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Spondylolisthesis*

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Fractures, Open*

Requirement of blood transfusion has been progressively increased and supplements by volunteer donor are not sufficient to their requirements. Moreover homologous blood transfusion are not supplied without risks, espcially the transmission of the serum hepatitis. Twenty procedures, including two total hip replacement arthroplasty, were carried out with acute hemodilutional autotransfusion. The results of this study show that autotransfusion is a safe method without difficulty of blood replacement in elective orthopedic procedures.
Arthroplasty ; Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip ; Blood Transfusion ; Blood Transfusion, Autologous ; Clinical Study ; Hepatitis ; Humans ; Methods ; Orthopedic Procedures ; Orthopedics ; Tissue Donors ; Volunteers

Fractures involving joints and about the joints provide complex problems with small comminuted fractures, surrounding soft tissue injuries and articular cartilage damage. Various problems are also encountered on the weight bearing surface, especially on the convex side of the distal Femur. Even though many auther had recommended kinds of management upto now, operative methods are more suggested in order to get good results regarding with the accurate anatomical reduction, rigid internal fixation and early joint motion. The clinical analysis of rnanagements of 20 cases of distai femoral fracture demonstrate that seperate dual incision-bilateral or right angle plane-to originate fracture site, and anatomical reduction & rigid internal fixation, early non-weight bearing ROM exercise of joint were sometimes mandatory to treat the displaced, comminuted fracture.
Cartilage, Articular ; Femoral Fractures ; Femur ; Fractures, Comminuted ; Joints ; Soft Tissue Injuries ; Weight-Bearing

PURPOSE: To evaluate the relationship between metabolic syndrome and benign prostatic hyperplasia in Korean men, we investigated the relation between prostate volume and the serum prostate specific-antigen (PSA) level with the factors for metabolic syndrome. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We reviewed the data of 1,412 men who had a general health check-up without significant evidence of disease between January 2004 and May 2007. The age, prostate volume, PSA, PSA density and metabolic factors were measured, and the relationships of these factors were evaluated. We also compared the prostate-related data between the metabolic syndrome(MS) group and non-metabolic syndrome(NMS) group. RESULTS: The prostate volume was significantly larger in the MS group (23.0+/-7.1ml) than that in the NMS group(20.9+/-6.1ml)(p<0.001). There was no statistically significant difference of the PSA level between the two groups(MS group: 0.86+/-0.66, NMS group: 0.90+/-0.81), but the PSAD was significantly different between the two groups(MS group: 0.038+/-0.027, NMS group: 0.044+/-0.031)(p=0.0035). We concluded that there was a significant correlation between the prostate volume and the metabolic syndrome factors. However, when analyzing the influence of each metabolic syndrome factor on the prostate volume, only the BMI was a relatively influential factor. CONCLUSIONS: Our study showed that there was significant correlation between each metabolic syndrome factor and the prostate volume. This seemed to be the result of the commonly related pathophysiology of MS and an enlarged prostrate volume, and obesity was a significant factor. It was meaningful that the PSA level in the MS group was lower than that of the NMS group in case of the same prostate volume.
Male ; Humans

To suggest a reasonable isometric point based on the anatomical consistency of interosseous membrane (IOM) attachment in association with topographic characteristics of the interosseous crests, the footprints of the central band (CB) of the IOM on the radial and ulnar interosseous crests (RIC and UIC) were measured. Methods: We measured the distance from the CB footprints from each apex of both interosseous crests in 14 cadavers and the angles between the forearm axis of rotation (AOR) and the distal slopes of the RIC and UIC in 33 volunteers. Results: The CB footprints lay on the downslope of both interosseous crests with its upper margin on average 3-mm proximal from the RIC’s apex consistently in the radial length, showing normality (p>0.05), and on average 16-mm distal from the UIC’s apex on the ulna without satisfying normality (p<0.05). The average angle between the UIC’s distal slope and the AOR was 1.3°, and the RIC’s distal slope to the AOR was 14.0°, satisfying the normality tests (p>0.05), and there was no side-to-side difference in both forearms (p<0.05). Conclusions: The CB attached to the downslope just distal to the RIC’s apex constrains the radius to the UIC that coincides with the AOR of the forearm circumduction, maintaining itself both isometrically and isotonically.

Brunner's gland adenoma is characterized by benign proliferation of the normal Brunner's gland, and is a relatively rare disease that accounts for only 10% of benign duodenal tumors. It is usually found in the bulb and second portion of the duodenum, but is rarely found in the pylorus. The clinical manifestations vary from non-specific upper abdominal symptoms to obstruction, intussusception and gastrointestinal hemorrhage. It is a benign lesion but rarely undergoes malignant transformation. Management of Brunner's gland adenoma involves complete removal of the lesion. We experienced a 43-year-old man who had complained of melena and dyspnea on exertion. An esophagogastroduodenoscopy and computed tomography of the upper gastrointestinal tract demonstrated the presence of a 5.5x4.0 cm sized hyperemic and lobulated large mass with hemorrhage that originated from the pylorus and was intussuscepted into the duodenum. Resection of the tumor revealed that it was a Brunner's gland adenoma on a histological examination.
Adenoma* ; Adult ; Anemia* ; Duodenum ; Dyspnea ; Endoscopy, Digestive System ; Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage ; Hemorrhage ; Humans ; Intussusception* ; Melena ; Pylorus* ; Rare Diseases ; Upper Gastrointestinal Tract

Brunner's gland adenoma is characterized by benign proliferation of the normal Brunner's gland, and is a relatively rare disease that accounts for only 10% of benign duodenal tumors. It is usually found in the bulb and second portion of the duodenum, but is rarely found in the pylorus. The clinical manifestations vary from non-specific upper abdominal symptoms to obstruction, intussusception and gastrointestinal hemorrhage. It is a benign lesion but rarely undergoes malignant transformation. Management of Brunner's gland adenoma involves complete removal of the lesion. We experienced a 43-year-old man who had complained of melena and dyspnea on exertion. An esophagogastroduodenoscopy and computed tomography of the upper gastrointestinal tract demonstrated the presence of a 5.5x4.0 cm sized hyperemic and lobulated large mass with hemorrhage that originated from the pylorus and was intussuscepted into the duodenum. Resection of the tumor revealed that it was a Brunner's gland adenoma on a histological examination.
Adenoma* ; Adult ; Anemia* ; Duodenum ; Dyspnea ; Endoscopy, Digestive System ; Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage ; Hemorrhage ; Humans ; Intussusception* ; Melena ; Pylorus* ; Rare Diseases ; Upper Gastrointestinal Tract

Aortic abdominal aneurysm rarely has been reported as causing osteolytic lesions of the spine. It may produce back and radiating pain patterns similar to those of several commonly encountered neurosurgical processes. We report a uncommon complication of huge pulsating aortic aneurysm causing severe vertebral erosion with incapacitating back and radiating pain.
Aneurysm ; Aortic Aneurysm ; Spine

PURPOSE: Today, many patients with voiding dysfunction select suprapubic cystostomy (SPC) instead of clean intermittent catheterization (CIC) for practical reasons. There is thus a need to reconsider SPC as a management for voiding dysfunction. We designed SPC with timed drainage (TSPCD) and evaluated its effectiveness compared with continuous drainage with a urine bag (CSPCD). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Between January 2006 and January 2010, a total of 82 patients underwent SPC. Patients undergoing SPC were randomly assigned to CSPCD or TSPCD. Patient characteristics, complications, and the results of urine cultures were compared between the two groups through retrospective chart reviews. Also, preferences for CSPCD and TSPCD in another 15 patients who had experienced both CSPCD and TSPCD were investigated. RESULTS: The CSPCD and TSPCD groups comprised 46 and 36 patients, respectively. In a comparison of complications between the two groups, the incidence of acute symptomatic cystitis was significantly lower in the TSPCD group than in the CSPCD group (43% vs. 20%, p=0.032). The incidence of symptomatic urinary tract infection (UTI) was lower in the TSPCD group. Positive urine culture rates were 89.7% and 72.4% in groups 1 and 2, respectively. There was a significant difference between the two groups (p=0.004). In another 15 patients who experienced both CSPCD and TSPCD, 14 patients (93%) stated a preference for TSPCD after converting from CSPCD to TSPCD, and one patient (7%) returned to CSPCD only at night. CONCLUSIONS: In this study, TSPCD had the advantages of less morbidity as UTI and being more preferable by patients with relatively good daily activity compared with CSPCD. TSPCD is an alternative to CSPCD for the treatment of voiding dysfunction.
Cystitis ; Cystostomy ; Drainage ; Humans ; Incidence ; Intermittent Urethral Catheterization ; Retrospective Studies ; Urinary Bladder ; Urinary Tract Infections