Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science

Review articles

Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Regional analgesia for postoperative pain control after thoracic surgery: a narrative review: Sang-Jin Park, Eun Kyung Choi; J Yeungnam Med Sci. 2025;42:80. Published online December 4, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/jyms.2025.42.80

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Abstract PDF: Effective management of post-thoracotomy pain is essential to prevent pulmonary complications and reduce the risk of developing chronic pain syndrome. Although systemic opioids remain a common option, their use is limited by significant adverse effects, making regional analgesia the cornerstone of postoperative pain management. Thoracic epidural analgesia, historically regarded as the gold standard, provides potent postoperative pain relief but carries risks of hypotension and, in rare cases, severe neurological events. Thoracic paravertebral block (PVB) has emerged as the primary alternative, offering comparable analgesic efficacy and an improved safety profile, particularly in maintaining hemodynamic stability. However, PVB is technically demanding and associated with a higher failure rate and localized procedural complications such as pneumothorax. Fascial plane blocks have recently been developed to prioritize safety. The erector spinae plane block is technically simpler, using the transverse process as a “bony backstop” to minimize the risk of pleural injury; however, its analgesic potency may be lower than that of PVB. The intertransverse process block seeks to combine the efficacy of PVB with enhanced safety; however, supporting evidence remains limited. Alternative regional techniques, such as serratus anterior plane block, intercostal nerve block, and continuous wound instillation, typically provide insufficient analgesia for the comprehensive pain associated with open thoracotomy. No regional analgesic technique has demonstrated universal superiority. The optimal approach should be individualized, balancing the distinct risk–benefit profile of each block with patient comorbidities, surgical factors, and institutional expertise.

Physical therapy, Sports Therapy, and Rehabilitation
Postoperative conditions of rehabilitative interest in lung transplantation: a systematic review: Massimiliano Polastri, Esra Pehlivan, Robert M. Reed, Allaina Eden; J Yeungnam Med Sci. 2024;41(4):235-251. Published online August 22, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/jyms.2024.00521

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Lung transplantation is an elective treatment option for end-stage respiratory diseases in which all medical therapy options have been exhausted. The current study aimed to identify updated information on the postoperative conditions that may impair rehabilitation after lung transplantation and to provide specific considerations of their clinical relevance during the recovery process. The present study is a systematic review conducted by searching three primary databases: the United States National Library of Medicine PubMed system, Scopus, and the Cochrane Library. The databases were searched for articles published from database inception until May 2024; at the end of the selection process, 27 documents were included in the final analysis. The retrieved material identified 19 conditions of rehabilitative interest that potentially affect the postoperative course: graft dysfunction, dysphagia, postsurgical pain, cognitive impairment, chronic lung allograft dysfunction-bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome, phrenic nerve injury, delayed extracorporeal membrane oxygenation weaning, airway clearance, refractory hypoxemia, mediastinitis, reduced oxidative capacity, sternal dehiscence, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), gastroparesis, ossification of the elbow, Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, airway dehiscence, recurrent pleural effusion, and scapular prolapse. Although some patients are not amenable to rehabilitation techniques, others can significantly improve with rehabilitation.

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Case report

Emergency and Critical Care Medicine
Atypical presentation of DeBakey type I aortic dissection mimicking pulmonary embolism in a pregnant patient: a case report: Sou Hyun Lee, Ji Hee Hong, Chaeeun Kim; J Yeungnam Med Sci. 2024;41(2):128-133. Published online February 5, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/jyms.2023.01319

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Aortic dissection in pregnant patients results in an inpatient mortality rate of 8.6%. Owing to the pronounced mortality rate and speed at which aortic dissections progress, efficient early detection methods are crucial. Here, we highlight the importance of early chest computed tomography (CT) for differentiating aortic dissection from pulmonary embolism in pregnant patients with dyspnea. We present the unique case of a 38-year-old pregnant woman with elevated D-dimer and N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) levels, initially suspected of having a pulmonary embolism. Initial transthoracic echocardiography did not indicate aortic dissection. Surprisingly, after an emergency cesarean section, a chest CT scan revealed a DeBakey type I aortic dissection, indicating a diagnostic error. Our findings emphasize the need for early chest CT in pregnant patients with dyspnea and elevated D-dimer and NT-proBNP levels. This case report highlights the critical importance of considering both aortic dissection and pulmonary embolism in the differential diagnosis of such cases, which will inform future clinical practice.

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Aortic dissection and pulmonary embolism: a fatal combination: а case report
Yu. V. Gavrilov, O. O. Manuilova, A. V. Melekhov, O. P. Mishutchenko, I. G. Nikitin, N. V. Petrenko, A. V. Salikov, V. S. Suryakhin, A. G. Tevosyan
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Original article

Nutrition and Dietetics
Impact of Controlling Nutritional Status score on short-term outcomes after carotid endarterectomy: a retrospective cohort study: Hee Won Son, Gyeongseok Yu, Seung Jun Lee, Jimi Oh; J Yeungnam Med Sci. 2023;40(3):259-267. Published online October 26, 2022; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/jyms.2022.00507

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Background
Malnutrition and impaired immune responses significantly affect the clinical outcomes of patients with atherosclerotic stenosis. The Controlling Nutritional Status (CONUT) score has recently been utilized to evaluate perioperative immunonutritional status. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between immunonutritional status, indexed by CONUT score, and postoperative complications in patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy (CEA).
Methods
We retrospectively evaluated 188 patients who underwent elective CEA between January 2010 and December 2019. The preoperative CONUT score was calculated as the sum of the serum albumin concentration, total cholesterol level, and total lymphocyte count. The primary outcome was postoperative complications within 30 days after CEA, including major adverse cardiovascular events, pulmonary complications, stroke, renal failure, sepsis, wounds, and gastrointestinal complications. Cox proportional hazards regression analysis was used to estimate the factors associated with postoperative complications during the 30-day follow-up period.
Results
Twenty-five patients (13.3%) had at least one major complication. The incidence of postoperative complications was identified more frequently in the high CONUT group (12 of 27, 44.4% vs. 13 of 161, 8.1%; p<0.001). Multivariate analyses showed that a high preoperative CONUT score was independently associated with 30-day postoperative complications (hazard ratio, 5.98; 95% confidence interval, 2.56–13.97; p<0.001).
Conclusion
Our results showed that the CONUT score, a simple and readily available parameter using only objective laboratory values, is independently associated with early postoperative complications.

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The relationship between controlling nutritional status (CONUT) and cerebrovascular stenosis: a retrospective study with implications for ischemic stroke prevention
Ning Wang, Kun Guo, Bo Zhu, Yuanzhi Zhang, Xiaotao Jia, Zhiqin Liu, Zhengli Di, Naibing Gu, Ting Li
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Case reports

Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Transient osteoporosis of the hip with a femoral neck fracture during follow-up: a case report: Yusuke Tabata, Shuhei Matsui, Masabumi Miyamoto, Koichiro Omori, Yoichiro Tabata, Tokifumi Majima; J Yeungnam Med Sci. 2023;40(2):212-217. Published online September 26, 2022; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/jyms.2022.00479

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We report a case of transient osteoporosis of the hip with a femoral neck fracture found during follow-up. A 53-year-old man presented with left hip pain without trauma. The pain did not improve after 2 weeks and he was brought to our hospital by ambulance. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the left hip joint showed diffuse edema in the bone marrow, which was identified by low signal intensity on T1-weighted images, high signal intensity on T2-weighted images, and increased signal intensity on short tau inversion recovery. This edema extended from the femoral head and neck to the intertrochanteric area. He was diagnosed with transient osteoporosis of the left hip. Rest gradually improved his pain; however, 3 weeks later, his left hip pain worsened without trauma. X-ray, computed tomography, and MRI results of the hip joint demonstrated a left femoral neck fracture, and osteosynthesis was performed. Differential diagnoses included avascular necrosis of the femoral head, infection, complex regional pain syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, leukemia, and other cancers. Transient osteoporosis of the hip generally has a good prognosis with spontaneous remission within a few months to 1 year. However, a sufficient length of follow-up from condition onset to full recovery is necessary to avoid all probable complications such as fractures.

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Core decompression combined with allogeneic fibular grafting for refractory transient osteoporosis of the hip: a case report and literature review
Cong Chen, Tian-en Xu, Hua-sha Jiang, Chun-lan Shi, Xu Wang, Ya-yi Xia, Ya-peng Wang
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Hip effusion/synovitis influences results after multiple drilling core decompression for bone marrow edema syndrome of hip
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Neurosurgery
The endoscopic transnasal approach to the lesions of the craniocervical junction: two case reports: Baraa Dabboucy, Wissem Lahiani, Damien Bresson, Nouman Aldahak; J Yeungnam Med Sci. 2023;40(1):96-101. Published online July 20, 2022; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/jyms.2022.00234

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Abstract PDF: The endoscopic endonasal approach (EEA) to the craniovertebral junction (CVJ) has recently been considered a safer alternative and less invasive approach than the traditional transoral approach because the complications associated with the latter are avoided or minimized. Here, we present two challenging cases of CVJ pathologies. The first case involved os odontoideum associated with anterior displacement of the occipitocervical junction where the EEA was used, followed by C0-C1-C2 fusion using a posterior approach to decompress the CVJ, and was complicated by rhinorrhea and Candida albicans meningitis. The second case involved basilar invagination with syringomyelia previously treated using a posterior approach, where aggravation of neuropathic symptoms required combined treatment with EEA and occipitocervical fusion of C0-C2-C3-C4, with the postoperative course challenged by operative site infection requiring drainage with debridement and antibiotic therapy. The EEA is an alternative approach for accessing the CVJ in well-selected patients. Knowledge of EEA complications is crucial for the optimal care of patients.

Original articles

Surgery
Patient outcomes and prognostic factors associated with colonic perforation surgery: a retrospective study: Do-bin Lee, Seonhui Shin, Chun-Seok Yang; J Yeungnam Med Sci. 2022;39(2):133-140. Published online October 29, 2021; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.2021.01445

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Background
Despite advances in surgery and intensive perioperative care, fecal peritonitis secondary to colonic perforation is associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality. This study was performed to review the outcomes of patients who underwent colonic perforation surgery and to evaluate the prognostic factors associated with mortality.
Methods
A retrospective analysis was performed on 224 consecutive patients who underwent emergency colonic perforation surgery between January 2008 and May 2019. We divided the patients into survivor and non-survivor groups and compared their surgical outcomes.
Results
The most common cause of colon perforation was malignancy in 54 patients (24.1%), followed by iatrogenic perforation in 41 (18.3%), stercoral perforation in 39 (17.4%), and diverticulitis in 37 (16.5%). The sigmoid colon (n=124, 55.4%) was the most common location of perforation, followed by the ascending colon, rectum, and cecum. Forty-five patients (20.1%) died within 1 month after surgery. Comparing the 179 survivors with the 45 non-survivors, the patient characteristics associated with mortality were advanced age, low systolic blood pressure, tachycardia, organ failure, high C-reactive protein, high creatinine, prolonged prothrombin time, and high lactate level. The presence of free or feculent fluid, diffuse peritonitis, and right-sided perforation were associated with mortality. In multivariate analysis, advanced age, organ failure, right-sided perforation, and diffuse peritonitis independently predicted mortality within 1 month after surgery.
Conclusion
Age and organ failure were prognostic factors for mortality associated with colon perforation. Furthermore, right-sided perforation and diffuse peritonitis demonstrated a significant association with patient mortality.

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Risk factor analysis and nomogram model construction for mortality in patients following colonic perforation surgery
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Colorectal Oncologic Emergencies
Joshua Sullivan, Alec Donohue, Shaun Brown
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Risk Factors for Postoperative Major Morbidity, Anastomotic Leakage, Re-Surgery and Mortality in Patients with Colonic Perforation
Maximilian Brunner, Lara Gärtner, Andreas Weiß, Klaus Weber, Axel Denz, Christian Krautz, Georg F. Weber, Robert Grützmann
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Risk factors for urgent complications of colorectal cancer
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Nephrology
Analysis of the risk factors of acute kidney injury after total hip or knee replacement surgery: Yoo Jin Lee, Bong Soo Park, Sihyung Park, Jin Han Park, Il Hwan Kim, Junghae Ko, Yang Wook Kim; Yeungnam Univ J Med. 2021;38(2):136-141. Published online October 27, 2020; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.2020.00542

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Background
Postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI), which increases the risk of postoperative morbidity and mortality, poses a major concern to surgeons. We conducted this study to analyze the risk factors associated with the occurrence of AKI after orthopedic surgery.
Methods
This was a retrospective study that included 351 patients who underwent total hip or knee replacement surgery at Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital between January 2012 and December 2016.
Results
AKI occurred in 13 (3.7%) of the 351 patients. The patients’ preoperative estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) was 66.66±34.02 mL/min/1.73 m2 in the AKI group and 78.07±21.23 mL/min/1.73 m2 in the non-AKI group. The hemoglobin levels were 11.21±1.65 g/dL in the AKI group and 12.39±1.52 g/dL in the non-AKI group. Hemoglobin level was related to increased risk of AKI (odds ratio [OR], 0.13; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.02–0.68; p=0.016). Administration of crystalloid or colloid fluid alone and the perioperative amount of fluid did not show any significant relationship with AKI. Further analysis of the changes in eGFR was performed using a cutoff value of 7.54. The changes in eGFR were significantly related to decreased risk of AKI (OR, 0.74; 95% CI, 0.61–0.89; p=0.002).
Conclusion
Renal function should be monitored closely after orthopedic surgery if patients have chronic kidney disease and low hemoglobin level. Predicting the likelihood of AKI occurrence, early treatment of high-risk patients, and monitoring perioperative laboratory test results, including eGFR, will help improve patient prognosis.

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Review article

Urology
Frailty and elderly in urology: implications for postoperative complications: Phil Hyun Song; Yeungnam Univ J Med. 2020;37(4):296-301. Published online October 8, 2020; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.2020.00752

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The geriatric population is at a greater risk of postoperative complications than young adults. This risk is associated with the physiologic decline seen in this population known as frailty. Unlike fitter patients, frail patients who undergo operative treatment have a greater likelihood of developing postoperative complications and endure prolonged hospital stays. This circumstance is comparable to the urological status. Therefore, tolerable measurement of frailty as a domain of preoperative health status has been suggested to ascertain vulnerability in elderly patients. In this review, we will elaborate on the concept of frailty and examine its importance with respect to surgical complications, focusing on the urological status.

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Case reports

Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism
Cushing syndrome in pregnancy, diagnosed after delivery: Han Byul Kim, Mi Kyung Kim, El Kim, Keun Soo Ahn, Hye Soon Kim, Nam Kyung Kim; Yeungnam Univ J Med. 2021;38(1):60-64. Published online May 22, 2020; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.2020.00290

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Cushing syndrome (CS) is rare in pregnancy, and few cases have been reported to date. Women with untreated CS rarely become pregnant because of the ovulatory dysfunction induced by hypercortisolism. It is difficult to diagnose CS in pregnancy because of its very low incidence, the overlap between the clinical signs of hypercortisolism and the physiological changes that occur during pregnancy and the changes in hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis activity that occur during pregnancy and limit the value of standard diagnostic testing. However, CS in pregnancy is associated with poor maternal and fetal outcomes; therefore, its early diagnosis and treatment are important. Here, we report two patients with CS that was not diagnosed during pregnancy, in whom maternal and fetal morbidity developed because of hypercortisolism.

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Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Late complication of the Nuss procedure: recurrent cardiac tamponade: Won Jong Park, Jang Won Son, Kyu Hwan Park, You Min Kim, Jong Ho Nam, Kang Un Choi, Jung Ho Kim; Yeungnam Univ J Med. 2019;36(3):260-264. Published online June 13, 2019; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.2019.00241

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Pectus excavatum (PE) is known as one of the most common congenital deformities of the anterior chest wall. The Nuss procedure is an effective surgical therapy to correct PE. Here, we report a case of recurrent cardiac tamponade due to hemopericardium that occurred after 16 months following the Nuss procedure. The cause of recurrent hemopericardium was thought to be local, repetitive irritation of the pericardium by the Nuss steel bar. We should keep in mind that this serious complication can occur after the Nuss procedure, even in the late phase.

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Original articles

Plastic and Reconstructive surgery
Factors affecting complications after treatment of epidermal cyst: Man Ki Choi, Kyu Jin Chung; Yeungnam Univ J Med. 2019;36(2):136-140. Published online April 1, 2019; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.2019.00164

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Background
Epidermal cysts are the most common benign epithelial tumors in humans. The curative treatment of epidermal cyst is surgical excision. However, only few studies have investigated the cause and mechanism of postoperative complications of epidermal cysts. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the factors affecting complications of epidermal cyst after surgical treatment.
Methods
Patients with histologically diagnosed epidermal cysts were selected from among 98 consecutive patients with excised benign cystic tumors from March 2014 to August 2017. Sex, age, size, mobility, site of occurrence, history of infection, history of incision and drainage, complications, history of reoperation, and method of overcoming complications was obtained by analyzing medical records retrospectively.
Results
Five of the 98 patients had wound dehiscence due to surgical infection. Three of them underwent wound healing with conservative treatment without a second operation. The other two patients underwent a second operation and showed signs of preoperative infection. None of the factors showed statistical significance in relation to the occurrence of complications.
Conclusion
Postoperative complications occurred when the excision of the epidermal cyst was performed at preoperative infection sites or at sites with high tension, so attention should be paid to postoperative care.

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Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Digital subtraction angiography vs. real-time fluoroscopy for detection of intravascular injection during transforaminal epidural block: Kibeom Park, Saeyoung Kim; Yeungnam Univ J Med. 2019;36(2):109-114. Published online January 24, 2019; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.2019.00122

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Background
Transforaminal epidural block (TFEB) is an effective treatment option for radicular pain. To reduce complications from intravascular injection during TFEB, use of imaging modalities such as real-time fluoroscopy (RTF) or digital subtraction angiography (DSA) has been recommended. In this study, we investigated whether DSA improved the detection of intravascular injection during TFEB at the whole spine level compared to RTF.
Methods
We prospectively examined 316 patients who underwent TFEB. After confirmation of final needle position using biplanar fluoroscopy, 2 mL of nonionic contrast medium was injected at a rate of 0.5 mL/s under RTF; 30 s later, 2 mL of nonionic contrast medium was injected at a rate of 0.5 mL/s under DSA.
Results
Thirty-six intravascular injections were detected for an overall rate of 11.4% using RTF, with 45 detected for a rate of 14.2% using DSA. The detection rate using DSA was statistically different from that using RTF (p=0.004). DSA detected a significantly higher proportion of intravascular injections at the cervical level than at the thoracic (p=0.009) and lumbar (p=0.011) levels.
Conclusion
During TFEB at the whole spine level, DSA was better than RTF for the detection of intravascular injection. Special attention is advised for cervical TFEB, because of a significantly higher intravascular injection rate at this level than at other levels.

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Original Article

Urology
Retrograde balloon dilation as a therapeutic option for post-gynecologic surgery ureteral stricture followed by ureteroureterostomy: a comparative study regarding stricture length: Geon Woo Lim, Young Dong Yu, Kyung Hwa Choi, Seung Ryeol Rhee, Dong Soo Park, Young Kwon Hong; Yeungnam Univ J Med. 2018;35(2):179-186. Published online December 31, 2018; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.2018.35.2.179

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Background
To evaluate the success rate of balloon dilation and the factors possibly influencing the outcomes of balloon dilation for the ureteric strictured portion of ureteroureterostomy (UUS) site in patients with post-gynecologic surgeries.
Methods
A single institution data base was screened for the patients who received balloon dilation for a treatment of ureteral stricture diagnosed after gynecologic surgery. Overall 114 patients underwent primary intra-operative UUS due to ureteral injury during gynecologic surgery. Among them, 102 patients received balloon dilation, and their medical records were retrospectively reviewed. Success of balloon dilation was defined as the condition that requires no further clinical interventions after 6 months from balloon dilation.
Results
The ureter injury rate of women treated with open radical abdominal hysterectomy was highest (32 cases, 31.4%). 60 patients (60.8%) showed successful outcomes regarding dilation. All patients underwent technically successful dilation with a full expansion of balloon during the procedure, but 40 patients (39.2%) were clinically unsuccessful as they showed a recurrence of ureteral stricture on the previous balloon dilation site after the first dilation procedure. Univariate logistic regression analyses showed that stricture length >2 cm was a significant predictor of successful dilation (odds ratio, 0.751; 95% confidence interval, 0.634-0.901; p-value, 0.030), but it failed to achieve independent predictor status in multivariate analysis.
Conclusion
Balloon dilation can an effective alternative treatment option for strictured portion of the primary UUS in post-gynecologic surgery patients when its length is <2 cm.

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Case Report

Infectious Disease
A successful management after preterm delivery in a patient with severe sepsis during third-trimester pregnancy: Moni Ra, Myungkyu Kim, Mincheol Kim, Sangwoo Shim, Seong Yeon Hong; Yeungnam Univ J Med. 2018;35(1):84-88. Published online June 30, 2018; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.2018.35.1.84

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Abstract PDF: A 33-year-old woman visited the emergency department presenting with fever and dyspnea. She was pregnant with gestational age of 31 weeks and 6 days. She had dysuria for 7 days, and fever and dyspnea for 1 day. The vital signs were as follows: blood pressure 110/70 mmHg, heart rate 118 beats/minute, respiratory rate 28/minute, body temperature 38.7℃, and oxygen saturation by pulse oximetry 84% during inhalation of 5 liters of oxygen by nasal prongs. Crackles were heard over both lung fields. There were no signs of uterine contractions. Chest X-ray and chest computed tomography scan showed multiple consolidations and air bronchograms in both lungs. According to urinalysis, there was pyuria and microscopic hematuria. She was diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia and urinary tract infection (UTI) that progressed to severe sepsis and acute respiratory failure. We found extended-spectrum beta-lactamase producing Escherichia coli in the blood culture and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in the sputum culture. The patient was transferred to the intensive care unit with administration of antibiotics and supplementation of high-flow oxygen. On hospital day 2, hypoxemia was aggravated. She underwent endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation. After 3 hours, fetal distress was suspected. Under 100% fraction of inspired oxygen, her oxygen partial pressure was 87 mmHg in the arterial blood. She developed acute kidney injury and thrombocytopenia. We diagnosed her with multi-organ failure due to severe sepsis. After an emergent cesarean section, pneumonia, UTI, and other organ failures gradually recovered. The patient and baby were discharged soon thereafter.

Review Article

Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Perioperative Management of Lung Resection Patients.: Jang Hoon Lee; Yeungnam Univ J Med. 2012;29(1):9-13. Published online June 30, 2012; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.2012.29.1.9

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Lung resection has various and commonly occurring postoperative complications. Pulmonary complication is well known as one of the most important among them, exerting a negative influence on the postoperative course and resulting in mortality. Thus, the prevention of pulmonary complication after lung resection is very important. To prevent postoperative pulmonary complication, the perioperative management must be optimal. Perioperative management begins long before the surgery and does not end until the patient leaves the hospital. The goal of perioperative management is to identify the high-risk patients, to provide appropriate intervention, to prevent postoperative complications, and to obtain the best outcomes.

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Case Report

Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Hemothorax after Central Venous Catherization Failure through the Subclavian Vein.: Dae Young Kim, Dae Woo Kim, Hee Won Son, Sang Jin Park, Deok Hee Lee; Yeungnam Univ J Med. 2008;25(2):175-181. Published online December 31, 2008; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.2008.25.2.175

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Abstract PDF: Central venous catheterization via an internal jugular vein or subclavian vein has become a common procedure in monitoring CVP and managing severely ill patients. However, there have beennumerous reports of complications associated with central venous catheterization. These include vessel injury, pneumothorax, hemothorax, nerve injury, arrhythmias, arteriovenous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and infection at the insertion site. We report a case of hemothorax after subclavian vein catheterization failure, along with successful treatment.

Original Article

Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
The Effect of Anticholinergic Agents on Postoperative Sore Throat in Patients Undergoing Endoscopic Sinus Surgery.: Joo Young Lee, Deok Hee Lee; Yeungnam Univ J Med. 2007;24(2):305-310. Published online December 31, 2007; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.2007.24.2.305

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After sinus surgery, airway dryness is made worse because patients breathe by mouth. Anticholinergic agents have antisialogogue effects. The airway dryness that occurs after surgery is severe and can increase the incidence of postoperative sore throat. MATERIALS AND METHODS: One-hundered patients who were scheduled for endoscopic sinus surgery(ESS) were divided into four groups. Each group was premedicated with glycopyrrolate or had no premedication and reversed with glycopyrrolate or atropine. After the surgery the patients were asked about a sore throat and hoarseness postoperatively after 1h, 6h, 12h, 24h, and 48hours, respectively. RESULTS: The incidence of postoperative sore throat and hoarseness was not significantly different among the four groups at any time. CONCLUSION: The severity of complications after ESS was low and subsided within 24 hours. Therefore, the use of anticholinergic agents does not need to be limited.

Review Article

Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Delayed Complications of Regional Anesthesia: Sun Ok Song; Yeungnam Univ J Med. 2007;24(2 Suppl):S96-107. Published online December 31, 2007; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.2007.24.2S.S96

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Abstract PDF: Regional anesthesia, an attractive choice of anesthesia for the patients with systemic illness such as pulmonary/heart diseases or endocrine dysfunctions, is generally accepted as a safe anesthetic method. However, there are various kinds of complication annoying the physician and the patient following a regional anesthesia. Therefore, physicians and patients must understand the risks in addition to the benefits of regional anesthesia to make an informed consent of anesthetic technique. 1) This review will give an overview of delayed complications following a regional anesthesia.

Case Report

Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Management of Unilateral Airway Obstruction During Nasotracheal Intubation: Il Sook Seo; Yeungnam Univ J Med. 2007;24(2 Suppl):S702-709. Published online December 31, 2007; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.2007.24.2S.S702

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Abstract PDF: Nasotracheal intubation is commonly used in patients undergoing maxillofacial surgery. The tracheal tube is passed through the nasal cavity after induction of anesthesia, followed by direct laryngoscopy to insert the tube into the trachea under direct vision by using Magill forceps. Various complications resulting from nasal passage of the tube, such as epistaxis, turbinectomy or retropharyngeal dissection, have been reported. The most common complication of nasotracheal intubation is epistaxis and several recommendations have been made to reduce its incidence. In spite of efforts such as local application of vasoconstrictive drugs, thermosoftening of the tube, and use of a nasopharyngeal airway as a pathfinder, epistaxis cannot be prevented entirely. This case report describes an 18-year-old female patient with difficult nasal intubation due to narrow nasal passageway. The patient was admitted for mandible angle splitting ostectomy and angle resection for cosmetic purpose. Epistaxis had occurred due to repeated nasotracheal intubation attempts, and blood had been aspirated. After intubation, the patient was desaturated (SpO₂<92%) with asymmetric inflation of the chest wall during controlled ventilation. We took frequent suction and tube lavage with saline, thereafter changed patient’s position to right lateral decubitus, and chest percussion was done with a face mask and the palm of the hand. About 20 minutes after aspiration, the SpO₂ was restored to 98%, and the operation proceeded, which finished uneventfully. On the next day, the chest x-ray revealed segmental atelectatic change in the right lung field, and nasal packing was done because of recurrent epistaxis. The patient was discharged on the 4th postoperative day without complications.

Original Articles

Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
The clinical study of the supracondylar fracture of the femur.: Jong Chul Ahn, Se Dong Kim, Jae Sung Seo, Dong Chul Lee, Young Joo Lee; Yeungnam Univ J Med. 1993;10(1):197-211. Published online June 30, 1993; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.1993.10.1.197

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Abstract PDF: Recently, the Supracondyle fracture of the femur is so severe and comminuted that it is difficult to treat open reduction and rigid fixation sufficiently due to violent traffic accident and external forces. The associated injuries are accompanied variously. So compliactions of the supracondyle fractures 'including joint.. stiffness, delayed union, infection are serious. However development of internal implant and operation skill result in relatively satisfactory function than conservative management. The authors reviewed. 20 cases of the supracondyle fracture of the femur treated at Yeungnam University Hospital from 1989. Dec. To 1992. Jan. The results were as follows 1. The male was common(70%). The 2nd-4th decade was most(87%). 2. The most common cause of injuries was traffic accident. The rate of open fracture was 35%, most of it was traffic accident. 3. According to the ASIF group classification, 4 cases were type A, 4 in type B, 12 in type C (10 in type C2&C3). 4. Accompanied injuries included multiple fractures in 9 cases and femoral artery injury in 1 case. 5. Among the 20 cases, conservative treatment was done in 5 cases and operative treatment was done in 15 cases. 6. Functional results (by Schatzker criteria) were as follows. The satisfactory results were achieved in 40% of cases in consevative treatment and 67 in operative treatment. 7. The average time of partial weight bearing was 15 weeks. 8. Complications were knee stiffness in 6 cases and 4 in delayed union.

Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Clinical observation and treatment of fracture-dislocation of talus.: Dong Chul Lee, Se Dong Kim, Hae Hoon Jung; Yeungnam Univ J Med. 1992;9(2):302-311. Published online December 31, 1992; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.1992.9.2.302

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Abstract PDF: Talus is an important structure of the ankle joint and its function is critical for ambulation and weight bearing. The talus fracture is rare, but the complications of fracture and dislocation are serious and resulting in avascular necrosis, osteoarthritis. So its treatment is carefully considered at initial status. Authors reviewed 11 cases of fracture and dislocation of the talus treated at Yeungnam university hospital from 1984 to 1991. The longest follow up was 8 years and shortest, 1 years. The results were as follows. 1. There were all males, the average age was 30 years old. 2. The most common cause was fall down (8 cases), and next traffic accident (2 cases), sports injury (1 case). 3. According to Marti-Weber classification, 1 case was type I, 1 in type II, 4 in type III and 5 in type IV. 4. The method of treatment were open reduction and internal fixation in 6 cases, the others were closed reduction in 5 cases. 5. Final results (by Hawkins grading system) were as follows, 3 cases were excellent, 4 cases were good, 1 case was fair and 3 cases were poor. 6. Complications were AVN in 2 cases, degenerative arthritis in 8 cases, malunion in 1 case. 7. The range of motion of the ankle joint was relatively preserved (74%), but in the subtalar joint it was decreased (43%)

Radiation Oncology
A study of dose distribution in postoperative radiotherapy in uterine cervical cancer.: Sei One Shin, Sung Kyu Kim, Myung Se Kim; Yeungnam Univ J Med. 1991;8(1):166-177. Published online June 30, 1991; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.1991.8.1.166

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Abstract PDF: Uterine cervical cancer is the most common malignancy in Korean women. In spite of recent development of early diagnostic and therapeutic modalities, about 40% of treated patient will develop relapse. So more aggressive local treatment such as more extensive surgery and higher radiation dose and administration of systemic chemotherapy will promote the curability but treatment related complications cannot be avoidable. We used 22 cases of early cervical cancer, treated with surgery and post-operative radiotherapy, clinical data of these patients were analyzed to determine relationship between clinical parameters and final outcome. Three out of 22 cases revealed relapse and one patient showed rectovaginal fistula and another patient showed small bowel obstruction and the other patient showed rectal obstruction. Two out of three recurrence were stage IIa and the other one case was stage Ib adenocarcinoma with lymphovascular involvement. Nineteen out of 22 cases were followed without remarkable side effect or treatment related complication or sequelae. We concluded that out treatment policy was safe and effective to eradicate high risk postoperative cervical cancer with acceptable side effects or complication.

Case Report

Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Guide wire fracture during percutaneous coronary intervention.: Hak Ro Kim, Tae Hoon Yim, Byung Chul Kim, Ho Jun Lee, Hong Geun Oh, Hyun Sik Ju, Tae Jin Kim, Young Bok Kim; Yeungnam Univ J Med. 2016;33(1):52-55.; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.2016.33.1.52

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Abstract PDF: Guide wire fracture during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is rare. It can cause fatal complications such as thrombus formation, embolization, and perforation. Guide wire fracture could occur during intervention for severely calcified stenotic lesions, and rarely from distal small branches of stenotic lesions. There are several methods for its management depending on the material character, position, length of the remnant, and the patient's condition. If percutaneous retrieval was not achieved, the surgical procedure should be considered for prevention of potential risks, although the remnant guide wire does not usually cause complications. We experienced a patient with a guide wire fracture during PCI, and managed to prevent its complications through surgical removal of the remnant wire. We report this case here.

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