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2. Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract Versus Micronized Purified Flavonoid Fraction for Patients with Chronic Venous Disease: A Randomized Noninferiority Trial.
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Kim SM, Joh JH, Jung IM, Kim MJ, Lee SS, Hwang HP, Kang JM, Jung HJ, Yang SS, Min SK, Yoo YS, Gwon JG, Park HS, and Lee T
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Background: Venoactive drugs (VADs) based on Vitis vinifera extract are widely used in Korea. However, studies on the clinical effects and head-to-head comparisons with other groups of VADs are limited. This trial aimed to evaluate whether Vitis vinifera seed extract was noninferior to the micronized purified flavonoid fraction (MPFF) in relieving venous symptoms and improving quality of life in patients with chronic venous disease., Methods: In this double-blind prospective randomized trial, patients from 13 hospitals, who were diagnosed with venous incompetence by duplex ultrasound and classified as clinical class 1, 2, or 3 in the Clinical, Etiological, Anatomical, and Pathophysiological classifications were enrolled. The primary outcome was the change in the Chronic Venous Disease Quality of Life Questionnaire (CIVIQ-20) score at 8 weeks from baseline. Secondary outcomes included changes in the Aberdeen Varicose Vein Questionnaire, visual analog scale, and Venous Clinical Severity Score at 4 and 8 weeks from baseline. Moreover, the change in leg circumferences was measured at 8 weeks and compared to baseline., Results: In total, 303 patients were enrolled and randomly assigned to receive either Vitis vinifera seed extract (n = 154) or MPFF (n = 149). The CIVIQ-20 scores at 8 weeks were significantly reduced compared to those at baseline in both groups. No significant intergroup difference in the change of CIVIQ-20 at 8 weeks from baseline was observed (-8.31 ± 14.63 vs. -10.35 ± 14.38, P = 0.29, 95% confidence interval -1.65 to 5.72). The lower limit of the 95% confidence interval was within the predefined noninferiority margin of 6.9. Furthermore, the Aberdeen Varicose Vein Questionnaire, visual analog scale, and Venous Clinical Severity Score scores significantly decreased at 4 and 8 weeks after randomization compared with baseline in both groups. No significant differences were observed in the reduction of each score between groups. The calf circumference measured at 8 weeks was significantly reduced compared to that at baseline in patients receiving Vitis vinifera seed extract., Conclusions: Vitis vinifera seed extract was noninferior to MPFF in relieving venous symptoms and improving the quality of life in patients with chronic venous disease., (Copyright © 2024. Published by Elsevier Inc.)
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- 2024
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3. Structural study for substrate recognition of human N-terminal glutamine amidohydrolase 1 in the arginine N-degron pathway.
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Kang JM, Park JS, Lee JS, Jang JY, and Han BW
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- Humans, Substrate Specificity, Models, Molecular, Glutamine metabolism, Glutamine chemistry, Amidohydrolases chemistry, Amidohydrolases metabolism, Amidohydrolases genetics, Protein Conformation, Proteolysis, Degrons, Arginine chemistry, Arginine metabolism
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The N-degron pathway determines the half-life of proteins by selectively destabilizing the proteins bearing N-degrons. N-terminal glutamine amidohydrolase 1 (NTAQ1) plays an essential role in the arginine N-degron (Arg/N-degron) pathway as an initializing enzyme via the deamidation of the N-terminal (Nt) glutamine (Gln). However, the Nt-serine-bound conformation of hNTAQ1 according to the previously identified crystal structure suggests the possibility of other factors influencing the recognition of Nt residues by hNTAQ1. Hence, in the current study, we aimed to further elucidate the substrate recognition of hNTAQ1; specifically, we explored 12 different substrate-binding conformations of hNTAQ1 depending on the subsequent residue of Nt-Gln. Results revealed that hNTAQ1 primarily interacts with the protein Nt backbone, instead of the side chain, for substrate recognition. Here, we report that the Nt backbone of proteins appears to be a key component of hNTAQ1 function and is the main determinant of substrate recognition. Moreover, not all second residues from Nt-Gln, but rather distinctive and charged residues, appeared to aid in detecting substrate recognition. These new findings define the substrate-recognition process of hNTAQ1 and emphasize the importance of the subsequent Gln residue in the Nt-Gln degradation system. Our extensive structural and biochemical analyses provide insights into the substrate specificity of the N-degron pathway and shed light on the mechanism underlying hNTAQ1 substrate recognition. An improved understanding of the protein degradation machinery could aid in developing therapies to promote overall health through enhanced protein regulation, such as targeted protein therapies., (© 2024 The Author(s). Protein Science published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of The Protein Society.)
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- 2024
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4. Comparison between intermittent claudication versus chronic limb-threatening ischemia in peripheral arterial disease: a retrospective multicenter cohort study.
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Woo HY, Joh JH, Kang JM, Yoo YS, Lee T, and Ahn S
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Purpose: The anatomical distribution, characteristics of lesions, and treatment modalities for peripheral artery disease (PAD) are diverse. Endovascular intervention is popular for symptomatic PAD, for both intermittent claudication (IC) and chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI). We aimed to investigate the endovascular devices used by comparing patients with PAD referred for endovascular revascularization with IC and CLTI., Methods: We identified 736 patients with PAD enrolled in the multicenter PAD registry in South Korea from 2019 to 2022. Of these patients, 636 received endovascular treatment at the time of this study. After excluding missing data, we analyzed 506 patients with IC or CLTI. Patients' characteristics, target lesions, and endovascular device data such as type, length, balloon diameter, and stent, were examined. Procedure outcomes of the aortoiliac, femoropopliteal, and below-the-knee lesions were analyzed., Results: Patients with CLTI were more likely to have diabetes mellitus, below-the-knee interventions, and multilevel PAD than the IC group. Patients with IC had more aortoiliac artery lesions and underwent atherectomies than the CLTI group (63.3% and 61.1% vs. 39.7% and 40.6%, respectively; P < 0.001). In patients with femoropopliteal lesions, those with CLTI were more revascularized with stents than the patients with IC, without significant differences (35.3% vs. 29.1%, P = 0.161). Compared to the IC group, the CLTI patients showed significantly worse rates of primary patency, amputation, and mortality (P = 0.029, P < 0.001, and P < 0.001, respectively)., Conclusion: Among Korean patients with PAD, there is a significant difference in baseline and lesion characteristics, endovascular strategies, and short-term follow-up outcomes among those with IC and CLTI., Competing Interests: Conflicts of interest: No potential conflict of interest relevant to this article was reported., (Copyright © 2024, the Korean Surgical Society.)
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- 2024
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5. Osteopontin is a key regulator of vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation in the outflow vein of arteriovenous fistulas.
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Ko DS, Baek SE, Ha M, Park JJ, Lee C, Kim HY, Jung Y, Kang JM, and Kim YH
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- Mice, Animals, Muscle, Smooth, Vascular metabolism, Osteopontin genetics, Osteopontin metabolism, Constriction, Pathologic metabolism, Platelet-Derived Growth Factor, Cell Proliferation, Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical adverse effects, Arteriovenous Fistula metabolism
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Objectives: Despite advances in the maintenance of arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs), the patency rates remain suboptimal. Most AVFs fail due to outflow vein stenosis; however, the underlying mechanism of AVF stenosis remains unclear. The present study aimed to identify key factors associated with AVF outflow stenosis., Methods: We obtained gene expression profiling data for the outflow vein of AVF from three Gene Expression Omnibus database datasets (GSE39488, GSE97377, and GSE116268) and analyzed the common differentially expressed genes (DEGs). We evaluated a common DEG in an aortocaval mouse model and the stenotic outflow veins of AVFs collected from patients. Furthermore, we isolated vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) from the inferior vena cava (IVC) of wild-type (WT) and osteopontin (Opn)-knockout (KO) mice and assessed the proliferation of VSMCs following stimulation with platelet-derived growth factors (PDGFs)., Results: OPN was the only common upregulated DEG among all datasets. OPN was expressed in the medial layer of the outflow vein of AVF in aortocaval mouse models and co-stained with the VSMC marker (α-smooth muscle actin). OPN expression was markedly increased in the VSMCs of stenotic outflow veins of AVF collected from patients undergoing hemodialysis compared to presurgical veins acquired during AVF formation surgery. PDGF-induced VSMC proliferation was significantly increased in the VSMCs isolated from the IVC of WT mice but not in those isolated from the IVC of Opn-KO mice., Conclusions: OPN may be a key gene involved in VSMC proliferation in the AVF outflow veins and a therapeutic target to improve the AVF patency rate., Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest The authors declare that there is no conflict of interest., (Copyright © 2023. Published by Elsevier Inc.)
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- 2023
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6. Public awareness of chronic venous disease in Korea.
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Kim H, Lee SH, Park JK, Kang JM, Hong KP, Yu YS, Choi HZ, and Joh JH
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- Adult, Humans, Female, Risk Factors, Chronic Disease, Republic of Korea epidemiology, Quality of Life, Vascular Diseases diagnosis, Vascular Diseases epidemiology, Vascular Diseases therapy
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Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the current level of chronic venous disease (CVD) awareness and its relevant influencing factors., Methods: Online and interview surveys were conducted in two distinct groups from May 14 to June 16, 2020. An online survey was conducted among 900 adults aged 20 to 64 years from the research database, whereas interviews were conducted among 124 patients who presented with CVD symptoms, which covered the awareness of such symptoms and their impact on quality of life., Results: Most respondents reported low levels of CVD awareness by recognizing the disease only by an entity. In 53 respondents who visited the hospital with suspected venous symptoms, the actual diagnosis was made in only 30.2%. CVD diagnosis was associated with increased CVD awareness. Female sex, age of >29 years, higher educational level, and higher income were associated with increased CVD awareness. Approximately 60% of the patients with CVD responded that physical symptoms had a negative impact on their quality of life rather than emotion or appearance., Conclusions: The public is largely unaware of CVD but not in detail. Educational programs to improve CVD awareness should be implemented to enable appropriate CVD management., (Copyright © 2022 Society for Vascular Surgery. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
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- 2023
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7. A multicenter, randomized, open-labelled, non-inferiority trial of sustained-release sarpogrelate versus clopidogrel after femoropopliteal artery intervention.
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Han A, Lee T, Lee J, Song SW, Lee SS, Jung IM, Kang JM, Gwon JG, Yun WS, Cho YP, Ko H, Park YJ, and Min SK
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- Humans, Clopidogrel therapeutic use, Prospective Studies, Delayed-Action Preparations, Aspirin therapeutic use, Femoral Artery surgery, Treatment Outcome, Drug Therapy, Combination, Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors therapeutic use, Peripheral Arterial Disease drug therapy
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Optimal antiplatelet therapy after endovascular therapy (EVT) for peripheral artery disease is controversial. This trial aimed to evaluate whether sarpogrelate plus aspirin was non-inferior for preventing early restenosis after femoropopliteal (FP) EVT compared to clopidogrel plus aspirin. In this open-label, prospective randomized trial, 272 patients were enrolled after successful EVT for FP lesions. Patients in each group received aspirin 100 mg and clopidogrel 75 mg or sarpogrelate 300 mg orally once per day for 6 months. The primary outcome was target lesion restenosis at 6 months, tested for noninferiority. Patient characteristics and EVT patterns were similar, except for increased inflow procedures in the sarpogrelate group and increased outflow procedures in the clopidogrel group. The sarpogrelate group showed a tendency of less restenosis at 6 months than the clopidogrel group (13.0% vs. 19.1%, difference 6.1 percentage points, 95% CI for noninferiority - 0.047 to 0.169). Secondary endpoints related to safety outcomes were rare in both groups. Risks of target lesion restenosis of the two intervention arm were uniform across most major subgroups except for those with coronary artery disease. In conclusion, Sarpogrelate plus aspirin is non-inferior to clopidogrel plus aspirin in preventing early restenosis after FP EVT. Larger multi-ethnic trials are required to generalize these findings. Trial registration: National Institutes of Health Clinical Trials Registry (ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT02959606; 09/11/2016)., (© 2023. The Author(s).)
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- 2023
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8. Advanced virtual monoenergetic imaging algorithm for lower extremity computed tomography angiography: effects on image quality, artifacts, and peripheral arterial disease evaluation
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Hwang JH, Kang JM, Park S, Park SH, Kim JH, Lee KH, Shin JH, and Pak SY
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- Humans, Computed Tomography Angiography methods, Artifacts, Algorithms, Lower Extremity diagnostic imaging, Radiographic Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted, Signal-To-Noise Ratio, Retrospective Studies, Radiography, Dual-Energy Scanned Projection methods, Peripheral Arterial Disease diagnostic imaging
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Purpose: To investigate the image quality of lower extremity computed tomography angiography (LE-CTA) using a reconstruction algorithm for monoenergetic images (MEIs) to evaluate peripheral arterial disease (PAD) at different kiloelectron volt (keV) levels., Methods: A total of 146 consecutive patients who underwent LE-CTA on a dual-energy scanner to obtain MEIs at 40, 50, 60, 70, and 80 keV were included. The overall image quality, segmental image quality of the arteries and PAD segments, venous contamination, and metal artifacts from prostheses, which may compromise quality, were analyzed., Results: The mean overall image quality of each MEI was 2.9 ± 0.7, 3.6 ± 0.6, 3.9 ± 0.3, 4.0 ± 0.2, and 4.0 ± 0.2 from 40 to 80 keV, respectively. The segmental image quality gradually increased from 40 to 70-80 keV until reaching its highest value. Among 295 PAD segments in 68 patients, 40 (13.6%) were scored at 1-2 at 40 keV and 13 (4.4%) were scored at 2 at 50 keV, indicating unsatisfactory image quality due to the indistinguishability between high-contrast areas and arterial calcifications. The segments exhibiting metal artifacts and venous contamination were reduced at 70-80 keV (2.6 ± 1.2, 2.7 ± 0.5) compared with at 40 keV (2.4 ± 1.1, 2.5 ± 0.7)., Conclusion: The LE-CTA method using a reconstruction algorithm for MEIs at 70-80 keV can enhance the image quality for PAD evaluation and improve mitigate venous contamination and metal artifacts.
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- 2023
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9. Characteristics and Effect of Rivaroxaban on Venous Thromboembolism in Korean Patients Compared to Western Population: A Subgroup Analysis from XALIA(-LEA) Study.
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Min SK, Kim JS, Kim JY, Park UJ, Lee T, Kang JM, Park SC, Choi WI, Park KH, and Gebel M
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Purpose: This study aimed to compare the characteristics of venous thromboembolic disease (VTE) in Korean to Caucasian population., Materials and Methods: XALIA-LEA and XALIA were phase IV non-interventional prospective studies with identical designs that investigated the effect of rivaroxaban versus standard anticoagulation for VTE. Koreans accounted for the largest proportion of the overall enrolled population of XALIA-LEA. However, in the XALIA study, most patients were Caucasian. Therefore, Korean data from XALIA-LEA and Caucasian data from XALIA were used in this study. This study compared the clinical characteristics and primary outcomes of the XALIA program, including major bleeding, recurrent VTE, and all-cause mortality., Results: The Korean population was older, was less obese, and had more active cancer at baseline than the Caucasian population. Provoked VTE was more common in the Korean population. Interestingly, Koreans showed less accompanying thrombophilia than Caucasians, and factor V Leiden mutations were not detected. Korean analyses comparing the effects of rivaroxaban and standard anticoagulation with primary outcomes showed a lower incidence of major bleeding, recurrent VTE, and all-cause mortality with rivaroxaban. Similar results were obtained in the propensity score matching analysis., Conclusion: Characteristic differences were found between Korean and Caucasian VTE patients. Despite these ethnic differences, the effectiveness and safety of rivaroxaban therapy in these patients were consistent.
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- 2022
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10. Role of PCK2 in the proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cells in neointimal hyperplasia.
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Ko DS, Kang J, Heo HJ, Kim EK, Kim K, Kang JM, Jung Y, Baek SE, and Kim YH
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- Animals, Cell Movement, Cell Proliferation genetics, Cells, Cultured, Disease Models, Animal, Humans, Hyperplasia metabolism, Hyperplasia pathology, Mice, Mice, Inbred C57BL, Mice, Knockout, Muscle, Smooth, Vascular metabolism, Myocytes, Smooth Muscle metabolism, Neointima genetics, Neointima metabolism, Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-akt genetics, Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-akt metabolism, RNA, Small Interfering metabolism, Atherosclerosis metabolism, Phosphoenolpyruvate Carboxykinase (ATP) metabolism, Plaque, Atherosclerotic metabolism, Plaque, Atherosclerotic pathology
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Vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) proliferation is a hallmark of neointimal hyperplasia (NIH) in atherosclerosis and restenosis post-balloon angioplasty and stent insertion. Although numerous cytotoxic and cytostatic therapeutics have been developed to reduce NIH, it is improbable that a multifactorial disease can be successfully treated by focusing on a preconceived hypothesis. We, therefore, aimed to identify key molecules involved in NIH via a hypothesis-free approach. We analyzed four datasets (GSE28829, GSE43292, GSE100927, and GSE120521), evaluated differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in wire-injured femoral arteries of mice, and determined their association with VSMC proliferation in vitro . Moreover, we performed RNA sequencing on platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF)-stimulated human VSMCs (hVSMCs) post-phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase 2 ( PCK2 ) knockdown and investigated pathways associated with PCK2. Finally, we assessed NIH formation in Pck2 knockout (KO) mice by wire injury and identified PCK2 expression in human femoral artery atheroma. Among six DEGs, only PCK2 and RGS1 showed identical expression patterns between wire-injured femoral arteries of mice and gene expression datasets. PDGF-induced VSMC proliferation was attenuated when hVSMCs were transfected with PCK2 siRNA. RNA sequencing of PCK2 siRNA-treated hVSMCs revealed the involvement of the Akt-FoxO-PCK2 pathway in VSMC proliferation via Akt2, Akt3, FoxO1, and FoxO3. Additionally, NIH was attenuated in the wire-injured femoral artery of Pck2 -KO mice and PCK2 was expressed in human femoral atheroma. PCK2 regulates VSMC proliferation in response to vascular injury via the Akt-FoxO-PCK2 pathway. Targeting PCK2, a downstream signaling mediator of VSMC proliferation, may be a novel therapeutic approach to modulate VSMC proliferation in atherosclerosis., Competing Interests: Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interest exists., (© The author(s).)
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11. Association between surgeon age and postoperative complications/mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies.
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Jung Y, Kim K, Choi ST, Kang JM, Cho NR, Ko DS, and Kim YH
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- Aged, Cohort Studies, Humans, Middle Aged, Morbidity, Postoperative Complications epidemiology, Retrospective Studies, Surgeons
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The surgical workforce, like the rest of the population, is ageing. This has raised concerns about the association between the age of the surgeon and their surgical outcomes. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies on postoperative mortality and major morbidity according to the surgeons' age. The search was performed on February 2021 using the Embase, Medline and CENTRAL databases. Postoperative mortality and major morbidity were evaluated as clinical outcomes. We categorized the surgeons' age into young-, middle-, and old-aged surgeons. We compared the differences in clinical outcomes for younger and older surgeons compared to middle-aged surgeons. Subgroup analyses were performed for major and minor surgery. Ten retrospective cohort studies on 29 various surgeries with 1,666,108 patients were considered. The mortality in patients undergoing surgery by old-aged surgeons was 1.14 (1.02-1.28, p = 0.02) (I
2 = 80%) compared to those by middle-aged surgeon. No significant differences were observed according to the surgeon's age in the major morbidity and subgroup analyses. This meta-analysis indicated that surgeries performed by old-aged surgeons had a higher risk of postoperative mortality than those by middle-aged surgeons. Thus, it necessitates the introduction of a multidisciplinary approach to evaluate the performance of senior surgeons., (© 2022. The Author(s).)- Published
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12. Extensive complex thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm salvaged by surgical graft providing landing zone for endovascular graft: A case report.
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Jang AY, Oh PC, Kang JM, Park CH, and Kang WC
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Background: Surgical repair of complex abdominal aortic aneurysm is associated with a higher perioperative mortality and morbidity. The advent of endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) has reduced perioperative complications, although the utilization of such techniques is limited by lesion characteristics, such as involvement of the visceral or renal arteries (RA) and/or presence of a sealing zone., Case Summary: A 60-year-old male presented with a Crawford type IV complex thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm (CAAA) starting directly distal to the diaphragm extending to both common iliac arteries (CIAs). The CAAA consist of a proximal and distal aneurysmal sac separated by a 1 cm-healthy zone in the infrarenal level. Due to the poor performance of the patient and the expansive disease, we planned a stepwise-combined surgery and EVAR to minimize invasiveness. A branched graft was implanted after surgical debranching of the visceral and RA. Since the patient had renal and liver injury after surgery, the second stage EVAR was performed 10 mo later. The stent graft was implanted from the distal portion of surgical branched graft to both CIAs during EVAR. The patient has been uneventful for 5-years after discharge and is being followed in the outpatient clinic., Conclusion: The current case demonstrates that the surgical graft can provide a landing zone for second stage EVAR to avoid aggressive surgery in patients with poor performance with a long hostile CAAA., Competing Interests: Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest., (©The Author(s) 2022. Published by Baishideng Publishing Group Inc. All rights reserved.)
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13. Discrepancy between the Demand and Supply of Intensive Care Unit Beds in South Korea from 2011 to 2019: A Cross-Sectional Analysis.
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Cho NR, Jung WS, Park HY, Kang JM, Ko DS, and Choi ST
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- Aged, Critical Care, Cross-Sectional Studies, Humans, Length of Stay, Republic of Korea, Bed Occupancy, Intensive Care Units
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Purpose: Intensive care unit (ICU) bed availability is key to critical patient care. In many countries, older patients generally account for a significant proportion of hospitalizations and ICU admissions. Therefore, considering the rapidly increasing aging population in South Korea, it is important to establish whether the demand for critical care is currently met by available ICU beds., Materials and Methods: We evaluated a 9-year trend in ICU bed supply and ICU length of stay in South Korea between 2011 and 2019 in a population-based cross-sectional analysis, using data from the Korean Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service and Statistics database. We described the changes in ICU bed rates in adult (≥20 years) and older adult (≥65 years) populations. ICU length of stay was categorized similarly and was used to predict future ICU bed demands., Results: The ICU bed rate per 100000 adults increased from 18.5 in 2011 to 19.5 in 2019. In contrast, the ICU bed rate per 100000 older adults decreased from 127.6 in 2011 to 104.0 in 2019. ICU length of stay increased by 43.8% for adults and 55.6% for older adults. In 2019, the regional differences in the ICU bed rate nearly doubled, and the ICU length of stay increased six-fold. The ICU bed occupancy rate in South Korea is expected to rise to 102.7% in 2030., Conclusion: The discrepancy between the demand and supply of ICU beds in South Korea requires urgent action to anticipate future ICU demands., Competing Interests: The authors have no potential conflicts of interest to disclose., (© Copyright: Yonsei University College of Medicine 2021.)
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14. Mortality is not associated with paclitaxel-coated devices usage in peripheral arterial disease of lower extremities.
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Ko DS, Bae GH, Choi ST, Jung J, and Kang JM
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- Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Amputation, Surgical statistics & numerical data, Angioplasty, Balloon methods, Comorbidity, Female, Humans, Leg, Male, Middle Aged, Postoperative Complications etiology, Postoperative Complications surgery, Stents adverse effects, Angioplasty, Balloon adverse effects, Paclitaxel adverse effects, Peripheral Arterial Disease surgery, Postoperative Complications mortality
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A recent meta-analysis addressed increased risk of death following revascularization with paclitaxel-coated devices in femopopliteal artery. We evaluated differences in all-cause mortality and amputation free survival between peripheral arterial disease (PAD) patients who were treated with paclitaxel-coated devices and non-paclitaxel-coated devices. This was retrospective population-based cohort study from the National Health Insurance Service claims in South Korea from 2015 to 2019. Multivariate Cox regression analyses after propensity score matching were applied to identify all-cause mortality and amputation-free survival. After propensity score matching, there were 6090 patients per group. The median follow-up days was 580 days (interquartile range [IQR] 240-991 days) and 433 days (IQR 175-757 days) for the non-paclitaxel-coated device group and paclitaxel-coated device group, respectively. Multivariate analysis adjusted for age, sex, diabetes, hypertension, warfarin, and new oral anticoagulants showed that the mortality rate associated with paclitaxel-coated devices was not significantly higher than non-paclitaxel-coated devices (hazard ratio [HR] 0.992; 95% CI 0.91-1.08). The rate of amputation events was higher in patients with paclitaxel-coated devices than those with non-paclitaxel-coated devices (HR 1.614; 95% CI 1.46-1.78). In this analysis, the mortality rate in patients with PAD was not associated with the use of paclitaxel-coated devices, despite a higher amputation rate., (© 2021. The Author(s).)
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15. Comparison study of image quality at various radiation doses for CT venography using advanced modeled iterative reconstruction.
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Hwang JH, Kang JM, Park SH, Park S, Kim JH, and Choi ST
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- Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Stents, Venous Thrombosis diagnostic imaging, Algorithms, Phlebography, Radiation Dosage, Radiographic Image Enhancement, Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Objective: We compared the image quality according to the radiation dose on computed tomography (CT) venography at 80 kVp using advanced modeled iterative reconstruction for deep vein thrombus and other specific clinical conditions considering standard-, low-, and ultralow-dose CT., Methods: In this retrospective study, 105 consecutive CT venography examinations were included using a third-generation dual-source scanner in the dual-source mode in tubes A (reference mAs, 210 mAs at 70%) and B (reference mAs, 90 mAs at 30%) at a fixed 80 kVp. Two radiologists independently reviewed each observation of standard- (100% radiation dose), low- (70%), and ultralow-dose (30%) CT. The objective quality of large veins and subjective image quality regarding lower-extremity veins and deep vein thrombus were compared between images according to the dose. In addition, the CT dose index volumes were displayed from the images., Results: From the patients, 24 presented deep vein thrombus in 69 venous segments of CT examinations. Standard-dose CT provided the lowest image noise at the inferior vena cava and femoral vein compared with low- and ultralow-dose CT (p < 0.001). There were no differences regarding subjective image quality between the images of popliteal and calf veins at the three doses (e.g., 3.8 ± 0.7, right popliteal vein, p = 0.977). The image quality of the 69 deep vein thrombus segments showed equally slightly higher scores in standard- and low-dose CT (4.0 ± 0.2) than in ultralow-dose CT (3.9 ± 0.4). The CT dose index volumes were 4.4 ± 0.6, 3.1 ± 0.4, and 1.3 ± 0.2 mGy for standard-, low-, and ultralow-dose CT, respectively., Conclusions: Low- and ultralow-dose CT venography at 80 kVp using an advanced model based iterative reconstruction algorithm allows to evaluate deep vein thrombus and perform follow-up examinations while showing an acceptable image quality and reducing the radiation dose., Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.
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16. FRZB as a key molecule in abdominal aortic aneurysm progression affecting vascular integrity.
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Oh CK, Ko Y, Park JJ, Heo HJ, Kang J, Kwon EJ, Kang JW, Lee Y, Myung K, Kang JM, Ko DS, and Kim YH
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- Aged, Animals, Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal pathology, Cohort Studies, Disease Progression, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Oligonucleotide Array Sequence Analysis, Open Reading Frames, Zebrafish embryology, Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal genetics, Blood Vessels pathology, Intracellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins genetics
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Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), when ruptured, results in high mortality. The identification of molecular pathways involved in AAA progression is required to improve AAA prognosis. The aim of the present study was to assess the key genes for the progression of AAA and their functional role. Genomic and clinical data of three independent cohorts were downloaded from the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) (GSE57691, GSE7084, and GSE98278). To develop AAA diagnosis and progression-related differentially expressed genes (DEGs), we used a significance analysis of microarray (SAM). Spearman correlation test and gene set analysis were performed to identify potential enriched pathways for DEGs. Only the Frizzled-related protein (FRZB) gene and chromosome 1 open reading frame 24 (C1orf24) exhibited significant down-regulation in all analyses. With FRZB, the pathways were associated with RHO GTPase and elastin fiber formation. With C1orf24, the pathways were elastic fiber formation, extracellular matrix organization, and cell-cell communication. Since only FRZB was evolutionally conserved in the vertebrates, function of FRZB was validated using zebrafish embryos. Knockdown of frzb remarkably reduced vascular integrity in zebrafish embryos. We believe that FRZB is a key gene involved in AAA initiation and progression affecting vascular integrity., (© 2021 The Author(s).)
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17. Paclitaxel-Coated Balloon versus Plain Balloon Angioplasty for Dysfunctional Autogenous Radiocephalic Arteriovenous Fistulas: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial.
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Kim JW, Kim JH, Byun SS, Kang JM, and Shin JH
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- Aged, Arteriovenous Fistula pathology, Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical, Constriction, Pathologic, Drug-Eluting Stents, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Prospective Studies, Renal Dialysis, Single-Blind Method, Treatment Outcome, Vascular Patency, Angioplasty, Balloon methods, Arteriovenous Fistula therapy, Paclitaxel administration & dosage
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Objective: To report the mid-term results of a single-center randomized controlled trial comparing drug-coated balloon angioplasty (DBA) and plain balloon angioplasty (PBA) for the treatment of dysfunctional radiocephalic arteriovenous fistulas (RCAVFs)., Materials and Methods: In this prospective study, 39 patients (mean age, 62.2 years; 21 males, 18 females) with RCAVFs failing due to juxta-anastomotic stenosis were randomly assigned to undergo either both DBA and PBA (n = 20, DBA group) or PBA alone (n = 19, PBA group) between June 2016 and June 2018. Primary endpoints were technical and clinical success and target lesion primary patency (TLPP); secondary outcomes were target lesion secondary patency (TLSP) and complication rates. Statistical analysis was performed using the Kaplan-Meier product limit estimator., Results: Demographic data and baseline clinical characteristics were comparable between the groups. Technical and clinical success rates were 100% in both groups. There was no significant difference between the groups in the mean duration of TLPP (DBA group: 26.7 ± 3.6 months; PBA group: 27.0 ± 3.8 months; p = 0.902) and TLSP (DBA group: 37.3 ± 2.6 months; PBA group: 40.4 ± 1.5 months; p = 0.585). No procedural or post-procedural complications were identified., Conclusion: Paclitaxel-coated balloon use did not significantly improve TLPP or TLSP in the treatment of juxta-anastomotic stenosis of dysfunctional RCAVFs., Competing Interests: The authors have no potential conflicts of interest to disclose., (Copyright © 2020 The Korean Society of Radiology.)
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18. LRRC17 Is Linked to Prognosis of Ovarian Cancer Through a p53-dependent Anti-apoptotic Function.
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Oh CK, Park JJ, Ha M, Heo HJ, Kang J, Kwon EJ, Kang JW, Kim Y, Kang JM, Yoon SZ, Ko Y, Ko DS, and Kim YH
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- Aged, Apoptosis genetics, Female, Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic genetics, Gene Knockdown Techniques, Humans, Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins, Middle Aged, Ovarian Neoplasms pathology, Prognosis, Biomarkers, Tumor genetics, Ovarian Neoplasms genetics, Proteins genetics, Tumor Suppressor Protein p53 genetics
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Background/aim: Since pathways involving LRRC17 are related to the survival of patients with various cancers, we analyzed LRRC17 as a prognostic gene in serous ovarian cancer., Materials and Methods: Data were collected from Gene Expression Omnibus (GSE9891, GSE13876, and GSE26712) and The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA). We performed survival analyses using C statistics, area under the curve, survival plot with optimal cutoff level, and cox proportional regression. Zebrafish embryos were used as an in vivo model., Results: The prognosis of patients with high LRRC17 expression was poorer than that of patients with low LRRC17 expression. Multivariate regression analysis showed that LRRC17 expression, age, and stage were independently related with survival. Knockdown of lrrc17 reduced survival rate and delayed development in zebrafish embryos. We also found that lrrc17 is important for cell viability by protecting from p53-dependent apoptosis., Conclusion: LRRC17 could be a prognostic gene in ovarian cancer as it regulates cancer cell viability through the p53 pathway., (Copyright© 2020, International Institute of Anticancer Research (Dr. George J. Delinasios), All rights reserved.)
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19. Poorly differentiated thyroid carcinoma: An institutional experience.
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Choi SW, Lee JH, Kim YY, Chung YS, Choi S, Kim NR, Kang JM, Park HK, and Chun YS
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Purpose: The incidence of poorly differentiated thyroid carcinoma (PDTC) is extremely low among thyroid cancers and there is no standardized treatment guideline for it. In this study, we have analyzed PDTC patients and reviewed their clinicopathological features., Methods: Data of PDTC patients from our institution are collected through the electronic medical database. We analyzed them by several parameters such as basic demographics, presenting symptom, preoperative cytology results, associated pathology, surgical results, surgery type, and distant metastasis., Results: We collected 23 cases in our institution. Apart from two patients who were transferred to another hospital upon diagnosis, all 21 operated cases are analyzed. The parameters we studied were age, sex, presenting symptoms, distant metastasis and pathological features such as tumor size, associated pathology, predominant pattern and so on. We also provided descriptive analyses according to the type of presentation and treatment; patients with distant metastasis, juvenile cancer, and concurrent hyperthyroidism. Furthermore, we provided different cases in which the initial surgical plans differed., Conclusion: We present 21 cases of PDTC patients and clarify their clinicopathological features. Despite some limitations, this study may shed light for future research regarding treatment of PDTC patients., Competing Interests: CONFLICT OF INTEREST No potential conflict of interest relevant to this article was reported., (Copyright © Korean Society of Surgical Oncology.)
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20. Indication of elective colon resection for left-sided diverticulitis in the Asian population.
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Park HJ, Choi S, Baek JH, Park YH, Kang JM, and Lee WS
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- Adult, Age Factors, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Asian People, Body Mass Index, Cardiovascular Diseases, Diverticulitis, Colonic mortality, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Renal Insufficiency, Chronic, Risk Factors, Young Adult, Colectomy methods, Diverticulitis, Colonic surgery, Elective Surgical Procedures methods
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Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest All of the listed authors claim no conflict of interest.
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21. Rivaroxaban after Thrombolysis in Acute Iliofemoral Venous Thrombosis: A Randomized, Open-labeled, Multicenter Trial.
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Kang JM, Park KH, Ahn S, Cho S, Han A, Lee T, Jung IM, Kim JY, and Min SK
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- Aged, Factor Xa Inhibitors administration & dosage, Factor Xa Inhibitors adverse effects, Female, Hemorrhage diagnosis, Hemorrhage etiology, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Proportional Hazards Models, Retreatment, Risk Factors, Rivaroxaban administration & dosage, Rivaroxaban adverse effects, Thrombolytic Therapy, Treatment Outcome, Venous Thrombosis diagnosis, Venous Thrombosis mortality, Factor Xa Inhibitors therapeutic use, Rivaroxaban therapeutic use, Venous Thrombosis drug therapy
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Recently non-Vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOAC) is replacing warfarin for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). However, the role of NOAC after thrombolysis of acute iliofeomral DVT (IFDVT) is not yet defined. This randomized clinical trial aimed to compare the safety and efficacy of rivaroxaban versus warfarin after catheter directed thrombolysis of an IFDVT. Patients with acute DVT of both the iliac and the femoral vein (n = 72) were recruited and randomized to either standard anticoagulation (enoxaparin and warfarin, n = 35) or rivaroxaban (n = 37) after successful thrombolysis or mechanical thrombectomy. Primary efficacy outcome was a recurrence of any venous thromboembolism (VTE) within 6 months. Secondary safety outcomes included major bleeding, clinically relevant non-major bleeding (CRNMB), other adverse event, and all-cause mortality. Rate of recurrent VTE were similar in both groups (11.4% versus 12.5%; p = 0.94). Major bleeding or CRNMB was less in rivaroxaban group without significance (2.9% versus 9.4%, HR, 0.31; 95% CI, 0.03-2.96; p = 0.31). Recurrence-free survival and major bleeding-free survival at 6 months were not different in both groups. After thrombolysis of acute IFDVT, rivaroxaban was as safe and effective as warfarin in preventing DVT recurrence.
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22. Does kaolin-impregnated hemostatic dressing reduce perioperative blood loss in elective laparoscopic colorectal surgery?
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Park HJ, Kang JM, Park YH, and Lee WS
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- Humans, Retrospective Studies, Time Factors, Treatment Outcome, Bandages, Blood Loss, Surgical prevention & control, Colon surgery, Elective Surgical Procedures, Hemostasis, Surgical methods, Kaolin administration & dosage, Laparoscopy, Rectum surgery
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- 2019
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23. Comparison of Outcomes of Hybrid and Surgical Correction for De Novo Arteriovenous Graft Occlusion.
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Ko DS, Choi ST, Lee WS, Chun YS, Park YH, and Kang JM
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Purpose: This study aimed to compare surgical revisions and balloon angioplasty after surgical thrombectomy on thrombosed dialysis access as a first event., Materials and Methods: Records of patients undergoing creation of arteriovenous grafts (AVGs) at the Gachon University Gil Medical Center between March 2008 and February 2016 were reviewed. Among them, patients who underwent treatment on first-time thrombotic occlusion after AVG creation were identified. Outcomes were primary, primary-assisted, and secondary patency. The patency was generated using the Kaplan-Meier method, and patency rates were compared by log-rank test., Results: A total of 59 de novo interventions (n=26, hybrid interventions; n=33, surgical revisions) for occlusive AVGs were identified. The estimated 1-year primary patency rates were 47% and 30% in the surgery and hybrid groups, respectively. The estimated primary patency rates were not different between the two groups (log-rank test, P=0.73). The Kaplan-Meier estimates of 6 and 12 months for primary-assisted patency rates were 68% and 57% in the surgery group and 56% and 56% in the hybrid group. The Kaplan-Meier estimates of 12 and 24 months secondary patency rates were 90% and 71% in the surgery group and 79% and 62% in the hybrid group. There were no differences in the estimated primary-assisted and secondary patency rates between the two groups., Conclusion: Our results showed no significant difference between the two groups in terms of primary patency (P=0.73), primary-assisted patency (P=0.85), and secondary patency (P=0.78). However, percutaneous transluminal angioplasty can give more therapeutic options for both surgeons and patients., Competing Interests: Conflict of interest: None.
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- 2018
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24. Prosthetic Grafting and Arteriovenous Fistula for the Surgical Management of a Common Femoral Vein Injury Using a Staged Approach.
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Son KH, Lee SY, Kang JM, Choi CH, Park KY, and Park CH
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A 27-year-old female patient was referred due to an edematous left lower extremity. Both saphenous veins had been ablated with an endovenous laser procedure used to treat varicose veins. Venography revealed that the left common femoral vein had been divided and that thrombosis was present at the site of division. No veins were available around the thighs. The patient was treated using a staged procedure. During the first stage, a ringed polytetrafluoroethylene graft was used to repair the common femoral vein, and an arteriovenous fistula was constructed from the femoral artery to the graft using a short segment of cephalic vein to increase graft patency. The edema was relieved postoperatively and the graft was patent. During the second stage, which was performed 6 months later, the fistula was occluded by coil embolization. The staged procedure described herein provides an alternative for venous reconstruction when autologous vein is unavailable.
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25. Thrombotic Occlusion of Stent Graft Limbs due to Severe Angulation of Aortic Neck in Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm.
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Kim M, Kim MG, Kang WC, Oh PC, Lee JY, Kang JM, Chung WJ, and Shin EK
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Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) is a safe alternative to open surgical repair for an abdominal aortic aneurysm. However, unfavorable aortic anatomy of the aneurysm has restricted the widespread use of EVAR. Anatomic limitation is most often related to characteristics of the proximal neck anatomy. In this report, we described a patient with a severely angulated proximal neck who underwent EVAR, but required repeat intervention because of thrombotic occlusion of stent graft limbs., Competing Interests: The authors have no financial conflicts of interest.
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26. Diagnosis and Treatment of Lower Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis: Korean Practice Guidelines.
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Min SK, Kim YH, Joh JH, Kang JM, Park UJ, Kim HK, Chang JH, Park SJ, Kim JY, Bae JI, Choi SY, Kim CW, Park SI, Yim NY, Jeon YS, Yoon HK, and Park KH
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Lower extremity deep vein thrombosis is a serious medical condition that can result in death or major disability due to pulmonary embolism or post-thrombotic syndrome. Appropriate diagnosis and treatment are required to improve symptoms and salvage the affected limb. Early thrombus clearance rapidly resolves symptoms related to venous obstruction, restores valve function and reduces the incidence of post-thrombotic syndrome. Recently, endovascular treatment has been established as a standard method for early thrombus removal. However, there are a variety of views regarding the indications and procedures among medical institutions and operators. Therefore, we intend to provide evidence-based guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of lower extremity deep vein thrombosis by multidisciplinary consensus. These guidelines are the result of a close collaboration between interventional radiologists and vascular surgeons. The goals of these guidelines are to improve treatment, to serve as a guide to the clinician, and consequently to contribute to public health care.
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27. A Case of Superior Mesenteric Artery Aneurysm Mimicking an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm and Presenting as a Pulsating Abdominal Mass.
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Choi ST, Kim KK, and Kang JM
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A 62-year-old male with a smoking history of 30 pack-years presented with a 1-year history of a periumbilical pulsating mass. He had been treated for hypertension for 2 years. Physical examination revealed a huge pulsating mass in the periumbilical abdomen. Femoral and popliteal arterial pulses were palpable. Computed tomography showed arterial dissection in the proximal segment of the superior mesenteric artery, a huge aneurysm (52×50 mm) with mural thrombus and two smaller aneurysms (20×20 mm) in the right ileocolic and ileal branches, along with atherosclerotic changes. Interposition using the great saphenous vein was performed after aneurysmal isolation and ligation of jejunal branches in the sac. Distal flow was reestablished by end-to-end and end-to-side anastomoses of the right ileocolic and ileal branches, respectively. No complications were observed at 1-year follow-up.
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28. Consensus for the Treatment of Varicose Vein with Radiofrequency Ablation.
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Joh JH, Kim WS, Jung IM, Park KH, Lee T, and Kang JM
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Unlabelled: The objective of this paper is to introduce the schematic protocol of radiofrequency (RF) ablation for the treatment of varicose veins., Indication: anatomic or pathophysiologic indication includes venous diameter within 2-20 mm, reflux time ≥0.5 seconds and distance from the skin ≥5 mm or subfascial location. Access: it is recommended to access at or above the knee joint for great saphenous vein and above the mid-calf for small saphenous vein. Catheter placement: the catheter tip should be placed 2.0 cm inferior to the saphenofemoral or saphenopopliteal junction. Endovenous heat-induced thrombosis ≥class III should be treated with low-molecular weight heparin. Tumescent solution: the composition of solution can be variable (e.g., 2% lidocaine 20 mL+500 mL normal saline+bicarbonate 2.5 mL with/without epinephrine). Infiltration can be done from each direction. Ablation: two cycles' ablation for the first proximal segment of saphenous vein and the segment with the incompetent perforators is recommended. The other segments should be ablated one time. During RF energy delivery, it is recommended to apply external compression. Concomitant procedure: It is recommended to do simultaneously ambulatory phlebectomy. For sclerotherapy, it is recommended to defer at least 2 weeks. Post-procedural management: post-procedural ambulation is encouraged to reduce the thrombotic complications. Compression stocking should be applied for at least 7 days. Minor daily activity is not limited, but strenuous activities should be avoided for 2 weeks. It is suggested to take showers after 24 hours and tub baths, swimming, or soaking in water after 2 weeks.
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29. A Surgeon's Perspective of Abdominal Wall Endometriosis at a Caesarean Section Incision: Nine Cases in a Single Institution.
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Oh EM, Lee WS, Kang JM, Choi ST, Kim KK, and Lee WK
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Abdominal wall endometriosis in a Caesarean section scar (AEC) is an infrequent type of extrapelvic endometriosis which rarely transforms into a malignant lesion. A painful mass located in the scar of a Caesarean section is a typical sign of AEC. This condition is diagnosed preoperatively using imaging modalities such as computed tomography and ultrasonography, as well as fine-needle aspiration. Although AEC has typical signs, general surgeons often misdiagnose it due to its rarity. Herein, we report our experience of AEC in a single institution.
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30. Hybrid endovascular repair for aortic arch pathology: intermediate outcomes and complications: a retrospective analysis.
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Kang WC, Shin EK, Park CH, Kang JM, Ko YG, Choi D, Youn YN, and Shim WH
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- Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Aortic Dissection diagnosis, Aortic Dissection mortality, Aorta, Thoracic diagnostic imaging, Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic diagnosis, Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic mortality, Aortic Rupture diagnosis, Aortic Rupture mortality, Aortography methods, Blood Vessel Prosthesis, Chi-Square Distribution, Disease-Free Survival, Female, Humans, Kaplan-Meier Estimate, Male, Middle Aged, Patient Selection, Postoperative Complications mortality, Postoperative Complications surgery, Prosthesis Design, Reoperation, Republic of Korea, Retrospective Studies, Risk Assessment, Risk Factors, Stents, Time Factors, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Treatment Outcome, Aortic Dissection surgery, Aorta, Thoracic surgery, Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic surgery, Aortic Rupture surgery, Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation adverse effects, Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation instrumentation, Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation mortality, Endovascular Procedures adverse effects, Endovascular Procedures instrumentation, Endovascular Procedures mortality
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Objectives: To evaluate the outcomes of hybrid endovascular repair for aortic arch pathology., Methods: This study was a retrospective analysis involving patients who underwent hybrid endovascular repair for aortic arch pathologies., Results: Twenty-one patients (16 men; mean age, 64.7 ± 16.2 years) with aortic arch pathologies were treated by hybrid endovascular repair. The indications for treatment included increased aneurysm size in 16 cases (71.4%), rupture or impending aneurysmal rupture in 5 cases (23.8%), and rapid growth of aortic dissection (≥ 10 mm/y) in 1 case (4.8%). Supra-aortic vessel transposition and stent-graft implantation were achieved in all cases. Two types of stent-graft was used, as follows: the Seal thoracic stent-graft in 14 patients (66.7%); and the Valiant stent grafts in 7 patients (33.3%). Perioperative complications affected 5 patients (23.8%), as follows: bleeding (n = 4, 19.0%); stroke (n = 3, 14.3%); renal failure (n = 2, 9.5%); vascular injury (n = 1, 4.8%), and respiratory failure (n = 1, 4.8%). Two patients died within 30 days (9.5%). Technical success was achieved in 15 patients (71.5%). Early endoleaks were noted in 4 patients (19.0%). One patient died during follow-up (mean, 21.3 ± 11.6 months) due to a de novo intramural hematoma. Persistent early endoleaks were noted in 4 patients (19.0%); 2 of the 4 patients were successfully managed with implantation of additional stent-grafts. No late onset endoleaks were noted. The death-free survival and reintervention-free survival rates during follow-up were 85.7% and 90.5%, respectively., Conclusion: Hybrid treatment with supra-aortic vessel transposition and endovascular repair may be an option in frail patients in who open procedures is too risky., (© 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.)
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31. The outcome after stent placement or surgery as the initial treatment for obstructive primary tumor in patients with stage IV colon cancer.
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Lee WS, Baek JH, Kang JM, Choi S, and Kwon KA
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- Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Antineoplastic Agents therapeutic use, Chemotherapy, Adjuvant, Colonic Neoplasms complications, Colonic Neoplasms mortality, Colonic Neoplasms pathology, Colonoscopy, Female, Humans, Intestinal Obstruction etiology, Intestinal Obstruction mortality, Kaplan-Meier Estimate, Length of Stay statistics & numerical data, Male, Middle Aged, Neoplasm Metastasis, Neoplasm Staging, Retrospective Studies, Survival Rate, Treatment Outcome, Colon surgery, Colonic Neoplasms therapy, Intestinal Obstruction therapy, Palliative Care methods, Stents
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Background: It is still a matter of debate as to whether palliative resection of obstructive primary tumors may prolong the survival of patients with obstructive colon cancer and unresectable synchronous metastases. The main goal of this retrospective study was to compare the use of self-expanding metallic stents (SEMS) with open surgery for the palliation of patients with respect to survival, morbidity, and the time to start chemotherapy., Methods: Between January 2000 and January 2008, 88 consecutive patients (52 who underwent surgery and 36 who underwent SEMS insertion) with obstructive colon cancer and unresectable synchronous metastases were retrospectively evaluated., Results: The median hospital stay for all admissions was 7.2 days (range, 3-29 days) in the SEMS group and 12.3 days (range, 6-45 days) in the surgery group (P = .001). The incidence of stoma formation was significantly lower in the SEMS group than in the surgery group (16.7% vs 38.5%, respectively, P = .021). The median time to starting chemotherapy was significantly shorter in patients who underwent SEMS insertion compared with those who underwent surgery (8.1 vs 21.7 days, respectively, P = .001). The 1-year and 2-year survival rates were 44.2% and 21.27% in the surgery group and 16.7% and 2.8% in the SEMS group, respectively. The median survival for all patients was 15 months from the initiation of treatment (95% confidence interval, 6.0-19 months)., Conclusions: Both procedures can be safely performed, but the choice of treatment should be individualized and discussed with a multidisciplinary team., (Copyright © 2012 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
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32. Endovascular therapy of a traumatic chronic popliteal arteriovenous fistula using an AMPLATZER vascular plug.
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Park YN, Kim JH, Choi ST, Byun SS, Kang JM, Kim HS, and Hwang HY
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- Adult, Arteriovenous Fistula diagnostic imaging, Arteriovenous Fistula etiology, Chronic Disease, Humans, Knee Injuries complications, Male, Prosthesis Design, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Treatment Outcome, Wounds, Penetrating complications, Arteriovenous Fistula therapy, Embolization, Therapeutic instrumentation, Endovascular Procedures instrumentation, Popliteal Artery diagnostic imaging, Popliteal Artery injuries, Popliteal Vein diagnostic imaging, Popliteal Vein injuries
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- 2010
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33. Combined open and endovascular repair for aortic arch pathology.
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Kang WC, Shin EK, Ahn TH, Lee KH, Moon CI, Han SH, Park CH, Park KY, Kang JM, and Kim JH
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Background and Objectives: We describe our experience with combined open and endovascular repair in patients who have aortic arch pathology., Subjects and Methods: This study is a retrospective analysis of 7 patients who underwent combined open and endovascular repair for aortic arch pathology. Medical records and radiographic information were reviewed., Results: A total of 7 consecutive patients (5 men, 71.4%) underwent thoracic stent graft implantation. The mean age was 59.9±16.7 years. The indication for endovascular repair was aneurysmal degeneration in 5 patients, and rupture or impending rupture in 2 patients. In all 7 cases, supra-aortic transposition of the great vessels was performed successfully. Stent graft implantation was achieved in all cases. Surgical exposure of the access vessel was necessary in 2 patients. A total of 9 stent grafts were implanted (3 stent grafts in one patient). The Seal thoracic and the Valiant endovascular stent graft were implanted in 6 patients and 1 patient, respectively. There were no post-procedure deaths or neurologic complications. In 2 patients, bleeding and injury of access vessel were noted after the procedure. Postoperative endoleak was noted in 1 patient. One patient died at 10 months after the procedure due to a newly developed ascending aortic dissection. No patients required secondary intervention during the follow-up period. The aortic diameter decreased in 4 patients. In 3 patients, including 1 patient with endoleak, there was no change in aortic diameter., Conclusion: Our experience suggests that combined open and endovascular repair for aortic arch pathology is safe and effective, with few complications.
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34. Moderate-to-severe early-onset hyperuricaemia: a prognostic marker of long-term kidney transplant outcome.
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Min SI, Yun IJ, Kang JM, Park YJ, Min SK, Ahn C, Kim SJ, and Ha J
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- Adult, Age of Onset, Cohort Studies, Female, Glomerular Filtration Rate, Humans, Male, Prognosis, Transplantation, Homologous, Treatment Outcome, Biomarkers blood, Hyperuricemia blood, Kidney Failure, Chronic blood, Kidney Transplantation, Uric Acid blood
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Background: Hyperuricaemia commonly occurs in renal transplant recipients (RTRs), but the effects of post-transplant hyperuricaemia on kidney transplant outcome have not been clearly established. This work was designed to explore the impact of hyperuricaemia on renal transplant outcome., Methods: The authors examined this issue by analysing the clinical outcome of 281 RTRs. Hyperuricaemia (defined as UA > 7.0 mg/dl in men and >6.0 mg/dl in women for at least two consecutive tests, n = 121) was classified as early onset (within 1 year of transplant, n = 90) or late onset (n = 31). Graft function was estimated using the MDRD Study Equation 7 (eGFR(MDRD))., Results: As late-onset hyperuricaemia was found to be induced by a progressive decline in the graft function (P < 0.01), data from early-onset hyperuricaemic recipients were used. Early-onset moderate-to-severe hyperuricaemia (defined as UA >or= 8.0 mg/dl) was found to be a significant risk factor for chronic allograft nephropathy (P = 0.035) and a poorer graft survival (P = 0.026) by multivariate analysis, whereas mild hyperuricaemia was not. The impact of moderate-to-severe hyperuricaemia on renal transplant survival was dependent on the duration of exposure. Likewise, the detrimental effect of early-onset hyperuricaemia on the graft function was dependent on UA levels and exposure time. After control of the baseline graft function by analysis of only recipients with a good graft function at 1 year post-transplantation (eGFR(MDRD) > 60 ml/min), moderate-to-severe early-onset hyperuricaemia was also found to be a marker of long-term graft dysfunction and failure., Conclusion: Moderate-to-severe early-onset hyperuri- caemia may be a prognostic marker of the long-term graft outcome in RTRs, which needs further investigation.
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35. View image generation in perspective and orthographic projection geometry based on integral imaging.
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Park JH, Baasantseren G, Kim N, Park G, Kang JM, and Lee B
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- Computer Simulation, Algorithms, Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted methods, Imaging, Three-Dimensional methods, Models, Theoretical
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A novel technique generating arbitrary view images in perspective and orthographic geometry based on integral imaging is proposed. After capturing three-dimensional object using a lens array, disparity estimation is performed for the pixels at the selected position of each elemental image. According to the estimated disparity, appropriate parts of elemental images are mapped to synthesize new view images in perspective or orthographic geometry. As a result, the proposed method is capable of generating new view images at arbitrary positions with high resolution and wide field of view.
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36. Point light source integral imaging with improved resolution and viewing angle by the use of electrically movable pinhole array.
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Kim Y, Kim J, Kang JM, Jung JH, Choi H, and Lee B
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- Computer-Aided Design, Equipment Design, Equipment Failure Analysis, Reproducibility of Results, Sensitivity and Specificity, Electronics instrumentation, Image Enhancement instrumentation, Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted instrumentation, Imaging, Three-Dimensional instrumentation, Lighting instrumentation
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A resolution and viewing-angle enhanced integral imaging system using electrically movable pinhole array is proposed. A pinhole array on liquid crystal is adopted as dynamic pinhole array in integral imaging. The location of the pinhole array is controlled electrically. The pinhole array is expected to be moved fast enough to make an after-image effect, and the corresponding elemental images are displayed synchronously without reducing the 3D viewing aspect of the reconstructed image. With the proposed technique, the resolution and the viewing angle can be improved remarkably, and the upper resolution limit imposed by the Nyquist sampling theorem is overcome. The explanation of the proposed system is provided and the experimental results are also presented.
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- 2007
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37. Prevalence and clinical characteristics of the metabolic syndrome in middle-aged Korean adults.
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Kwon HS, Park YM, Lee HJ, Lee JH, Choi YH, Ko SH, Lee JM, Kim SR, Kang SY, Lee WC, Ahn MS, Noh JH, Kang JM, Kim DS, Yoon KH, Cha BY, Lee KW, Kang SK, and Son HY
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- Adult, Age Distribution, Aged, Female, Humans, Korea epidemiology, Male, Middle Aged, Prevalence, Metabolic Syndrome diagnosis, Metabolic Syndrome epidemiology
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Background: The aim of this study was to analyze the prevalence and clinical characteristic of the metabolic syndrome of adults, over 40 years old, living in Korea., Methods: This study was carried out for 2 years, 2003-2004, on total 5,330 individuals (2,197 men and 3,133 women) selected by the stratified random cluster sampling among adults over 40 years old. Metabolic syndrome was defined based on both the NCEP-ATP III criteria and Modified ATP III criteria applying the WHO-APR (Asian Pacific Region)'s abdominal obesity criteria (waist circumference > 90 cm in men, 80 cm in women) instead of NCEP-ATP III criteria., Results: Using NCEP-ATP III criteria, the age-adjusted overall prevalence of metabolic syndrome was 24.8% (17.6% in men, 30.0% in women). Age-adjusted overall prevalence of metabolic syndrome as defined by modified-ATP III criteria was 34.3% (26.3% in men, 40.1% in women). The prevalence of metabolic syndrome for each age group (40-49, 50-59, 60-69, > or = 70) in men was as follows: 18.8%, 17.4%, 18.3%, 14.5%. In women: 22.3%, 32.7%, 39.9%, 39.3%. The prevalence of hypertriglyceridemia (triglycerides > or = 1.7 mmol/l) was well correlated with the changing pattern of the prevalence of metabolic syndrome both in men and women., Conclusions: The peak age of metabolic syndrome in men was age 40 through 49, and the prevalence decreased with aging. Therefore, early intervention for risk factors of metabolic syndrome might be required in men. On the other hand, prevention for cardiovascular disease will be needed for perimenopausal women due to considerably increased prevalence in the age 50 through 59.
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