Statistical observation was made on 1,512 out-patients and 71 in-patients in the Department of Urology, Capital Military Hospital during the period from January 1, 1970 to December 31, 1970.
Hospitals, Military* ; Humans ; Military Personnel* ; Outpatients ; Urology*

No abstract available.
Coronary Artery Bypass* ; Coronary Vessels* ; Echocardiography*

Background: Triiodothyronine(T3) is a hormone secreted from thyroid gland which exerts a stimulating effect on metabolism. The disorder of thyroid system brings about several serious diseases like hypothymidism or hyperthyroidism. Therefore, the determination of T in blood is very important on monitoring thyroid function. Methods: Rabbit anti-T3 antibody was generated by immunization of T-BSA as an immunogen and purified hom antisera using Affi-gel protein A kit. The titer and specificity of purified antibody were characterized. To detect T3, competitive ELISA was performed using anti-T3 antibody and T3-HRP conjugate which was synthesized by glutaraldehyde method. The sensitivity and precision assay wer~e deterrnined and compared with that of RIA. Results: The titer of purified anti-T3 antibody was about 1:100 and the optimal dilution of T3- HRP conjugate was 1:1000. When the standard curve was constructed by ELISA, its sensitivity was about 0.5ng/ml. The eoefficient variations of intra- and inter-assay were 4.9~9.3% and 7.5~13.8%, respectively. The results obtained by ELISA and RIA correlated well with each other(n =50, r= 0.97), The linear regression equation was y= 1.09*0.08(P<0.01). Conclusion: We successfully developed a method for the measurement of T3 on ELISA which was based on competitive reaction between antigen(T3) and enzyme labeled antigen(T3-HRP). These results demonstrated that competitive ELISA is a convenient, fast, reproducible and aecurate method for the determinstion of T in serum and can be used as practical alternative to RIA.
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay ; Glutaral ; Hyperthyroidism ; Immune Sera ; Immunization ; Linear Models ; Metabolism ; Methods ; Sensitivity and Specificity ; Staphylococcal Protein A ; Thyroid Gland ; Triiodothyronine

The value of ultrasonography and percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography in determining the site and etiology of biliary obstruction with surgical jaundice was studied in 30 patients. All diagnoses were subsequently made by surgery and pathology. The results were as follows; 1. In ultrasonography, the site of obstruction was delineated in 46%, while the etiology of the lesion was established in 40%, In comparison, percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography delineated the site in 100% and the etilogy in 93%. 2. Although the percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography is invasive to the human body, it is considered to be the single procedure of choicein the managment of the patient with biliary obstructive jaundice because of its diagnostic accuracy, technical simplicity and relative safety.
Cholangiography ; Diagnosis ; Human Body ; Humans ; Jaundice ; Jaundice, Obstructive ; Pathology ; Ultrasonography

This study was performed to compare manual liquid-based preparation with conventional Papanicolaou tests in view of the cytologic diagnoses and specimen adequacy. The specimens of 5,979 women from 33 local clinics and 1 general hospital were prepared by both manual liquid-based preparation and conventional Papanicolaou test. The cytologic diagnoses and specimen adequacy were evaluated in Department of Pathology in Kyoungpook National University School of Medicine. A conventional Papanicolaou test was always prepared first, after that residual material on the sampling device was rinsed into a liquid preservative, and then thin-layer slides were prepared using manual method of liquid-based cervicovaginal cytology. Conventional and liquid-based slides were read independently, and cytologic diagnoses and specimen adequacy were classified using the Bethesda System. Of the cases, 5,763(96.3%) had the same interpretation, and there was no significant diagnostic difference in 5,853(97.8%) cases. When evaluating cases with more than one diagnostic class difference, the manual liquid-based preparation demonstrated a statistically significant overall improvement(2.1%) in the detection of squamous intraepithelial lesion and invasive cancer. Using manual method of liquid- based preparation, there was 14.1% reduction in unsatisfactory slides through excellent cellular presentations. In conclusion, the manual liquid-based preparation produces standardized quality, superior sensitivity and improved adequacy as compared to the conventional method.
Diagnosis ; Female ; Hospitals, General ; Humans ; Papanicolaou Test* ; Pathology

Purpose: This study was aimed to identify the effect of taping applied to both hamstring on the horizontal velocity of the center of mass (COM) and the angle and peak angular velocity of the knee and hip joints in the sagittal plane during the crouching start. Methods: Seven elite sprinters (three male 100-m sprinters and four male 400-m sprinters) who enrolled in Korea National Sport University and placed in the National Sports Festival participated in this study. The crouching start is divided into four separate phases by the five events: set position (E1), rear block exit (E2), initial contact of rear leg (E3), take-off of rear leg (E4), and initial contact of front leg (E5). The angle (°) of knee and hip joints in each event and the velocity of COM (m/sec) and peak angular velocity (°/sec) in each phase were analyzed before and after the application of kinesiology taping (KT) on both hamstring and placebo taping (PT). Results: There were no significant differences in the velocity of COM and the angle and peak angular velocity of knee joint among the taping conditions. In 400-m sprinters, the front hip joint with KT or PT flexed less than without taping at E1 (p=0.039), E4 (p=0.018), and E5 (p=0.018). Also, during the phase from E1 to E2, the rear hip joint with both KT and PT extended at lower angular velocity compared to without taping (p=0.018). Conclusion While taping may be a beneficial practice for elite sports performance, the application of KT on both hamstring does not enhance sprinters’ start performance.

Purpose: This study was aimed to identify the effect of taping applied to both hamstring on the horizontal velocity of the center of mass (COM) and the angle and peak angular velocity of the knee and hip joints in the sagittal plane during the crouching start. Methods: Seven elite sprinters (three male 100-m sprinters and four male 400-m sprinters) who enrolled in Korea National Sport University and placed in the National Sports Festival participated in this study. The crouching start is divided into four separate phases by the five events: set position (E1), rear block exit (E2), initial contact of rear leg (E3), take-off of rear leg (E4), and initial contact of front leg (E5). The angle (°) of knee and hip joints in each event and the velocity of COM (m/sec) and peak angular velocity (°/sec) in each phase were analyzed before and after the application of kinesiology taping (KT) on both hamstring and placebo taping (PT). Results: There were no significant differences in the velocity of COM and the angle and peak angular velocity of knee joint among the taping conditions. In 400-m sprinters, the front hip joint with KT or PT flexed less than without taping at E1 (p=0.039), E4 (p=0.018), and E5 (p=0.018). Also, during the phase from E1 to E2, the rear hip joint with both KT and PT extended at lower angular velocity compared to without taping (p=0.018). Conclusion While taping may be a beneficial practice for elite sports performance, the application of KT on both hamstring does not enhance sprinters’ start performance.

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Bone Marrow* ; Humans

PURPOSE: To evaluate the change in pathogens in cultured Jones tubes used in lacrimal bypass surgery according to postoperative period and to provide basic data related to preventive antibiotics or functional lacrimal stent development. METHODS: Fifty patients who underwent Jones tubes removal were enrolled in this study. Removed Jones tubes were cultured to identify bacteria and were tested for antibiotic sensitivity. The results were further analyzed according to the period between lacrimal bypass surgery and tube removal. RESULTS: Among 50 cases, 24 (48%) showed cultured bacteria of Staphylococcus aureus, 5 (10%) were Pseudomonas, and another 5 (10%) were Gram-positive bacilli. Although Staphylococcus aureus was the most frequently cultured organism, Proteus mirabilis was the most common cultured organism in patients who underwent tube removal more than 10 years after lacrimal bypass surgery. There was no significant correlation between cultured organism and the period between lacrimal bypass surgery and tube removal. Eighty four percent of cultured Staphylococcus aureus showed resistance to penicillin, and 53% of cultured Staphylococcus aureus showed resistance to methicillin. CONCLUSIONS: Staphylococcus aureus was the most frequently cultured organism according to Jones tube-related lacrimal bypass surgery. A large proportion of cultured Staphylococcus aureus showed resistance to penicillin and methicillin. Proteus mirabilis should be considered the most common pathogen in patients more than 10 years after lacrimal bypass surgery.
Anti-Bacterial Agents ; Bacteria ; Humans ; Methicillin ; Penicillins ; Postoperative Period* ; Proteus mirabilis ; Pseudomonas ; Staphylococcus aureus ; Stents

A case of right simple unilateral renal ectopia with left malrotated kidney in 26 years old female is presented with a brief review of literature. Right ectopic kidney was located between 4th and 5th lumber vertebra Numerous aberrant vessels of ectopic kidney disclosed during nephroureterectomy.
Adult ; Female ; Humans ; Kidney ; Spine