Spontaneous dissecting aneurysm of the intracranial vertebral artery: management strategies.

abstract：:Living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) was first successfully performed on a child in 1990 and the Shinshu group performed the same procedure on an adult for the first time in 1994. Over the past few years adult LDLT has been increasing worldwide because of the severe shortage of cadaveric organs, especially in loc...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Dulundu E,Sugawara Y,Makuuchi M

更新日期：2004-12-31 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The association between autoimmune thyroid diseases (AITDs) and vitamin D deficiency is controversial. We aimed to evaluate the relationship between serum 25-hydroxy-vitamin D3 [25(OH)D3] and anti-thyroid antibody levels. MATERIALS AND METHODS:25(OH)D3, anti-thyroid antibodies, and thyroid function measured in...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Shin DY,Kim KJ,Kim D,Hwang S,Lee EJ

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Elevated aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) transactivating (AHRT) activity and uremia in chronic kidney disease (CKD) may interact with each other, further complicating the disease course. In this study, we prospectively estimated serum AHRT activity using a highly sensitive cell-based AhR-dependent luciferase ac...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Kim JT,Kim SH,Min HK,Jeon SJ,Sung SA,Park WH,Lee HK,Choi HS,Pak YK,Lee SY

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of low-dose oral methotrexate (MTX) as a treatment for patients with Kawasaki disease (KD) which was resistant to intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG). PATIENTS AND METHODS:The patients who had persistent or recrudescent fever after treatment with IVIG were subse...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Lee TJ,Kim KH,Chun JK,Kim DS

更新日期：2008-10-31 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the cytological results of ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (US-FNA) cytology of thyroid nodules to sonographic findings and determine whether US findings are helpful in the interpretation of cytological results. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Among the thyroid nodules that underwent US-FNA cytology,...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Lee MJ,Hong SW,Chung WY,Kwak JY,Kim MJ,Kim EK

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study investigated whether hormones and pain perception are associated with exam anxiety, and also whether exam anxiety is affected by seasonal differences in testosterone and cortisol levels. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Forty-six healthy males were recruited from a medical college. Anxiety was induced by havin...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Choi JC,Lee JH,Choi E,Chung MI,Seo SM,Lim HK

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Bowel cleansing is generally regarded as time-consuming and unpleasant among patients. Patients commonly state that bowel preparation provokes more discomfort than the actual colonoscopic examination. The purpose of this study was to compare two regimens of sodium phosphate (NaP) tablets versus polyethylene gly...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Lee SH,Lee DJ,Kim KM,Seo SW,Kang JK,Lee EH,Lee DR

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The objective of this study is to define the clinical implications of consolidations in nodular bronchiectatic type Mycobacterium avium complex (NBMAC) infection. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A total of 69 patients (M : F = 17 : 52; mean age, 64 years; age range, 41-85 years) with MAC isolated in the sputum culture a...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Im SA,Park HJ,Park SH,Chun HJ,Jung WS,Kim SH

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To inform on shoulder pathology and to identify the disabilities and level of quality of life (QOL) associated with shoulder pain in patients with breast cancer- related lymphedema (BCRL). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Using patient history, physical examination, and ultrasound (US), we classified patients with BCRL i...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Jeong HJ,Sim YJ,Hwang KH,Kim GC

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although primary cardiac lymphoma was a near fatal disease in the past, recent advances in imaging diagnosis and chemotherapy have dramatically improved survival. We describe the CT and MR findings of primary cardiac lymphoma in two immunocompetent subjects who recovered after chemotherapy. The primary cardiac lymphom...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Ryu SJ,Choi BW,Choe KO

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examines how the decision-making process evolved in Korea during the initial phases of introduction and implementation of National Health Insurance. This study analyses the official documents and interviews views made with government officials and related personnel. We used the method of network analysis an...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Sohn M,Yu SH,Kim YH

更新日期：1992-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Internal jugular phlebectasia (IJP) is a fusiform dilatation of the internal jugular vein (IJV), usually presented as a neck mass in children. Accurate diagnosis from carefully directed history, physical examination, and radiological study could result in lifesaving therapy. We performed our study to suggest possible ...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Jeon CW,Choo MJ,Bae IH,Shin SO,Choi YS,Lee DW,Sim KH

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Physicians and oncology nurses must continue to update their knowledge on treatment and treatment-related side effects, while searching for effective methods to prevent or manage side effects. The objective of our study was to describe the incidence and response to treatment of the hand-foot syndrome (HFS) and ...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Son HS,Lee WY,Lee WS,Yun SH,Chun HK

更新日期：2009-12-31 00:00:00

abstract：:Renal involvement by leukemic cells is rare in chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML). Herein, this study reports a case of CML associated with renal involvement of leukemic cells, which occurred 1 and 1/2 years after the initial diagnosis. Abdomino-pelvic computed tomography revealed a 4.4 x 4.2 cm-sized, low-density sol...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Go JH

更新日期：2004-10-31 00:00:00

abstract：:The diagnostic and prognostic implication of exaggerated blood pressure response to exercise have been controversial, with opinions ranging from a benign process to a harbinger of potential cardiovascular morbidity. Endothelial dysfunction has been demonstrated in patients with atherosclerosis and as a risk factor for...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Chang HJ,Chung JH,Choi BJ,Choi TY,Choi SY,Yoon MH,Hwang GS,Shin JH,Tahk SJ,Choi BI

更新日期：2003-12-30 00:00:00

abstract：:Epidermolysis bullosa acquisita (EBA) is an autoimmune-mediated subepidermal bullous disease in which the target of the autoantibodies is type VII collagen, a major component of anchoring fibrils. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the complement-fixing abilities and IgG subclass distribution of autoantibodies ...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Cho HJ,Lee IJ,Kim SC

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), a common genetic disease, is characterized by the development of hypertension and end stage renal disease. An increase in the activity of the renin-angiotensin system, due to a renal ischemia caused by cyst expansion, contributes to the development of hypertension ...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Lee KB,Kim UK

更新日期：2003-08-30 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Numerous studies have assessed the association of SP110 gene variants with tuberculosis (TB), but the results were inconsistent. Through a comprehensive review and meta-analysis, our study aimed to clarify the nature of genetic risks contributed by 11 polymorphisms for the development of TB. MATERIALS AND METH...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Zhang S,Wang XB,Han YD,Wang C,Zhou Y,Zheng F

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Recent studies suggest new mechanisms of Botulinum toxin (BoNT) other than inhibiting acetylcholine (ACh) release from nerve terminals. The aim of this study was to determine whether other mechanisms for BoNT exist, so that it directly inhibits smooth muscle contraction. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Guinea pig antral...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Park JH,Choi E,Park H,Lee YH

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cervical cancer is a progressive disease with an onset of one to two decades on average. During the productive replication stage, the Human papillomavirus (HPV) genome is maintained episomally in the infected cervical epithelium and early gene products, including E5, are expressed. Therefore, E5 has a potential to con...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Kim SW,Yang JS

更新日期：2006-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the efficacy and stability of the wrap-clipping methods as a reconstructive strategy in the treatment of unclippable cerebral aneurysms. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Twenty four patients who had undergone wrap-clipping microsurgery were retrospectively reviewed. Type and morphology of the treated aneurysm...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Kim YB,Hong CK,Chung J,Joo JY,Huh SK

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sarcoma of the kidney is a rare condition. Leiomyosarcoma is the most common of the kidney sarcomas. Renal leiomyosarcoma usually originates from the smooth muscle layers of the kidney, for example, the renal capsule and renal vessels. Renal pelvis neoplasms, however, are primarily transitional cell carcinomas, and re...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Chung YG,Kang SC,Yoon SM,Han JY,Seong DH

更新日期：2007-06-30 00:00:00

abstract：:A previously healthy 44-year-old male was admitted with the chief complaint of intermittent gross hematuria. On initial ultrasonographic and CT examination, a grossly protruding intravesical tumor was noted and, under the impression of a malignant bladder tumor, transurethral resection was performed. The histological ...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Byun YJ,Chung BH,Kwon KW

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Genes of the HoxD cluster play a major role in vertebrate limb development, and changes that modify the Hoxd12 locus affect other genes also, suggesting that HoxD function is coordinated by a control mechanism involving multiple genes during limb morphogenesis. In this study, mutant phenotypes were produced by ...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Cho KW,Kim JY,Cho JW,Cho KH,Song CW,Jung HS

更新日期：2008-12-31 00:00:00

abstract：:As a result of the increased use of drugs that enhance fertility, and the advent of in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer over the last 2 decades, the incidence of multifetal pregnancies has increased exponentially. In parallel with this increase methods of care for women carrying multiple fetuses have become mor...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Tadin I,Roje D,Banovic I,Karelovic D,Mimica M

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This corrects the article on p. 267 in vol. 60, PMID: 30799589. ...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors：

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Here, we compared the operative and perioperative outcomes between robot-assisted laparoscopic myomectomy (RALM) and abdominal myomectomy (AM) in patients with large (>10 cm) or heavy myomas (>250 g). MATERIALS AND METHODS:We included 278 patients who underwent multi-port RALM (n=126) or AM (n=151) for large o...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Lee SR,Lee ES,Lee YJ,Lee SW,Park JY,Kim DY,Kim SH,Kim YM,Suh DS,Kim YT

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Descent of the uterus is a major etiology of uterine prolapse. However, true cervical elongation can cause uterine prolapse without uterine descent. The aim of study was to investigate the clinical outcomes of Manchester operation in patients with uterine prolapse caused by "true cervical elongation," compared ...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Park YJ,Kong MK,Lee J,Kim EH,Bai SW

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The present study investigated the diagnostic accuracy and clinical implications of moderate stenosis (50-69%, Coronary Artery Disease Reporting and Data System, grade 3) on coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA), compared with invasive coronary angiography (ICA). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Two hundred and...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Kim C,Hong SJ,Ahn CM,Kim JS,Kim BK,Ko YG,Choi BW,Choi D,Jang Y,Hong MK

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of incentive spirometer exercise (ISE) on pulmonary function and maximal phonation time (MPT) in children with spastic cerebral palsy (CP). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Fifty children with CP were randomly assigned to two groups: the experimental group and the contr...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Choi JY,Rha DW,Park ES

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00