Yonsei medical journal
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Yonsei medical journal · Mar 2011
ReviewSplenic abscess: a single institution study and review of the literature.
The aim of this study was to review our experience with splenic abscesses, with respect to the relevant aspects of splenic abscesses and treatment outcomes. ⋯ There is no gold standard for treating splenic abscesses. Treatment should be customized for each patient.
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Yonsei medical journal · Mar 2011
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effects of a single bolus of remifentanil on corrected QT interval change during sevoflurane induction.
Opioids may affect changes in the corrected QT interval (QTc) during anesthetic induction. This study examine whether a single bolus of remifentanil would prolong QTc after laryngeal mask airway (LMA) insertion during sevoflurane induction. ⋯ A single bolus of remifentanil is safe method to attenuate prolonged QTc associated with insertion of LMA.
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Yonsei medical journal · Mar 2011
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyComparison of the effects of propofol and midazolam on inflammation and oxidase stress in children with congenital heart disease undergoing cardiac surgery.
To investigate and compare the effects of propofol and midazolam on inflammation and oxidase stress in children with congenital heart disease undergoing cardiac surgery. ⋯ Propofol is superior to midazolam in reducing inflammation and oxidase stress and in improving post-operation recovery in children with congenital heart disease undergoing cardiac surgery.
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Yonsei medical journal · Mar 2011
Comparative StudyThe difference in clinical presentations between healthcare-associated and community-acquired pneumonia in university-affiliated hospital in Korea.
Healthcare-associated pneumonia (HCAP) has been proposed as a new category of pneumonia. However, epidemiological studies for HCAP in South Korea are limited. This study aimed to reveal the differences between HCAP and community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), especially in elderly patients, in university-affiliated hospital in South Korea. ⋯ The present study provides additional evidence that HCAP should be distinguished from CAP, even in elderly patients, in South Korea. Physicians should consider S. aureus and MDR pathogens in selecting initial empirical antibiotics of HCAP in South Korea.
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Yonsei medical journal · Mar 2011
Cantilever transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion for upper lumbar degenerative diseases (minimum 2 years follow up).
To evaluate the clinical outcomes of cantilever transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (c-TLIF) for upper lumbar diseases. ⋯ c-TLIF is a safe procedure, providing satisfactory results for patients with upper lumbar degenerative diseases.