1.Bicanalicular Intubation to Repair Canalicular Laceration Guided by 6-0 Prolene with Pigtail Probe
Sung Yeon JUN ; Bo Ram LEE ; Yeon Jung CHOI ; Sang Un LEE ; Sung Chul KIM
Korean Journal of Ophthalmology 2019;33(6):569-570
No abstract available.
Intubation
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Lacerations
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Polypropylenes
2.Breast ptosis correction with a knitted polypropylene mesh.
Jia-ming SUN ; Qun QIAO ; Zhi-fei LIU ; Ru ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2003;19(1):27-29
OBJECTIVETo evaluate a knitted polypropylene mesh used for mammapexy in correcting the breast ptosis.
METHODSTwenty-one patients with the mild or moderate breast ptosis were undergoing the mammapexy with a knitted polypropylene mesh. The operation was performed through the periareolar incision and a monofilament knitted polypropylene mesh was subcutaneously implanted on the surface of the gland and fixed upward.
RESULTSAll of the patients were satisfactory of the appearance with the follow-ups from 2 to 16 months. No secondary ptosis, hypertrophic scars and foreign body reactions were found.
CONCLUSIONThe above-mentioned technique could be a good, safe and reliable method for correcting breast ptosis.
Humans ; Mammaplasty ; instrumentation ; methods ; Polypropylenes ; Surgical Mesh
3.The rat choledochojejunostomy model for microsurgical training.
Annals of Surgical Treatment and Research 2016;90(5):246-249
PURPOSE: The feasibility of a rat choledochojejunostomy (CJ) training model was investigated, as an introductory model to microsurgery for general surgeons. METHODS: Roux-en-Y CJ was performed on 20 rats. Interrupted 10-0 prolene sutures were used to perform CJ. The animals were observed for 7 days and sacrificed and examined. RESULTS: The rats were divided into 2 groups of 10 based on surgical order. The CJ time showed a significant decrease from 36.2 ± 5.6 minutes in group 1 to 29.4 ± 5.7 minutes in group 2 (P = 0.015). The bile leakage rate was 40% in group 1 and 10% in group 2. The survival time was 5.4 ± 2.2 days in group 1 and 7 days in group 2 (P = 0.049). CONCLUSION: The rat CJ training model is a feasible introductory model for general surgeons with no previous experience in microsurgery.
Animals
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Bile
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Choledochostomy*
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Microsurgery
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Polypropylenes
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Rats*
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Sutures
4.A case of abdominal sacral colpopexy with use of GORE-TEX graft for vaginal vault prolapse after total hysterectomy.
Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2002;45(4):706-708
Post-hysterectomy vaginal vault prolapse is rare complication. There are many surgical procedures to correct this problem. But abdominal colposacropexy, using Marlex mesh or Gore-Tex graft is standard procedure. We experienced one case who had repair of post-hysterectomy vaginal vault prolapse by transabdominal sacral colpopexy using Gore-Tex graft and report with brief review of literatures.
Hysterectomy*
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Pelvic Organ Prolapse*
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Polypropylenes
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Polytetrafluoroethylene*
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Transplants*
5.Clinical Study of Primary Chest Wall Tumors.
Chang Gon KIM ; Ja Hong KUH ; Kong Soo KIM
The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 1998;31(2):155-161
Between January 1979 and August 1996, resection of a primary chest wall tumor was done in 51 patients. The mean age of the patients was 36.1 years (2 to 69 years). A palpable mass was the most common symptom (32 patients, 62.7%). The tumor was malignant in 11 patients (21.6%) and benign in 40 patients (78.4%). The tumors in 32 patients (62.7%) had developed from the bony or the cartilaginous wall and in 19 patients (37.3%) from soft tissue. Thirty seven of the patients with benign tumors were treated by excision (three of the patients: wide resection and reconstruction) without recurrence or death, and they are currently free from disease. Most malignancies (8 patients) were treated by wide resection and chest wall reconstruction. Five of them are currently alive. The chest wall reconstruction with Marlex mesh, Prolene mesh, or Teflon felt was done in five of the patients with malignant tumors.
Humans
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Polypropylenes
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Polytetrafluoroethylene
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Recurrence
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Thoracic Wall*
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Thorax*
6.The Effect of Single Suture Inferior Retractor Tightening for Senile Entropion.
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society 2004;45(8):1215-1220
PURPOSE: To evaluate the clinical efficacy of a simplified single suture inferior retractor tightening technique in senile entropion. METHODS: Twenty patients (26 eyes) showing no severe horizontal lid laxity underwent an operation for senile entropion between April 2001 and July 2003. After a subciliary incision, the inferior retractor was identified, and repaired by reattaching the superior edge of the inferior retractor to the inferior edge of the lower tarsus using a single 5-0 Prolene suture. RESULTS: The patients were followed up for an average of 2.8 months after surgery. Five patients showed complications: two overcorrections and three recurrences of entropion. The others all showed good cosmetic and functional results. The recurred cases underwent further operation with good results. CONCLUSIONS: The simplified single suture inferior retractor tightening gave good results in patients with senile entropion without severe horizontal lid laxity. Moreover, this procedure has short operation and recovery times. In unilateral cases, more symmetric appearances were obtained compared with combined surgeries.
Ankle
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Entropion*
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Humans
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Polypropylenes
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Recurrence
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Sutures*
7.A Polypropylene Sheet as a Spacer Graft for the Correction of Lower Eyelid Retraction.
Cheol KIM ; Sang In KHWARG ; Nam Ju KIM ; Ho Kyung CHOUNG ; Young Ha KIM
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society 2006;47(3):459-467
PURPOSE: To evaluate the usefulness of a polypropylene non-woven sheet as a spacer graft for the correction of lower lid retraction METHODS: Fifteen New Zealand white rabbits were randomized into three groups. Polypropylene non-woven sheets were implanted between the tarsus and lower lid retractor via a transcutaneous approach (Group 1), a transconjunctival approach (Group 2), or a transconjunctival approach with amniotic membrane transplantation (Group 3). Numerous large pores were made in the sheet with a 21-gauge needle before implantation. Rabbits were sacrificed serially after 1, 2, 4, 6, and 8 weeks in each group. Gross and histologic examinations were performed. RESULTS: In Group 1, the polypropylene sheets stayed in place well, without any exposure on gross observation except at 2 weeks. In Group 2, the conjunctival wound was not healed on the polypropylene sheet, and the sheet was exposed to the ocular surface and extruded gradually. In Group 3, the conjunctival wound was well healed on the surface of polypropylene sheet, and the sheet remained stationary at 4, 6, and 8 weeks on gross examination. Histologic examinations showed gradual fibrovascular ingrowth into the polypropylene sheets in Groups 1 and 3, but not in Group 2, in which only severe inflammatory infiltrations were observed. CONCLUSIONS: The polypropylene non-woven sheet is a good candidate for a spacer material in lower lid retraction operation, and either the transcutaneous approach or the use of an amniotic membrane is necessary for best postoperative outcome.
Amnion
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Ankle
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Eyelids*
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Needles
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Polypropylenes*
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Rabbits
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Transplants*
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Wounds and Injuries
8.Clinical Study of Simple Levator Resection in Ptosis Patients.
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society 2002;43(3):551-555
PURPOSE: To assess the effectiveness and results of a simplified levator resection technique for ptosis repair. METHODS: The author simplified the levator resection technique for ptosis repair using a single 6-0 prolene radial suture to control the lid height and curvature. 68 ptosis patients who received the operation were retrospectively reviewed including surgical techniques and their results. RESULTS: 46 patients (mean age 7.8 years) had congenital ptosis, and 22 patients (mean age 64.3 years) had acquired ptosis. 11 eyes of congenital ptosis and 6 eyes of acquired ptosis showed unsatisfactory surgical results. Eyelid contour deformity was present in 2 eyes of patients with acquired ptosis. CONCLUSIONS: The single stitch levator resection is simple and effective surgical procedure for ptosis repair except severe congenital ptosis which need medial and lateral crus cutting.
Congenital Abnormalities
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Eyelids
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Humans
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Polypropylenes
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Retrospective Studies
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Sutures
9.Comparison of Safety and Efficacy Between Silicone and Polypropylene Ahmed Glaucoma Valves.
Joon Sung BAE ; Nam Ho LEE ; Hwang Ki KIM ; Yong Ho SOHN
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society 2008;49(5):791-797
PURPOSE: To compare the safety and efficacy of polypropylene and silicone Ahmed glaucoma valves (AGVs). METHODS: The medical records of 62 consecutive refractory glaucoma patients who had undergone AGV implantion from March 2003 to December 2005 were reviewed retrospectively. Among the 62 patients, 32 patients underwent polypropylene AGV implantation (group P) and the other 30 patients underwent silicone AGV implantation (group S). Postoperative IOP, the complication rate, and the success rate were compared between the two groups. RESULTS: The life-table success rates for the group P were 81.3% at 6 months and 71.2% at 12 months, and the success rates for the group S were 89.9% at 6 months and 78.6% at 12 months, showing no significant difference between the two groups. Complications, including non-tube-related complications, were observed more frequently in the group S, but there was no significant difference between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS: The silicone AGV can reduce IOP effectively but may be associated with non-tube-related complications.
Glaucoma
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Humans
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Medical Records
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Polypropylenes
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Retrospective Studies
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Silicones
10.Laparoscopic repair of indirect inguinal hernia containing endometriosis, ovary, and fallopian tube in adult woman without genital anomalies.
Ji Hyun KIM ; Gun Oh CHONG ; Ji Young LEE ; Yoon Hee LEE ; Dae Gy HONG ; Soo Yeun PARK ; Ji Young PARK
Obstetrics & Gynecology Science 2014;57(6):557-559
Indirect inguinal hernia containing an ovary is a rare condition, especially in adult women who do not have any other genital tract anomalies. In addition, inguinal hernia containing an ovary and endometriosis is exceedingly rare. In the present report, we describe a case of indirect inguinal hernia containing an ovary, fallopian tube, and endometriosis. Laparoscopic repair was performed successfully using polypropylene mesh for the treatment of the inguinal hernia.
Adult*
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Endometriosis*
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Fallopian Tubes*
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Female
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Hernia, Inguinal*
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Humans
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Ovary*
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Polypropylenes