with IVH, 19 cases(26%) showed dilated 4th ventricular hemorrage and higher mortality rate(P<0.001). Cases in which the GCS were less than 9 on admission showed higher mortality rate(P<0.0001). The mortality rate was also higher if the midline shift was more than 10mm on the initial brain CT scan(P<0.005). THe group where the unilateral or bilateral pupillary light reflex was unreactive(35cases) showed poorer prognosis than the group where the bilateral pupillary light reflex was reactive(P<0.0001). The ventriculocranial ratio(VCR), hydrocephalus, surrounding edema edema around the heamtoam, and treatment modality were not related to the prognosis. The significant prognostic factors in patients with hypertensive basal ganglionic-thalamic intracerebral hemorrhage were location and type of hematoma, whether or not the volume of hematoma is more than 30cc, IVH, dilated 4th ventricular hemorrhage, Graeb's score of more than 7, GCS of less than 9, midline shift of more than 10mm, and reactivity of pupillary light reflex.
Basal Ganglia ; Brain ; Cerebral Hemorrhage* ; Edema ; Ganglion Cysts* ; Hematoma ; Hemorrhage ; Humans ; Hydrocephalus ; Mortality ; Neurosurgery ; Prognosis ; Reflex ; Thalamus

To evaluate the differences and factors to be considered when measuring intraocular pressure after photorefractive keratectomy[PRK]and laser in situ keratomileusis[LASIK], we prospectively reviewed the medical records of myopic eyes between -4~-7 diopters. Among them, 14 patients, 22 eyes underwent PRK and 10 patients, 18 eyes recieived LASIK. We measured intraocular pressures by Goldmann applanation tonometry preoperatively, 1 month, 3 months and 6 months postoperatively in each group. Corneal curvatures, central corneal thicknesses were measured and compared when measuring intraocular pressure. The postoperative intraocular pressure was lower than the preoperative value in both groups[p<0.01], and the decreased amount of IOP were not statistically different in both groups[p=0.29]. Targeted ablation depth[p=0.19]and ablation diameter[p=0.16]did not show statistically significant correlation to postoperative IOP decrease. In measuring intraocular pressure after PRK or LASIK, attention should be given to the pressure and its interpretation.
Humans ; Intraocular Pressure ; Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ* ; Manometry ; Medical Records ; Prospective Studies

To evaluate the differences and factors to be considered when measuring intraocular pressure after photorefractive keratectomy[PRK]and laser in situ keratomileusis[LASIK], we prospectively reviewed the medical records of myopic eyes between -4~-7 diopters. Among them, 14 patients, 22 eyes underwent PRK and 10 patients, 18 eyes recieived LASIK. We measured intraocular pressures by Goldmann applanation tonometry preoperatively, 1 month, 3 months and 6 months postoperatively in each group. Corneal curvatures, central corneal thicknesses were measured and compared when measuring intraocular pressure. The postoperative intraocular pressure was lower than the preoperative value in both groups[p<0.01], and the decreased amount of IOP were not statistically different in both groups[p=0.29]. Targeted ablation depth[p=0.19]and ablation diameter[p=0.16]did not show statistically significant correlation to postoperative IOP decrease. In measuring intraocular pressure after PRK or LASIK, attention should be given to the pressure and its interpretation.
Humans ; Intraocular Pressure ; Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ* ; Manometry ; Medical Records ; Prospective Studies

Authors decided to test whether differences occurred in automated and subjective refraction in untreated, PRK, and LASIK-treated eyes. Ninety six eyes of 50 patients(96 eyes) who underwent PRK(57 eyes) or LASIK(39 eyes) for myopia and myopic astigmatism were routinely autorefracted with the CANON RK-3 before subjective refraction was done, using several parameters. This two procedures were done preoperation and 3 months after operation. In comparing the postoperative(PRK, LASIK) results, automated refraction showed more myopia and higher cylinder power, without significant difference in refractive axis, than those of subjective measurement. The difference of cylinder power were found in the cases of large ablation depth(above 100micrometer), high degree of eccentric ablation(above 0.25 mm), LASIK operation. The significant differences of cylinder power and axis were found in the cases of high degree of eccentric ablation(above 0.25 mm). So we recommend the method of subjective refraction before PRK and LASIK operation instead of using automated refraction. Postoperatvely, we also should evaluate the postoperative status of the patient by subjective refraction. And we should decide the amount of ablation in case of retreatment by subjective refraction, instead of autorefraction. We have to be cautious of evaluating the automated refraction results after operation, especially in cases of large ablation depth, high degree of eccentric ablation, and LASIK.
Astigmatism ; Axis, Cervical Vertebra ; Humans ; Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ ; Myopia ; Retreatment

Hydroa vacciniforme is a rare, chronic disease that is characterized by recur rent erythema and vesicles on uncovered skin within several days of sun exposure and is followed by healing with scarring. We have experienced a case of hydroa vacciniforme which involved the cornea, and we performed a penetra ting keratoplasty with a good result. We report this case with a review of the literature.
Chronic Disease ; Cicatrix ; Cornea ; Corneal Transplantation ; Erythema ; Hydroa Vacciniforme* ; Keratoplasty, Penetrating ; Skin ; Solar System ; Tolnaftate