Individuals with chronic traumatic brain injury (TBI) often show detrimental deficits in higher order cognitive functions requiring coordination of multiple networks. Although assessing TBI-related cognition the context network dysfunction is promising, few studies have systematically investigated altered interactions among networks TBI.We characterized disrupted resting-state functional connectivity default mode (DMN), dorsal attention (DAN), and frontoparietal control (FPCN) whose are...

Many surgical techniques have been applied toward correcting the prominent mandibular angle. One of most popular methods is angle ostectomy. However, gross asymmetry, condylar fracture, and unnatural contouring are frequent consequences. Therefore, we perform ostectomy lateral cortex around in patients with wide squared lower faces. Seventeen female ages ranging from 23 to 35 years underwent surgery. Ostectomy mandible were performed five (group I). only was remaining 12 II). The follow-up...

Depression is one of the most common psychiatric conditions in individuals with chronic traumatic brain injury (TBI). Though depression has detrimental effects TBI and network dysfunction a "hallmark" depression, there have not been any prior investigations connectivity-based neuroimaging biomarkers for comorbid TBI. We utilized resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging to identify altered amygdala connectivity (8 years post-injury on average) exhibiting depressive symptoms (N =...

Cognitive control is the ability to coordinate thoughts and actions achieve goals. impairments are one of most persistent devastating sequalae traumatic brain injuries (TBI). There have been efforts improve cognitive in individuals with post-acute TBI. Several studies reported changes neuropsychological measures suggesting efficacy training improving control. Yet, neural substrates improved after remains poorly understood. In current study, we identified plasticity induced by for TBI using...

Background. Graph-theoretic approaches are increasingly popular for identifying the patterns of disrupted neural systems after traumatic brain injury (TBI). However, neuroplasticity in organization cognitive training TBI less well understood. Objective. We identified training-induced whole-brain network TBI, using resting-state functional connectivity and graph theory. Methods. A total 64 civilians veterans with were randomized into either a strategy-based group (n = 33) or knowledge-based...

Background Among the various methods for correcting nasal deformity, composite graft is suitable inner and outer reconstruction of nose in a single stage. In this article, we present our technique reconstructing ala columella using auricular chondrocutaneous graft. Methods From 2004 to 2011, 15 cases alar 2 columellar employing were studied, all followed up 3 24 months (average, 13.5 months). All patients reviewed retrospectively demographics, size, selection donor site outcomes including...

Summary Objective/Aims: To identify factors influencing perioperative blood loss and transfusion practice in craniosynostotic corrections. Background: Craniosynostotic corrections are associated with large amounts of high rates. Methods: A retrospective analysis was performed all pediatric during the period from January 2003 to October 2009. The primary endpoint receipt an allogeneic (ABT) or after surgery. Pre‐, intra‐, postoperative data were acquired using electronic hospital registration...

Background For patients with neuropathy, vasculopathy, and impairment of wound healing, treatment a diabetic foot ulcer poses many challenges. A large number dermal analogues have been invented in an effort to overcome these Matriderm, analogue, is made from bovine collagen elastin. This study was conducted order evaluate the effectiveness Matriderm for ulcers, comparison skin grafting. Methods Sixty were included this prospective study. The average age patients, who had type II diabetes...

This study evaluated the activity of frontalis muscle, corrugator supercilii and orbicularis oculi muscle according to eyebrow movement aging.Two random cohorts women aged 20 30 years (young group, n = 20; mean age, 24.8 years) 50 70 (old 55.8 were recruited prospectively. Surface electromyography was used evaluate motor unit action potential for each in six movements. Details on statistical analysis are described text.In both age groups, highest all Frontalis with maximal frowning but not...

Prior studies have demonstrated training-induced changes in the healthy adult brain. Yet, it remains unclear how injured brain responds to cognitive training months-to-years after injury.Sixty individuals with chronic traumatic injury (TBI) were randomized into either strategy-based (N = 31) or knowledge-based 29) for 8 weeks. We measured cortical thickness and resting-state functional connectivity (rsFC) before training, immediately posttraining, 3 months posttraining.Relative group, of...

Background: In Asian rhinoplasty, most patients need correction of the nasal tip and columella along with dorsal augmentation. A complete septal extension graft can effectively concomitantly correct less projected tips, retracted columellar bases, acute columella-labial angles. However, amount cartilage is not sufficient as a source for graft; therefore, authors used porous high-density polyethylene sheets their material. Methods: Fifty-eight were enrolled in study between April 1994 July...

This study investigated wound contraction rates according to anatomical regions and morphology skin tension line in a micropig porcine model. Of the four animals used, was determined one pig. In remaining three pigs, six pairs of full-thickness excisions were created on dorsum (six square circular). The wounds grouped, Wounds #1 through #5, regions: #2, cephalic; #4 caudal; Wound #3, center. sizes calculated for 28 days. A static topography obtained. Excisional deformed along local vector...

The intrinsic factors associated with delayed wounds are ischaemia, infection, the presence of necrotic tissue and foreign bodies. This study was designed to create adaptable induced wound healing model in pig, similar clinical conditions. Four pigs were used this study. Ten 4 × cm fresh full‐thickness skin defect made on back each pig. Double‐flanged blocks silicon, a material that induces body reactions, ischaemia causes local inserted into half ( n = 5) removed at weeks 1, 2 or 3. other...

Depression is the most frequent comorbid psychiatric condition among individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Yet, little known about changes in associated reduced depressive symptoms following rehabilitation for TBI. We identified whether cognitive training alleviates chronic TBI (>6 months post-injury) as a secondary effect. Further, we elucidated neural correlates of alleviated training. A total seventy-nine (53 depressed and 26 non-depressed individuals, measured using Beck...

Background To minimize the inflammatory reaction and improve healing, a new modified dermal substitute composed of an atelocollagen, chondroitin-6-sulfate, amniotic membrane (AM) was applied to full-thickness skin defects in pig. Atelocollagen extracted from bovine skin, two substitutes were generated according cross-linking type. Methods The AM-collagen characterized compared with currently used pig defect model. There five experimental groups: dehydrothermal (DHT) atelocollagen AM on top...

Transposition of frontalis muscle to the tarsus is an effective technique for correction blepharoptosis with poor levator function. This refined by division flap into three strips, which are sutured separately upper tarsal border. Thirty-six patients (54 eyelids) had tripartite procedures. The ptosis was congenital in 33 patients. Forty-eight eyelids Six fair action ranged from 8 14 mm. average follow-up evaluation 32 months. postoperative results were evaluated Berke's criteria, various...

Background: The L * a b three‐dimensional coordinate system is the most popular used to measure skin color. purpose of this study was collect standard quantified data on Korean color using chromameter CR‐300, and investigate relationships among general individual factors that affect it. Methods: 600 subjects in were selected three‐stage proportionate stratified quota sampling method. We examined 12 body parts each subject calculated E value (total difference between two objects). This also...

양산단층은 남쪽에서부터 부산, 양산, 경주, 포항, 영덕을 가로질러 발달하는 북북동-남남서 방향의 대규모 지질구조로서 변화하는 지구조 환경의 영향으로 적어도 백악기말부터 운동하여 다중변형을 경험한 비교적 높은 성숙도를 보이는 단층이다. 또한 현재 환경이 지속되었던 제4기 동안에도 지표변형을 동반한 지진을 발생시켰다. 지난 수십여 년 동안 양산단층의 과거 운동이력을 포함한 지구조적 의미와 향후 지진 발생 가능성에 대한 학술적, 사회경제적 관심이 증가함에 따라 다양한 방법론을 통한 연구가 지속되어 왔다. 그 중에서도 단층대의 기하학적 특징, 내부변형 양상 및 구성 물질에 정보는 단층의 역학적, 지진학적, 수리지질학적 특성을 밝히기 위해 기본적으로 요구되는 영역이다. 이 논평에서는 기존 보고된 단층핵 지점과 최근 추가적으로 확인된 지점의 정보를 종합하고, 새롭게 네 상세 제반 사항을 표준 양식을 통해 제시한다. 이를 바탕으로 현재의 시점에서 제안 가능한 수준의 (1) 양산단층핵...

Currently, endoscopic endonasal reduction and transcaruncular are frequently used as surgical treatments for medial orbital wall fractures. However, these 2 techniques have not been comprehensively compared using objective criteria. Therefore, the results of were retrospectively 8 criteria in patients with fracture. This study included 48 fracture treated from June 1993 to July 2006: 29 had 19 reduction. Computed tomographic scans, double vision field testing diplopia Goldmann perimetry,...

Axillary osmidrosis is characterized by an unpleasant odor, profuse sweating, and in some instances, staining of clothes that may socially psychologically impair affected individuals. Various types surgical procedures have been developed for the treatment axillary osmidrosis. This study was undertaken to evaluate effectiveness subcutaneous pulsed neodymium: yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Nd-YAG) laser osmidrosis.Twenty-nine patients with were included this study. Patients categorized according...