The concentration of serum triglyceride values were studied at department of pediatrics, Chungnam National University Hospital. With the total 742 cases, among them 462 boys and 280 girls who were at the age of 2 months through 15 years old. Serum triglycerde values were measured to determine the distribution of values and evaluated on the basis of sex, age, height and weight percentile. The following results were obtained: 1) The mean value of the serum triglycerides were 88.11+/-35.76 mg/dl in boys and 94.82+/-34.56 mg/dl in girls. 2) In distribution of trglyceride level by percentile, the value of 90th percentile was 136 mg/dl. 3) The values of the serum triglyceride from 6 to 11 year old age group were significant low values in boys and girls.
Adolescent ; Child* ; Chungcheongnam-do ; Female ; Humans ; Pediatrics ; Triglycerides*

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Blood Glucose* ; Near Drowning*

BACKGROUND: Although several kinds of treatment methods(destructive therapy, immunotherapy, etc) for plane warts have been attempted but there have been no entirely satisfactory treatments, because the plane wants are seen to recur frequently. OBJECTIVE: This study was aimed to evaluate the combination therapy of griseofulvin and immunotherapy(dinitrochlorobenzene=DNCB, diphenylcycloprope none=DPCP) on plane warts. METHOD: Sixteen patients(age range, 9 to 41; mean age, 21.8 years) with VPJ were treated with the combination therapy with griseofulvin(500mg/day) and single contact immunotherapy(DNCB or DPCP).
Dinitrochlorobenzene ; Griseofulvin* ; Immunotherapy ; Warts*

PURPOSE: To evaluate the pattern of distant lymph node metastasis in colorectal carcinoma and its correlation with distant organ metastasis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed abdominal CT scans of 46 patients with pathologically proven colorectal carcinoma. RESULTS: The incidence of distant lymphadenopathy in colorectal carcinoma was 30.4%(14/46). The most commonly involved distant lymph node was the left paraortic lymph node below the renal hilum(9/25). The most common type of distant lymphadenopathy was solitary type(7/14) and all of these lymphadenopathies were noted in the left paraortic lymph node below the renal hilum. Six cases of left sided colorectal carcinoma showed left paraortic lymphadenopathy with solitary type. The incidence of distant organ metastasis was 17. 4%(8/46) and markedly increased if distant lymphadenopathy was multiple and confluent, or confluent type(5/7). CONCLUSION: The incidence of distant lymphadenopathy in colorectal carcinoma was not high and the most common lymphadenopathy was the left paraaortic lymph node with solitary type below the renal hilum. The possibility of distant organ metastasis was high if distant lymphadenopathy was multiple and confluent, or confluent type.
Colorectal Neoplasms* ; Humans ; Incidence ; Lymph Nodes* ; Lymphatic Diseases ; Neoplasm Metastasis* ; Retrospective Studies ; Tomography, X-Ray Computed

We describe an 18-year-old male with generalized pruritic, tense annular or polycyalic blistera on normal-appearing skin or erythematous bases. Histopathological fmdings of an iatact early blistering showed subepidermal blistering and papillary neutrophilic gnicroabscesses. A direct immunofluctescent study of a section from the skin adjacent to a lesioti revealed linear deposits of IgA at the dermoepidermal junction. There were no deposits of IgG, lgM, or C3. In 1.0M NaC1 eplit skin, IgA was found to be bound linearly on the epidermal roof. The patient respmded weIl to eteroid and dapsone therapy.
Adolescent ; Blister ; Dapsone ; Humans ; Immunoglobulin A ; Immunoglobulin G ; Linear IgA Bullous Dermatosis* ; Male ; Neutrophils ; Skin ; Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation

PURPOSE: In Asia, the types and the main causes of morbid obesity are different from those in western society. Therefore, the treatment plan should be different, and surgery for morbid obesity should be carefully chosen. The 3-year results for isolated laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) performedin the Korean population are reported. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed 112 patients that underwent LSG from January 2003 to July 2006. Eighty-three of these patients had more than 3 years follow-up, and represent the subjects of this report. Sleeve gastrectomy was performed laparoscopicaly using the Endo-GIA stapler to create a lesser curve gastric tube over a 48-Fr bougie. RESULTS: The preoperative body mass index (BMI) was 36.4+/-5.2 (30.0~56.1). The mean excess BMI was 13.4+/-5.2. The percentage of excess weight loss (%EWL) in the postoperative first, second, and third year was 72.4+/-23.5, 69.5+/-29.4, and 66.8+/-33.4. The percentage of excess BMI loss (%EBMIL) was 74.1+/-25.6, 71.4+/-32.0, and 68.7+/-32.7. In 83 patients postoperatively after 3 years, 37 patients (44.6%) had >75% EBMIL, 22 patients (26.5%) had 50~75% EBMIL, 14 patients (16.9%) had 25~50% EBMIL, and 10 patients (12.0%) had less than 25% EBMIL. There was no 30-day peri-operative mortality. Two major complications (1 delayed bleeding, 1 leakage) occurred. CONCLUSION: LSG without the duodenal switch operation has been an effective single weight reducing surgical procedure thus far in most of the Korean patients.
Asia ; Body Mass Index ; Follow-Up Studies ; Gastrectomy* ; Hemorrhage ; Humans ; Korea ; Mortality ; Obesity, Morbid* ; Retrospective Studies ; Weight Loss

PURPOSE: In Korea due to cultural background (food, life style) and environmental factors, type of obesity and previously defined operative indication is different from western country. Therefore, surgical procedure also must be applied differently under pattern of obesity. In this report we are trying to introduce our early results of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy without duodenal switch in Korean morbid obesity. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed 60 consecutive patients who underwent laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy between January 2003 and May 2004. Four 12mm ports and one 15mm port are placed. The sleeve gastrectomy was done as routine fashion using ligasure and endo-GIA stapler to create a lesser curve gastric tube over 48 French bougie. RESULTS: Excess weight loss was achieved in 71.6% during first six months postoperatively and 83.3% within 12 months. Body mass index (kg/cm2) was decreased average 9.2 during first 12 months postoperatively. Median weight loss at 12 months was 24.6 kg. Postoperative dyslipidemia was improved in 75% of patient within 12 months of operation. Diabetes as a co-morbidity was disappeared 100% of patient within 6 months postoperatively. Hypertension was disappeared in 92.9%, improved in 100% of patients within 12 months postoperatively. Arthritis and joint pain were improved 100% of patient within 12 months postoperatively. Weight loss plateaued at 12 months for the majority of patients. CONCLUSION: Additional studies and further follow up are needed to determine the best surgical treatment for Korean morbid obesity patient. However sleeve gastrectomy without duodenal switch operation can be an effective single weight loss procedure especially in Korea
Arthralgia ; Arthritis ; Body Mass Index ; Dyslipidemias ; Follow-Up Studies ; Gastrectomy* ; Humans ; Hypertension ; Korea ; Laparoscopy ; Obesity ; Obesity, Morbid* ; Retrospective Studies ; Weight Loss

PURPOSE: Obesity is a frequent cause of insulin resistance and poses a major risk for diabetes. The effects of sleeve gastrectomy on diabetes have not elucidated. This report documents that the sleeve gastrectomy provides control for diabetes, prior to significant body weight losses. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed 14 type 2 diabetic patients who underwent laparoscopic isolated sleeve gastrectomy between May 2003 and October 2004. Fourteen patients had type 2 diabetes treated by oral hypoglycemic agents. Preoperative, 4 weeks and 3 months following surgery, all patients checked weight, body mass index(BMI), waist circumference, hip circumference, blood pressure, HbA1c and fasting glucose. RESULTS: Fourteen patients with a mean preoperative body mass index (BMI) of 39.1+/-4.2 kg/m2 (31.9~47.5 kg/m2) underwent laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. Changes in mean BMI were minimal (preop: 39.1+/-4.2 kg/m2, postop (4 week): 35.5+/-3.8 kg/m2), but there are significant decrease in blood fasting glucose (P<0.001), HbA1c (P<0.001), systolic blood pressure (P<0.001), diastolic blood pressure (P=0.009). Ten patient did not require medications after surgery (4 week), the other 4 patient stop the medications after surgery (3 month). CONCLUSION: Further evaluation is needed to analyze effect of sleeve gastrectomy in treating type 2 diabetes mellitus. But just with restrictive procedures as isolated sleeve gastrectomy also can control early type 2 diabetes mellitus in morbidly obese patients.
Blood Pressure ; Body Mass Index ; Body Weight ; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2* ; Fasting ; Gastrectomy* ; Glucose ; Hip ; Humans ; Hypoglycemic Agents ; Insulin Resistance ; Obesity ; Obesity, Morbid* ; Retrospective Studies ; Waist Circumference

Purpose: Generally, morbid obesity has accompany with co-morbidities including dyslipidemia. Bariatric operation has shown various degree of effectiveness and different mechanism on weihgt loss. The effectiveness of sleeve gastrectomy in lipid profile is not revealed until now. Therefore, we have investigated and evaluated the efficacy of sleeve gastrectomy on weight loss and serum lipid profile. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed 42 patients who underwent laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. All the patient was divided into two groups (group A (n=35): >50% excessive weight loss (EWL) in 6 months postoperatively, and group B (n=7): <50% (EWL)). Anthropometric Indices and serum lipid profile were measured before sleeve gastrectomy and postoperatively in 6 months. RESULTS: EWL of all the patients was 74.1+/-21.9% in 6 months postoperatively, group A was 80.4+/-18.2%, group B was 39.7+/-6.4%. Waist circumference, hip circumference, percent of body fat and visceral fat area were decreased in group A than B (P <0.05). Especially the visceral fat area of group A was reduced (-38.6%). Significant reduction of atherogenic index and triglyceride was observed (P <0.001) and increment of HDL cholesterol (P <0.001) was observed in both Groups. The moderate reduction of total cholesterol was observed in group A (P <0.05) but in not group B. LDL cholesterol level was mildly decreased but not statistically significant (group A: P=0.82, group B: P=0.746). Conclusion: Isolated vertical sleeve gastrectomy in morbid obesity patients is a effective surgical procedure. It offers excellent results in weight loss, anthropometric Indices and lipid profiles in short period of time. Eventually, it reduces the risk of coronary disease.
Adipose Tissue ; Cholesterol ; Cholesterol, HDL ; Cholesterol, LDL ; Coronary Disease ; Dyslipidemias ; Gastrectomy* ; Hip ; Humans ; Intra-Abdominal Fat ; Obesity, Morbid* ; Retrospective Studies ; Triglycerides ; Waist Circumference ; Weight Loss

Recently, CT scan, CT sialogram, radionuclide imaging and ultasonogram are widely applicated in conjuctionwith conventional studies such as plain film, sialogram and arteriogram for the diagnosis of salivary glanddisease. Among them, ultrasonogram porvides safe, noninvasive, and reliable way to diagnose salivary glanddisease. Authors evaluated ultrasonographic and sialographic findings of patients with suspected salivary glanddisease in 16 cases at Korea University Hosital for 8 months. (from Dec. 1983 to Aug. 1984). The following resultsare observed. 1. Final diagnosis of 16 cases were 2 cases of stone, 1 case of pleomorphic adenoma, 2 cases ofneurilemmoma, 3 cases of chronic sialademitis, 1 case of abscess, 2 cases of Retention cyst, 1 case of psendocyst,1 case of tuberculous lymphadenopathy, and 3 cases of normal finding. 2. Diagnostic ultrasonogram providesaccurate information for the size, location and character of the lesion, and differentiates intragladular lesionsfrom extraglandular ones. 3. Ultrasonogram is one of convenient, reliable and initial modality for the diagnosisof salivary gland disease.
Abscess ; Adenoma, Pleomorphic ; Diagnosis ; Humans ; Korea ; Lymphatic Diseases ; Radionuclide Imaging ; Salivary Gland Diseases ; Salivary Glands ; Tomography, X-Ray Computed ; Ultrasonography