We describe an unusual case of leptomenigeal carcinomatosis presented with bilateral blindness. A 67-year old male had been suffering from progressive blindness for the past 2 months. Initially, the symptom developed in the right eye but quickly spread to the left eye becoming bilateral with complete vision loss in a matter of weeks. He did not show any other focal neurological signs and did not have a history of malignancy. An examination of the cerebrospinal fluid revealed metastatic adenocarcinoma. As this case indicated, the patients of leptomeningal metastasis may present with acute or subacute blindness, even in the absence of other focal neurological deficits.
Adenocarcinoma ; Aged ; Blindness ; Carcinoma ; Cerebrospinal Fluid ; Humans ; Male ; Neoplasm Metastasis*

99m Tc-pyrophosphate was investigated for use as an indicator of intestinal infarction in intussusceptedbowel. Irreducible intussusceptions were created in 18 rabbits by surgery. 99mTc-pyrophosphate was then injectedintravenously 6-12, 18, 24 and 30-40 hours later for external scanning. In 15 of the rabbits, infaractiondeveloped with intussusception, and 13 of them demonstrated increased uptake of 99m Tc-pyrophosphate on externalinvivo scintiscans. The remained 2 of them showed no evidence of increased uptake. So false negative cases were2(sensitivity 86.7%). The 3 rabbits without infarction showed no increased uptake of radionuclide. Specimenscanning confirmed increased uptake of radionuclide in the infarcted segments. These observations suggest that 99mTc-pyrophosphate is a reliable indicator of the intestinal infarction that sometimes occures with intestinal intussusception.
Infarction ; Intussusception ; Rabbits ; Radionuclide Imaging ; Technetium Tc 99m Pyrophosphate

Mammary carcinoma was induced in rats by itravenous injection of N-methy-N-Nitrosourea. Microangiography was perfromed to evaluate the microvascular alterations in mammary carcinoma after irradiation. The tumors were givena single dose of 1.400 rads using Co-60 telethrapy unit with field size of 4 x 4 cm at 40 cm SSD. The dose ratewas 147.5 rads per minute. Microangiography was performed prior to irradiation and at one, two, and four weeksfollowing irradiation. The results are as follows: 1. Before irradiation, mammary carcinoma in rats tended to formlobules and the basic vasculature consisted of peripheral vascular pattern with central penetrating vessels. Theperipheral vascular pattern was always richer than that of the center. Irregular and tortuous vessles stretchedfrom the periphery into the center of lobule. 2. One week following irradiation, an increase in the number ofsmaller, tortuous vessels and decreased intervasular distance were obseved in the central portion of each lobule.This finding seems to be due to an improved filling of some previously existing but unfilled vessels. This maylead to improved metabolic changes and reoxygenation. 3. Later's changes of microvasculature after irradiation aretortuosity, irregularity, narrowing, abrupt tapering, fragmentation, and extravasation. These findings progressedafter a lapse of time. 4. The results can be considered as the microangiographic demonstration of the fact that reoxygenation after irradiation is mainly due to dilatation of the collapsed tumor vessels.
Animals ; Dilatation ; Microvessels ; Radiation Effects ; Rats ; Silver Sulfadiazine

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Kidney* ; Perfusion* ; Radionuclide Imaging*

PURPOSE: A lateral thoracodorsal fasciocutaneous flap (LTFF) is a local fasciocutaneous flap that has been used in breast reconstructions since the 1980s. Although the LTFF is a wellstudied reconstruction procedure after radical surgery in Western countries, there is no report in Korea. By introducing the LTFF procedure, we suggest an easy reconstruction technique that can be performed by the breast surgeon directly. METHODS: Patients with lateral breast cancer and redundant lateral thoracic region might be candidates for this procedure. The flap consists of the lateral and dorsal extensions of the inframammarian fold as well as an extended line from the anterior axillary line. A quadrantectomy is performed through a planned skin incision, and an axillary lymph node dissection can be performed simultaneously if the sentinel lymph node is positive. The skin and subcutaneous fat with the fascia of the serratus anterior and latissimus dorsi muscle should be dissected carefully. A wedge-shaped flap can be acquired successfully. The lateral breast defect is then reconstructed by a rotation of the flap. The axis of the flap is drawn following the inframammarian fold so that the final scar would be under the brassiere line. RESULTS: Nineteen patients were treated with the LTFF after breast conserving surgery. All tumors were located in lateral breast regions. Seroma occurred in three and partial fat necrosis and partial flap necrosis were observed in each one. The cosmetic result based on four-point scoring system of breast cosmesis showed excellent in seventeen and good in two. CONCLUSION: Despite its long scar line, with appropriate patient selection, a LTFF might be a useful method for breast reconstructions.
Axis, Cervical Vertebra ; Breast Neoplasms ; Breast* ; Cicatrix ; Fascia ; Fat Necrosis ; Female ; Humans ; Korea ; Lymph Node Excision ; Lymph Nodes ; Mammaplasty* ; Mastectomy, Segmental ; Necrosis ; Patient Selection ; Seroma ; Skin ; Subcutaneous Fat ; Superficial Back Muscles

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Arachnoid*

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Gallium* ; Lymphoma*

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Captopril* ; Diagnosis* ; Hypertension, Renovascular* ; Radionuclide Imaging*

Antibiotic resistance is steadily rising worldwide. Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are common indications, mostly imprudent, for antibiotic prescriptions in outpatient setting. In Korea, antibiotic prescription rate for RTIs is still high. As physician visit and antibiotic prescribing are influenced by patient's perceptions and beliefs, we aimed to explore the general public's perspectives and practices toward RTIs and to develop the ‘RTI clinical iceberg.’ A cross-sectional survey was conducted in Wonju Severance Christian Hospital (WSCH) among 550 adults attending outpatient departments during January 2016. Differences in distributions between groups were examined using two-tailed Pearson χ² test. Using the Andersen's behavioral model as a conceptual framework, we constructed logistic regression models to assess factors associated with physician visit. Of 547 participants with complete questionnaires, 62.9% reported having experienced an RTI in the previous six months; 59.3% visited a physician for the illness, most commonly because the symptoms were severe or prolonged, and approximately 16% of them expected an antibiotic prescription from the visit. Perceptions of symptoms severity, the need factor, most strongly influenced physician visit. Predisposing and enabling factors such as inappropriate expectations for antibiotic for a sore throat or having national health insurance also influenced physician visit. Almost all participants who reported asking for an antibiotic were prescribed one, with a 37.1% non-adherence rate. Conclusively, public education on self-care for RTI symptoms that addresses their main concerns may reduce physician visits. Improving physician-patient relationship and informing patients about the lack of antibiotic benefit for most RTIs may also reduce antibiotic prescriptions.
Adult ; Anti-Bacterial Agents* ; Causality ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Drug Resistance, Microbial ; Education ; Gangwon-do ; Humans ; Korea ; Logistic Models ; National Health Programs ; Outpatients ; Pharyngitis ; Prescriptions ; Respiratory System* ; Respiratory Tract Infections* ; Self Care

No abstract available.
Coronary Artery Disease* ; Coronary Vessels* ; Perfusion*