1.Repeated Migration of a Fusion Cage after Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion.
Jun Gue LEE ; Sung Myung LEE ; Seok Won KIM ; Ho SHIN
Korean Journal of Spine 2013;10(1):25-27
Although posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) is a widely accepted procedure, perioperative and postoperative complications are still encountered. In particular, cage migration can result in severe sequelae, and revision surgery is technically demanded. Here, we report a rare case of repeated migration of a fusion cage after PLIF. To the best of our knowledge, no report has been previously issued on repeated migration of a fusion cage after PLIF. The authors discuss the radiological and clinical findings of this unusual complication with a review of the literature.
Postoperative Complications
2.Pevention of postoperative complications in Caldwell-Luc operation.
Moon Suh PARK ; Jang Kyun KIM ; Dae Sik EOM ; Yong Bok KIM ; See Young PARK
Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 1993;36(5):960-965
No abstract available.
Postoperative Complications*
3.The Complications of Extracapsular Lens Extraction in Senile Cataract.
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society 1976;17(4):479-483
The authors reported the result of extracapsular lens extraction of 45 eyes(42 cases) which were operated in eye clinic of B.N.D. Hospital and red-cross hospital from January 1975 to August 1976. We thought that the major operative and postoperative complications could be reduced with skillful technique of adequate removal of anterior lens capsule and irrigation of lenticular substances for senile mature and hypermature cataract.
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Postoperative Complications
4.Perioperative Management of Lung Resection Patients.
Yeungnam University Journal of Medicine 2012;29(1):9-13
Lung resection has various and commonly occurring postoperative complications. Pulmonary complication is well known as one of the most important among them, exerting a negative influence on the postoperative course and resulting in mortality. Thus, the prevention of pulmonary complication after lung resection is very important. To prevent postoperative pulmonary complication, the perioperative management must be optimal. Perioperative management begins long before the surgery and does not end until the patient leaves the hospital. The goal of perioperative management is to identify the high-risk patients, to provide appropriate intervention, to prevent postoperative complications, and to obtain the best outcomes.
Humans
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Lung
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Postoperative Complications
5.Troublesome Occipital Neuralgia Developed by C1-C2 Harms Construct.
Woo Tack RHEE ; Seung Hoon YOU ; Suk Kyoung KIM ; Sang Youl LEE
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society 2008;43(2):111-113
Recently, Harms and Melcher modified Goel's approach, the C1 lateral mass and C2 pedicle screw fixation, and the new technique is currently in favor among neurosurgeons. Comparing to the advantages of Harms construct, the disadvantages were not extensively investigated. We experienced a patient with severe occipital pain developed after the C1 lateral mass screw placement for the traumatic atlantoaxial instability. We reviewed literatures about Harms construct with focus on the occipital neuralgia as a postoperative complication and suggest here technical tips to avoid the troublesome pain.
Humans
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Neuralgia
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Postoperative Complications
6.Reconstruction Of Oral And Maxillofacial Defects Using Temporal Muscle Flap.
Chan Yong BAE ; Soon Jung HWANG
Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 2002;28(1):69-73
Temporal muscle flap is usefull for the reconstruction of tissue defect at the oral and maxillofacial area. This article reports 3 cases of temporal muscle flap for the soft tissue reconstruction of infraorbital, palatal and mandibular retromolar area after tumor ablation. The advantages and disadvantage, postoperative complications and technical variations were reviewed and our 3 cases were evaluated in this aspects.
Postoperative Complications
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Temporal Muscle*
7.Posterior Plating in Distal Fibular Fracture.
Choong Hyeok CHOI ; Young A CHO ; Jae Hoon KIM ; Il Hoon SUNG
Journal of the Korean Fracture Society 2007;20(2):161-165
PURPOSE: To report the technical experience of posterior plating for the distal fibular fracture. MATERIALS AND METHODS: 20 Weber type-B fibular fractures were included in this study, which were treated with the posterior plating. 1/3 semitubular plate was used and orientation of all screws were intended to be perpendicular to the plate as possible. Fixation stability and maintenance of reduction after plating was assessed manually in the operating field. Clinical results were evaluated at least 1 year after operation, using American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AFOAS) Ankle-Hindfoot score. RESULTS: 5 cases were firmly stabilized without using any lag screw or fixation of distal fragment. For improving stability or achieving proper reduction, a lag screw was placed posteroanteriorly through the plate in 14 cases. Anteroposterior interfragmentary fixation in 1 case before plating, and contouring of the plate in 3 cases were needed in cases of which the posterior plating impeded reduction of distal fibular fracture. In all cases, fracture was stabilized without fixation through the most distal hole. There were no major postoperative complications. AFOAS score was 95.5±5.2. CONCLUSION: The posterior plating technique for distal fibular fracture is regarded as a recommendable option. Additional fixation with interfragmentary screw or contouring of the plate, however, would be needed in some cases to achieve anatomical reduction or sufficient stability.
Ankle
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Foot
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Postoperative Complications
8.Postoperative Changes of Lagophthalmos and Lid Lag following External Levator Resection.
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society 1998;39(5):830-835
Among the postoperative complications of ptosis surgery, lagophthalmos and lid lag have been significant and untolerable problems. In this study, progressive change of lagophthalmos and lid lag following external levator resection was examined in 109 eyes of 74 patients from November 1988 through March 1996. Lagophthalmos and lid lag were measured at postoperative 1 month, 3 to 9 months and 12 to 18 months. The relations of lagophthalmos and lid lag according to preoperative MRD, levator function, resection amount of the levator muscle were analyzed. Lagophthalmos measured average 1.11mm and lid lag revealed average 4. 73mm at postoperative 11 to 84 months (mean 22.2 months). At the postoperative 1 year, lagophthalmos and lid lag were significantly decreased and decreasing amount measured 1.17mm and 0.90mm, respectively. Seventy eyes showed lagophthalmos less than 1mm at mean 13 months postoperatively. The postoperative change of lagophthalmos and lid lag had relation to the preoperative levator function.
Humans
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Postoperative Complications
9.MANDIBULAR CONTOURING SURGERY BY MULTIPLE STEP SURGICAL CORRECTION WITH ANGLE-SPLITTING OSTECTOMY.
Han joo LEE ; Hyun wook PARK ; Kwang soo KOH ; Won shil HUH
Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 2000;26(2):204-210
The mandibular contour determines the shape of the lower part of the face and thus influences the appearance of the face. A patient with a large, squarish, or broad face who desires a small, round, or slender face can undergo mandibular contouring surgery to reduce the width of the lower face. The successful correction of a prominent mandibular angle by conventional angle ostectomy has been reported. But, in the majority of patients with a widened facial appearance, both the mandibular angle and part of the mandibular body anterior to it are protuberant laterally, so both must be resected. The purpose of this study is to introduce a new method of performing mandibular contouring surgery, more effectively and easily, and to reduce postoperative complication and evaluate its results. We treated 6 patients who has prominent mandibular angle using multiple step osteotomy with angle-splitting ostectomy. The advantages of this new method are as following. (1) easily performable (2) effective mandibular contouring surgery by reducing the width of lower face (3) producing a natural relief of the mandibular angle (4) low risk of soft tissue damage and complications (5) shortening of the operation time. etc.
Humans
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Osteotomy
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Postoperative Complications
10.The window procedure for hydrocele.
Korean Journal of Urology 1991;32(1):129-131
The conventional sugical procedure for hydrocele, eversion of sac (with or without partial excision of sac), still remains the most popular one for hydrocele. The new technique is an easy, quick and simple operation. And it avoids postoperative complications. A clinical observation was made on 14 patients of hydrocele who were admitted to the Department of UroIogy, Han-Il. Hospital during the 12 months period from May, 1989 to April, 1990 and surgically treated by `window procedure` with good results.
Humans
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Postoperative Complications