A retrospective case series.The aim of this study was to determine the rate cage subsidence after minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MITLIF) conducted using a polyetheretherketone (PEEK) cage, and identify associated risk factors.Although various rates have been reported, few studies addressed MITLIF PEEK cage.A total 104 consecutive patients who had undergone with minimum follow-up 2 years were included in study. Cage defined occurred when observed sink into an...

Biportal endoscopic spinal surgery (BESS) is a minimally invasive surgery, which basically similar to microscopic in terms of the use floating technique and technically conventional percutaneous or arthroscopic instruments. Using two independent portals (viewing working) maintaining certain distance from bony neural structures allow closer access target lesion through panoramic view by free handling scope instruments rather than fixed docking into Kambin's triangle. Minimally allows for...

Hypertension is a major contributor to the global disease burden of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease. The aim this study was determine demographic clinical factors associated with adherence antihypertensive medication.From August 2012 February 2015, we recruited 1,523 Korean patients hypertension who visited family physicians. conducted in 24 facilities located urban metropolitan areas. Of these facilities, two were primary care clinics 22 level 2 or 3 hospitals. Adherence assessed...

Considering that slow steaming requires low engine power, which impedes maneuverability under severe sea conditions, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) provides guidelines for minimum propulsion power (MPP) required to maintain ship in adverse conditions. This study focused on characteristics of self-propulsion factors context MPP assessment enhance prediction accuracy. Overload tests were conducted at speeds advance, considering added resistance Moreover, propeller open-water...

Stereotactic psychosurgery is an effective method for treating some medically intractable psychiatric illnesses. However, it unfamiliar and the long-term clinical results have not been reported in Asia. The of are evaluated neuroanatomical basis discussed. Twenty-one patients underwent stereotactic illnesses since 1993. All were referred from psychiatrists these disorders. Two showed aggressive behavior, 12 had obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), seven depression with anxiety Bilateral...

This is a retrospective study that was done according to clinical and radiological evaluation.We analyzed the outcomes of minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody single level fusion.Minimally fusion effective surgical method for treating degenerative disease.The conducted on 56 patients who were available longer than 2 years (range, 24 45 months) follow-up after undergoing transforminal fusion. Clinical evaluation performed by analysis visual analogue scale (VAS) score Oswestry...

To investigate relationships between colorectal adenoma incidence, metabolic syndrome (MS) components and lifestyle factors.We conducted a retrospective cohort study using data from individuals who had multiple sigmoidoscopies for colon cancer at the Health Promotion Center of Ulsan University Hospital in Korea 1998 to 2007.By multivariate analysis, incidence distal was increased by more than 1.76 times with least one component MS compared those without MS. After adjustment age, gender,...

✓ The authors report two cases of stent fracture and restenosis after placement a drug-eluting device in the vertebral artery (VA) origin, describe management with stent-in-stent technique. Two women, one 62 other 67 years age, underwent VA origin to treat symptomatic angiographically significant stenosis this vessel. Sirolimus-eluting coronary stents (Cypher) were used both cases. Four months devices, symptoms recurred. Follow-up angiography performed 5 insertion devices revealed transverse...

Infection with hepatitis B virus (HBV) may be a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. We investigated the relationship between HBV infection and metabolic syndrome.We performed cross-sectional study of 9,474 Korean men women who were at least 20 years old underwent routine health check-up Ulsan University Hospital in Ulsan, South Korea March 2008 February 2009. The associations surface antigen (HBsAg) seropositivity presence syndrome its components by logistic regression analysis. Data...

Abstract Background The NASS guideline cannot recommend any of the surgical treatment options toward adult isthmic spondylolisthesis (AIS) since 2014. After introduction endoscopic decompression, instead treating spondylolysis itself, can specifically target refractory radicular pain developed during degeneration progress without devastating peripheral soft tissue. However, we noticed that transforaminal decompression seems to be less effective in AIS compared other types degenerative...

The aim of this study was to investigate whether there a relationship between colorectal adenoma and metabolically obese but normal weight (MONW) among Korean men women. MONW phenotype is defined as BMI <25, fulfilling the metabolic syndrome (MS) criteria with modified waist circumference (≥90 cm for ≥85 women) appropriate Korean. A total 3,430 subjects (2,263 1,167 women; 23-75 years old) were included in study. Colorectal adenomas diagnosed 775 199 rate advanced males 24.3% females 21.1%....

Numerous studies have demonstrated the clinical activity of temozolomide, a second-generation alkylating agent, against malignant brain tumors, however, its has not been reported in an Asian population. This study analyzed efficacy and toxicity temozolomide 25 adult patients with recurrent or progressive gliomas after surgery standard radiation therapy without chemotherapy, enrolled our institution since July 2000. Sixteen had glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), six anaplastic astrocytoma, three...

Study Design Retrospective Study. Objectives Minimally invasive endoscopic spinal surgery is gaining popularity, but our understanding of the lumbar spine's microvascular geometry relies heavily on cadaver studies and textbook illustrations. Additionally, inconsistent nomenclature vessels in literature hampers effective communication among surgeons. This study aims to improve clarity comprehensibility under view. Methods The included 400 patients who underwent for canal stenosis foraminal...