1.Aneurysms of the superficial temporal artery.
Myung Jai KANG ; Myung Soon KIM ; Sang Keun YOON ; Hun Joo KIM
Journal of the Korean Radiological Society 1993;29(1):9-13
Aneurysm of the superficial temporal artery is rare. We reviewed seven cases of aneurysm of the superficial temporal artery, which were confirmed surgically and angiographically. The results were as follows: The most common site of aneurysm was left superficial temporal artery, major feeding artery was anterior branch of superficial temporal artery, mean diameter was 7.8mm×12.6mm, and all aneurysms showed lobulated margin with intraluminal filling defects.
Aneurysm*
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Arteries
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Temporal Arteries*
2.Total Hip Revision with Proximal Modular Femoral Stem.
Myung Sik PARK ; Keun Ho YANG ; Keun Kwon KANG
The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association 1999;34(6):1023-1028
PURPOSE: To evaluate the results of femoral component revision with proximal modular prosthesis in 32 hips. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirty-two hips of thirty patients, which were revised with proximal modular femoral component due to aseptic loosening, were investigated. These patients were followed radiologically and clinically at least for two years. RESULTS: These patients were followed for an average of 2.8 years. Complications included four intraoperative femoral fractures (three at proximal, one at distal), two progressive subsidence, one infection, and one non-union and one fibrous union of the greater trochanter. Of the 32 hips, three hips were re-revised due to progressive subsidence in two and recurrent dislocation in one. Acute postoperative infection developed in one patient, who suffered from diabetes mellitus. Radiographically, satisfactory results were noted in 27 (84.7%) of 32 hips at the latest follow-up. Harris hip score was improved from an average of 47 points to an average of 93 points. CONCLUSION: This study provides encouraging results in femoral component revision with proximal modular prosthesis.
Arthroplasty
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Diabetes Mellitus
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Dislocations
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Femoral Fractures
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Femur
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Follow-Up Studies
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Hip*
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Humans
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Prostheses and Implants
3.Contribution of Thymidylate Synthase Enhancer Region (TSER) Polymorphism to Total Plasma Homocysteine Levels in Korean Patients with Recurrent Spontaneous Abortion.
Yoon Kyung CHOI ; Myung Seo KANG ; Nam Keun KIM ; Sun Hee KIM ; Dong Hee CHOI ; Myung Ok AN ; Suman LEE
Korean Journal of Fertility and Sterility 2004;31(3):183-190
OBJECTIVES: Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) mutation are commonly associated with hyperhomocysteinemia, and through their defects in homocysteine metabolism, they have been implicated as a risk factor for recurrent spontaneous abortion. Recent report describe that 28-bp tandem repeat polymorphism in thymidylate synthase enhancer region (TSER) that influence enzyme activity would affect plasma homocysteine level. We have investigated the relationship between TSER genotype and plasma homocysteine level in 54 patients with recurrent spontaneous abortion. METHODS: Plasma homocysteine level was measured by fluorescent polarizing immunoassay. MTHFR mutation (C677T and A1298C) was identified by PCR-restriction fragment length polymorphism assay and TSER mutation was analyzed by PCR method. The data were analyzed using the program SAS 8.2 for Windows. RESULTS: Total homocysteine level was significantly higher in MTHFR 677TT genotype (9.80+/-3.87 mumol/L) than MTHFR 677CC genotype (8.14+/-1.74 mumol/L) in Korean patients with unexplained recurrent spontaneous abortion (p=0.0143). However, the plasma homocysteine level was not significantly different in the MTHFR 1298AA (8.42+/-2.65 mumol/L) and 1298CC (6.09+/-0.32 mumol/L; p=0.2058) and, TSER 2R2R (8.61+/-1.68 mumol/L) and 3R3R (8.05+/-2.81 mumol/L; p=0.9319) mutant genotypes, respectively. In this study, we found the combination effects of TSER and MTHFR C677T genotypes. Plasma homocysteine levels were the highest (11.47+/-4.66 mumol/L) in individuals with TSER 3R3R (8.05+/-2.81 mumol/L) and MTHFR 677TT (9.80+/-3.87 mumol/L) genotypes. Individuals with a combination of both TSER 2R2R/2R3R and MTHFR 677CC/CT genotypes (7.69+/-1.77 mumol/L) had lower plasma homocysteine levels than TSER 2R2R (8.61+/-1.68 mumol/L) and MTHR 677CC (8.14+/-1.74 mumol/L) genotypes, respectively. The effect of MTHFR polymorphism in the homocysteine metabolism appears to be stronger than that of TSER polymorphism. CONCLUSION: Although statistically not significant, we found the elevated level of plasma homocysteine in combined genotypes with TSER and MTHFR (C677T and A1298C) in Korean patients with unexplained habitual abortion. In this study, we reported the possibility that TSER polymorphism is a genetic determinant of plasma homocysteine levels in the Korean patients as well as MTHFR C677T polymorphism. A large prospective study is needed to verify our findings.
Abortion, Habitual
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Abortion, Spontaneous*
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Female
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Genotype
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Homocysteine*
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Humans
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Hyperhomocysteinemia
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Immunoassay
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Metabolism
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Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase (NADPH2)
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Plasma*
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Polymerase Chain Reaction
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Pregnancy
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Risk Factors
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Tandem Repeat Sequences
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Thymidylate Synthase*
4.Prevalence of hepatitis C virus in liver diseases and high risk groups in Kangwon area.
Myung Seo KANG ; Won Keun SONG ; Kap Jun YOON ; Kyung Won LEE
Korean Journal of Blood Transfusion 1991;2(2):199-204
No abstract available.
Gangwon-do*
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Hepacivirus*
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Hepatitis C*
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Hepatitis*
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Liver Diseases*
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Liver*
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Prevalence*
5.Effects of corticosteroid on the paraquat induced lung injury.
Keun CHANG ; An Myung KIM ; Jeong Seong KANG ; Byung Hak JUNG ; Eun Taik JEONG ; Hyung Bae MOON
Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases 1992;39(4):325-333
No abstract available.
Lung Injury*
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Lung*
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Paraquat*
6.Incidence of postoperative hypoxemia of patients in oral & maxillo-facial surgery using arterial blood gas analysis.
Myung Soo KANG ; Seung Ki MIN ; In Woong UM ; Dong Keun LEE
Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 1992;18(2):1-8
No abstract available.
Anoxia*
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Blood Gas Analysis*
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Humans
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Incidence*
7.The Study of Antithrombin III Deficiency in Patients with Recurrent Spontaneous Abortion.
Yoon Sung NAM ; Kwang Yul CHA ; Nam Keun KIM ; Myung Seo KANG ; Doyeon OH
Korean Journal of Fertility and Sterility 2001;28(4):301-306
OBJETIVE: To analyze the antithrombin III deficiency in patients with recurrent spontaneous abortion. MATERIALS AND METHOD: The blood samples were tested by chromogenic assay to evaluate the activity of antithrombin III. RESULTS: There was only one case of antithrombin III deficiency. This patient experienced one neonatal death after delivery and one FDIU (fetal death in utero). And also this patient showed a lupus anticoagulant and the prolongation of PTT. CONCLUSIONS: Women with recurrent miscarriage who have no obvious identified cause should consider hematologic screening. Antithrombin III deficiency could be a cause of recurrent spontaneous abortion. But the incidence is very rare in Korean patients.
Abortion, Habitual
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Abortion, Spontaneous*
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Antithrombin III Deficiency*
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Antithrombin III*
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Female
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Humans
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Incidence
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Lupus Coagulation Inhibitor
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Mass Screening
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Pregnancy
8.Clinical Comparison of the Scar Revision According to Two Different Intradermal and Skin Suture Technique.
Jeong Yeol YANG ; Seung Chan LEE ; Yang Soo KANG ; Keun Hong PARK ; Myung Ju LEE
Journal of the Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 2001;7(1):47-52
No abstract available.
Cicatrix*
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Skin*
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Suture Techniques*
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Sutures*
9.Clinical Efficacy of Trimetazidine(Vastinan(R)) in the Treatment of Stable Angina.
Jung Chaee KANG ; Young Keun AHN ; Joo Hyung PARK ; Myung Ho JEONG ; Jeong Gwan CHO ; Jong Chun PARK
Korean Circulation Journal 1993;23(5):735-740
BACKGROUND: Trimetazidine(Vastinan(R)) is a new antianginal agent of different action mechanism specifically targeted at the metabolic cellular consequences of myocardial ischemia. The clinical efficacy of the Trimetazidine in angina pectoris is still to be defined. METHOD: To determine the antianginal effect of trimetazidine in the treatment of ischemic heart disease, 15 patients with stable angina(12 male, 3 female, mean age : 59.3 years) were studied. In 6 cases as a single agent and in 9 cases as an additive regimen to conventional antianginal medications. Trimetazidine(20mg 3 times daily) was given for 30 days or more to evaluate the clinical effect. Graded exercise tests were carried out before the trial of Trimetazidine and on the 30th day of the treatment period. RESULTS: 1) The number of episodes of anginal attacks decreased from 4.2+/-2.7 to 2.0+/-0.5 a week(p<0.05) after treatment with Trimetazidine. 2) Trimetazidine also significantly increased the duration of total exercise from 12.1+/-4.7 min to 14.5+/-3.3 min(p<0.05), and the time to 1mm ST segment depression from 7.7+/-5.9 min to 11.7+/-5.2 min(p<0.05) on treadmill exercise by modified Bruce protocol. 3) Total workload (METs) and rate pressure double product(heart rate x systolic blood pressure) slightly increased, but the differences were not significant statistically. 4) No serious clinical side effects were observed during the treatment. CONCLUSION: These results suggest that the Trimetazidine is an effective and safe as an antianginal drug in the treatment of stable angina patients as a single agent and as an additive regimen when the patients are refractory to conventional drugs.
Angina Pectoris
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Angina, Stable*
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Depression
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Exercise Test
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Myocardial Ischemia
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Trimetazidine
10.A Case of Congenital Dyserythropoietic anemia Type IV.
Hwa Young JEON ; Hwang Min KIM ; Baek Keun LIM ; Duk Woo PARK ; Myung Seo KANG ; Young Kun DEUNG
Journal of the Korean Pediatric Society 1995;38(5):702-706
No abstract available.
Anemia, Dyserythropoietic, Congenital*