No abstract available.
Fever* ; Microwaves* ; Perfusion*

Therapeutic irradiation can induce angiosarcoma. Radiation-induced angiosarcoma constitutes 20% of all angiosarcomas. Although its common site of origin is the skin and subcutaneous tissue, it rarely arises in small or large bowels with a presentation as multifocal abdominal angiosarcomatosis. We report a case of intra-abdominal angiosarcomatosis involving the jejunum, ileum, transverse colon, mesentery and right ovary in a 63-year-old female. It developed 10 years after therapeutic irradiation for squamous cell carcinoma of uterine cervix. She developed panperitonitis due to intestinal perforation. She died from sepsis 3 days after segmental resection of the small bowel and right oophorectomy. We reviewed the previously reported cases and describe the clinicopathologic features of this tumor.
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell ; Cervix Uteri ; Colon, Transverse ; Female ; Hemangiosarcoma ; Humans ; Ileum ; Intestinal Perforation ; Jejunum ; Mesentery ; Middle Aged ; Ovariectomy ; Ovary ; Sepsis ; Skin ; Subcutaneous Tissue

A clinical observation was made on 51 nephrectomized patients in the Department of urology, Chosun University Hospital, during the period from January, 1972 to December, 1979 and the following results were obtained. 1. The total number of in patients during the period was 867 and nephrectomies were performed in 51 of the 408 total urologic operations(12.5%). 2. Age distribution ranged from 6 months to 67 years most prevailing in fourth decade (29.4%). The sex ratio of male to female was 1.7:1. 3. The common symptoms were hematuria (64.7%), flank pain (56.9%), frequency (31.4%) and pain on urination (23.5%). 4. The causative diseases of the kidney were renal tuberculosis (33.3%), calculous disease(29.4%), renal injury (13.7%), renal tumor (9.8%), pyonephrosis (5.9%), renal cyst (3.9%) and hydronephrosis (3.9%) in order. 5. Anterior abdominal extraperitoneal approach with resection of 11th rib was the most frequently used method (70.5%). 6. Postoperative complications occurred in 8 cases (15.7%), i.e. pneumothorax in 3 cases, wound infection in 2 cases, bleeding, fistula and septic shock in 1 cases respectively. 7. 43 cases (84.3%) were discharged with 14 days after surgery and 4 cases (7.8%) were hospitalized more than 1 month.
Age Distribution ; Female ; Fistula ; Flank Pain ; Hematuria ; Hemorrhage ; Humans ; Hydronephrosis ; Kidney ; Male ; Nephrectomy ; Pneumothorax ; Postoperative Complications ; Pyonephrosis ; Ribs ; Sex Ratio ; Shock, Septic ; Tuberculosis ; Tuberculosis, Renal ; Urination ; Urolithiasis ; Urology ; Wound Infection

No abstract available.
Estrogens* ; Fibrosis*

The computed tomography (CT) number is closely related to hematocrit level according to many of the previous reports. We measured the CT number in various organs, such as the frontal white matter, basal ganglia, occipital white matter, cerebrospinal fluid, liver, abdominal aorta, spleen, kidney, and psoas muscle. We correlated the CT numbers of the organs with hematocrit levels which were graded into 10% increments (20.0-29.9%, 30.0-39.9%, 40.0-49.9%). Thus the change of CT numbers in various organs according to the hematocrit level was analyzed. The increased CT numbers according to the 10% increment of hematocrit in the frontal white matter, basal ganglia, occipital white matter, liver, abdominal aorta, spleen, and psoas muscle were 1.3, 1.5, 1.6, 3.3, 5.3, 3.8, 2.4 respectively. Even though the CT numbers of the cerebrospinal fluid and kidney were not influenced by hematocrit level the CT numbers in most of the there organs postitively correlated with hematocrit level. Therefore, it was concluded that in the differential diagnosis using CT numbers, the hematocrit level of patient must be taken into consideration.
Aorta, Abdominal ; Basal Ganglia ; Cerebrospinal Fluid ; Diagnosis, Differential ; Hematocrit* ; Humans ; Kidney ; Liver ; Psoas Muscles ; Spleen ; White Matter

To identify the developmental characteristics of intermediate filaments, the expressions of various cytokeratines (CK), desmin and vimentin in fetal (14032 weeks of gestations) and adult epidermis were studied immunohistochemically. The primary antibodies used were CK7, 8, 10, 14, 18, AE8, 5D3, and MNFl16 for cytokeratins, D33 for desmin, and V9 for vimentin. At 14 weeks of gestation, the epidermis consisted of basal cells and periderm. The periderm exhibited positive staining for CK8 and AE8, and weak staining for MNF116 and D33. The basal cells showed positive staining for MNF116 and D33. The epidermis did not reacted for CK7, 10, 14, 18, 5D3, and V9 at this period. At 16-20 weeks of gestation, the epidermis was composed of basal, intermediate, and periderm layers. The periderm was positive for CK8, 18, AE8, MNF116, and D33. The intermediate cells were positive for CK10 and the basal cells CK14, MNF116, and D33. Few cells were stained positively with V9 among the basal cells. At 24-32 weeks of gestation, the epidermis exhibited no longer positive reactions for CK8, 18, AE8 and D33. The intermediate cells were positive for CK10. Immunoreactivity for MNF116 was noted in intermediate layer just above the basal layer. CKl4, MNFl16, D33, and often V9 were expressed in basal cells. The expressions of CK7 and 5D3 were not observed at any period of gestation. In adult epidermis, basal cells exhibited positive staining for CKl4, MNFl16, and D33. The intermediate cells were strongly positive for CK10, and weakly positive for CK7, 8, and MNFl16. The cells positive for V9 were often present among the basal cells. These results indicate that CK8 and 18 may serve as useful markers for periderm, CK10 for intermediate cells, CKl4 for basal cell, and suggest that the vimentin immunoreactive cells in basal cell layer are Langerhans cells.
Adult ; Antibodies ; Desmin ; Epidermis* ; Fetus* ; Humans* ; Immunohistochemistry ; Intermediate Filaments ; Keratins* ; Langerhans Cells ; Pregnancy ; Vimentin

The cataract extraction in vitrectomized proliferative diabetic retinopathy(PDR) may be different from the ordinary non-vitrectomized patients in several points. We tried to know what`s the problems during the operation, how`s the visual outcomes and the postoperative complications in these eyes. In 18 previously vitrectomized PDR patients(25 eyes), we performed the extracapsular cataract extraction(ECCE) in 7 eyes and the phacoemulsification in 18 eyes. The intraoperative problems were insufficient dilation of pupil, unstability of (anterior and posterior) chamber depth, and difficulty in removal of cortex, which is firmly adherent to the posterior lens capsule. Opacity of posterior lens capsule, elevation of intraocular pressure, exudative pupillary membrane, posterior synechia and corneal edema were the major postoperative complications. In 22 eyes(88%), the visual acuity was increased more than 2 lines, Cataract extraction was easier and less postoperative complications these cases.
Cataract Extraction* ; Cataract* ; Corneal Edema ; Diabetic Retinopathy* ; Humans ; Intraocular Pressure ; Membranes ; Phacoemulsification ; Postoperative Complications ; Pupil ; Visual Acuity

The cataract extraction in traumatic cataract with corneal laceration is likely to be different from the ordinary cataract extraction in several points. We tried to know the problems of the operation, the visual outcomes and the postoperative complications in these eyes. In 25 traumatic cataract with corneal laceration, we performed cataract extraction and corneal suture at the same time in 11 eyes and at different time in 14 eyes. The intraoperative problems were difficult anterior capsulotomy, corneal opacity, difficult lens delivery etc.The major postoperative complications were anterior chamber inflammation, corneal edema, posterior capsular opacity and exudative pupillary membrane. In 23 eyes[92%], the visual acuity was increased more than 2 lines. Cataract extraction in traumatic cataract with corneal laceration was very effective surgery, and cataract extraction after primary corneal suture has done had good results in severe corneal laceration with suspicious posterior capsular rupture and non-fitted preoperative preparation.
Anterior Chamber ; Cataract Extraction ; Cataract* ; Corneal Edema ; Corneal Opacity ; Inflammation ; Lacerations* ; Membranes ; Postoperative Complications ; Rupture ; Sutures ; Visual Acuity

A clinical observation was made on the patients who had been admitted to the Department of Urology, Chosun University Hospital during the period from January, 1972 to December, 1979. The results were as follows 1. Pediatric patients were 78 of 867 total urologic patients giving the rate of 9.0%. The ratio of male to female pediatric in-patients was 7.7:1. 2. School children (6 to 12 years of age) were most frequently seen(39.7%). 3. The most common disease was genitourinary anomaly a ratio of 32.1%. The other diseases were hydrocele in 16.7%, stone in 9%, tumor and non specific infection in 6.4%. 4. The most frequently involved organ was testis in 25 cases (32.1%). The others were urethral disease in 24 cases (30.8%), renal disease in 13 cases (16.7%), vesical disease in 4 cases (5.1%), ureteral disease in 3 cases (3.8%) and penile disease in 2 cases (2.6%). 5. Of 78 patients, 68 operations were performed in 59 patients. The most common operation was hydrocelectomy in 13 cases. The other operations were orchiopexy in 11 cases, urethroplasty in 10 cases, correction of chordee in cases, lithotomy in 7 cases and circumcision in 2 cases. 6. The most common duration of hospitalization was from 1 to 2 weeks.(52.6%).
Child ; Circumcision, Male ; Female ; Hospitalization ; Humans ; Male ; Orchiopexy ; Penile Diseases ; Testis ; Ureteral Diseases ; Urethral Diseases ; Urology*

A clinical observation was made on the patients who had been admitted to the Department of Urology, Chosun University Hospital during the period from January, 1972 to December, 1979. The results were as follows 1. Pediatric patients were 78 of 867 total urologic patients giving the rate of 9.0%. The ratio of male to female pediatric in-patients was 7.7:1. 2. School children (6 to 12 years of age) were most frequently seen(39.7%). 3. The most common disease was genitourinary anomaly a ratio of 32.1%. The other diseases were hydrocele in 16.7%, stone in 9%, tumor and non specific infection in 6.4%. 4. The most frequently involved organ was testis in 25 cases (32.1%). The others were urethral disease in 24 cases (30.8%), renal disease in 13 cases (16.7%), vesical disease in 4 cases (5.1%), ureteral disease in 3 cases (3.8%) and penile disease in 2 cases (2.6%). 5. Of 78 patients, 68 operations were performed in 59 patients. The most common operation was hydrocelectomy in 13 cases. The other operations were orchiopexy in 11 cases, urethroplasty in 10 cases, correction of chordee in cases, lithotomy in 7 cases and circumcision in 2 cases. 6. The most common duration of hospitalization was from 1 to 2 weeks.(52.6%).
Child ; Circumcision, Male ; Female ; Hospitalization ; Humans ; Male ; Orchiopexy ; Penile Diseases ; Testis ; Ureteral Diseases ; Urethral Diseases ; Urology*