1.Radiographic Appearance of the Symphysis Pubis: Criteria of Diastasis of Symphysis Pubis after Normal Delivery.
The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association 1999;34(5):969-972
PURPOSE: This study was performed to evaluate the width of symphysis pubis and its radiographic appearance in different age and sex, and it was aimed to establish a radiographic diagnosis criteria for diastasis of the joint. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The width and the appearance of symphysis pubis were observed by pelvic X-ray in 92 males and 169 females who had no history of any joint disease. The mean width of symphysis pubis was calculated and data were analyzed by age, sex and parity using student t-test. RESULTS: The mean width of symphysis pubis was 2.88+/-0.71 mm in male group and was 3.24+/-0.68 mm in female group. It was 3.34+/-0.84 mm in parturient and 2.82+/-0.55 mm in nullipara and the difference between these two groups was significant (P<0.05). Osteoarthritic changes were noted in most cases over 60 irrespective of sex. CONCLUSIONS: Based on the results from this study and reported value of physiological relaxation of symphysis pubis through pregnancy and labor, a separation over 6 mm and/or a vertical migration over 3mm can be diagnosed as diastasis of symphysis pubis. This criteria would facilitate the earlier diagnosis of relaxation and separation of this joint by labor or trauma.
Diagnosis
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Female
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Humans
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Joint Diseases
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Joints
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Male
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Parity
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Pregnancy
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Radiography
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Relaxation
2.The Expression of L-type Calcium Channel mRNA by the Concentrations of Glucose on the Cell Proliferation in Cultured OLETF Rat Aortic Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells.
Hyung Joon YOO ; Young Jung CHO ; Hong Woo NAM
Journal of the Korean Geriatrics Society 2004;8(4):191-195
BACKGROUND: The proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cell(VSMC) is a part of the major pathogenic mechanism for atheroscle- rosis. It has been reported that L-type calcium channel plays a role in the VSMC proliferation in diabetic rats. But there is a little study results about the association between L-type calcium channel and VSMC proliferation by glucose concentrations in culture media. So we examined the association between voltage-dependent L-type calcium channel of VSMCs and the proliferative activity of vascular smooth muscle cells. METHODS: Rat aortic VSMCs were isolated from the aorta of OLETF rat by enzyme method. VSMCs were cultured in various concentrations of glucose(5.5, 25 mM). The VSMCs(1x104 cells in 24-well plates) were incubated in the presence of Bay K 8644 (10-6M) with/without verapamil(10-6M) for 48 hours. Then the proliferation was assessed by MTT(methylthiazole tetrazolium) assay and expression of L-type calcium channel mRNA was measured by RT-PCR. RESULTS: The proliferative ability and the expression of L-type calcium channel of cultured VSMCs were increased dose-dependently by the glucose concentrations(p<0.05). Bay K 8644 enhanced the proliferation of VSMC and verapamil blocked the incremental effects induced by Bay K 8644. CONCLUSION: These results suggest that L-type calcium channel may play a role in VSMC proliferation of OLETF rat.
3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 1,4-dihydro-2,6-dimethyl-5-nitro-4-(2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-, Methyl ester
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Animals
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Aorta
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Calcium Channels, L-Type*
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Cell Proliferation*
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Culture Media
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Glucose*
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Muscle, Smooth, Vascular*
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Rats
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Rats, Inbred OLETF*
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RNA, Messenger*
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Verapamil
3.Experimental study of interstitial Nd:YAG laser hyperthermia on rabbit tongue mucosa.
Youn Woo NAM ; Kwang Yoon JUNG ; Jong Ouck CHOI
Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 1993;36(5):977-989
No abstract available.
Fever*
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Mucous Membrane*
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Tongue*
4.A Case of Subcutaneous Fat Necrosis of Newborn.
Woo Young SIM ; Young Chul JUNG ; Eul Nam HAN ; Nack In KIM ; Choong Rim HAW
Korean Journal of Dermatology 1984;22(5):513-516
Authors experienced a 13-day-old boy who had suffered from walnut sized hard erythematous nodules on left axilla, anterior and posterior aspect of the neck which began to develop 9 days after birth. Histopathologic findings revealed subcutaneous fat necrosis and needle-shaped cleft in several fat cells. The skin lesions spontaneously resolved at 2 months of age. The clinical pattern, the skin manifestations, and the histologic appearance of the lesions were diagnostic of subcutaneous fat necrosis of newborn.
Adipocytes
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Axilla
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn*
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Juglans
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Male
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Neck
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Necrosis*
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Parturition
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Skin
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Skin Manifestations
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Subcutaneous Fat*
5.A Case of Primary Malignant Melanoma of the Vagina: Vulvovaginal Reconstruction Using Gracilis My ocutaneous Flap Afer Radical Surgery.
Jae Don JUNG ; Chang Nam KIM ; Jong Woo SOHN ; Sung Pyo HONG ; Seon Kyung LEE
Korean Journal of Gynecologic Oncology and Colposcopy 1995;6(1):45-51
Primary malignant melanornn of the vagina is rare, with only about 130 reported cases worldwide. They presumably arise from melanocytes that are present in the vagina in 3% of normal wornen. Vaginal melanoma accounts for less than 1% of melanomas and less than 3% of primary malignant tumors of the vagina. Most of patients complain vaginal bleeding, vaginal discharge, foreign body sensation in order. The best treatment of vaginal melanoma rernains eni.gmatic, Many authors indicate that radical surgery may be the pcferred approach and the number of reported cases treated with radical surgery is increasing. But other author comment that no significant change in survival is apparent with radical surgery. Overall prognosis is poor as most patients have deeply penetrating lesions at the time of diagnosis. Recently, not only the effort to increase the survival rate but the quality of life including sexual function after treatment is becoming an important issue about treatment ot cancer patients. We experienced a case of primary malignant melanoma of the vagina treated with radical surgery and restored the sexual function by vulvovaginal reconstruction using gracilis myocutaneous flap. So we report this case with brief literature review.
Diagnosis
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Foreign Bodies
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Humans
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Melanocytes
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Melanoma*
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Myocutaneous Flap
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Prognosis
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Quality of Life
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Sensation
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Survival Rate
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Uterine Hemorrhage
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Vagina*
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Vaginal Discharge
6.congenital small bowel obstruction.
Sung Eun JUNG ; Seok Jin NAM ; Kwi Won PARK ; Seong Cheol LEE ; Woo Ki KIM
Journal of the Korean Surgical Society 1992;42(1):81-86
No abstract available.
7.Solid pseudopapillary tumor with hepatic metastasis.
Woo Seok NAM ; Yong Sung WON ; Dong Do YOU ; Jin Mo YANG ; Jee Han JUNG
Journal of the Korean Surgical Society 2011;81(Suppl 1):S55-S58
Solid pseudopapillary tumor of the pancreas is a rare tumor that affects young females with low malignant potential and good prognosis with more than 90% survival at 5 years. Metastasis is very rare. We report the case of a 74-year-old female who had pancreatic solid-pseudopapillary tumor and synchronous hepatic metastasis.
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Neoplasm Metastasis
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Pancreas
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Pancreatic Neoplasms
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Prognosis
8.Statistical Study for the Reasons of Artificial or Mixed Feeding and Breast Feeding.
Woo Sik CHUNG ; Hong In EUM ; Byung Do NAM ; Jung Hee LEE ; Kew Tae KIM
Journal of the Korean Pediatric Society 1982;25(10):1046-1052
No abstract available.
Breast Feeding*
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Breast*
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Statistics as Topic*
9.Epidural Narcotics and Multiple Fractured Ribs.
Korean Journal of Anesthesiology 1988;21(6):1030-1032
Pain relief becomes a major concern when treating patients with rib fractures so adequate ventilation must be maintained. Many techniques have been described for the management of frectured ribs, including systemic analgesics, intercostal nerve blockade, intrathecal morphine, epidural bupivacaine and epidural morphine. This case report illustrates the successful use of epidural narcotics in a patient with multiple fractured ribs.
Analgesics
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Bupivacaine
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Humans
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Intercostal Nerves
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Morphine
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Narcotics*
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Rib Fractures
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Ribs*
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Ventilation
10.Malignant Hyperthermia Syndrome - A case report.
Korean Journal of Anesthesiology 1988;21(6):1007-1010
The popular term malignant hyperthermia syndrome (MHS) refers to a clinical syndrome classically observed during general anesthesia. It is characterized by a rapidly increasing .temperature and a high mortality rate. A case of MHS was experienced which developed 60 minutes after induction of general anesthesia with thiopental sodium, succinylcholine, halothane, N2O and 02. High fever, muscle rigidity and cyanosis developed and were followed by arrythmia and unstable blood pressure. Anesthesia was terminated and vigorous emergency treatment was attempted. The patient died about 6 hours after induction of anesthesia.
Anesthesia
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Anesthesia, General
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Arrhythmias, Cardiac
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Blood Pressure
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Cyanosis
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Emergency Treatment
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Fever
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Halothane
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Humans
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Malignant Hyperthermia*
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Mortality
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Muscle Rigidity
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Succinylcholine
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Thiopental