The aim of this study was to evaluate the infectious complications after living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) in children. We enrolled 95 children (38 boys and 57 girls) who underwent LDLT from 1994 2004. median age 22 months (range, 6 15 yr). retrospectively investigated proven episodes bacterial, viral, fungal infection. There occurred 150 infections 67 (70%) patients (1.49 infections/patient); 74 43 were 2 fungal, 42 viral. most common sites bacterial infection bloodstream (33%)...

Abstract: We examined the effects of calcium gluconate, an anti‐inflammatory salt, on ligature‐induced experimental periodontitis and related alveolar bone loss. Calcium gluconate was orally administered daily for 10 days at 250, 125 or 62.5 mg/kg, beginning 1 day after ligation. recorded changes in body‐weight loss quantified by measuring levels myeloperoxidase (MPO), IL‐1β TNF‐α. also evaluated inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) activity malondialdehyde (MDA) concentration as a measure...

Patients who undergo urinary catheterization may experience postoperative catheter-related bladder discomfort (CRBD). Previous studies have indicated that drugs with antimuscarinic effects could reduce the incidence and severity of CRBD. Accordingly, this study was carried out to investigate whether nefopam, a centrally acting analgesic concomitant effect, reduces CRBD.Sixty patients American Society Anesthesiologists physical status I II aged 18-70 years were scheduled elective...

This study assessed the effect of bevel direction on success rate ultrasound guided radial artery catheterization. A total 204 patients requiring catheterization were randomly divided into bevel-up (n = 102) and bevel-down groups. Success rate, cannulation time, number attempts compared In group, an arterial line was placed first attempt in 86 102 (84.3 %; 95 % confidence interval [CI] 76 to 90 %) versus 73 (71.6 CI 62.1 79.4 group (p 0.028). mean time a successful 33.3 ± 6.3 seconds (95...

The median nerve cross-sectional area (MNCSA) is a useful morphological parameter for the evaluation of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). However, there have been limited studies investigating anatomical basis flattening. Thus, to evaluate connection between flattening and CTS, we carried out measurement thickness (MNT).Both MNCSA MNT tools were collected from 20 patients with control individuals who underwent magnetic resonance imaging (CTMRI). We measured at level hook hamate on CTMRI. was...

Background During coronary anastomosis in off-pump artery bypass surgery (OPCAB), hemodynamic alternations can be induced by impaired diastolic function of the right ventricle. This study was designed to examine effect milrinone on ventricular and early outcomes patients undergoing OPCAB. Methods Forty OPCAB were randomly assigned a double-blind manner receive either (milrinone group, n = 20) or normal saline (control 20). Hemodynamic variables measured after pericardiotomy (T1), 5 min...

Hypotensive anesthesia is crucial during arthroscopic shoulder surgery to reduce bleeding and allow for clear visibility. The aim of this study was compare the clinical efficacy continuous infusion remifentanil, nicardipine, remifentanil plus nicardipine control hypotensive in surgery.For study, we enrolled 45 consecutive patients who were scheduled have rotator cuff repair randomly allocated them into (group R, n = 15), N, RN, 15) groups. During surgeries, these drugs administered with...

Rationale: Ankle syndesmotic injuries occasionally require long-term therapy for recovery and can result in tendon injury. Posterior tibial dysfunction (PTTD) is an acquired deformity that cause flatfoot deformity. The current nonoperative management of PTTD includes nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), orthopedic devices. Although various treatment options have been attempted, optimal treatments each stage the condition are debated. Polydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN) effective healing...

Background: Thickened coracohumeral ligament (CHL) is one of the important morphological changes frozen shoulder (FS).Previous research reported that thickness (CHLT) correlated with anterior glenohumeral instability, rotator interval and eventually FS.However, may change depending on cutting angle, measurement point.To reduce mistakes, we devised a new imaging criteria, called area (CHLA).Methods: CHL data were collected analyzed from 52 patients FS, 51 control subjects (no evidence...

Abstract A hypertrophied posterior tibial tendon (PTT) has been considered to be an important morphologic parameter of PTT dysfunction (PTTD). Previous research demonstrated that the thickness (PTTT) is correlated with early signs PTTD. However, different from hypertrophy. Thus, we devised cross-sectional area (PTTCSA) as a new predictive for diagnosing The data were acquired 14 patients PTTD and 20 normal individuals who underwent ankle magnetic resonance imaging. We measured PTTT PTTCSA at...

Anatomic changes in the acromion have been considered a main cause of shoulder impingement syndrome (SIS). To evaluate relationship between SIS and process, we devised new morphological parameter called process cross-sectional area (APA). We hypothesized that APA could be an important morphologic diagnostic SIS.We collected data from 95 patients with 126 control subjects who underwent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Then measured maximal bone margin on MRI scans.The mean APAs were 136.50 ±...

Polycalcium is a mixture of Polycan and calcium lactate–gluconate 1:9 (w/w) with demonstrated antiosteoporosis activity in vitro vivo studies. These studies were 4-week open-label, single-center trial to evaluate the efficacy oral on bone metabolism safety. In total, 30 healthy women (range 40–60 years) administered 400 mg for 4 weeks. The primary parameter was urinary deoxypyridinoline (DPYR) levels, serum osteocalcin (OSC), bone-specific alkaline phosphatase (BALP), cross-linked...

Polycan originating from Aureobasidium pullulans is mostly composed of β-1, 3/1, 6 glucans and possesses an anti-osteoporotic effect. We conducted a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to examine the efficacy safety polycan on bone biochemical markers in healthy perimenopausal women. Sixty subjects were randomly allocated 2 groups?group 1 received 400 mg group placebo?these administered once daily for 28 days. Fasting blood urine samples collected at baseline 4 weeks after...

Background. We devised a new morphological parameter called the superior articular process area (SAPA) to evaluate connection between lumbar foraminal stenosis (LFS) and process. Objective. hypothesized that SAPA is an important morphologic in diagnosis of LFS. Methods. All patients over 60 years age were included. Data regarding collected from 137 with A total 167 control subjects underwent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as part routine medical examination. analyzed cross-sectional bone...

Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a chronic joint degenerative disease. Intra-articular injection (IAI) of hyaluronic acid (HA) widely used to treat KOA. However, some HA injections have no effect at all. Polynucleotides (PN) are recently noted as valid substitute for HA.A 61-year-old female was admitted the pain center with symptoms over knee and warmth feeling stiffness in left knee. The patient reported severe area despite 6 times IAI HA. She had past medical history breast cancer thyroid...

Rationale: Pes anserine (PA) bursitis is an inflammatory condition of the medial knee. The PA bursa becomes more painful when infected, damaged, or irritated. Although various treatment options have been attempted to treat bursitis, optimal treatments are still debated. This study aims investigate effect polydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN) injection on reducing pain and inflammation in a patient presenting with bursitis. Patient concerns: A 50-year-old female was admitted our clinic symptoms...

Using a fumigation sterilizer (Dazomet) for nematode control, this study determined the effect of soil sterilization on quantity and quality growth Pinus densiflora Siebold & Zucc. Larix kaempferi (Lamb.) Carrière seedlings in an open-field nursery at Jeongseon-gun, Kangwon-do, Republic Korea. Most nematodes disappeared after fumigant sterilization. The organic matter content, cation exchange capacity, Mg2+ content increased significantly, but electrical conductivity (EC) decreased. pine...