Purpose:The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis jaw (BRONJ) after tooth extraction in patients with osteoporosis on oral bisphosphonates Korea and evaluate local factors affecting development BRONJ. Materials Methods:The clinical records 320 who underwent dental while receiving were reviewed.All had a healing period more than 6 months following extractions.Each patient's record used assess BRONJ; if BRONJ occurred, further radiographic...

Abstract Background Despite surgical resection, early lung adenocarcinoma has a recurrence rate of 20–50%. No clear predictive markers for are available. Targeted next-generation sequencing (NGS) is rarely used to identify recurrence-related genes. We aimed genetic alterations that can predict recurrence, by comparing the molecular profiles patient groups with and without recurrence. Methods Tissues from 230 patients resected stage I–II (median follow-up: 49 months) were analyzed via...

Objective:We wanted to evaluate the status of self-expandable nitinol stents implanted in P2 and P3 segments popliteal artery Korean patients. Materials Methods:We retrospectively analyzed 189 consecutive patients who underwent endovascular treatment for stenoocclusive lesions femoropopliteal from July 2003 March 2009, 18 stent placement arterial were fi nally enrolled.Lesion patency was evaluated by ultrasound or CT angiography, fracture assessed plain X-rays at 1, 3, 6 12 months annually...

Dong Chan Kim, M.D., Jae Joon Hwang, Woo Surng Lee, Song Am Yo Han and Hyun Keun Chee, M.D.. Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;45:272-4. https://doi.org/10.5090/kjtcs.2012.45.4.272

Background Diabetes mellitus tends to have the greatest impact on smaller vessels and contributes significantly occlusive disease from popliteal artery distally. Purpose To evaluate clinical outcomes after a balloon angioplasty with or without stent placement in diabetic patients critical limb ischemia (CLI) by chronic total occlusion (CTO) limited below-the-knee (BTK) arteries. Material Methods From August 2005, who presented CLI CTO BTK arteries, underwent endovascular treatment, were...

The aim of this study was to compare clinical outcomes in pectus excavatum patients undergoing a Ravitch operation with those Nuss procedure. Retrospective conducted on one hundred and twenty three who underwent (n=16) procedure (n=107) between 1995 2002. Mean age the 7.9+/-6.2 yr. In group, time 196.9+/-61.0 min, required 10.2+/-2.6 chondral bone resections. Average hospital stay 15.9 days. 67.2+/-33.1 bar removal two years after insertion. length averagely 8.0 days, postoperative...

A coronary-bronchial artery fistula is a very rare congenital anomaly of the coronary whose etiology and pathogenesis have not yet been clarified. Most patients with fistulas are asymptomatic; however, some present congestive heart failure, infective endocarditis, myocardial ischemia induced by steal phenomenon, or rupture an aneurysmal fistula. Furthermore, rarely manifest life-threatening hemoptysis due to associated bronchiectasis. We report herein case patient who had bronchiectasis...

The goal of present study is to assess the efficiency and feasibility postoperative care without positioning chest tube after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) in patients with primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP).We conducted a prospective randomized trial who have undergone wedge resection for PSP. During period April 2015 until December 2016, 119 eligible undergoing VATS PSP were consecutively included. We divided into two groups at random: (I) avoiding (ACT) group, comprising...

To evaluate the technical feasibility and preliminary results of endovenous foam sclerotherapy using a microcatheter in varicose tributaries followed by laser treatment (EVLT) incompetent saphenous veins.From July 2005 to August 2006, 312 patients (M:F=139:173, mean age 45.8) who presented with veins reflux saphenofemoral, saphenopopliteal junction or were enrolled. Under ultrasound fluoroscopy guidance, selective microcatheterization slcerotherapy first performed tributaries, EVLT (980 nm)...

Extraskeletal Ewing's sarcoma (EES) is a type of that arises in soft tissue and now regarded as member family small round cell neoplasms bone tissue, including primitive neuroectodermal tumors (PNETs). EES occurs predominantly adolescents young adults between the ages 10 30 years. The disease follows an aggressive course with high recurrence rate. presence distant metastasis also common. either trunk or extremities. We recently experienced two cases occurred chest wall. patients underwent...

Prediction of survival and weaning probability in VA ECMO (veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) patients could be great benefit for real-time decision making on initiation critical ill patients. We investigated whether the SAPS II score would a determinant predictor ECMO.Between January 1, 2010 December 31, 2014, was carried out 135 adult suffering from primary cardiogenic shock. To avoid selection bias, we excluded respiratory failure treated with VV or other types ECMO....

Percutaneous ablation of incompetent perforators has been introduced as a safe and efficacious alternative.To compare two methods treating thigh perforator great saphenous veins (GSV).Patients with varicose CEAP C2 C3 perforating (IPVs) in the without evidence saphenofemoral reflux obvious venous from IPVs into GSV distal to were included. Endovenous laser was done using (IPV (IPVA) versus ablation: GSVA). Their technical success rate, clinical complications compared at 1 week, 1, 3, 6, 12...

Granular cell tumors are uncommon soft tissue neoplasm of nerve sheath origin, which predominately benign. cells can be found at any site in the body including tongue, skin, subcutaneous tissue, breast, gastrointestinal, and urogenital systems. However, granular have only been rarely described chest wall. Here we report a case tumor that occurred wall 59-year-old woman, along with review literature.

A patient's position changes in every CBCT scan despite patient alignment protocols. However, there have been studies to determine image quality differences when an object is located at the center of field view (FOV). To evaluate according different positions, indexes Alphard 3030 (Alphard Roentgen Ind., Ltd., Kyoto, Japan) and Rayscan Symphony (RAY Suwon, Korea) were measured using Quart DVT_AP phantom FOV 6 peripheral positions under four types exposure conditions. Anterior, posterior,...

Although endovenous laser ablation has been demonstrated to effectively occlude incompetent saphenous veins, it does not treat branch varicosities directly.The objective was evaluate the technical feasibility and early results of direct using a 980-nm diode laser.From July August 2005, 17 patients (21 limbs; male:female ratio, 7:10; mean age, 50.1 years; range, 24-62 years) with varicose veins were enrolled in this study. Endovenous performed veins. Thereafter, percutaneously punctured...

To compare the efficacy and adverse effects of endovenous foam sclerotherapy (EFS) liquid (ELS) using a microcatheter for treatment varicose tributaries. From December 2007 to January 2009, patients with venous reflux in saphenous vein were enrolled. The or sclerosant was injected through just before laser ablation (EVLA). Patients evaluated technical success, clinical procedure-related complications during procedure follow-up visits. A total 94 limbs included: 48 (great [GSV], 35; small...

Extramedullary hematopoiesis (EMH) is a rare disorder, defined as the appearance of hematopoietic elements outside bone marrow or peripheral blood. The exact mechanism this development still unknown. We herein report case intrathoracic EMH, manifesting posterior mediastinal tumor in patient with hereditary spherocytosis.A 45-year-old man who presented anemia, jaundice and abdominal pain was diagnosed spherocytosis. A 2.6cm homogeneous right paravertebral (at level T8) round mass soft tissue...

Nowadays the Nuss operation has been widely adopted as a minimally invasive procedure and standard surgical choice in pectus excavatum. However, much debate concern have raised regarding its applicability adults with excavatum flail chest other thoratic wall deformities, compared younger patients, terms of complications after surgery. To stabilize segment paradoxical movement we performed on patient multiple myeloma who sustained blunt thoracic trauma. The presented sternum instability due...

Background: Digital thoracic drainage systems have recently been introduced and widely used in clinical practices developed countries. These can monitor intrathoracic pressure changes air leaks real time, also allow for objective quantitative analyses, which aid managing patients with a prolonged persistent leak into the pleural space. We investigated feasibility effectiveness of such new device versus traditional vacuum system treating pneumothorax. Methods: Closed thoracostomy was carried...

Background: Persistent air leak (PAL) after major pulmonary resection or involved with secondary lung disease is prevalent and associated significant morbidity. Chemical pleurodesis a practical therapeutic tool to manage the patients PAL. Among various sclerosing substances, viscum album (fraxini) considered effective safe. The aim of this study was evaluate efficacy safety in intractable prolonged leakage.

Our study aims to identify genetic variants associated with hereditary gingival fibromatosis (HGF) by applying whole-exome sequencing (WES) and bioinformatics analyses such as gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA) protein functional network study.Two affected siblings whose grandparents parents have normal gingiva were chosen for our investigation. Saliva collected from the patients their used WES. GSEA performed find groups in a biological coordination which are HGF.Genetic homozygotes...

Primary malignant melanoma of the esophagus (PMME) is an extremely rare tumor with only scattered cases reported. Although surgical resection has been considered as best possible option, prognosis nonetheless poor. We report a case PMME which was treated by and additionally followed chemotherapy. A 60-yr-old man underwent esophagoscopy due to 3-month history dysphagia upper abdominal discomfort. pigmented polypoid mass in lower third discovered, biopsy identified melanoma. Consequently,...