1
|
Ryu HS, Lee HN, Kim JI, Ryu JK, Lim YJ. Incidental detection of ground glass nodules and primary lung cancer in patients with breast cancer: prevalence and long-term follow-up on chest computed tomography. J Thorac Dis 2024; 16:1804-1814. [PMID: 38617779 PMCID: PMC11009589 DOI: 10.21037/jtd-23-1605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
Abstract
Background Patients with breast cancer have a higher risk of developing lung cancer than the general population. The study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of ground glass nodule (GGN) and risk factors for GGN growth in patients with breast cancer and to evaluate the prevalence and pathologic features of lung cancer. Methods We retrospectively reviewed the clinical data and chest computed tomography (CT) of 1,384 patients diagnosed with breast cancer who underwent chest CT between January 2008 and December 2022. We evaluated the prevalence of GGNs and their size changes on follow-up chest CT with volume doubling time (VDT) and identified independent risk factors associated with the growth of GGN using multivariable logistic regression analyses. Furthermore, the prevalence and pathologic features of lung cancer were also evaluated. Results We detected persistent GGNs in 69 of 1,384 (5.0%) patients. The initial diameter of GGNs was 6.3±3.6 mm on average, with primarily (85.5%) pure GGNs. Among them, 27 (39.1%) exhibited interval growth with a median VDT of 1,006.0 days (interquartile range, 622.0-1,528.0 days) during the median 959.0 days (interquartile range, 612.0-1,645.0 days) follow-up period. Older age (P=0.026), part-solid nodules (P=0.006), and total number of GGNs (≥2) (P=0.007) were significant factors for GGN growth. Lung cancer was confirmed in 13 of 1,384 patients (0.9%), all with adenocarcinoma, including one case of minimally invasive adenocarcinoma. The cancers demonstrated a high rate of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutation (69.2%). Conclusions Persistent GGNs in breast cancer patients with high-risk factors should be adequately monitored for early detection and treatment of lung cancer.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hye Sun Ryu
- Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Han Na Lee
- Department of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Jung Im Kim
- Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Jung Kyu Ryu
- Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Yu Jin Lim
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Kyung Hee University Medical Center, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Son J, Park H, Yoon E, Kim JI, Choi CH. Development of Novel Focal Irradiation Tool for High-Precision Irradiation Using Clinical Brachytherapy System. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2023; 117:e655-e656. [PMID: 37785945 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2023.06.2085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/04/2023]
Abstract
PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE(S) Several small animals, including mice, are used to conduct research on state-of-the-art radiation therapy techniques or treatment-related toxicity. However, it is difficult to conduct the focal irradiation to a shallow depth on small animals, because irradiation using LINAC has limitations in energy and field size. The purpose of this paper was to develop a focal irradiation tool for high-precision irradiation and to evaluate beam characteristics. MATERIALS/METHODS We designed the collimator of 1 mm diameter consisting of tungsten material for high-precision irradiation applied to the clinical brachytherapy system and the percent depth dose and horizontal profile were measured. We compared the depth dose and horizontal profile with 4 mm diameter SRS cone for 6 MV in LINAC. We measured the PDD and horizontal profile using EBT3 film for high-precision irradiation of 1 mm diameter using Ir-192 source. In case of 4 mm diameter, the beam was measured using edge detector. In addition, all measurements were compared with the results of planning tool simulation. RESULTS In case of focal irradiation tool, the maximum dose showed at the surface for both measurement and simulation, and 26% and 32% doses at 1 mm depth, respectively. In addition, FWHM at a 1 mm depth showed that high-precision irradiation was possible with measurement and simulation results of 1.86 and 1.28 mm. In case of LINAC, the maximum dose was showed at a depth of 1 cm and 0.8 cm in the measurement and simulation, respectively. Even if the smallest cone is used, the FWHM at a dmax depth was 4.0 mm in both simulation and measurement. CONCLUSION We overcame the limitation for energy and field size through the focal irradiation tool for high-precision irradiation. The focal irradiation tool enables high dose delivery to the shallow depth. In addition, small FWHM reduced dose delivery to the periphery at a specific depth and enabled accurate dose delivery. These results mean that the focal irradiation tool can be useful in small animal experiments that require accurate doses near the shallow depth.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- J Son
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea, Republic of (South) Korea
| | - H Park
- Department of Radiological Convergence Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea, Republic of (South) Korea
| | - E Yoon
- Interdisciplinary Program in Bioengineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea, Republic of (South) Korea
| | - J I Kim
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea, Republic of (South) Korea
| | - C H Choi
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea, Republic of (South) Korea
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Kim MS, Kim BY, Kim JI, Lee J, Jeon WK. Mumefural Improves Recognition Memory and Alters ERK-CREB-BDNF Signaling in a Mouse Model of Chronic Cerebral Hypoperfusion. Nutrients 2023; 15:3271. [PMID: 37513692 PMCID: PMC10383324 DOI: 10.3390/nu15143271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Revised: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/23/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
Abstract
Cognitive impairment resulting from chronic cerebral hypoperfusion (CCH) is known as vascular dementia (VaD) and is associated with cerebral atrophy and cholinergic deficiencies. Mumefural (MF), a bioactive compound found in a heated fruit of Prunus mume Sieb. et Zucc, was recently found to improve cognitive impairment in a rat CCH model. However, additional evidence is necessary to validate the efficacy of MF administration for treating VaD. Therefore, we evaluated MF effects in a mouse CCH model using unilateral common carotid artery occlusion (UCCAO). Mice were subjected to UCCAO or sham surgery and orally treated with MF daily for 8 weeks. Behavioral tests were used to investigate cognitive function and locomotor activity. Changes in body and brain weights were measured, and levels of hippocampal proteins (brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK), cyclic AMP-response element-binding protein (CREB), and acetylcholinesterase (AChE)) were assessed. Additionally, proteomic analysis was conducted to examine the alterations in protein profiles induced by MF treatment. Our study showed that MF administration significantly improved cognitive deficits. Brain atrophy was attenuated and MF treatment reversed the increase in AChE levels. Furthermore, MF significantly upregulated p-ERK/ERK, p-CREB/CREB, and BDNF levels after UCCAO. Thus, MF treatment ameliorates CCH-induced cognitive impairment by regulating ERK/CREB/BDNF signaling, suggesting that MF is a therapeutic candidate for treating CCH.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Min-Soo Kim
- KM Convergence Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon 34054, Republic of Korea
- Department of Biohealth Regulatory Science, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
| | - Bu-Yeo Kim
- KM Convergence Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon 34054, Republic of Korea
| | - Jung Im Kim
- KM Convergence Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon 34054, Republic of Korea
| | | | - Won Kyung Jeon
- KM Convergence Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon 34054, Republic of Korea
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Kim JI, Kim SK, Kim KE, Kim YR, Kim EJ, An BK. Effects of Lupin Kernel (Lupinus angustifolius) and Faba Bean (Vicia faba) on Growth Performance and Hepatic Fatty Acid Profiles in Broiler Chicks. Braz J Poult Sci 2023. [DOI: 10.1590/1806-9061-2022-1675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- JI Kim
- Konkuk University, Republic of Korea
| | - SK Kim
- Konkuk University, Republic of Korea
| | - KE Kim
- Nonghyup Feed, Republic of Korea
| | - YR Kim
- Yonam College, Republic of Korea
| | - EJ Kim
- Yonam College, Republic of Korea
| | - BK An
- Konkuk University, Republic of Korea
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Jang YW, Yoon Y, Maharjan R, Yi H, Jeong M, Hong SY, Lee MH, Kim SW, Kim JI, Yang JW. First Report of Pseudomonas cichorii Causing Bacterial vein necrosis on Perilla plants [ Perilla frutescens (L.) Britton.] in South Korea. Plant Dis 2022; 107:549. [PMID: 35700520 DOI: 10.1094/pdis-01-22-0143-pdn] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
Perilla (Perilla frutescens L.) is the second most important upland crop and the third largest edible oil crop in Korea (Shin and Kim 1994). During a disease survey in Busan, Korea in September 2021, symptoms of vein necrosis were observed in perilla plants, with incidences of approximately 30% and 50% in two fields. Symptoms of spots on the perilla appeared as leaf dryness and spots with water-soaked blotches largely concentrated on the mid-veins of leaves. The lesions were initiated with water-soaked spots on the leaf or stem and gradually turned black or brown. Necrosis was also observed in the stems. A bacterium was isolated on Luria-Bertani (LB) agar from diseased leaf tissues that were surface-disinfected with 70% ethyl alcohol for 3-5 min and then washed with sterile water three times. Three pieces of sterilized leaf tissue (size: 0.5 × 0.5 cm) were mixed with 500 µL sterile water for 30 min, and then the suspension was serially diluted and spread on LB agar. Subsequently, isolates were cultivated on LB agar and King's Medium B agar (KMB) (Schaad et al. 2001), and they were predominantly cream-colored and circular bacterial colonies with undulated margins. The bacterial colonies on KMB displayed fluorescence under 365 nm UV light. The isolates were analyzed with the GEN III MicroPlate (Biolog, Hayward, CA, USA), and all isolates were identified as Pseudomonas cichorii, a devastating plant bacterium that damages a wide range of host plants worldwide, including in South Korea (Hikichi et al. 2013; Ramkumar et al. 2015). To identify the species of the bacterial pathogen, genomic DNA of four isolates (BS4922, BS4167, BS4345, and BS4560) was extracted, and the 16S rRNA gene and hrcRST gene were amplified with universal primers, 27F/1492R and Hcr1/Hcr2, and sequencing was then done (Patel et al. 2019). In the BLAST analysis, the 16S rRNA sequences (GenBank OM060656, OM275434, OM275435, OM275436) showed a 100% and 99% similarity to P. cichorii strains MAFF 302698 (AB724286) and P. cichorii strain Pc-Gd-4 (KU923373), respectively. Further, hrcRST gene sequences (GenBank OM143596, OM268864, OM268865, and OM268866) showed high similarity (>99%) with P. cichorii strain P16-51 (MG518230). A pathogenicity test of the four isolates was performed on 3 - 4 weeks old perilla plants by creating wounds with a needle on the lower leaves and stems, and then the plants were inoculated by spraying inoculum (108 CFU/ml). The plants that served as the negative control were wounded and sprayed with unsterilized water. The inoculated perilla plants were placed in a greenhouse at 28 ± 2oC , 80-85% relative humidity, and a natural photoperiod. The inoculation site began to show symptoms of water-soaked brown lesions. Disease symptoms such as leaf dryness, water-soaked blotches on the mid-vein of leaves, and necrosis on plant stems were observed in the inoculated plants 7-10 days after inoculation, whereas the plants of the negative control group did not show any symptoms. The bacteria were re-isolated from the diseased tissues of the plants, and DNA sequence analysis identified them as P. cichorii. Additionally, all isolates induced hypersensitivity reactions in tobacco and tomato leaves within 24 h after inoculation. To our knowledge, this is the first report of P. cichorii infecting perilla in South Korea. The findings in this study will provide the basic information for the development of diagnostic tools and management measures against P. cichorii in perilla.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yun-Woo Jang
- National Institute of Crop Science, RDA, , Southern Area Crop Science, 20, jeompiljae-ro, miryang, Korea (the Republic of), 50424;
| | - Youngnam Yoon
- National Institute of Crop Science, RDA, Corp Productiong Technology Research Division, 20th, Jeompiljaero, Miryang, Korea (the Republic of), 50424;
| | - Rameswor Maharjan
- National Institute of Crop Science, RDA, Crop Production Technology Research Division, Miryang, Gyeongsangnam-do, Korea (the Republic of);
| | - Hwijong Yi
- National Institute of Crop Science, RDA, Crop Production Technology Research Division, Miryang, Gyeongsangnam-do, Korea (the Republic of);
| | - M Jeong
- National Institute of Crop Science, RDA, Corp Productiong Technology Research Division, Miryang, Korea (the Republic of);
| | - S Y Hong
- National Institute of Crop Science, RDA, Mirayang, Korea (the Republic of);
| | - M H Lee
- National Institute of Crop Science, RDA, Miryang, Korea (the Republic of);
| | - S W Kim
- National Institute of Crop Science, RDA, Miryang, Korea (the Republic of);
| | - J I Kim
- National Institute of Crop Science, RDA, Miryang, Korea (the Republic of);
| | - Jung-Wook Yang
- National Institute of Crop Science Muan, Bioenergy crop research Institute, 199 Muanro Cheonggye, Muan, Jeonnam, Korea (the Republic of), 58545;
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Abstract
BACKGROUND Isolated sternal fracture, a benign injury, has been increasing in the pan-scan era, although one-third of patients with sternal fracture still has trouble with concomitant injury. The differentiation of these two entities is important to optimize patient management. PURPOSE To evaluate correlation between retrosternal hematoma and concomitant injury in patients with sternal fracture and to identify predicting factors for concomitant injury in sternal fracture. MATERIAL AND METHODS A total of 139 patients (84 men; mean age = 54.9 ± 15.3 years) with traumatic sternal fracture were enrolled in this study. We reviewed medical charts and multiplanar computed tomography (CT) images to evaluate cause, location, and degree of sternal fracture, retrosternal hematoma, and concomitant injury. Univariate and multivariate analysis were used to identify variables that were associated with concomitant injury. RESULTS Concomitant injury on chest CT was observed in 85 patients with sternal fracture. Of the patients, 98 (70.5%) were accompanied by retrosternal hematoma. Multivariate analysis revealed that retrosternal hematoma (odds ratio [OR] = 5.350; P < 0.001), manubrium fracture (OR = 6.848; P = 0.015), and motor vehicle accident (OR = 0.342; P = 0.015) were significantly associated with sternal fracture with concomitant injury. CONCLUSION Manubrium fracture and retrosternal hematoma portend a high risk of concomitant injury and indicate the need for further clinical and radiologic work-up.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ye Na Son
- Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Jung Im Kim
- Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Han Na Lee
- Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - So Youn Shin
- Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Abstract
Purpose To determine the diagnostic accuracy of the Xpert MTB/RIF assay in patients with smear-negative pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) and to assess clinical and CT characteristics of Xpert-negative pulmonary TB. Material and methods We retrospectively reviewed the records of 1,400 patients with suspected pulmonary TB for whom the sputum Xpert MTB/RIF assay was performed between September 1, 2014 and February 28, 2020. Clinical and CT characteristics of smear-negative pulmonary TB patients with negative Xpert MTB/RIF results were compared with positive results. Results Of 1,400 patients, 365 (26.1%) were diagnosed with pulmonary TB and 190 of 365 patients (52.1%) were negative for sputum acid-fast bacilli. The diagnosis of pulmonary TB was based on a positive culture, positive Xpert MTB/RIF or the clinical diagnoses of patients treated with an anti-TB medication. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive and negative predictive values of sputum Xpert MTB/RIF for smear-negative pulmonary TB were 41.1%, 100%, 100%, and 90.1%, respectively. Finally, 172 patients with smear-negative pulmonary TB who underwent chest CT within 2 weeks of diagnosis were included to compare Xpert-positive (n = 66) and Xpert- negative (n = 106) groups. Patients with sputum Xpert-negative TB showed lower positive rates for sputum culture (33.0% vs. 81.8%, p<0.001) and bronchoalveolar lavage culture (53.3% vs. 84.6%, p = 0.042) than in Xpert-positive TB. Time to start TB medication was longer in patients with Xpert-negative TB than in Xpert-positive TB (11.3±16.4 days vs. 5.0±8.7 days, p = 0.001). On chest CT, sputum Xpert-negative TB showed significantly lower frequency of consolidation (21.7% vs. 39.4%, p = 0.012), cavitation (23.6% vs. 37.9%, p = 0.045), more frequent peripheral location (50.9% vs. 21.2 p = 0.001) with lower area of involvement (4.3±4.3 vs. 7.6±6.4, p<0.001). Multivariate analysis revealed peripheral location (odds ratios, 2.565; 95% confidence interval: 1.157–5.687; p = 0.020) and higher total extent of the involved lobe (odds ratios, 0.928; 95% confidence interval: 0.865–0.995; p = 0.037) were significant factors associated with Xpert MTB/RIF-negative TB. Regardless of Xpert positivity, more than 80% of all cases were diagnosed of TB on chest CT by radiologists. Conclusion The detection rate of sputum Xpert MTB/RIF assay was relatively low for smear negative pulmonary TB. Chest CT image interpretation may play an important role in early diagnosis and treatment of Xpert MTB/RIF-negative pulmonary TB.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Han Na Lee
- Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Kyung Hee University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- * E-mail:
| | - Jung Im Kim
- Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Kyung Hee University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Yee Hyung Kim
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Kyung Hee University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Kim MJ, Kim JI, Won KY, Lee HN. Solitary, Endobronchial Metastasis from Renal Cell Carcinoma 20 Years after Nephrectomy. J Korean Soc Radiol 2021; 82:994-999. [PMID: 36238053 PMCID: PMC9514407 DOI: 10.3348/jksr.2020.0131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2020] [Revised: 10/16/2020] [Accepted: 10/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
Abstract
Late recurrence over 10 years after surgery and endobronchial metastasis are some of the specific biological behaviors of renal cell carcinoma (RCC). The current report describes a case of solitary endobronchial metastasis at a subsegmental bronchus that developed 20 years after curative nephrectomy for RCC. A 71-year-old male was admitted to our hospital for pneumonia. Chest radiography showed multifocal ill-defined nodular opacities in the right lower lung zone, suggesting pneumonia. Subsequent chest CT confirmed pneumonic infiltration in the right lung. However, a 4.3-cm, well-defined, elongated mass with a branching pattern was also identified in the right lower lobe, and a right nephrectomy scar was detected on the covered upper abdomen. The patient had undergone right nephrectomy 20 years ago due to clear cell RCC. After right lower lobectomy, the postoperative pathological diagnosis was endobronchial metastatic clear cell RCC. Endobronchial metastasis should be considered in a patient with a history of RCC who presents with a suspected endobronchial tumor, even decades after curative surgery.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Min Ju Kim
- Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
| | - Jung Im Kim
- Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
| | - Kyu Yeoun Won
- Department of Pathology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
| | - Han Na Lee
- Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
| |
Collapse
|
9
|
Kim N, Lee HN, Kim JI, Shin SY, Kang SW. Case report of tracheobronchial injuries after acid ingestion: CT findings with serial follow-up: Airway complication after acid ingestion. Medicine (Baltimore) 2020; 99:e23586. [PMID: 33327320 PMCID: PMC7738082 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000023586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
Abstract
RATIONALE Tracheobronchial injury from acid ingestion is a less reported clinical presentation than injury of the gastrointestinal tract, but it can occur due to direct exposure from acid aspiration and cause fatal complications. PATIENT CONCERNS A 43-year-old man presented to the emergency department after ingesting nitric acid complaining of chest pain and dyspnea. DIAGNOSES The initial chest computed tomography (CT) images revealed an acute lung injury related to acid aspiration. The follow-up chest CT showed acute and late tracheobronchial injures. INTERVENTIONS Bronchoscopy showed deep caustic airway injuries consisting of hemorrhage, sloughing of the mucosa, and ulceration of the trachea and left-side bronchial tree. OUTCOMES Progressive narrowing of the left main bronchus with total collapse of the left lung occurred as a late complication of acid ingestion. LESSONS Tracheobronchial injury should be considered in cases of aspiration pneumonia after acid ingestion; chest CT can be used to detect and assess acute and late complications of tracheobronchial injuries.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Nokjung Kim
- Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital
| | - Han Na Lee
- Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University
| | - Jung Im Kim
- Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University
| | - So Youn Shin
- Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital
| | - Sung Wook Kang
- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
Yoon SH, Lee SM, Park CH, Lee JH, Kim H, Chae KJ, Jin KN, Lee KH, Kim JI, Hong JH, Hwang EJ, Kim H, Suh YJ, Park S, Park YS, Kim DW, Choi M, Park CM. 2020 Clinical Practice Guideline for Percutaneous Transthoracic Needle Biopsy of Pulmonary Lesions: A Consensus Statement and Recommendations of the Korean Society of Thoracic Radiology. Korean J Radiol 2020; 22:263-280. [PMID: 33236542 PMCID: PMC7817630 DOI: 10.3348/kjr.2020.0137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2020] [Revised: 06/30/2020] [Accepted: 07/02/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
Abstract
Percutaneous transthoracic needle biopsy (PTNB) is one of the essential diagnostic procedures for pulmonary lesions. Its role is increasing in the era of CT screening for lung cancer and precision medicine. The Korean Society of Thoracic Radiology developed the first evidence-based clinical guideline for PTNB in Korea by adapting pre-existing guidelines. The guideline provides 39 recommendations for the following four main domains of 12 key questions: the indications for PTNB, pre-procedural evaluation, procedural technique of PTNB and its accuracy, and management of post-biopsy complications. We hope that these recommendations can improve the diagnostic accuracy and safety of PTNB in clinical practice and promote standardization of the procedure nationwide.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Soon Ho Yoon
- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
| | - Sang Min Lee
- Department of Radiology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
| | - Chul Hwan Park
- Department of Radiology, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
| | - Jong Hyuk Lee
- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
| | - Hyungjin Kim
- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
| | - Kum Ju Chae
- Department of Radiology, Institute of Medical Science, Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Chonbuk National University-Biomedical Research Institute of Chonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, Korea
| | - Kwang Nam Jin
- Department of Radiology, Seoul Metropolitan Government-Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
| | - Kyung Hee Lee
- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Korea
| | - Jung Im Kim
- Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
| | - Jung Hee Hong
- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
| | - Eui Jin Hwang
- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
| | - Heekyung Kim
- Department of Radiology, Eulji University College of Medicine, Eulji University Hospital, Daejeon, Korea
| | - Young Joo Suh
- Department of Radiology, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
| | - Samina Park
- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
| | - Young Sik Park
- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
| | - Dong Wan Kim
- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.,Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
| | - Miyoung Choi
- National Evidence-based Healthcare Collaborating Agency, Seoul, Korea
| | - Chang Min Park
- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.,Institute of Radiation Medicine, Seoul National University Medical Research Center, Seoul, Korea.
| |
Collapse
|
11
|
Hwang EJ, Park S, Jin KN, Kim JI, Choi SY, Lee JH, Goo JM, Aum J, Yim JJ, Park CM. Development and Validation of a Deep Learning-based Automatic Detection Algorithm for Active Pulmonary Tuberculosis on Chest Radiographs. Clin Infect Dis 2020; 69:739-747. [PMID: 30418527 PMCID: PMC6695514 DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciy967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 102] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2018] [Accepted: 11/08/2018] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Detection of active pulmonary tuberculosis on chest radiographs (CRs) is critical for the diagnosis and screening of tuberculosis. An automated system may help streamline the tuberculosis screening process and improve diagnostic performance. Methods We developed a deep learning–based automatic detection (DLAD) algorithm using 54c221 normal CRs and 6768 CRs with active pulmonary tuberculosis that were labeled and annotated by 13 board-certified radiologists. The performance of DLAD was validated using 6 external multicenter, multinational datasets. To compare the performances of DLAD with physicians, an observer performance test was conducted by 15 physicians including nonradiology physicians, board-certified radiologists, and thoracic radiologists. Image-wise classification and lesion-wise localization performances were measured using area under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves and area under the alternative free-response ROC curves, respectively. Sensitivities and specificities of DLAD were calculated using 2 cutoffs (high sensitivity [98%] and high specificity [98%]) obtained through in-house validation. Results DLAD demonstrated classification performance of 0.977–1.000 and localization performance of 0.973–1.000. Sensitivities and specificities for classification were 94.3%–100% and 91.1%–100% using the high-sensitivity cutoff and 84.1%–99.0% and 99.1%–100% using the high-specificity cutoff. DLAD showed significantly higher performance in both classification (0.993 vs 0.746–0.971) and localization (0.993 vs 0.664–0.925) compared to all groups of physicians. Conclusions Our DLAD demonstrated excellent and consistent performance in the detection of active pulmonary tuberculosis on CR, outperforming physicians, including thoracic radiologists.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Eui Jin Hwang
- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul
| | - Sunggyun Park
- Lunit Inc, Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center, Seoul
| | - Kwang-Nam Jin
- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center, Seoul
| | - Jung Im Kim
- Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Seoul
| | - So Young Choi
- Department of Radiology, Eulji University Medical Center, Daejon
| | - Jong Hyuk Lee
- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul
| | - Jin Mo Goo
- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul
| | - Jaehong Aum
- Lunit Inc, Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center, Seoul
| | - Jae-Joon Yim
- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Korea
| | - Chang Min Park
- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul
| | | |
Collapse
|
12
|
Lee KH, Lim KY, Suh YJ, Hur J, Han DH, Kang MJ, Choo JY, Kim C, Kim JI, Yoon SH, Lee W, Park CM. Diagnostic Accuracy of Percutaneous Transthoracic Needle Lung Biopsies: A Multicenter Study. Korean J Radiol 2020; 20:1300-1310. [PMID: 31339018 PMCID: PMC6658880 DOI: 10.3348/kjr.2019.0189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2019] [Accepted: 04/22/2019] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
Abstract
Objective To measure the diagnostic accuracy of percutaneous transthoracic needle lung biopsies (PTNBs) on the basis of the intention-to-diagnose principle and identify risk factors for diagnostic failure of PTNBs in a multi-institutional setting. Materials and Methods A total of 9384 initial PTNBs performed in 9239 patients (mean patient age, 65 years [range, 20–99 years]) from January 2010 to December 2014 were included. The accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), and negative predictive value (NPV) of PTNBs for diagnosis of malignancy were measured. The proportion of diagnostic failures was measured, and their risk factors were identified. Results The overall accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, PPV, and NPV were 91.1% (95% confidence interval [CI], 90.6–91.7%), 92.5% (95% CI, 91.9–93.1%), 86.5% (95% CI, 85.0–87.9%), 99.2% (95% CI, 99.0–99.4%), and 84.3% (95% CI, 82.7–85.8%), respectively. The proportion of diagnostic failures was 8.9% (831 of 9384; 95% CI, 8.3–9.4%). The independent risk factors for diagnostic failures were lesions ≤ 1 cm in size (adjusted odds ratio [AOR], 1.86; 95% CI, 1.23–2.81), lesion size 1.1–2 cm (1.75; 1.45–2.11), subsolid lesions (1.81; 1.32–2.49), use of fine needle aspiration only (2.43; 1.80–3.28), final diagnosis of benign lesions (2.18; 1.84–2.58), and final diagnosis of lymphomas (10.66; 6.21–18.30). Use of cone-beam CT (AOR, 0.31; 95% CI, 0.13–0.75) and conventional CT-guidance (0.55; 0.32–0.94) reduced diagnostic failures. Conclusion The accuracy of PTNB for diagnosis of malignancy was fairly high in our large-scale multi-institutional cohort. The identified risk factors for diagnostic failure may help reduce diagnostic failure and interpret the biopsy results.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Kyung Hee Lee
- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
| | - Kun Young Lim
- Department of Radiology, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Korea
| | - Young Joo Suh
- Department of Radiology, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
| | - Jin Hur
- Department of Radiology, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.,Research Institute of Radiological Science, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
| | - Dae Hee Han
- Department of Radiology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
| | - Mi Jin Kang
- Department of Radiology, Inje University Sanggye Paik Hospital, Seoul, Korea
| | - Ji Yung Choo
- Department of Radiology, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Ansan, Korea
| | - Cherry Kim
- Department of Radiology, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Ansan, Korea
| | - Jung Im Kim
- Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
| | - Soon Ho Yoon
- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
| | - Woojoo Lee
- Department of Statistics, Inha University, Incheon, Korea
| | - Chang Min Park
- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.,Institute of Radiation Medicine, Seoul National University Medical Research Center, Seoul, Korea.
| |
Collapse
|
13
|
Lee HN, Kim JI, Shin SY. Measurement accuracy of lung nodule volumetry in a phantom study: Effect of axial-volume scan and iterative reconstruction algorithm. Medicine (Baltimore) 2020; 99:e20543. [PMID: 32502015 PMCID: PMC7306330 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000020543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
Abstract
An axial-volume scan with adaptive statistical iterative reconstruction-V (ASIR-V) is newly developed. Our goal was to identify the influence of axial-volume scan and ASIR-V on accuracy of automated nodule volumetry.An "adult' chest phantom containing various nodules was scanned using both helical and axial-volume modes at different dose settings using 256-slice CT. All CT scans were reconstructed using 30% and 50% blending of ASIR-V and filtered back projection. Automated nodule volumetry was performed using commercial software. The image noise, contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR), and signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) were measured.The axial-volume scan reduced radiation dose by 19.7% compared with helical scan at all radiation dose settings without affecting the accuracy of nodule volumetric measurement (P = .375). Image noise, CNR, and SNR were not significantly different between two scan modes (all, P > .05).The use of axial-volume scan with ASIR-V achieved effective radiation dose reduction while preserving the accuracy of nodule volumetry.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Han Na Lee
- Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Jung Im Kim
- Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - So Youn Shin
- Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| |
Collapse
|
14
|
Lee HN, Kim JI, Shin SY, Kim DH, Kim C, Hong IK. Combined CT texture analysis and nodal axial ratio for detection of nodal metastasis in esophageal cancer. Br J Radiol 2020; 93:20190827. [PMID: 32242741 DOI: 10.1259/bjr.20190827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
Abstract
OBJECTIVE To assess the accuracy of a combination of CT texture analysis (CTTA) and nodal axial ratio to detect metastatic lymph nodes (LNs) in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). METHODS The contrast-enhanced chest CT images of 78 LNs (40 metastasis, 38 benign) from 38 patients with ESCC were retrospectively analyzed. Nodal axial ratios (short-axis/long-axis diameter) were calculated. CCTA parameters (kurtosis, entropy, skewness) were extracted using commercial software (TexRAD) with fine, medium, and coarse spatial filters. Combinations of significant texture features and nodal axial ratios were entered as predictors in logistic regression models to differentiate metastatic from benign LNs, and the performance of the logistic regression models was analyzed using the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUROC). RESULTS The mean axial ratio of metastatic LNs was significantly higher than that of benign LNs (0.81 ± 0.2 vs 0.71 ± 0.1, p = 0.005; sensitivity 82.5%, specificity 47.4%); namely, significantly more round than benign. The mean values of the entropy (all filters) and kurtosis (fine and medium) of metastatic LNs were significantly higher than those of benign LNs (all, p < 0.05). Medium entropy showed the best performance in the AUROC analysis with 0.802 (p < 0.001; sensitivity 85.0%, specificity 63.2%). A binary logistic regression analysis combining the nodal axial ratio, fine entropy, and fine kurtosis identified metastatic LNs with 87.5% sensitivity and 65.8% specificity (AUROC = 0.855, p < 0.001). CONCLUSION The combination of CTTA features and the axial ratio of LNs has the potential to differentiate metastatic from benign LNs and improves the sensitivity for detection of LN metastases in ESCC. ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE The combination of CTTA and nodal axial ratio has improved CT sensitivity (up to 87.5%) for the diagnosis of metastatic LNs in esophageal cancer.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Han Na Lee
- Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Jung Im Kim
- Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - So Youn Shin
- Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Dae Hyun Kim
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Chanwoo Kim
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Il Ki Hong
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Kyung Hee University Hospital, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| |
Collapse
|
15
|
Shim EJ, Shin SY, Seo M, Lee SH, Kim JI, Lee HN. Coexisting active pulmonary tuberculosis in tuberculous spondylitis: the prevalence and the role of chest CT. J Thorac Dis 2020; 12:1635-1638. [PMID: 32395304 PMCID: PMC7212140 DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2020.02.48] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Eun Jung Shim
- Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - So Youn Shin
- Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Mirinae Seo
- Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Seung Hyeun Lee
- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Kyung Hee University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Jung Im Kim
- Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Han Na Lee
- Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| |
Collapse
|
16
|
Yoon SH, Park CM, Lee KH, Lim KY, Suh YJ, Im DJ, Hur J, Han DH, Kang MJ, Choo JY, Kim C, Kim JI, Hong H. Analysis of Complications of Percutaneous Transthoracic Needle Biopsy Using CT-Guidance Modalities In a Multicenter Cohort of 10568 Biopsies. Korean J Radiol 2019; 20:323-331. [PMID: 30672172 PMCID: PMC6342766 DOI: 10.3348/kjr.2018.0064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2018] [Accepted: 08/06/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Objective To analyze the complications of percutaneous transthoracic needle biopsy using CT-based imaging modalities for needle guidance in comparison with fluoroscopy in a large retrospective cohort. Materials and Methods This study was approved by multiple Institutional Review Boards and the requirement for informed consent was waived. We retrospectively included 10568 biopsies from eight referral hospitals from 2010 through 2014. In univariate and multivariate logistic analyses, 3 CT-based guidance modalities (CT, CT fluoroscopy, and cone-beam CT) were compared with fluoroscopy in terms of the risk of pneumothorax, pneumothorax requiring chest tube insertion, and hemoptysis, with adjustment for other risk factors. Results Pneumothorax occurred in 2298 of the 10568 biopsies (21.7%). Tube insertion was required after 316 biopsies (3.0%), and hemoptysis occurred in 550 cases (5.2%). In the multivariate analysis, pneumothorax was more frequently detected with CT {odds ratio (OR), 2.752 (95% confidence interval [CI], 2.325–3.258), p < 0.001}, CT fluoroscopy (OR, 1.440 [95% CI, 1.176–1.762], p < 0.001), and cone-beam CT (OR, 2.906 [95% CI, 2.235–3.779], p < 0.001), but no significant relationship was found for pneumothorax requiring chest tube insertion (p = 0.497, p = 0.222, and p = 0.216, respectively). The incidence of hemoptysis was significantly lower under CT (OR, 0.348 [95% CI, 0.247–0.491], p < 0.001), CT fluoroscopy (OR, 0.594 [95% CI, 0.419–0.843], p = 0.004), and cone-beam CT (OR, 0.479 [95% CI, 0.317–0.724], p < 0.001) guidance. Conclusion Hemoptysis occurred less frequently with CT-based guidance modalities in comparison with fluoroscopy. Although pneumothorax requiring chest tube insertion showed a similar incidence, pneumothorax was more frequently detected using CT-based guidance modalities.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Soon Ho Yoon
- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.,Institute of Radiation Medicine, Seoul National University Medical Research Center, Seoul, Korea
| | - Chang Min Park
- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.,Institute of Radiation Medicine, Seoul National University Medical Research Center, Seoul, Korea.
| | - Kyung Hee Lee
- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
| | - Kun Young Lim
- Department of Radiology, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Korea
| | - Young Joo Suh
- Department of Radiology, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
| | - Dong Jin Im
- Department of Radiology, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
| | - Jin Hur
- Department of Radiology, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.,Research Institute of Radiological Science, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
| | - Dae Hee Han
- Department of Radiology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
| | - Mi Jin Kang
- Department of Radiology, Inje University Sanggye Paik Hospital, Seoul, Korea
| | - Ji Yung Choo
- Department of Radiology, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Ansan, Korea
| | - Cherry Kim
- Department of Radiology, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Ansan, Korea
| | - Jung Im Kim
- Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
| | - Hyunsook Hong
- Medical Research Collaborating Center, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
| |
Collapse
|
17
|
Park JW, Kim JI, Bae SR, Lee YS, Han CH, Kang SH, Park BH. Hemostatic effect and psychological impact of an oxidized regenerated cellulose patch after transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy: A prospective and retrospective study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2019; 98:e15623. [PMID: 31096472 PMCID: PMC6531163 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000015623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
Abstract
To investigate the usefulness of the oxidized regenerated cellulose patch (ORCP) for postbiopsy hemostasis, anxiety, and depression in patients undergoing transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy.This was a prospective-retrospective study of 300 patients who underwent systematic 12-core prostate biopsy from August 2016 through March 2018. The ORCP was inserted into the rectum immediately after prostate biopsy in the prospective group (n = 150), while the retrospective group (n = 150) underwent prostate biopsy alone. The frequency rate and duration of hematuria, rectal bleeding, and hematospermia were compared between the 2 groups. Anxiety and depression were assessed with the hospital anxiety and depression scale before and after prostate biopsy in the prospective group.The frequency rates of hematuria and hematospermia showed no significant differences between the prospective versus retrospective groups (64.7% vs 66.7%, P = .881; 18 vs 20%, P = .718; respectively). Frequency of rectal bleeding was significantly lower in the prospective group than in the retrospective group (26.7% vs 42.7%, P = .018). However, there were no significant differences in median duration of rectal bleeding, hematuria, or hematospermia between the 2 groups (2, 5, and 2 days vs 2, 7, and 1 day, P > .05, respectively, for the prospective vs retrospective group). Multivariate analysis found that ORCP insertion was a significant protective factor against postbiopsy rectal bleeding (P = .038, odds ratio 0.52). Only anxiety level in the prospective group before versus after prostate biopsy was significantly reduced (5 vs 4, P = .011).ORCP insertion after prostate biopsy is an effective and simple method for decreasing rectal bleeding. ORCP insertion may also alleviate anxiety in patients undergoing prostate biopsy.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ji Woon Park
- Department of Urology, Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea
| | - Jung Im Kim
- Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Sang Rak Bae
- Department of Urology, Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea
| | - Yong Seok Lee
- Department of Urology, Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea
| | - Chang Hee Han
- Department of Urology, Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea
| | - Sung Hak Kang
- Department of Urology, Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea
| | - Bong Hee Park
- Department of Urology, Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea
| |
Collapse
|
18
|
Hwang EJ, Park S, Jin KN, Kim JI, Choi SY, Lee JH, Goo JM, Aum J, Yim JJ, Cohen JG, Ferretti GR, Park CM. Development and Validation of a Deep Learning-Based Automated Detection Algorithm for Major Thoracic Diseases on Chest Radiographs. JAMA Netw Open 2019; 2:e191095. [PMID: 30901052 PMCID: PMC6583308 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2019.1095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 211] [Impact Index Per Article: 42.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
Abstract
IMPORTANCE Interpretation of chest radiographs is a challenging task prone to errors, requiring expert readers. An automated system that can accurately classify chest radiographs may help streamline the clinical workflow. OBJECTIVES To develop a deep learning-based algorithm that can classify normal and abnormal results from chest radiographs with major thoracic diseases including pulmonary malignant neoplasm, active tuberculosis, pneumonia, and pneumothorax and to validate the algorithm's performance using independent data sets. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS This diagnostic study developed a deep learning-based algorithm using single-center data collected between November 1, 2016, and January 31, 2017. The algorithm was externally validated with multicenter data collected between May 1 and July 31, 2018. A total of 54 221 chest radiographs with normal findings from 47 917 individuals (21 556 men and 26 361 women; mean [SD] age, 51 [16] years) and 35 613 chest radiographs with abnormal findings from 14 102 individuals (8373 men and 5729 women; mean [SD] age, 62 [15] years) were used to develop the algorithm. A total of 486 chest radiographs with normal results and 529 with abnormal results (1 from each participant; 628 men and 387 women; mean [SD] age, 53 [18] years) from 5 institutions were used for external validation. Fifteen physicians, including nonradiology physicians, board-certified radiologists, and thoracic radiologists, participated in observer performance testing. Data were analyzed in August 2018. EXPOSURES Deep learning-based algorithm. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES Image-wise classification performances measured by area under the receiver operating characteristic curve; lesion-wise localization performances measured by area under the alternative free-response receiver operating characteristic curve. RESULTS The algorithm demonstrated a median (range) area under the curve of 0.979 (0.973-1.000) for image-wise classification and 0.972 (0.923-0.985) for lesion-wise localization; the algorithm demonstrated significantly higher performance than all 3 physician groups in both image-wise classification (0.983 vs 0.814-0.932; all P < .005) and lesion-wise localization (0.985 vs 0.781-0.907; all P < .001). Significant improvements in both image-wise classification (0.814-0.932 to 0.904-0.958; all P < .005) and lesion-wise localization (0.781-0.907 to 0.873-0.938; all P < .001) were observed in all 3 physician groups with assistance of the algorithm. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE The algorithm consistently outperformed physicians, including thoracic radiologists, in the discrimination of chest radiographs with major thoracic diseases, demonstrating its potential to improve the quality and efficiency of clinical practice.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Eui Jin Hwang
- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
| | | | - Kwang-Nam Jin
- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea
| | - Jung Im Kim
- Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
| | - So Young Choi
- Department of Radiology, Eulji University Medical Center, College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
| | - Jong Hyuk Lee
- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
| | - Jin Mo Goo
- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
| | | | - Jae-Joon Yim
- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
| | - Julien G. Cohen
- Pôle Imagerie, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Grenoble, La Tronche, France
| | - Gilbert R. Ferretti
- Pôle Imagerie, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Grenoble, La Tronche, France
| | - Chang Min Park
- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
| |
Collapse
|
19
|
Yoon SH, Park CM, Lee KH, Lim KY, Suh YJ, Im DJ, Hur J, Han DH, Kang MJ, Choo JY, Kim C, Kim JI, Hong H. Erratum: Analysis of Complications of Percutaneous Transthoracic Needle Biopsy Using CT-Guidance Modalities In a Multicenter Cohort of 10568 Biopsies. Korean J Radiol 2019; 20:531. [PMID: 30799585 PMCID: PMC6389814 DOI: 10.3348/kjr.2019.0123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Soon Ho Yoon
- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.,Institute of Radiation Medicine, Seoul National University Medical Research Center, Seoul, Korea
| | - Chang Min Park
- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.,Institute of Radiation Medicine, Seoul National University Medical Research Center, Seoul, Korea
| | - Kyung Hee Lee
- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
| | - Kun Young Lim
- Department of Radiology, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Korea
| | - Young Joo Suh
- Department of Radiology, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
| | - Dong Jin Im
- Department of Radiology, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
| | - Jin Hur
- Department of Radiology, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.,Research Institute of Radiological Science, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
| | - Dae Hee Han
- Department of Radiology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
| | - Mi Jin Kang
- Department of Radiology, Inje University Sanggye Paik Hospital, Seoul, Korea
| | - Ji Yung Choo
- Department of Radiology, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Ansan, Korea
| | - Cherry Kim
- Department of Radiology, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Ansan, Korea
| | - Jung Im Kim
- Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
| | - Hyunsook Hong
- Medical Research Collaborating Center, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
| |
Collapse
|
20
|
Lee KH, Lim KY, Suh YJ, Hur J, Han DH, Kang MJ, Choo JY, Kim C, Kim JI, Yoon SH, Lee W, Park CM. Nondiagnostic Percutaneous Transthoracic Needle Biopsy of Lung Lesions: A Multicenter Study of Malignancy Risk. Radiology 2018; 290:814-823. [PMID: 30561276 DOI: 10.1148/radiol.2018181482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
Abstract
Purpose To evaluate the malignancy risk of lung lesions that show nondiagnostic results at transthoracic needle biopsy (PTNB) of the lung and to identify any malignancy-associated risk factors in each nondiagnostic category. Materials and Methods In this retrospective study, 9384 initial PTNBs (9239 patients [mean age, 65 years; age range, 20-99 years] consisting of 5729 men [mean age, 66 years; age range, 20-99 years] and 3510 women [mean age, 63 years; age range, 20-94 years]) were performed in eight institutions between January 2010 and December 2014. PTNB results were categorized as diagnostic (malignant or specifically benign) or nondiagnostic (nonspecific benign pathologic findings, atypical cells, or insufficient specimen), and the proportion of final malignant diagnoses per nondiagnostic category was obtained. Malignancy-associated factors were determined by using multivariable analyses. Results Nondiagnostic results were present in 27.6% (2590 of 9384) of PTNBs. Proportions of final malignant diagnoses were 21.3% (339 of 1592) for nonspecific benignities, 90.1% (503 of 558) for atypical cells, and 46.6% (205 of 440) for insufficient specimens. In the nonspecific benign category, granulomatous inflammation (odds ratio [OR], 0.04; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.02, 0.12; P < .001), abscess (OR, 0.04; 95% CI: 0.01, 0.28; P = .001), and organizing pneumonia (OR, 0.05; 95% CI: 0.01, 0.23; P < .001) were demonstrated to be important factors negating malignancy. Atypical cells suspicious for malignancy were more associated with malignancy (OR, 6.3; 95% CI: 1.9, 21.0; P = .003) than were atypical cells of indeterminate malignancy. All 130 lesions with atypical cells suggestive of malignancy were finally malignant. Conclusion After nondiagnostic lung biopsies, lesions categorized as atypical cell lesions have a high likelihood of malignancy, with somewhat lower likelihood for lesions with insufficient specimens and nonspecific benign categories. © RSNA, 2018 Online supplemental material is available for this article. See also the editorial by Elicker in this issue.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Kyung Hee Lee
- From the Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (K.H.L.); Department of Radiology, National Cancer Center, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (K.Y.L.); Department of Radiology, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea (Y.J.S., J.H.); Research Institute of Radiological Science, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea (J.H.); Department of Radiology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea (D.H.H.); Department of Radiology, Inje University Sanggyepaik Hospital, Seoul, South Korea (M.J.K.); Department of Radiology, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (J.Y.C., C.K.); Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea (J.I.K.); Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea (S.H.Y., C.M.P.); Department of Statistics, Inha University, Incheon, South Korea (W.L.); and Institute of Radiation Medicine, Seoul National University Medical Research Center, 101 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03080, South Korea (C.M.P.)
| | - Kun Young Lim
- From the Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (K.H.L.); Department of Radiology, National Cancer Center, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (K.Y.L.); Department of Radiology, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea (Y.J.S., J.H.); Research Institute of Radiological Science, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea (J.H.); Department of Radiology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea (D.H.H.); Department of Radiology, Inje University Sanggyepaik Hospital, Seoul, South Korea (M.J.K.); Department of Radiology, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (J.Y.C., C.K.); Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea (J.I.K.); Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea (S.H.Y., C.M.P.); Department of Statistics, Inha University, Incheon, South Korea (W.L.); and Institute of Radiation Medicine, Seoul National University Medical Research Center, 101 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03080, South Korea (C.M.P.)
| | - Young Joo Suh
- From the Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (K.H.L.); Department of Radiology, National Cancer Center, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (K.Y.L.); Department of Radiology, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea (Y.J.S., J.H.); Research Institute of Radiological Science, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea (J.H.); Department of Radiology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea (D.H.H.); Department of Radiology, Inje University Sanggyepaik Hospital, Seoul, South Korea (M.J.K.); Department of Radiology, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (J.Y.C., C.K.); Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea (J.I.K.); Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea (S.H.Y., C.M.P.); Department of Statistics, Inha University, Incheon, South Korea (W.L.); and Institute of Radiation Medicine, Seoul National University Medical Research Center, 101 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03080, South Korea (C.M.P.)
| | - Jin Hur
- From the Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (K.H.L.); Department of Radiology, National Cancer Center, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (K.Y.L.); Department of Radiology, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea (Y.J.S., J.H.); Research Institute of Radiological Science, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea (J.H.); Department of Radiology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea (D.H.H.); Department of Radiology, Inje University Sanggyepaik Hospital, Seoul, South Korea (M.J.K.); Department of Radiology, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (J.Y.C., C.K.); Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea (J.I.K.); Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea (S.H.Y., C.M.P.); Department of Statistics, Inha University, Incheon, South Korea (W.L.); and Institute of Radiation Medicine, Seoul National University Medical Research Center, 101 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03080, South Korea (C.M.P.)
| | - Dae Hee Han
- From the Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (K.H.L.); Department of Radiology, National Cancer Center, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (K.Y.L.); Department of Radiology, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea (Y.J.S., J.H.); Research Institute of Radiological Science, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea (J.H.); Department of Radiology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea (D.H.H.); Department of Radiology, Inje University Sanggyepaik Hospital, Seoul, South Korea (M.J.K.); Department of Radiology, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (J.Y.C., C.K.); Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea (J.I.K.); Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea (S.H.Y., C.M.P.); Department of Statistics, Inha University, Incheon, South Korea (W.L.); and Institute of Radiation Medicine, Seoul National University Medical Research Center, 101 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03080, South Korea (C.M.P.)
| | - Mi-Jin Kang
- From the Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (K.H.L.); Department of Radiology, National Cancer Center, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (K.Y.L.); Department of Radiology, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea (Y.J.S., J.H.); Research Institute of Radiological Science, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea (J.H.); Department of Radiology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea (D.H.H.); Department of Radiology, Inje University Sanggyepaik Hospital, Seoul, South Korea (M.J.K.); Department of Radiology, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (J.Y.C., C.K.); Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea (J.I.K.); Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea (S.H.Y., C.M.P.); Department of Statistics, Inha University, Incheon, South Korea (W.L.); and Institute of Radiation Medicine, Seoul National University Medical Research Center, 101 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03080, South Korea (C.M.P.)
| | - Ji Yung Choo
- From the Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (K.H.L.); Department of Radiology, National Cancer Center, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (K.Y.L.); Department of Radiology, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea (Y.J.S., J.H.); Research Institute of Radiological Science, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea (J.H.); Department of Radiology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea (D.H.H.); Department of Radiology, Inje University Sanggyepaik Hospital, Seoul, South Korea (M.J.K.); Department of Radiology, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (J.Y.C., C.K.); Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea (J.I.K.); Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea (S.H.Y., C.M.P.); Department of Statistics, Inha University, Incheon, South Korea (W.L.); and Institute of Radiation Medicine, Seoul National University Medical Research Center, 101 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03080, South Korea (C.M.P.)
| | - Cherry Kim
- From the Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (K.H.L.); Department of Radiology, National Cancer Center, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (K.Y.L.); Department of Radiology, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea (Y.J.S., J.H.); Research Institute of Radiological Science, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea (J.H.); Department of Radiology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea (D.H.H.); Department of Radiology, Inje University Sanggyepaik Hospital, Seoul, South Korea (M.J.K.); Department of Radiology, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (J.Y.C., C.K.); Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea (J.I.K.); Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea (S.H.Y., C.M.P.); Department of Statistics, Inha University, Incheon, South Korea (W.L.); and Institute of Radiation Medicine, Seoul National University Medical Research Center, 101 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03080, South Korea (C.M.P.)
| | - Jung Im Kim
- From the Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (K.H.L.); Department of Radiology, National Cancer Center, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (K.Y.L.); Department of Radiology, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea (Y.J.S., J.H.); Research Institute of Radiological Science, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea (J.H.); Department of Radiology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea (D.H.H.); Department of Radiology, Inje University Sanggyepaik Hospital, Seoul, South Korea (M.J.K.); Department of Radiology, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (J.Y.C., C.K.); Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea (J.I.K.); Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea (S.H.Y., C.M.P.); Department of Statistics, Inha University, Incheon, South Korea (W.L.); and Institute of Radiation Medicine, Seoul National University Medical Research Center, 101 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03080, South Korea (C.M.P.)
| | - Soon Ho Yoon
- From the Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (K.H.L.); Department of Radiology, National Cancer Center, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (K.Y.L.); Department of Radiology, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea (Y.J.S., J.H.); Research Institute of Radiological Science, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea (J.H.); Department of Radiology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea (D.H.H.); Department of Radiology, Inje University Sanggyepaik Hospital, Seoul, South Korea (M.J.K.); Department of Radiology, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (J.Y.C., C.K.); Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea (J.I.K.); Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea (S.H.Y., C.M.P.); Department of Statistics, Inha University, Incheon, South Korea (W.L.); and Institute of Radiation Medicine, Seoul National University Medical Research Center, 101 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03080, South Korea (C.M.P.)
| | - Woojoo Lee
- From the Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (K.H.L.); Department of Radiology, National Cancer Center, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (K.Y.L.); Department of Radiology, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea (Y.J.S., J.H.); Research Institute of Radiological Science, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea (J.H.); Department of Radiology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea (D.H.H.); Department of Radiology, Inje University Sanggyepaik Hospital, Seoul, South Korea (M.J.K.); Department of Radiology, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (J.Y.C., C.K.); Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea (J.I.K.); Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea (S.H.Y., C.M.P.); Department of Statistics, Inha University, Incheon, South Korea (W.L.); and Institute of Radiation Medicine, Seoul National University Medical Research Center, 101 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03080, South Korea (C.M.P.)
| | - Chang Min Park
- From the Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (K.H.L.); Department of Radiology, National Cancer Center, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (K.Y.L.); Department of Radiology, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea (Y.J.S., J.H.); Research Institute of Radiological Science, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea (J.H.); Department of Radiology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea (D.H.H.); Department of Radiology, Inje University Sanggyepaik Hospital, Seoul, South Korea (M.J.K.); Department of Radiology, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (J.Y.C., C.K.); Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea (J.I.K.); Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea (S.H.Y., C.M.P.); Department of Statistics, Inha University, Incheon, South Korea (W.L.); and Institute of Radiation Medicine, Seoul National University Medical Research Center, 101 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03080, South Korea (C.M.P.)
| |
Collapse
|
21
|
Kang MJ, Kim JH, Kim YK, Lee HJ, Shin KM, Kim JI, Lee HJ, Do KH, Yong HS, Choi SJ, Choi M, Jung JI. 2018 Korean Clinical Imaging Guideline for Hemoptysis. Korean J Radiol 2018; 19:866-871. [PMID: 30174475 PMCID: PMC6082761 DOI: 10.3348/kjr.2018.19.5.866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2018] [Accepted: 04/03/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
Abstract
In 2014, the American College of Radiology (ACR) announced the guideline for the appropriate diagnostic approach and treatment of patients according to the severity of hemoptysis and risk for lung cancer. However, the application of the ACR guideline in Korea may not be appropriate, because many patients in Korea have active tuberculosis or pulmonary fibrosis due to previous tuberculosis. The Korean Society of Radiology and Korean Society of Thoracic Radiology have proposed a new guideline suitable for Korean practice. This new guideline was prepared through the consensus of a development committee, working party, and an advisory committee. The guideline proposal process was based on an evidence-based clinical imaging guideline proposed by the development committee. Clinical imaging guideline for adult patients with hemoptysis is as follows: Chest radiography is an initial imaging modality to evaluate hemoptysis. Contrast-enhanced chest CT is recommended in patients with two risk factors for lung cancer (> 40 years old and > 30 pack-year smoking history), moderate hemoptysis (> 30 mL/24 hours) or recurrent hemoptysis. Contrast-enhanced chest CT is also recommended in patients with massive hemoptysis (> 400 mL/24 hours) without cardiopulmonary compromise.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mi-Jin Kang
- Department of Radiolgoy, InJe University Sanggye Paik Hospital, Seoul 01757, Korea
| | - Jin Hwan Kim
- Department of Radiology, Chungnam National University Hospital, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon 35015, Korea
| | - Yoon Kyung Kim
- Department of Radiology, Gachon University Gil Hospital, Incheon 21565, Korea
| | - Hyun Joo Lee
- Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul 05505, Korea
| | - Kyung Min Shin
- Department of Radiology, Kyungpook National University Medical Center, Daegu 41944, Korea
| | - Jung Im Kim
- Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Seoul 05278, Korea
| | - Hyun Ju Lee
- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul 03080, Korea
| | - Kyung Hyun Do
- Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul 05505, Korea
| | - Hwan Seok Yong
- Department of Radiology, Korea University Guro Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul 08308, Korea
| | - Sol Ji Choi
- Division for Healthcare Technology Assessment Research, National Evidence-based Healthcare Collaborating Agency, Seoul 04554, Korea
| | - Miyoung Choi
- Division for Healthcare Technology Assessment Research, National Evidence-based Healthcare Collaborating Agency, Seoul 04554, Korea
| | - Jung Im Jung
- Department of Radiology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 06591, Korea
| |
Collapse
|
22
|
Abstract
RATIONALE Pulmonary involvement occurs in about 90% of patients with sarcoidosis. However, delayed diagnosis sometimes occurs due to atypical thoracic imaging findings. PATIENT CONCERNS A 52-year-old woman presented with recurrent uveitis and fever of unknown origin. She had been admitted to the hospital due to fever, but its cause was not determined. DIAGNOSES Chest computed tomography (CT) revealed a solitary pulmonary nodule and an enlarged right axillary lymph node. The nodule had showed an interval growth from 0.7 cm to 1.1 cm over 18 months, when compared to the previous chest CT. Mosaic attenuation was also observed. INTERVENTIONS The patient underwent thoracoscopic wedge resection of the nodule and excisional biopsy of the enlarged lymph node to exclude malignancy and non-caseating granulomas consistent with sarcoidosis was confirmed. OUTCOMES Medical treatment with prednisolone and azathioprine was administered. Fever and uveitis no longer recurred after 6 months of medication. We demonstrated that sarcoidosis shows only atypical pulmonary imaging findings, with an enlarged solitary nodule, an axillary lymphadenopathy, and mosaic attenuation, mimicking a malignancy. LESSONS Awareness on atypical CT manifestations that are correlated with pathologic findings may be helpful for early diagnosis of sarcoidosis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | | | | | - Ran Song
- Department of Rheumatology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
| |
Collapse
|
23
|
Ko KJ, Kim YH, Kwon KH, Kim MH, Jun KW, Hwang JK, Kim SD, Park SC, Kim JI, Yun SS, Moon IS. Kidney Transplantation Using Expanded-Criteria Deceased Donors: A Comparison With Ideal Deceased Donors and Non-Expanded-Criteria Deceased Donors. Transplant Proc 2018; 50:3222-3227. [PMID: 30577189 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2018.05.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2018] [Revised: 05/09/2018] [Accepted: 05/23/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
Abstract
PURPOSE The use of expanded-criteria deceased-donor (ECD) kidneys must be evaluated within the objective perspective of critical organ shortage and graft function and survival. In this study, we aimed to compare the clinical outcomes of ECD reliance with concurrent use of ideal-criteria deceased donors (IDDs) and non-ECDs in adult renal transplantation. METHODS Between February 2000 and December 2015, we analyzed 405 deceased-donor renal transplants, specifically 129 grafts (31.9%) from ECDs, 233 grafts (57.5%) from non-ECDs, and 43 grafts (10.6%) from IDDs. ECDs were classified according to the United Network for Organ Sharing guidelines, while an IDD was defined as a younger person (10-39 years of age) with no medical risk factors who died from a traumatic head injury. Donor and recipient risk factors were separately analyzed and correlated with recipient graft function, and survival was evaluated. RESULTS ECDs were older (56.8 ± 6.3 years); showed increased incidence of hypertension, diabetes, and cerebrovascular brain death; and had a higher pre-retrieval serum creatinine level than the other groups. ECD kidney recipients were also older (50.6 ± 9.8 years), had a shorter waiting time (P = .031), and demonstrated a low frequency of re-transplantation (P = .028). Long-term renal function followed longitudinally was lower in ECD kidney recipients until five years after transplantation, while the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) level at 7 and 10 years did not differ significantly among the groups (P = .074 and .262, respectively). There were no significant differences in terms of graft survival (P = .394) or patient survival (P = .737) among the groups. CONCLUSIONS Although the long-term renal function followed longitudinally was lower in ECD kidney recipients, the use of renal grafts from ECDs is an acceptable method to resolve the disparity of critical organ shortage. However, the classification of the high-risk group should be updated with consideration given to differences in regional characteristics.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- K J Ko
- Department of Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Y H Kim
- Department of Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - K H Kwon
- Department of Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - M H Kim
- Department of Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - K W Jun
- Department of Surgery, Bucheon St. Mary's Hospital, Gyeonggi, Republic of Korea
| | - J K Hwang
- Department of Surgery, Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.
| | - S D Kim
- Department of Surgery, Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, Incheon, Republic of Korea
| | - S C Park
- Department of Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - J I Kim
- Department of Surgery, Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital, Gyeonggi, Republic of Korea
| | - S S Yun
- Department of Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - I S Moon
- Department of Surgery, Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| |
Collapse
|
24
|
Yeon EK, Kim JI, Won KY, Lee HN. Growth pattern change of a benign clear cell 'sugar' tumor of the lung: Serial imaging surveillance over seven years. Oncol Lett 2018; 15:8652-8654. [PMID: 29805601 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2018.8391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2017] [Accepted: 03/16/2018] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
Abstract
Clear cell tumor of the lung is a rare benign mesenchymal tumor and only sporadic cases have been previously reported. The present study reports the case of a 58-year-old man who presented with an incidentally detected solitary pulmonary nodule. Based on comparisons with serial previous chest and spine radiographs, a growth pattern change in the nodule (initial gradual growth over 4.5 years, then recent no growth over 2.5 years) was identified. The nodule was diagnosed as a benign clear cell tumor of the lung (CCTL) following surgical resection. Few studies have previously reported interval growth of CCTLs and the growth pattern of CCTL is not yet well known. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first reported case in which the growth pattern change of CCTL was identified via serial imaging over 7 years of follow-up.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Eung Koo Yeon
- Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Medical Center, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
| | - Jung Im Kim
- Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 05278, Republic of Korea
| | - Kyu Yeoun Won
- Department of Pathology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 05278, Republic of Korea
| | - Han Na Lee
- Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 05278, Republic of Korea
| |
Collapse
|
25
|
Park WY, Han S, Choi BS, Park CW, Yang CW, Kim YS, Kim JI, Moon IS, Chung BH. Progression of Osteoporosis After Kidney Transplantation in Patients With End-Stage Renal Disease. Transplant Proc 2018; 49:1033-1037. [PMID: 28583521 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2017.03.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND This study investigated the prevalence of osteoporosis and the risk factors for its progression in kidney transplant recipients (KTRs). METHODS Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry was used to prospectively measure changes in bone mineral density (BMD) before kidney transplantation (KT) and 1 year after transplantation in 207 individuals. We also analyzed the risk factors of osteoporosis progression during this period. RESULTS Prior to KT, the mean BMD score (T-score of the femur neck area) was -2.1 ± 1.2, and the prevalence of osteoporosis was 41.5% (86/207). At 1 year post-transplantation, the mean BMD score significantly decreased to -2.3 ± 1.1 (P < .001), and the prevalence of osteoporosis increased to 47.3% (98/207; P = .277). The BMD score worsened over the study period in 69.1% (143/207) of patients, improved in 24.1% (50/207), and showed no change in 6.8% (14/207). Minimal intact parathyroid hormone (iPTH) improvement after KT was found to be an independent risk factor of osteoporosis progression. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrates progressive loss of BMD after KT and sustained secondary hyperparathyroidism might influence the progression of osteoporosis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- W Y Park
- Kidney Institute, Department of Internal Medicine, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
| | - S Han
- Kidney Institute, Department of Internal Medicine, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
| | - B S Choi
- Transplant Research Center, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea; Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
| | - C W Park
- Transplant Research Center, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea; Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
| | - C W Yang
- Transplant Research Center, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea; Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
| | - Y-S Kim
- Transplant Research Center, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea; Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
| | - J I Kim
- Transplant Research Center, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea; Division of Vascular and Transplant Surgery, Department of Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
| | - I S Moon
- Transplant Research Center, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea; Division of Vascular and Transplant Surgery, Department of Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
| | - B H Chung
- Transplant Research Center, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea; Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
| |
Collapse
|
26
|
Abstract
Pulmonary pleomorphic carcinoma is defined as a nonsmall cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC) that contains at least 10% sarcomatoid components. We report a case of pulmonary pleomorphic carcinoma of which only the sarcomatoid component metastasized to the small bowel and adenocarcinoma was identified on percutaneous transthoracic needle biopsy (PTNB). We suggest that if an NSCLC is diagnosed by PTNB and a sarcoma is found at another site, or vice versa, pulmonary pleomorphic carcinoma with a single metastasis should be considered as a differential diagnosis to establish the best effective treatment plan.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Min Joo Kim
- Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
| | - Han Na Lee
- Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
| | - Jung Im Kim
- Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
| | - Gou Young Kim
- Department of Pathology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
| |
Collapse
|
27
|
Park BH, Cho KJ, Kim JI, Bae SR, Lee YS, Kang SH, Kim JC, Han CH. A useful method for assessing differences of compensatory hypertrophy in the contralateral kidney before and after radical nephrectomy in patients with renal cell carcinoma: ellipsoid formula on computed tomography. Br J Radiol 2017; 91:20170425. [PMID: 29125336 DOI: 10.1259/bjr.20170425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
Abstract
OBJECTIVE To investigate the usefulness of the ellipsoid formula for assessing compensatory hypertrophy of the contralateral kidney on pre-operative and post-operative CT in renal cell carcinoma (RCC) patients. METHODS We retrospectively identified 389 patients who had radical nephrectomy for RCC between 2011 and 2015. Contrast-enhanced CT was performed within 3 months pre-operative and at 1 year post-operative. The kidney volumes were calculated from CT using the ellipsoid formula. We subdivided patients into three groups based on tumour size (I: ≤4 cm, II: 4-7 cm, III: >7 cm). Volumetric renal parameters were compared and multivariate analyses were performed to determine predictors associated with pre-operative and post-operative compensatory hypertrophy. RESULTS Kidney volume calculation using the ellipsoid method took a median of 51 s. Group III had a significantly larger median pre-operative contralateral renal volume than Groups I and II (I: 140.4, II: 141.6, III: 166.7 ml, p < 0.05). However, the median ratio of post-operative contralateral renal volume change was significantly higher in Groups I and II than Group III (I: 0.36, II: 0.23, III: 0.12, p < 0.001). On multivariate analysis, tumour size revealed the strongest positive association with pre-operative contralateral kidney volume (partial regression coefficient: β = 30.8, >7 cm) and ratio of post-operative contralateral kidney volume change (β = 0.214, I vs III; β = 0.168, II vs III). CONCLUSION Kidney volume calculation for assessing pre- and post-operative compensatory hypertrophy of the contralateral kidney in RCC patients can be easily and rapidly performed from CT images using the ellipsoid formula. Advances in knowledge: The ellipsoid formula allows reliable method for assessing pre-operative and post-operative compensatory hypertrophy of the contralateral kidney in RCC.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Bong Hee Park
- 1 Department of Urology, Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea , Seoul , Republic of Korea
| | - Kang Jun Cho
- 2 Department of Urology, Bucheon St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea , Seoul , Republic of Korea
| | - Jung Im Kim
- 3 Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine , Seoul , Republic of Korea
| | - Sang Rak Bae
- 1 Department of Urology, Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea , Seoul , Republic of Korea
| | - Yong Seok Lee
- 1 Department of Urology, Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea , Seoul , Republic of Korea
| | - Sung Hak Kang
- 1 Department of Urology, Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea , Seoul , Republic of Korea
| | - Joon Chul Kim
- 2 Department of Urology, Bucheon St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea , Seoul , Republic of Korea
| | - Chang Hee Han
- 1 Department of Urology, Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea , Seoul , Republic of Korea
| |
Collapse
|
28
|
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Along with developments in surgical and immunosuppression techniques, the success rate of small bowel transplantation has increased. In Korea, the incidence of small bowel transplantations has increased, and the longest surviving living donor recipient has now survived for over 12 years postsurgery. The purpose of this study was to assess the experiences of living donors for small bowel transplantation before, during, and after the transplantation. METHODS In one hospital, we conducted interviews, based on open-ended questions, with three small bowel donors. We asked them about experiences during small bowel donation. The living donor's statements were analyzed using interpretive phenomenological analysis. RESULTS Donors decided to donate because they felt "sorry for the suffering of a family member" and they had "faith in the medical staff." In the early phase after donation, living donors experienced physical changes in their body, including pain, fatigue, altered bowel habits, and abdominal discomfort. Despite temporary limitations in daily and social activities, support from family members allowed the donors to fully recover and return to normal physical, social, and psychological status. The donors mentioned they experienced love and support from their family, as well as satisfaction and pride from donation, during the entire process. CONCLUSION We hope that the physical, psychological, and social experience of living donors during small bowel transplantation deduced in this study will serve as a foundation for the establishment of an intervention method to provide education before donation and help recovery after donation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- H S Kim
- Seoul St Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
| | - Y S Yoo
- College of Nursing, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
| | - M-D Lee
- College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
| | - J I Kim
- Department of Surgery, Seoul St Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
| |
Collapse
|
29
|
Schuetz C, Lee KM, Scott R, Kojima L, Washburn L, Liu L, Liu WH, Tector H, Lei J, Yeh H, Kim JI, Markmann JF. Regulatory B Cell-Dependent Islet Transplant Tolerance Is Also Natural Killer Cell Dependent. Am J Transplant 2017; 17:1656-1662. [PMID: 28296255 PMCID: PMC5444975 DOI: 10.1111/ajt.14265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2016] [Revised: 02/06/2017] [Accepted: 02/22/2017] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
Abstract
Immunologic tolerance to solid organ and islet cell grafts has been achieved in various rodent models by using antibodies directed at CD45RB and Tim-1. We have shown that this form of tolerance depends on regulatory B cells (Bregs). To elucidate further the mechanism by which Bregs induce tolerance, we investigated the requirement of natural killer (NK) and NKT cells in this model. To do so, hyperglycemic B6, μMT, Beige, or CD1d-/- mice received BALB/c islet grafts and treatment with the tolerance-inducing regimen consisting of anti-CD45RB and anti-TIM1. B6 mice depleted of both NK and NKT cells by anti-NK1.1 antibody and mice deficient in NK activity (Beige) did not develop tolerance after dual-antibody treatment. In contrast, transplant tolerance induction was successful in CD1d-/- recipients (deficient in NKT cells), indicating that NK, but not NKT, cells are essential in B cell-dependent tolerance. In addition, reconstitution of Beige host with NK cells restored the ability to induce transplant tolerance with dual-antibody treatment. Transfer of tolerance by B cells from tolerant mice was also dependent on host Nk1.1+ cells. In conclusion, these results show that regulatory function of B cells is dependent on NK cells in this model of transplantation tolerance.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- C Schuetz
- Division of Transplantation, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
| | - K M Lee
- Division of Transplantation, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
| | - R Scott
- Division of Transplantation, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
| | - L Kojima
- Division of Transplantation, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
| | - L Washburn
- Division of Transplantation, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
| | - L Liu
- Division of Transplantation, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
| | - W-H Liu
- Division of Transplantation, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
| | - H Tector
- Division of Transplantation, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
| | - J Lei
- Division of Transplantation, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
| | - H Yeh
- Division of Transplantation, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
| | - J I Kim
- Division of Transplantation, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
| | - J F Markmann
- Division of Transplantation, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
| |
Collapse
|
30
|
Affiliation(s)
- S H Lee
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan, Republic of Korea
| | - S J An
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan, Republic of Korea
| | - D H Kim
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan, Republic of Korea
| | - S M Hong
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan, Republic of Korea
| | - J I Kim
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan, Republic of Korea
| |
Collapse
|
31
|
Park BH, Kim JI, Bae SR, Lee YS, Kang SH, Han CH. The effect of ultrasound-guided compression immediately after transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy on postbiopsy bleeding: a randomized controlled pilot study. Int Urol Nephrol 2017; 49:1319-1325. [PMID: 28474311 DOI: 10.1007/s11255-017-1607-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2016] [Accepted: 04/28/2017] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
Abstract
PURPOSE To evaluate whether ultrasound-guided compression performed immediately after transrectal ultrasound (TRUS)-guided prostate biopsy decreases bleeding complications. METHODS We prospectively evaluated a total of 148 consecutive patients who underwent TRUS-guided prostate biopsy between March 2015 and July 2016. Systematic 12-core prostate biopsy was performed in all patients. Of these, 100 patients were randomly assigned to one of two groups: the compression group (n = 50) underwent TRUS-guided compression on bleeding biopsy tracts immediately after prostate biopsy, while the non-compression group (n = 50) underwent TRUS-guided prostate biopsy alone. The incidence rate and duration of hematuria, hematospermia, and rectal bleeding were compared between the two groups. RESULTS The incidence rates of hematuria and hematospermia were not significantly different between the two groups (60 vs. 64%, p = 0.68; 22 vs. 30%, p = 0.362, respectively, for compression vs. non-compression group). The rectal bleeding incidence was significantly lower in the compression group as compared to the non-compression group (20 vs. 44%, p = 0.01). However, there were no significant differences in the median duration of hematuria, hematospermia, or rectal bleeding between the two groups (2, 8, and 2 days vs. 2, 10, and 1 days, p > 0.05, respectively, for compression vs. non-compression group). TRUS-guided compression [p = 0.004, odds ratio (OR) 0.25] and patient age (p = 0.013, OR 0.93) were significantly protective against the occurrence of rectal bleeding after prostate biopsy in multivariable analysis. CONCLUSIONS Although it has no impact on other complications, ultrasound-guided compression on bleeding biopsy tracts performed immediately after TRUS-guided prostate biopsy is an effective and practical method to treat or decrease rectal bleeding.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Bong Hee Park
- Department of Urology, Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, #271, Cheon Bo-Ro, Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi-Do, Republic of Korea
| | - Jung Im Kim
- Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Sang Rak Bae
- Department of Urology, Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, #271, Cheon Bo-Ro, Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi-Do, Republic of Korea
| | - Yong Seok Lee
- Department of Urology, Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, #271, Cheon Bo-Ro, Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi-Do, Republic of Korea
| | - Sung Hak Kang
- Department of Urology, Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, #271, Cheon Bo-Ro, Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi-Do, Republic of Korea
| | - Chang Hee Han
- Department of Urology, Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, #271, Cheon Bo-Ro, Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi-Do, Republic of Korea.
| |
Collapse
|
32
|
Chang HK, Kim SY, Kim JI, Kim SI, Whang JK, Choi JY, Park JM, Jung ES, Rha SE, Kim DG, Moon IS, Lee MD. Ten-Year Experience With Bowel Transplantation at Seoul St. Mary's Hospital. Transplant Proc 2017; 48:473-8. [PMID: 27109981 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2015.12.065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2015] [Accepted: 12/29/2015] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Abstract
A retrospective review of intestinal transplantation (ITx) at Seoul St. Mary's Hospital was made by collecting clinical data over the past 10 years. Fifteen consecutive cases from 2004 were analyzed. Five children and 10 adults (6 months to 69 years of age) were included. Primary diseases in adults included 4 mesenteric vessel thromboses, 2 strangulations, and 1 each of visceral myopathy, malignant gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST), mesenteric lymphangiectasis, and injury. Pediatric cases involved 2 Hirschsprung disease, 2 visceral myopathy, and 1 necrotizing enterocolitis. Three of 7 stomas were closed using a serial transverse enteroplasty procedure before transplantation. The ITx were performed using 3 living-donor Itx, 12 deceased-donor ITx, 14 isolated Itx, and 1 modified multivisceral transplantation. Daclizumab, basiliximab, alemtusumab, or basiliximab with rabbit antithymocyte globulin (rATG) was used for the induction; tacrolimus monotherapy was used as the basic maintenance immunosuppressant; and m-TOR inhibitor was used for renal dysfunction patients. Seven cases of acute cellular rejection were treated with rATG. Three cases of antibody-mediated rejection were treated with rituximab alone or with rituximab and bortezomib combination. There were 4 cases of early mortality within 6 months after Itx. Causes of death were declamping shock, cardiac tamponade with acute cellular rejection, dysmotility, and sepsis. Surgical complications consisted of 1 feeding jejunostomy displacement, and a minor leakage at a colo-colostomy site. One-year survival of the patient and graft was 73.33% (Kaplan-Meier survival curve). Although the total number of ITx is small, its social impact has been remarkable in changing the related laws and reimbursement policy in Korea.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- H K Chang
- Department of Surgery, Intestinal Transplantation and Rehabilitation Unit, Organ Transplantation Center, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
| | - S Y Kim
- Department of Surgery, Intestinal Transplantation and Rehabilitation Unit, Organ Transplantation Center, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
| | - J I Kim
- Department of Surgery, Intestinal Transplantation and Rehabilitation Unit, Organ Transplantation Center, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
| | - S I Kim
- Department of Internal Medicine, Intestinal Transplantation and Rehabilitation Unit, Organ Transplantation Center, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
| | - J K Whang
- Department of Surgery, Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital, Daejeon, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
| | - J Y Choi
- Department of Internal Medicine, Intestinal Transplantation and Rehabilitation Unit, Organ Transplantation Center, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
| | - J M Park
- Department of Internal Medicine, Intestinal Transplantation and Rehabilitation Unit, Organ Transplantation Center, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
| | - E S Jung
- Department of Pathology, Intestinal Transplantation and Rehabilitation Unit, Organ Transplantation Center, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
| | - S E Rha
- Department of Radiology, Intestinal Transplantation and Rehabilitation Unit, Organ Transplantation Center, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
| | - D G Kim
- Department of Surgery, Intestinal Transplantation and Rehabilitation Unit, Organ Transplantation Center, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
| | - I S Moon
- Department of Surgery, Intestinal Transplantation and Rehabilitation Unit, Organ Transplantation Center, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
| | - M D Lee
- Department of Surgery, Intestinal Transplantation and Rehabilitation Unit, Organ Transplantation Center, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
| |
Collapse
|
33
|
Lim HS, Hwang JY, Kim JI, Choi JC, Kim M. Validation and measurement uncertainty evaluation of the GC-MS method for the direct determination of hexamethylenetetramine from foods. Food Sci Biotechnol 2016; 25:1305-1311. [PMID: 30263409 PMCID: PMC6049282 DOI: 10.1007/s10068-016-0205-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2016] [Revised: 06/17/2016] [Accepted: 06/19/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
Abstract
A simple GC-MS method has been developed and validated for the direct determination of hexamethylenetetramine (HMT). The separation of HMT was performed using a MXT-1 column. The calibration curve was linear over the concentration range 0.1-25 μg/mL, with a good correlation coefficient (r =0.9996). The recoveries of HMT from foods spiked at 1, 5, and 10 μg/g ranged from 91.7% to 115.2%. Intra-day (n=5) and inter-day (n=5) precision were less than 7%. The limit of detection and the limit of quantification of the method were 0.05 and 0.15 μg/mL, respectively. The uncertainties associated with food matrix and calibration contributed most to the overall expanded uncertainty. The method validation data indicated that quantitative method could be applied to the direct determination of non-hydrolyzed HMT in foods.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ho Soo Lim
- Food Additives and Packaging Division, Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, Cheongju, Chungbuk, 28159 Korea
| | - Ju Young Hwang
- Food Additives and Packaging Division, Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, Cheongju, Chungbuk, 28159 Korea
| | - Jung Im Kim
- Food Additives and Packaging Division, Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, Cheongju, Chungbuk, 28159 Korea
| | - Jae Chon Choi
- Food Additives and Packaging Division, Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, Cheongju, Chungbuk, 28159 Korea
| | - Meehye Kim
- Food Additives and Packaging Division, Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, Cheongju, Chungbuk, 28159 Korea
| |
Collapse
|
34
|
Abstract
Ankylosing spondylitis often involves a heart, such as aortic or mitral regurgitation, conduction disorder, or cardiomyopathy. We present a 34-year-old male patient with ankylosing spondylitis who has severe aortic regurgitation, mild mitral stenosis, and a conduction disturbance of the left bundle branch block, identified using multimodal images.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hui-Jeong Hwang
- Department of Cardiology, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Seoul, Korea
| | - Jung Im Kim
- Department of Radiology, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Seoul, Korea
| | - Sang-Hoon Lee
- Department of Rheumatology, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Seoul, Korea
| | - Chang-Bum Park
- Department of Cardiology, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Seoul, Korea
| | - Il Suk Sohn
- Department of Cardiology, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Seoul, Korea
| |
Collapse
|
35
|
Kim JI, Lee HJ, Goo JM, Kim MA, Chung DH. Correlation of volumetric perfusion CT parameters with hypoxia inducible factor-1 alpha expression in a rabbit VX2 tumor model. Acta Radiol 2016; 57:708-15. [PMID: 26339038 DOI: 10.1177/0284185115603243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2014] [Accepted: 08/01/2015] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Hypoxia inducible factor-1 alpha (HIF-1α) plays a critical role in tumoral angiogenesis and HIF-1α overexpression is associated with an increased risk of patient mortality in many cancers. A number of studies have introduced perfusion computed tomography (CT) as a monitoring modality for antiangiogenic therapy. PURPOSE To investigate significance of volumetric perfusion CT parameters in relationship to HIF-1α expression in VX2 tumor rabbit models. MATERIAL AND METHODS Twenty VX2 carcinoma tumors of bilateral back muscles of 10 rabbits were evaluated with serial volumetric perfusion CT in 7, 10, and 14 days after tumor implantation. CT perfusion data were analyzed to calculate blood flow (BF), blood volume (BV), and permeability surface area product (PS) of whole tumor and non-necrotic peripheral area (periphery). Immunohistochemical analysis of HIF-1α expression and microvessel density (MVD) was performed. RESULTS HIF-1α was expressed in 12 tumors; two, three, and seven tumors classified as scores 1, 2 and 3, respectively. Mean MVD was 24.85 ± 13.7. PS of both the whole tumor and periphery showed positive correlations with HIF-1α score (r = 0.41, P = 0.046; r = 0.43, P = 0.002, respectively). BV of periphery showed a negative correlation with HIF-1α (r = -0.48, P = 0.040). There was strong positive correlation between HIF-1α expression and MVD (r = 0.82, P < 0.001). CONCLUSION In VX2 tumors, volumetric perfusion CT parameters were of limited value for the prediction of HIF-1α activity although HIF-1α expression was found to be weakly positively correlated with PS and negatively correlated with BV.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jung Im Kim
- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, and Institute of Radiation Medicine, Seoul National University Medical Research Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Hyun-Ju Lee
- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, and Institute of Radiation Medicine, Seoul National University Medical Research Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Jin Mo Goo
- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, and Institute of Radiation Medicine, Seoul National University Medical Research Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Min A Kim
- Department of Pathology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, and Institute of Radiation Medicine, Seoul National University Medical Research Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Doo Hyun Chung
- Department of Pathology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, and Institute of Radiation Medicine, Seoul National University Medical Research Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| |
Collapse
|
36
|
Kim H, Park CM, Song YS, Sunwoo L, Choi YR, Kim JI, Kim JH, Bae JS, Lee JH, Goo JM. Measurement Variability of Persistent Pulmonary Subsolid Nodules on Same-Day Repeat CT: What Is the Threshold to Determine True Nodule Growth during Follow-Up? PLoS One 2016; 11:e0148853. [PMID: 26859665 PMCID: PMC4747473 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0148853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2015] [Accepted: 01/25/2016] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
Abstract
PURPOSE To assess the measurement variability of subsolid nodules (SSNs) in follow-up situations and to compare the degree of variability between measurement metrics. METHODS Two same-day repeat-CT scans of 69 patients (24 men and 45 women) with 69 SSNs were randomly assigned as initial or follow-up scans and were read by the same (situation 1) or different readers (situation 2). SSN size and solid portion size were measured in both situations. Measurement variability was calculated and coefficients of variation were used for comparisons. RESULTS Measurement variability for the longest and average diameter of SSNs was ±1.3 mm (±13.0%) and ±1.3 mm (±14.4%) in situation 1, and ±2.2 mm (±21.0%) and ±2.1 mm (±21.3%) in situation 2, respectively. For solid portion, measurement variability on lung and mediastinal windows was ±1.2 mm (±27.1%) and ±0.8 mm (±24.0%) in situation 1, and ±3.7 mm (±61.0%) and ±1.5 mm (±47.3%) in situation 2, respectively. There were no significant differences in the degree of variability between the longest and average diameters and between the lung and mediastinal window settings (p>0.05). However, measurement variability significantly increased when the follow-up and initial CT readers were different (p<0.001). CONCLUSIONS A cutoff of ±2.2 mm can be reliably used to determine true nodule growth on follow-up CT. Solid portion measurements were not reliable in evaluating SSNs' change when readers of initial and follow-up CT were different.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hyungjin Kim
- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Aerospace Medical Group, Air Force Education and Training Command, Jinju, Korea
| | - Chang Min Park
- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Institute of Radiation Medicine, Seoul National University Medical Research Center, Seoul, Korea
- Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
- * E-mail:
| | - Yong Sub Song
- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
| | - Leonard Sunwoo
- Department of Radiology, SMG-SNU Boramae Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
| | - Ye Ra Choi
- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Department of Radiology, SMG-SNU Boramae Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
| | - Jung Im Kim
- Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Seoul, Korea
| | - Jae Hyun Kim
- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
| | - Jae Seok Bae
- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
| | - Jong Hyuk Lee
- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
| | - Jin Mo Goo
- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Institute of Radiation Medicine, Seoul National University Medical Research Center, Seoul, Korea
- Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
| |
Collapse
|
37
|
Choi YJ, Nam YS, Yun JM, Park JH, Cho BL, Son HY, Kim JI, Yun JW. Association between salivary amylase (AMY1) gene copy numbers and insulin resistance in asymptomatic Korean men. Diabet Med 2015; 32:1588-95. [PMID: 25996848 DOI: 10.1111/dme.12808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/15/2015] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
Abstract
AIMS Salivary amylase gene (AMY1) copy number variations (CNVs) correlate directly with salivary amylase activity and serum amylase levels. Previously, individuals with high AMY1 CNVs exhibited low postprandial glucose levels and postprandial early insulin surge, suggesting that high AMY1 gene copy numbers may play a role in lowering the risk of insulin resistance. METHODS We verified the relationship between AMY1 CNVs and homeostatic model assessment-insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) in a cohort of 1257 Korean men aged 20-65 years who visited two medical centres for regular health check-ups, and in subgroups of current smokers and regular alcohol drinkers. Individuals with fasting plasma glucose levels > 10.0 mmol/l, HbA1c ≥ 64 mmol/mol (8.0%) or who used oral hypoglycaemic agents or insulin were excluded. RESULTS AMY1 CNVs correlated negatively with HOMA-IR even after adjusting for covariates (e.g. BMI, systolic blood pressure, triacylglycerol, alcohol consumption, smoking and physical activity). When the participants were divided according to current smoking and alcohol consumption habits, negative correlations between AMY1 CNVs and HOMA-IR were more evident among non-smokers and regular drinkers and were non-significant among smokers and non-regular drinkers. CONCLUSIONS Low AMY1 CNVs correlated with high insulin resistance in asymptomatic Korean men, and such a relationship presented differently according to the status of smoking and alcohol consumption.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Y-J Choi
- Department of Family Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
| | - Y-S Nam
- Department of Family Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
| | - J M Yun
- Department of Family Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
| | - J H Park
- Department of Family Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
| | - B L Cho
- Department of Family Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
| | - H-Y Son
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
| | - J I Kim
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
| | - J W Yun
- Samsung Genome Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
| |
Collapse
|
38
|
Abstract
Soft tissue reconstruction is needed to maintain the maximum length of the fingers in fingertip injury. The purpose of this study was to present an anterograde pedicle advancement flap technique, for the treatment of fingertip injuries, which involved a modification to the anterograde advancement flap by the dissection of the digital nerve and artery with a pedicle to advance the flap. This technique was used in 12 fingers in patients who had undergone soft tissue reconstruction of fingertip injuries between January 2012 and October 2013. The sizes of the flaps ranged from 8 × 7 mm to 14 × 10 mm. The mean length of advancement was 9.7 mm (range 7-13). The mean value of the static two-point discrimination test of the healed flaps was 5.1 mm (range 4-6) and the flaps survived in all the 12 cases. The modified anterograde pedicle advancement flap provides a reliable coverage of sensate soft tissue without bone shortening in fingertip injuries.Level II.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- S H Lee
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan, Republic of Korea
| | - J H Jang
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan, Republic of Korea
| | - J I Kim
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan, Republic of Korea
| | - S J Cheon
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan, Republic of Korea
| |
Collapse
|
39
|
Lei J, Kim JI, Shi S, Zhang X, Machaidze Z, Lee S, Schuetz C, Martins PN, Oura T, Farkash EA, Rosales IA, Smith RN, Stott R, Lee KM, Soohoo J, Boskovic S, Cappetta K, Nadazdin OM, Yamada Y, Yeh H, Kawai T, Sachs DH, Benichou G, Markmann JF. Pilot Study Evaluating Regulatory T Cell-Promoting Immunosuppression and Nonimmunogenic Donor Antigen Delivery in a Nonhuman Primate Islet Allotransplantation Model. Am J Transplant 2015; 15:2739-49. [PMID: 26014796 DOI: 10.1111/ajt.13329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2014] [Revised: 03/01/2015] [Accepted: 03/20/2015] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
Abstract
The full potential of islet transplantation will only be realized through the development of tolerogenic regimens that obviate the need for maintenance immunosuppression. Here, we report an immunotherapy regimen that combines 1-ethyl-3-(3'-dimethylaminopropyl)-carbodiimide (ECDI)-treated donor lymphoid cell infusion (ECDI-DLI) with thymoglobulin, anti-interleukin-6 receptor antibody and rapamycin to achieve prolonged allogeneic islet graft survival in a nonhuman primate (NHP) model. Prolonged graft survival is associated with Treg expansion, donor-specific T cell hyporesponsiveness and a transient absence of donor-specific alloantibody production during the period of graft survival. This regimen shows promise for clinical translation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- J Lei
- Center for Transplantation Science, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
| | - J I Kim
- Center for Transplantation Science, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
| | - S Shi
- Center for Transplantation Science, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
| | - X Zhang
- Center for Transplantation Science, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
| | - Z Machaidze
- Center for Transplantation Science, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
| | - S Lee
- Center for Transplantation Science, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
| | - C Schuetz
- Center for Transplantation Science, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
| | - P N Martins
- Center for Transplantation Science, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
| | - T Oura
- Center for Transplantation Science, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
| | - E A Farkash
- Department of Pathology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
| | - I A Rosales
- Department of Pathology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
| | - R N Smith
- Department of Pathology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
| | - R Stott
- Center for Transplantation Science, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
| | - K M Lee
- Center for Transplantation Science, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
| | - J Soohoo
- Center for Transplantation Science, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
| | - S Boskovic
- Center for Transplantation Science, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
| | - K Cappetta
- Center for Transplantation Science, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
| | - O M Nadazdin
- Center for Transplantation Science, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
| | - Y Yamada
- Center for Transplantation Science, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
| | - H Yeh
- Center for Transplantation Science, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
| | - T Kawai
- Center for Transplantation Science, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
| | - D H Sachs
- Center for Transplantation Science, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
| | - G Benichou
- Center for Transplantation Science, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
| | - J F Markmann
- Center for Transplantation Science, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
| |
Collapse
|
40
|
Kim JI, Lee M, Baek I, Yoon G, Na S. The mechanical response of hIAPP nanowires based on different bending direction simulations. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2015; 16:18493-500. [PMID: 25073067 DOI: 10.1039/c4cp02494j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
Abstract
Amyloid proteins, implicated in numerous aging-related diseases, possess remarkable mechanical properties. Polymorphism leads to different arrangements of β sheets in amyloid fibrils, which changes the characteristics of the hydrogen bond network that determines their mechanical properties and structural characteristics. We performed bending simulations using molecular dynamics methods under constant-velocity conditions in different bending directions. Two different fibril structures, parallel/homo and parallel/hetero, of hIAPP amyloids were considered. Though the bending configuration influences the toughness of the material, our results indicate that the basic material behavior is affected by the β-sheet arrangement that is determined by the type of polymorphism in amyloid fibrils.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- J I Kim
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 136-701, Republic of Korea.
| | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
41
|
Hwang JK, Kim JM, Kim YK, Kim SD, Park SC, Kim JI, Nam HW, Kim J, Moon IS. The early protective effect of glutamine pretreatment and ischemia preconditioning in renal ischemia-reperfusion injury of rat. Transplant Proc 2014; 45:3203-8. [PMID: 24182785 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2013.08.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2012] [Revised: 07/13/2013] [Accepted: 08/16/2013] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Heat shock proteins (HSP) play an important role in protecting cells against stress. METHODS Using a rat model, we tested the hypothesis that pretreatment with glutamine (Gln) and ischemia preconditioning (IPC) increase the expression of HSP resulting in attenuation of renal ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury. Sprague-Dawley rats were randomized into 4 groups [group I, Gln injection (+), IPC (+); group II, Gln injection (+), IPC (-); group III, saline injection (+), IPC (+); group IV, saline injection (+), IPC (-)]. Renal HSP70 expression was determined by Western blotting and kidney function was assessed by blood urea nitrogen and serum creatinine. Renal cross-sections were microscopically examined for tubular necrosis, exfoliation of tubular epithelial cells, cast formation, and monocyte infiltration. RESULTS Gln pretreatment increased intrarenal HSP expression (P = .031). In group I, tubulointerstitial abnormalities were clearly slighter compared with the other groups (P < .001). CONCLUSION Our experiments suggest that (1) a single dose of Gln could induce HSP expression and (2) IPC could relieve renal I/R injury. In addition, IPC combined with Gln pretreatment had a synergic protective effect against renal I/R injury.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- J K Hwang
- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
42
|
Hwang JK, Chun HJ, Kim JM, Kwon KH, Kim YK, Kim SD, Park SC, Choi BS, Kim JI, Yang CW, Kim YS, Moon IS. Contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance angiography in the early period after kidney transplantation. Transplant Proc 2014; 45:2925-30. [PMID: 24157005 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2013.08.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
Abstract
Our objective was to evaluate the usefulness of three-dimensional (3-D) contrast-enhanced (CE) magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) to assess renal parenchyma, arterial inflow stenosis, and peritransplant fluid collections in the early period after kidney transplantation (KT). Between January 2010 and April 2011, we examined a consecutive series of 144 renal transplants using 3-D CE MRA at 14 days after KT. MRA showed parenchyma infarctions (n = 17, 11.8%), arterial inflow stenoses (n = 23, 16%), lymphoceles (n = 14, 9.7%), and hematomas (n = 6, 4.2%). The degree of renal transplant artery inflow stenosis was graded qualitatively based on diameter criterion; <50% = mild, 50% to 70% = moderate, and >70% = severe in 10 (6.9%), 5 (3.5%), and 8 (5.6%) subjects, respectively. The study recipients were divided into 3 groups according to the degree of renal artery inflow stenosis (group I: normal; group II: mild and moderate, <70%; group III: severe, >70%). Among group III patients who underwent digital subtraction angiography, 5 had percutaneous transluminal angioplasty or stenting performed after 1 month. Their mean resume creatinine levels at 1, 6, and 12 months after transplantation were not significantly different from those in the other groups (P = .391, .447, .110). The prevalence of graft loss (n = 2) was high in group III (P = .012), although the frequency of acute rejection episodes was not different among the groups (P = .890). The incidences of renal parenchyma infarction, peritransplant fluid collection and arterial inflow stenosis were unexpectedly high in the early period after KT. Thus, 3-D CE MRA provided a rapid global assessment of the renal parenchyma, transplant arterial system, and peritransplant fluid collection that can be helpful to detect or exclude many causes of renal transplant dysfunction.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- J K Hwang
- Division of Transplantation Surgery, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
43
|
Kim MH, Park KM, Hwang JK, Park SC, Moon IS, Kim JI. The natural history of arteriovenous access and risk factors associated with access thrombosis after successful kidney transplantation. Transplant Proc 2014; 46:602-6. [PMID: 24656023 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2013.10.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2013] [Accepted: 10/01/2013] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION The purpose of this study was to determine the natural history of arteriovenous (AV) access after successful kidney transplantation (KT) and to identify the risk factors of spontaneous access closure in kidney transplant recipients. METHODS We performed a retrospective review of 115 patients who underwent KT with functioning access from June 2010 to July 2012. AV access patency was checked and recorded daily during the hospital stay and at every visit to the outpatient clinic. Patients were divided into 2 groups according to the patency of access, and risk factors of access thrombosis were assessed. Access patency was followed up until patency was lost or the study was closed. RESULTS At the end of follow-up, 18 (15.7%) AV accesses had spontaneously closed. Mean time to closure was 119 ± 163 days, and 12 of 18 were closed within 90 days after KT. AV access spontaneously closed in 8.5% of male patients, compared with 27.3% of female patients (P = .007), 12.2% of cases with native access compared with 35.3% of cases with artificial access (P = .016), and 11.3% of cases with wrist access compared with 25.7% of cases with elbow access (P = .049). Spontaneously closed AV accesses tended to have a lower mean access flow compared with functioning accesses (P = .019). On multivariate analysis, female sex and AV access flow volume affected spontaneous AV access closure (odds ratio 4.749, 95% confidence interval 1.919-35.383, P = .008; odds ratio 0.998, 95% confidence interval 0.996-0.999, P = .010, respectively). CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest that AV access thrombosis occurs more frequently during the early postoperative period, particularly in female patients or patients with low flow access, whereas it is a rare event in male patients or patients with high access flow, especially in the late postoperative period.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- M H Kim
- Department of Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
| | - K M Park
- Department of Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
| | - J K Hwang
- Department of Surgery, Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Daejeon, Korea
| | - S C Park
- Department of Surgery, Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Uijeongbu, Korea
| | - I S Moon
- Department of Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
| | - J I Kim
- Department of Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
| |
Collapse
|
44
|
Lee SM, Park CM, Lee KH, Bahn YE, Kim JI, Goo JM. C-arm cone-beam CT-guided percutaneous transthoracic needle biopsy of lung nodules: clinical experience in 1108 patients. Radiology 2013; 271:291-300. [PMID: 24475839 DOI: 10.1148/radiol.13131265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 140] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
Abstract
PURPOSE To retrospectively evaluate the diagnostic performance and complications of C-arm cone-beam computed tomography (CT)-guided percutaneous transthoracic needle biopsy (PTNB) in 1108 patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS This retrospective study was approved by the institutional review board with waiver of patient informed consent. From January 2009 to December 2011, 1108 patients (633 male, 475 female; mean age, 62.4 years ± 12.3 [standard deviation]) with 1116 pulmonary lesions (mean size, 2.7 cm ± 1.7) underwent 1153 cone-beam CT-guided PTNBs. A coaxial system with 18-gauge cutting needles was used. Diagnostic performance, complication rate, influencing factors, and patient radiation exposure were investigated. Variables influencing diagnostic performance and complications were assessed by using uni- and multivariate logistic regression analyses. RESULTS Among 1153 PTNBs, pathologic analysis showed 1148 (99.6%) were technically successful (766 malignant [66.4%], 323 benign [28.0%], and 59 [5.1%] indeterminate). Sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy for diagnosis of malignancy were 95.7% (733 of 766), 100% (323 of 323), and 97.0% (1056 of 1089), respectively. In regard to diagnostic failures (five technical failures, 33 false-negative findings), lesions 1 cm in diameter or smaller and lesions in the lower lobe were significant risk factors (P = .028 and P = .034, respectively). As for complications, pneumothorax and hemoptysis occurred in 196 (17.0%) and 80 (6.9%) procedures, respectively. Multivariate analysis revealed two or more pleural passages and emphysema along the needle pathway were the two most significant risk factors for pneumothorax, and ground-glass nodules were the most significant risk factor for hemoptysis (P < .001 for all). Virtual guidance was a significant protective factor for both pneumothorax and hemoptysis (P < .001 for both). Mean estimated effective radiation dose through cone-beam CT-guided PTNBs was 7.3 mSv ± 4.1. CONCLUSION Cone-beam CT-guided PTNB is a highly accurate and safe technique with which to diagnose pulmonary lesions with reasonable radiation exposure.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Sang Min Lee
- From the Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 101 Daehangno, Jongno-gu, Seoul 110-744, Korea (S.M.L., C.M.P., K.H.L., Y.E.B., J.M.G.), Institute of Radiation Medicine, Seoul National University Medical Research Center, Seoul, Korea (S.M.L., C.M.P., K.H.L., Y.E.B., J.M.G.); Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea (C.M.P., J.M.G.); and Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital, Seoul, Korea (J.I.K.)
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
45
|
Chung BH, Yun JT, Ha SE, Kim JI, Moon IS, Choi BS, Park CW, Kim YS, Yang CW. Combined use of rituximab and plasmapheresis pre-transplant increases post-transplant infections in renal transplant recipients with basiliximab induction therapy. Transpl Infect Dis 2013; 15:559-68. [PMID: 24011062 DOI: 10.1111/tid.12135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2013] [Revised: 02/21/2013] [Accepted: 03/24/2013] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION We investigated the effect of combined use of rituximab (RTX) and plasmapheresis (PP) pre-transplant on post-transplant infection. METHODS A total of 196 patients undergoing living-donor kidney transplantation at Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, all of whom underwent basiliximab induction therapy, were included in the study. They were divided into 3 groups: RTX/PP/intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) (the RPI group; n = 53), RTX monotherapy (the RTX group; n = 14), and control (the CONT group; n = 129). We compared the post-transplant infections in the 3 groups. RESULTS The overall prevalence of infection was significantly higher, and the infection-free survival rate was lower, in the RPI group compared with the RTX or CONT groups (P < 0.05). A trend toward more severe bacterial infections was seen in the RPI group compared with the other groups, and fungal infections developed only in the RPI group. After anti-rejection therapy, a significantly higher rate of infection developed in the RPI group than in the other groups (P < 0.05). In addition, the RPI group was an independent risk factor for the development of infection. CONCLUSION Our results show that in the setting of basiliximab induction, the use of combined RTX and PP therapy pre-transplant significantly increases the risk for post-transplant infection.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- B H Chung
- Transplant Research Center, College of Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea; Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
46
|
Kim JI, Kim YH, Lee KH, Kim SY, Lee YJ, Park YS, Kim N, Lee DH, Kim HH, Park DJ, Lee HS. Type-specific diagnosis and evaluation of longitudinal tumor extent of borrmann type IV gastric cancer: CT versus gastroscopy. Korean J Radiol 2013; 14:597-606. [PMID: 23901317 PMCID: PMC3725354 DOI: 10.3348/kjr.2013.14.4.597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2012] [Accepted: 03/11/2013] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
Abstract
Objective To compare the accuracy of computed tomography (CT) with that of gastroscopy for the extent of evaluation of longitudinal tumor and type-specific diagnosis of Borrmann type IV gastric cancer. Materials and Methods Fifty-nine patients (35 men with mean age of 60 years and 24 women with mean age of 55 years) who underwent surgical resection of Borrmann type IV gastric cancer were included in this study. Histopathological analysis data was used as a reference standard to confirm the clinical interpretations of gastroscopy and CT for the diagnosis of Borrmann type IV and evaluation of longitudinal tumor extent. For the evaluation of longitudinal extent, gastroscopic and CT results were classified as underestimated, accurate, or overestimated. The McNemar test was used to identify statistically significant differences in the accuracy between gastroscopy and CT. Results For the diagnosis of Borrmann type IV gastric cancer, the accuracy of CT was significantly higher than that of gastroscopy (74.6% [44/59] vs. 44.1% [26/59], p < 0.001). CT was significantly more accurate in assessing the overall tumor extent than gastroscopy (61.4% [35/57] vs. 28.1% [16/57], p < 0.001). The proximal (75.4% [43/57] vs. 50.9% [29/57], p = 0.003) and distal tumor extent (71.9% [41/57] vs. 43.9% [25/57], p < 0.05) were more accurately predicted by CT compared with gastroscopy. The underestimation of tumor extent was a major source of error in both examinations. Conclusion CT was found to be more predictive than gastroscopy in type-specific diagnosis and the evaluation of longitudinal tumor extent in patients with Borrmann type IV gastric cancer.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jung Im Kim
- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Institute of Radiation Medicine, Seoul National University Medical Research Center, Seoul 110-744, Korea
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
47
|
Park JH, Kwon NH, Kim JH, Ko YJ, Ryu SH, Ahn SJ, Kim YJ, Baeg JY, Kim JI. Prevalence of congenital coronary artery anomalies of korean men detected by coronary computed tomography. Korean Circ J 2013; 43:7-12. [PMID: 23407877 PMCID: PMC3569572 DOI: 10.4070/kcj.2013.43.1.7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2012] [Revised: 07/17/2012] [Accepted: 09/10/2012] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
Abstract
Background and Objectives It has been demonstrated that the anomalous origin of coronary arteries (AOCA) are generally asymptomatic and rare diseases. However, some cases can cause severe life threatening events. To detect these anomalies, coronary angiographies and autopsies were used to detect coronary artery anomalies, but these procedures have limitations because of their invasiveness. The new device, Multidetector Computed Tomography (MDCT), now replaces the method of choice for detecting coronary anomalies. The prevalence of these anomalies in Korea has not been studied yet. This present analysis attempted to determine the prevalence of AOCA in Korean men by MDCT. Subjects and Methods 1582 Korean male police officers underwent coronary MDCT for their health screening voluntarily. After reconstruction of CT images, we could confirm coronary artery anomalies. Results The prevalence of AOCA in Korean men was 1.14% (18 out of 1582 cases). The most common abnormality (11 cases, 0.70%) was the origin of the coronary artery. Anomalies of the coronary artery end point were observed in 5 cases (0.32%). The anomalous location of coronary ostium on the aortic root was observed in 1 case (0.06%). An anomalous collateral vessel was observed in 1 case (0.06%). Conclusion The prevalence of coronary artery anomalies in Korean men was 1.14%. Coronary CT is a safe and noninvasive modality for detecting coronary anomalies.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jae Hyun Park
- Department of Internal Medicine, National Police Hospital, Seoul, Korea
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
48
|
Kim JI, Choi YH, Jahng Y. Synthesis and biological activity of 4,5-polymethylenepyrazole-derived HMG-COA reductase inhibitors. Arch Pharm Res 2012; 20:158-70. [PMID: 18975195 DOI: 10.1007/bf02974004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/1996] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
Abstract
New HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, in which 3-substituted 4,5-polymethylenepyrazoles are employed as a hydrophobic anchor connected to tetrahydro-4-hydroxy-2H-pyran-2-one by a two-carbon bridge, were designed and synthesized to exhibit significant inhibitory activity comparable to mevinolin. The most potent enzyme inhibitor (11cc, IC(50)=0.01 muM) is 4-fold more potent than lovastatin.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- J I Kim
- College of Pharmacy, Yeungnam University, 712-749, Kyongsan, Korea
| | | | | |
Collapse
|
49
|
Paulsen JS, Long JD, Kim JI, Mills JA. H01 Prospective diagnosis of huntington disease: prognostic indicators and directions for future study. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry 2012. [DOI: 10.1136/jnnp-2012-303524.96] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
|
50
|
Sohn W, Lee OY, Kwon JG, Park KS, Lim YJ, Kim TH, Jung SW, Kim JI. Tianeptine vs amitriptyline for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea: a multicenter, open-label, non-inferiority, randomized controlled study. Neurogastroenterol Motil 2012; 24:860-e398. [PMID: 22679908 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2982.2012.01945.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Tricyclic antidepressants have good efficacy in irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D), but their clinical use is limited by considerations of tolerability. Tianeptine, another antidepressant, acts as a selective serotonin reuptake enhancer. We compared tianeptine with amitriptyline for the treatment of patients with IBS-D. METHODS We undertook a multicenter, randomized, open-label, non-inferiority clinical study that compared tianeptine with amitriptyline, each in combination with probiotics, for the treatment of IBS-D. Subjects were randomized to receive tianeptine (37.5 mg)/probiotics (Bacillus subtilis + Streptococcus faecium) or amitriptyline (10 mg)/probiotics (Bacillus subtilis + Streptococcus faecium) for 4 weeks. A total of 228 patients were analyzed by the intention-to-treat approach. The primary efficacy endpoint was the proportion of patients who had global relief of IBS symptoms at week 4. The secondary efficacy endpoints were intensity of abdominal pain/discomfort, stool frequency/consistency, quality of life, and overall satisfaction with treatment. KEY RESULTS At week 4, non-inferiority of the tianeptine group to the amitriptyline group (treatment difference -15.1%; 95% CI -26.6% to -3.8%) was shown, with 81.1% (99 of 122 patients) of the patients in the tianeptine group and 66.0% (70 of 106 patients) in the amitriptyline group reporting global relief of IBS symptoms. The secondary endpoints also demonstrated non-inferiority of the tianeptine group to the amitriptyline group. Adverse events such as dry mouth and constipation were significantly lower in the tianeptine group than the amitriptyline group (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS & INFERENCES Tianeptine is not inferior to amitriptyline for treating IBS-D in terms of both efficacy and tolerability.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- W Sohn
- Departments of Gastroenterology, Hanyang University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|