Testicular torsion in the inguinal region in an extremely low birth weight infant [PDF]
Testicular torsion is rare in newborn infants. However, its frequency has increased, most of which are reported in full-term infants. We diagnosed and treated testicular torsion in an extremely low birth weight infant (ELBWI).
Yu Jin Jung, Jae Min Chung
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Repair of severed recurrent thenar branch of median nerve after open carpal tunnel release
An anatomical understanding of median nerve variation is essential for successful decompression of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Although iatrogenic injury of the thenar branch after carpal tunnel release (CTR) has not been reported in many cases, it can
Dong Hee Kang +5 more
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Personal Factors that Affect the Satisfaction of Female Patients Undergoing Esthetic Suture after Typical Thyroidectomy [PDF]
BackgroundIn esthetic surgery, understanding the factors that influence patient satisfaction is important for successful practice. We hypothesize that the factors that influence patient satisfaction include not only aesthetic and functional outcomes, but
Hyo Young Kim +4 more
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Purpose The purpose of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of multiphasic CT and 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) PET/CT for the differentiation of combined hepatocellular carcinomacholangiocarcinoma (cHCC-CCA) from hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC ...
Jae Chun Park +4 more
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Comparison of Social Nicotine Dependence Using the KTSND-K Questionnaire between patients with lung cancer and non-cancer people [PDF]
Objectives Smoking is one of the most important leading causes of lung cancer. Smoking habit is recognized as nicotine dependence, which consists of physical and psychosocial dependence.
Jin Young Lee +8 more
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Changes in the vaccination rate among healthcare workers in response to hospital policies
Introduction: Vaccination is the most effective method of preventing infectious disease among healthcare workers (HCWs). Although HCWs are recommended to receive vaccination, the vaccination rates have been low.
Jin Young Lee +4 more
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Purpose To investigate the capability of enhanced chest computed tomography (CT) for detecting breast abnormalities and to assess the influence of breast composition on this detectability.
Eun Mi Cho +5 more
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Purpose To compare the incidence, survival rate, and CT findings of acute exacerbation (AE) of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) between patients with and without lung cancer. Materials and Methods From June 2004 to July 2018, 89 consecutive patients
Bumsang Cho +5 more
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Bowel preparation for colonoscopy in special populations: a practical and risk-stratified approach [PDF]
Bowel preparation is a key determinant of colonoscopy quality; however, inadequate cleansing remains common among patients with overlapping clinical and logistical barriers.
Myung-Hun Lee +6 more
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High mortality and limited regenerative response in a rabbit model of major hepatectomy with platelet-rich plasma injection [PDF]
Background Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has been proposed to enhance liver regeneration, but its effects remain inconsistent across experimental models. This study evaluated whether autologous PRP promotes hepatic regeneration after major hepatectomy in ...
Hyung Hwan Moon +7 more
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