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Skin Research and Technology | 2013

Interexaminer reliability of infrared thermography for the diagnosis of complex regional pain syndrome.

Eunjoo Choi; Pyung‐Bok Lee; Francis Sahngun Nahm

Infrared thermography (IRT) is a useful tool for assessing skin temperature abnormalities in patients with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). Although determining regions of interest (ROIs) is an essential process for interpreting thermographic images, there are no validated and standardized guidelines to determine ROIs. Therefore, ROIs may be determined differently by each observer even for the same IRT images, which can result in an important issue for IRT reliability. The purpose of this study was to investigate the interexaminer reliability of IRT in patients with CRPS.


BMC Anesthesiology | 2014

The influence of the direction of J-tip on the placement of a subclavian catheter: real time ultrasound-guided cannulation versus landmark method, a randomized controlled trial

Ah-Young Oh; Young-Tae Jeon; Eunjoo Choi; Jung-Hee Ryu; Jung-Won Hwang; Hee-Pyoung Park; Sang-Hwan Do

BackgroundIt has been reported that the direction of the guidewire J-tip is associated with misplacement of a central venous catheter. We hypothesized that real-time ultrasound-guided infraclavicular subclavian venous cannulation would be less influenced by the direction of guidewire J-tip compared to landmark method.MethodsSixty adult patients who required subclavian venous catheterization for neurosurgery were enrolled in this prospective randomized controlled study. Patients were randomly divided into a landmark group (n = 30) or an ultrasound group (n = 30). After the subclavian vein was punctured, the guidewire was advanced with the guidewire J-tip directed cephalad. Misplacement or advancement failure of the guidewire was regarded as an unsuccessful placement. Postoperative chest radiography was performed to confirm pneumothorax and the location of the catheter tip.ResultsThe two groups were comparable with respect to age, gender, height, and weight distribution. The incidence of unsuccessful guidewire placement was lower in the ultrasound group than in the landmark group (13% vs. 47%, P = 0.01). Among the unsuccessful guidewire placements, the incidence of misplacement were comparable between the groups and were all located in the ipsilateral internal jugular vein (7% vs. 7%). However, the incidence of advancement failure was significantly higher in landmark group (40% vs. 7%, P = 0.005). There were no complications such as pneumothorax or hemothorax.ConclusionsThe proper placement of guidewire was less influenced by the direction of the guidewire J-tip with ultrasound-guided subclavian venous cannulation than with the landmark approach.


BJA: British Journal of Anaesthesia | 2015

Comparison of contrast flow and clinical effectiveness between a modified paramedian interlaminar approach and transforaminal approach in cervical epidural steroid injection.

Eunjoo Choi; Francis Sangun Nahm; Pyung‐Bok Lee

BACKGROUND The different methods of cervical epidural injection include the median or paramedian interlaminar (PI) approach and the transforaminal (TF) approach. We hypothesized that the modified PI (mPI) approach could deliver drugs suitably and safely into the anterior epidural space compared with the TF approach. METHODS A total of 62 patients were randomized into either the mPI group (n=31) or the TF group (n=31). Contrast to the anterior epidural space (primary outcome, grade 1-3), vascular uptake and discomfort were assessed. Furthermore, pain intensity in the arm and neck [numeric rating scale (NRS)] and the degree of symptoms (5-point Likert scale) before the procedure and 2 weeks, 1 and 3 months following the procedure were compared between two groups. Effectiveness (a secondary outcome) was defined as a ≥50% reduction on the NRS for arm and neck pain and a result of 3 or 4 on the Likert scale at 3 months following the procedure. RESULTS Contrast to the anterior epidural space in the mPI group was significantly greater than that in the TF group (P=0.036). Vascular uptake and discomfort in the mPI group were significantly lower than those in the TF group (P<0.001, respectively). Of the patients in whom the procedure was effective, 24 (77.4%) were from the mPI group and 20 (64.5%) were from the TF group (P=0.263). CONCLUSION This result suggests that the mPI approach allows for suitable and safe delivery of drugs into the anterior epidural space. TRIAL REGISTRY NUMBER Institutional Review Board of Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (B-1206/159-004) and Clinical Research Information Service (KCT0000626).


Korean Journal of Anesthesiology | 2011

Successful removal of kinked J-guide wire under fluoroscopic guidance during central venous catheterization -A case report-

Hyun-Seok Han; Young-Tae Jeon; Hyo-Seok Na; Jin-Young Hwang; Eunjoo Choi; Mi-Hyun Kim

Guidewire-associated complications that occur during the process of central venous catheterization include its kinking, looping, knotting and breakage. The removal of a looped or knotted guidewire is problematic because it can cause vessel damage, major hemorrhage, or embolization of a fractured guidewire. We report a case of guidewire kinking and its successful removal under fluoroscopic guidance.


Journal of International Medical Research | 2013

Comparison of ramosetron with combined ramosetron and midazolam for preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting in patients at high risk following laparoscopic gynaecological surgery

Eun Young Park; Soo Kyung Lee; Mae Hwa Kang; Kyung Jee Lim; Yi Seul Kim; Eunjoo Choi; Young-Han Park

Objectives This randomized, double-blind study compared the antiemetic efficacy of ramosetron with that of ramosetron combined with midazolam, and investigated whether the timing of midazolam administration affected the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). Methods Nonsmoking female patients undergoing laparoscopic gynaecological surgery were randomized to three groups: group R received intravenous (i.v.) normal saline at induction of anaesthesia and 30 min before the end of surgery; group RM1 received midazolam i.v. at induction of anaesthesia and normal saline i.v. 30 min before the end of surgery; group RM2 received normal saline i.v. at induction of anaesthesia and midazolam i.v. 30 min before the end of the surgery. All patients received 0.3 mg ramosetron i.v. at the end of surgery. Incidence of PONV and need for rescue antiemetics were assessed during the 48-h postoperative period. Results A total of 126 patients were included in the analyses. There was no significant difference in the incidence of severe nausea, emetic episodes or use of antiemetics among the three groups. The incidence of complete response (no PONV and no rescue antiemetics) was significantly higher in the RM1 (30/41; 73%) and RM2 (30/42; 71%) groups compared with group R (19/43; 44%). Conclusions Midazolam given at induction of anaesthesia or at the end of the surgery, combined with ramosetron, was more effective than ramosetron alone in reducing the incidence of PONV.


Medicine | 2016

Multicenter study on the asymmetry of skin temperature in complex regional pain syndrome: An examination of temperature distribution and symptom duration.

Chan Woo Cho; Francis Sahngun Nahm; Eunjoo Choi; Pyung-Bok Lee; In-Ki Jang; Chul Joong Lee; Yong Chul Kim; Sang Chul Lee

AbstractAccording to the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) and American Medical Association (AMA), the diagnostic criteria for complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) require the presence of skin temperature asymmetry. In CRPS, it is generally accepted that the temperature of skin of affected limbs changes from warm to cold; however, in our clinical practice, we have experienced many cases with different thermographic characteristics. Therefore, we conducted a retrospective multicenter study that examined the distribution of skin temperature in patients with CRPS and skin temperature asymmetry versus symptom duration.Patients diagnosed with type 1 or 2 CRPS were recruited. After confirming CRPS according to the IASP diagnostic criteria, infrared thermographic images were evaluated for skin temperature differences (&Dgr;T) between the affected and unaffected limbs.A total of 296 patients with CRPS were included in this study. The median duration of symptoms was 6 months and the mean ± standard deviation of &Dgr;T was –0.72 ± 1.65°C. A skin temperature difference between bilateral limbs (|&Dgr;T|) of 1°C or less was seen in 131 patients (44.3%); thus, these 131 patients did not meet the IASP criteria for CRPS. Further, cool skin temperature was not observed in 88 patients (29.7%), meaning that these patients did not meet the AMA criteria for CRPS. There was no correlation between the symptom duration and &Dgr;T (Spearmans rho = –0.075, P = 0.196) and there was no significant difference in the average &Dgr;T among the 4 symptom duration groups (0–3 months, 4–6 months, 7–12 months, >12 months, P = 0.08).In conclusion, a considerable proportion of the patients that participated in this study did not meet the thermal criteria set forth by the IASP and AMA. Further, there was no correlation between symptom duration and skin temperature difference.


Medicine | 2016

The positive duration of varicella zoster immunoglobulin M antibody test in herpes zoster.

Seong-Won Min; Yung Suk Kim; Francis Sahngun Nahm; Da Hye Yoo; Eunjoo Choi; Pyung-Bok Lee; Hyunjung Choo; Zee-Yong Park; Catherine Seonghee Yang

Abstract Laboratory tests for herpes zoster (HZ) are required to confirm varicella zoster virus (VZV) infection, especially when a skin lesion is not typical or apparent. The serological test for VZV IgM antibody is simple and cost-effective; however, the change in the VZV IgM-positive rate over the time course of the disease has not been investigated. Therefore, we conducted an observational study to evaluate the positive rate of VZV IgM results during the time course of HZ and estimate the VZV IgM-positive period. After obtaining serum from patients with typical HZ, the VZV IgM titer was examined using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay methods. After logarithmic transformation of the VZV IgM titer and the period after the onset of HZ, regression analysis was performed with the 2 transformed variables. A total of 62 patients were included in this study, and VZV IgM antibody was positive only in 23 patients (37%). The estimated antibody-positive period after HZ onset was 3.5 weeks (95% confidence interval 2.8–4.6 weeks). These findings suggest that the serological diagnosis of VZV IgM to confirm HZ is only useful within 3.5 weeks after the onset of symptoms.


Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine | 2016

Insufficient Penetration of Bone Cement Into the Trabecular Bone: A Potential Risk for Delayed Bone Cement Displacement After Kyphoplasty?

Yeong Ho Jeong; Chul Joong Lee; Jei Taick Yeon; Junyeal Bae; Eunjoo Choi; Pyung Bok Lee; Francis Sahngun Nahm

Objective Balloon kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure used in the treatment of vertebral compression fractures. Although cement leakage is a well-known complication of the procedure, delayed displacement of the injected bone cement material, occurring several weeks after kyphoplasty, is a rare occurrence. In this report, we describe a case of delayed dislodgement of the bone cement occurring 4 weeks after successful kyphoplasty for an osteoporotic compression fracture of L4. Case Report A balloon kyphoplasty was successfully performed for the clinical management of an osteoporotic compression fracture of the L4 vertebral body in a 74-year-old patient with Kummel disease. However, further progression of the collapse of L4 vertebra was identified on radiographic imaging obtained 4 weeks after the kyphoplasty. A cystic filling pattern of the bone cement was observed, rather than the expected matrix-like pattern, which contributed to the continued progression of the collapse of the vertebral body. Conclusions As delayed displacement of bone cement can result in progression of an osteoporotic compression fracture of the vertebrae, we propose that sufficient penetration of bone cement into the microstructure of the trabecular bone of the vertebral body during kyphoplasty could reduce the risk of this phenomenon.


Toxins | 2018

Lumbar Sympathetic Block with Botulinum Toxin Type A and Type B for the Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Yongki Lee; Chul Joong Lee; Eunjoo Choi; Pyung Bok Lee; Ho-Jin Lee; Francis Sahngun Nahm

A lumbar sympathetic ganglion block (LSB) is a therapeutic method for complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) affecting the lower limbs. Recently, LSB with botulinum toxin type A and B was introduced as a novel method to achieve longer duration of analgesia. In this study, we compared the botulinum toxin type A (BTA) with botulinum toxin type B (BTB) in performing LSB on patients with CRPS. LSB was performed with either BTA or BTB on patients with CRPS in their lower extremities. The length of time taken for patients to return to the pre-LSB pain score and the adverse effect of LSB with BTA/BTB were investigated. The median length of time taken for the patients to return to the pre-LSB pain score was 15 days for the BTA group and 69 days for the BTB group (P = 0.002). Scores on a visual analogue scale decreased in the patients of both groups, and no significant adverse effects were experienced. In conclusion, the administration of either BTA or BTB for LSB is a safe method to prolong the sympathetic blocking effect in patients with CRPS. BTB is more effective than BTA to prolong the sympathetic blocking effect in CRPS patients.


Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine | 2017

The Neurological Safety of an Epidurally Administered Lipo-PGE1 Agonist in Rats.

Eunjoo Choi; Sun Min Im; Hyung-seok Yoo; Francis Sahngun Nahm; Yang Hyun Kim; Gheeyoung Choe; Pyung Bok Lee

Background and Objective Liposomal prostaglandin E1 (Lipo-PGE1) can inhibit platelet aggregation and vasodilatation and has been found to be therapeutic in ischemia and spinal diseases including stenosis. However, the neurologic safety of epidural administration of lipo-PGE1 requires further study. We investigated the neurotoxicity of epidurally administered lipo-PGE1 agonist in rats. Methods Twenty-seven rats were randomly divided into three groups: Epidural isotonic sodium chloride solution administration (negative control, group N, n = 9); epidural lipo-PGE1 agonist (group L, n = 9); and epidural alcohol (positive control, group A, n = 9). A single 3-mL injection of lipo-PGE1 agonist (0.3 mL, 0.15 &mgr;g/kg), 40% ethanol, or isotonic sodium chloride solution was administered. Neurologic assessments were performed 3, 7, and 21 days after the injection. Histopathologic data were evaluated by one pathologist via light microscopy. Results All rats in groups N and L, except one rat in group L, demonstrated normal response to neurologic assessments. Histopathologic findings showed no evidence of degenerative myelopathy, chromatolysis, or myelin loss in group N or L at any time point. However, all rats in group A revealed sensory and motor deficits as well as histopathologic abnormalities. Conclusion Liposomal prostaglandin E1 agonist did not cause any apparent neurologic abnormalities in the spinal cord or dorsal root ganglion, suggesting it is neurologically safe for epidural injection in this species. Additional mammalian study is warranted.

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Pyung Bok Lee

Seoul National University

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Francis Sahngun Nahm

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital

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Ho-Jin Lee

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital

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Pyung-Bok Lee

Seoul National University

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Pyung‐Bok Lee

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital

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Young-Tae Jeon

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital

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Ah-Young Oh

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital

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Francis Sangun Nahm

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital

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