• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• v.37 no.4
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• pp.303-306
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• 2005

In cases of brain or other organ abscess, the causative etiology or disease are not always definable. We report a case of brain, renal, and possibly lung abscesses in a middle aged woman. After close, stepwise surveillance of possible etiologic factors, we covered out a small solitary pulmonary arteriovenous fistula without any pulmonary symptoms and successfully occluded the fistula via endovascular approach. The congenital pulmonary arteriovenous fistula should be bear in mind as a cause of repeated, multiple systemic infective source spray and be pursued despite of negative initial baseline studies.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• v.20 no.2
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• pp.251-255
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• 1987

In this study, 186 cases of spontaneous pneumothorax experienced at the Dept. of thoracic and Cardiovascular surgery, chosun University Hospital during from Jan. 1978 to Mar. 1987 were analysed retrospectically. The results were as follows: 1. The sex ratio of the stadied patient was 2.5:! in male prominence and the incidence and the incidence was highest in the adolescence between 20-29 year of age. 2. The clinical symptoms were frequently Dyspnea (52.2%) and Chest pain (38.7%). The etiologic factors were as follows, Tuberculous origin in 55.9%, Unknown origin in 17.2%, Bullae in 11.8%. 3. In the method of treatment, closed thoracotomy was the most effective procedure in achieving the expansion of collapsed lung in 87.1%. Other methods were bed rest with high oxygen inhalation, thoracentesis and open thoracotomy. 4. The incidences of complication were developed in 12.4% and recurrent rates were seen in 9.7%.

• Korean Journal of Oriental Medicine
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• v.3 no.1
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• pp.119-151
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• 1997

Conclusions for the relationship between a conceptional model of stress theory and its examination based on the Oriental medicine; 1. It was considered that a general conception of stress is included into the meaning of Ki in the Oriental medicine. 2. The response-based model to stress could be comparable to a conception of Ki-pathogens interchange In the Onental medicine. 3. The stimulus-based model may be explained as a modern conception of immoderation feeling related with an internal etiological factor, specially injury of seven emotions, among three groups of etiological factors for disease. 4. The feedback conception based on the interaction model could explain the principal of reversible emotion therapy in the nine Ki. 5. In the Oriental medicine, a study to clarify a emotional etiologic factor and its pathophysiologlcal mechanism has been continued for long time before establishment of stress theory.

• The Journal of the Korean dental association
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• v.16 no.1 s.104
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• pp.37-42
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• 1978

A study on the impacted teeth of the anterior segment was carried out. The data for this study were compiled form 1739 outpatients of the Department of Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, Seoul National University. The following conclusions were obtained; 1. The frequency of the impacted teeth of the anterior segment was 2.8% and the frequency of male was 4.0%, that of female was 2.1%., respectively. 2. The order of occurrence of the impacted teeth in the anterior segment was maxillary canine mesiodens, maxillary central incisor, maxillary lateral incisor, mandibular canine. 3. The etiologic factors of the impaction were the space deficiency for eruption, cleft palate, the prolonged retention of deciduous teeth, dentigerous cyst. 4. The favorable results of treatment and prognosis were obtained from the impacted teeth of the normal shape after surgical exposure and adhered the plastic attachment and inducted them into the dental arch.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• v.41 no.1
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• pp.39-42
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• 2011

Facial asymmetry is not an uncommon occurrence in day to day dental practice. It can be caused by various etiologic factors ranging from facial trauma to serious hereditary conditions. Here, we report a rare case of non-syndromic facial asymmetry in a young female, who was born with this condition but was not aware of the progression of asymmetry. No relevant family history was recognized. She was also deficient in both deciduous and permanent teeth in the corresponding region of maxilla. Hence, the cause of this asymmetry was believed to be a segmental odontomaxillary hypoplasia of left maxilla accompanied by agenesis of left maxillary premolars and molars and disuse atrophy of corresponding facial musculature. This report briefly discussed the comparative features of segmental odontomaxillary hypoplasia, hemimaxillofacial dysplasia, and segmental odontomaxillary dysplasia and justified the differences between segmental odontomaxillary hypoplasia and the other two conditions.

• The Journal of Pediatrics of Korean Medicine
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• v.18 no.2
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• pp.263-271
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• 2004

Objective : Epilepsy is a brain condition which causes a person to suddenly lose consciousness and sometimes to have fits. The etiologic factors of epilepsy are various, but most of cases are idiopathic. The purpose of this study is to report a pediatric patient with idiopathic epilepsy. Method : We treated him with herb medicine, acupucture and anticonvulsant. Then, we stopped administering anticonvulsant, and observed the progress of his condition. Result : We had good effect with oriental medical treatment on an epileptic who quitted taking anticonvulsant. Conclusion : We report the good results of oriental medicine on a pediatric patient with idiopathic epilepsy. And the further study is needed with more cases, longer duration and other tools.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• v.33 no.4
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• pp.503-505
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• 2006

Purpose: Cutis verticis gyrata(CVG) is a morphologic syndrome, typically occurring on the scalp, characterized by varing development of permanent folds and furrows conferring a corrugated or convoluted appearance which resembles the outer surface of the cerebrum. Cutis verticis gyrata can be categorized into primary and secondary types according to various etiologic factors and associated conditions which cause disease process. Methods: We report a case of essential primary cutis verticis gyrata in a 24-year-old male who did not have any other underlying or associated conditions. Results: After we made an incision to the galea aponeurotica of patient's scalp four times under local anesthesia, we dissected along the subapponeurotic layer and adjusted the flaps each other, and then sutured the flap. Conclusion: After the operation, the clear margin disappeared and it did not recur.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• v.25 no.11
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• pp.1358-1361
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• 1992

During the past 4 years, 18 cases of deep vein thrombosis were treated. Diagnosis was based on clinical symptoms, phlebography and vascular Doppler examination. Etiologic factors were mainly trauma, operation and immobilization of the lower extremities. Seven patients were treated surgically and eleven patients medically. The indications for surgical thrombectomy included phlegmasia cerulea dolens [N=6], and phlemasia cerulea dolens with focal venous gangrene[N=1]. The comparative analysis of each treatment methods was done after a mean observation period of 6 months. Good clincal results were observation in 4 patents in surgically treated [57.1%], and 4 in conservative management group[36.3%]. There were no mortality in the both surgical and medically treated group but one patient with phlegmasia cerulea dolens and focal venous gangrene was dischared in moribund state at the third postoperation day due to sepsis and multiorgan failure. We believe that aggressive early surgical thrombectomy should be stronly considered for patients of phlegmasia cerulea dolena.

• Journal of Korean Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
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• v.24 no.2
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• pp.239-247
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• 1994

20 radicular cysts of primary teeth mimicking dentigerous cyst were reviewed. The following results were obtained. 1. The patients' age ranged from 7 to 14 years. Males(60%) were more involved than females(40%). 2. The mandible(85%) was affected more frequently than the maxilla(15%) The mandibular deciduous molar area(80%) was the most frequently involved. 3. The diameter of the cyst varied from 10 to 30㎜. 55% of permanent successors showed underdeveloped roots less than one-third. 4. The etiologic factors were pulp-treated teeth(65%), severe caries (20%), trauma(10%), deep amalgam filling(5%).

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• v.22 no.6
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• pp.1044-1048
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• 1989

In this study, 26 cases of bilateral spontaneous pneumothorax experienced at the department of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, Chungnam National University Hospital during from 1985 to August 1989 were analyzed retrospectively. The results were as follows; 1. The incidence of bilateral spontaneous pneumothorax was 13.5 % and sex ratio was 7.7:1 with male preponderance. 2. Among the nonsimultaneously occurring cases of bilateral pneumothorax, 12 patients [75 %] were developed at contralateral side within a year. 3. The most patients [65.4%] belonged to the age group between 15 and 25 year-old, and among 57 male patients suffered spontaneous pneumothorax in the same age group, 16 cases[28%] developed bilaterally. 4. The etiologic factors were as follows; blebs or bullae; 65.4 %, tuberculosis; 15.4 %, unknown; 19.2 %. 5. In the method of treatment, 15 patients were treated by closed tube thoracotomy and underwater-seal drainage only, 10 patients were treated by open thoracotomy. One patient died of respiratory failure due to severe destructed lung.