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A Clinical Study of Survival Rate and Prognostic Factors in Advanced Neurobalstoma in Children
Seung Yang, Ho Joon Im, Nam Su Kim, Hahng Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1998;41(5):684-694.   Published online May 15, 1998
Purpose : Despite the use of improved therapeutic modalities, long-term survival remains poor in patients in stage Ⅲ or Ⅳ of neurobalstoma and for over 1 year olds at diagnosis. We evaluated the long-term survival rate and related prognostic factors in advanced neuroblastoma. Methods : Twenty-nine children diagnosed with stage Ⅲ or Ⅳ neuroblastoma after 1 year of age, between May...
The Risk Factor of Bacteremia in Children with Febrile Neutropenia due to Chemotherapy
Tae-Hong Kim, Young-Ho Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1998;41(5):677-683.   Published online May 15, 1998
Purpose : We evaluated the easily-assessable risk factors to predict bacteremia in children with febrile neutropenia, who received anticancer chemotherapy. Methods : We retrospectively reviewed 46 children who had febrile neutropenia caused by anticancer chemotherapy between March, 1993 and February, 1997. The patients with localized infection on presentation were not eligible for this study. We evaluated the correlation between bacteremia and...
On the Significance of Blood Sampling Time in Neonatal Neurologic Prognosis Using Creatine Kinase BB
Heung Taek Kim, Mi Kyung Son, Eun Ju Kim, Kyuchul Choeh
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1998;41(5):669-676.   Published online May 15, 1998
Purpose : To investigate the cut-off value of creatine kinase(CK) BB according to blood sampling time in predicting neonatal prognosis, we studied the time-related releasing pattern of CK isoenzymes after birth asphyxia. Methods : CK was measured within 1 hour and at 6-10 hours after birth from 45 newborn infants who were suspected to be perinatal asphyxia or fetal distress. The...
A Clinical Study on Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
Yong Hun Choi, Gyo Dang Koo, Yeong Ho Rah, Sa Jun Chung
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1998;41(5):663-668.   Published online May 15, 1998
Purpose : Lennox-Gastaut syndrome is an intractable epilepsy which is comprised of several types of etiology and generalized seizures. It also combines with mental retardation. The present study was made to ascertain the clinical study on Lennox-Gastaut syndrome in Korea. Methods : From January, 1985 to December, 1995, 31 children, diagnosed with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome at Kyung Hee University Hospital, were analyzed...
Acute Renal Failure in Children : Underlying Disease and Management according to Age
Eun Joung Park, Joung Sim Kim, Jai Bok Yoo, Joung Sook Sul, Si Whan Koh, Phil Soo Oh, I Suk Kang, Moon Soo Park, Heung Jae Lee, Dong Kyoo Jin
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1998;41(5):654-662.   Published online May 15, 1998
Purpose : It has been stressed that age itself as well as multiple organ failure are important prognostic factors in acute renal failure(ARF) in children. This study was performed to find out the significance of age factor and underlying disease of ARF in children. Methods : We tried to review 58 pediatric ARF cases, retrospectively, in the pediatric intensive care unit(excluding...
Atrial Ectopic Tachycardia in Infant
Myung Ja Yoon, Chung Il Noh
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1998;41(5):646-653.   Published online May 15, 1998
Purpose : Atrial ectopic tachycardia(AET) in older children and adult is characterized by being chronic, incessant and intractable. However, the nature of infantile AET is not defined yet. The purpose of this study was to evaluate our experience of infantile AET. Methods : We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 13 infants(mean onset age, 2.8±2.3 months) diagnosed at Seoul National University...
The Assessment of Pulmonary Parenchymal Damage in Congenital Heart Disease using Lung Perfusion Scan
Hong Ryang Gil, Jae Goo Lee, Kang Uk Lee, Eun Ho Yi, Myung Ja Yun, Chung Il Noh, Jung Yeon Choi, Yong Soo Yun
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1998;41(5):640-645.   Published online May 15, 1998
Purpose : In acyanotic congenital heart disease of children with left to right shunt, 99mTc- Macroaggregate albumin(MAA) was employed to determine the scintigraphic severity of pulmonary parenchymal damage. Methods : These data of lung perfusion scan using 99mTc-MAA were compared with hemodynamic values obtained from cardiac catheterization. Results : The mean Pulmonary arterial pressure(≥30mmHg), total pulmonary resistance(≥2 Wood unit)...
Relation of Postoperative Complication and Duration of Artificial Ventilation in Infants with Large Ventricular Septal Defect
Jeong-Yeol Song, Hyang-Suk Yoon, Hyun-Woong Yang, Jong-Bum Choi, Soon-Ho Choi
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1998;41(5):633-639.   Published online May 15, 1998
Purpose : The importance of postoperative management of those who have undergone intracardiac repair for congenital heart diseases has increased in recent years. In this study, we investigated postoperative complications and their relations to preoperative age or duration of the intubation and artificial ventilation in infants with large symptomatic ventricular septal defect. Methods : Between January, 1993 and December, 1996, sixty...
Living Related Donor Liver Transplantation in Children : Indication and Clinical Outcome
Kyung Mo Kim, Sung gyu Lee, Young Joo Lee, Kwang Min Park, Seong Chul Kim, Hoon Bae Chun, Eun Sil Yoo, Sang Hoon Han, Kyung Suk Ko, Mon Gyu Lee, Kyu Taek Choi, Jae Kon Ko, Hyung Nam Moon
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1998;41(5):622-632.   Published online May 15, 1998
Prognosis of Bacterial Meningitis based on Cerebrospinal Fluid Culture
Yun Ju Lee, Won Sung Lee, Kyoung Sim Kim, Ki Bok Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1998;41(5):614-621.   Published online May 15, 1998
Purpose : The present study was undertaken to assess whether the results of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) culture are related to prognosis. Methods : Subjected to this study were 51 cases admitted to our department who had been diagnosed as bacterial meningitis. They were divided into two groups, Group Ⅰ(20) with positive CSF culture and Group Ⅱ(31) with negative outcome, then both...
Comparison of Continuous versus Intermittent Infusion of Indomethacin in PDA of Preterm Infants
Yun Kyoung Lee, Hee Seok Kim, Kyoung Ran Park, Chan Hu Park, June Dong Park, Beyong Il Kim, Woong Heum Kim, Jung Hwan Choi, Chong Ku Yun
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1998;41(5):599-605.   Published online May 15, 1998
Purpose : Patent ductus arteriosus(PDA) of prematurity is very important disease to study because it causes many cases of perinatal morbidity and its incidence is now increasing. Nowadays indomethacin is the drug of choice for PDA closure, but its use has been limited due to its side effects. Therefore, we compared the effect and side effects of indomethacin according to...
A Clinical Study of Antithrombin Ⅲ Therapy for Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation in Neonates
Ji Young Kim, Cheong Nyen Kim, Myoung Jae Chey, Cheol Young Cheong
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1998;41(5):593-598.   Published online May 15, 1998
Purpose : The purpose of this study is to evaluate the clinical effect of antithrombin Ⅲ concentrates in disseminated intravascular coagulation(DIC) of neonates. Methods : We reviewed the clinical records of 11 newborn patients who had been admitted and diagnosed as DIC at the neonatal intensive care unit of Sanggye Paik Hospital from November, 1995 to September, 1996. Results : There were...
Nationwide Survey on Group A beta-Hemolytic Streptococcal Carrier Rate in Normal Korea School Children in 1996
Sung-Ho Cha, Yong-Mook Choi, Sei-Won Yang, Dong-Hwan Lee, Chong-Guk Lee, Chang-Ho Hong
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1998;41(5):585-592.   Published online May 15, 1998
Purpose : The accuracy of bacteriologic diagnosis of beta-hemolytic streptococcal pharyngotonsillitis depends on the degree of carrier rate in that area. It is the purpose of this study to obtain the carrier rate from seven different areas and to find results and epidemiologic factors. Methods : Throat swab was obtained from the tonsillar fossa of normal school children during March through...
A Clinical and Histological Study of Allergic Colitis in Infant
Jae Bok Kim, Kyung Mo Kim, Ki Soo Kim, Soo Young Pi, Yang Soon Park
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1998;41(4):521-528.   Published online April 15, 1998
Purpose : This study was done to evaluate the clinical and pathologic aspects of allergic colitis. Methods : This study evaluated 19 infants who presented with fresh blood mixed stools. Limited colonoscopy and biopsy were performed. Among the 19 infants, 13 infants were diagnosed as allergic colitis by histological findings. We analyzed the clinical and histological characteristics of 13 infants. Results : Male and female...
Milk Feeding Methods and the Changes of Serum Lactate Level in Infants with Iron Deficiency Anemia
Du Young Choi, Jong Duck Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1998;41(4):514-520.   Published online April 15, 1998
Purpose : Infants undergo critical and rapid stages of growth. Optimal nutrition during this period is therefore essential. Iron deficiency is especially impotant and common. The aim of this study was to determine the present status and problems of milk feeding methods in infants with iron deficiency anemia and, futhermore, to develop appropriate feeding guidelines for adequate iron nutrition. Latate is the end product...
Clinical and MRI Findings of Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis Associated with Preceding Infections Confirmed Serologically
Jung-Yeon Shim, Tae-Sung Ko, Hyung-Nam Moon, Chang-Yee Hong, Choong-Gon Choi,, Shi-Joon Yoo, Dae-Chul Suh
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1998;41(4):505-513.   Published online April 15, 1998
Purpose : Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis(ADEM) is an inflammatory demyelinating disease of the central nervous system. The pathogenesis is not well known, but it is thought to be an immune-mediated disease and may follow a viral infection or vaccinations. MRI demonstrates decreased signal on T1 weighting and increased signal on T2-weighted image. We report clinical features and characteristic MRI findings in seven patients with ADEM...
A Clinical Study of Single Umbilical Artery
Mi Yeon Choi, Young Jun Kim, Young Ah Lee, Ha Joo Choi, Woo Kap Chung, Keun Young Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1998;41(4):498-504.   Published online April 15, 1998
Purpose : Single umbilical artery(SUA), the most common malformation of the umbilical cord, has long been of interest because of its association with congenital malformations. This retrospective study was aimed to evaluate the incidence of SUA and its associated malformations. Method : The study population was inborn neonates of Kang-Nam Sacred Heart Hospital of Hallym University. We reviewed retrospectively the medical records of 15...
Study of Seroprevalence of Antimycoplasma Antibody in Healthy Children and its Diagnostic Value
Soo Kyung Choi, Ji Ah Jung, Kyung Hyo Kim, Gyoung Hee Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1998;41(4):489-497.   Published online April 15, 1998
Purpose : To evaluate the diagnostic reliability of the single serum titers of the specific serum antibody determiantion method, we compared antimycoplasma antibody titers of 177 healthy children with 353 children who had respiratory symptoms indicative of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection. Methods : We used Serodia-Myco II particle agglutination test and the titers of ≥1:40 were regarded as positive. Results : Age distribution of 177 healthy...
Phenotypic and Functional Differentiation of Promyelocytic Cell Line HL-60 by N-N-dimethylformamide
Kyung Hyo Kim, Ju Young Seoh
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1998;41(4):481-488.   Published online April 15, 1998
Purpose : HL-60 is a promyelocytic cell line. Fcγ receptors and complement receptor 3(CR3) play important role in the protective response of granulocytes and monocytes against microbial infection. We quantified the expression of FcγI, FcγII, FcγIII, and CD11b/CD18 during differentiation using HL-60 cells by N-N-dimethylformamide(DMF). Functional studies, such as phagocytic activity, respiratory burst and ADCC, were also performed. Methods : HL-60 cells were induced to...
Preparation and in vitro Physical Activities of Crude Natural Surfactant and Artificial Pulmonary Surfactant Containing Synthetic Peptide and Phospholipid Mixtures
Joo Hyun Kang, Song Yub Shin, Cheol-Young Maeng, Kil Lyong Kim, Chong-Woo Bae, Kyung-Soo Hahm
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1998;41(4):472-480.   Published online April 15, 1998
Purpose : In this study, natural pulmonary surfactant was extracted from bovine lung lavage and its surface activity was determined. To investigate the usefulness of synthetic peptides reconstituted with phospholipid as artificial surfactant, truncated peptides from surfactant protein (SP)-B were synthesized and restored the surface tension lowering activities when appropriately recombined with phospholipid. Methods : Crude natural surfactant(CNS) was isolated from lung lavage by centrifugation...
Retrospective 3-year Clinical Study of Enterobacter Bacteremia in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Kwang Ok Chung, Chun Hyuk Chang, Sung Min Cho, Dong Seok Lee, Doo Kwun Kim, Sung Min Choi
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1998;41(4):466-471.   Published online April 15, 1998
Purpose : Enterobacter is one of the important organisms in neonatal intensive care unit. We reviewed the clinical characteristics, underlying diseases, invasive procedures during admission, mortality and antibiotic sensitivity of Enterobacter infection in NICU. Methods : We retrospectively reviewed 21 neonatal patients whose blood cultures yielded Enterobacter between June 1994 and June 1997 at Dongguk University Hospital. Results : Blood cultures were positive in 62...
Comparison of Continuous Versus Intermittent Infusion of Indomethacin in PDA of Preterm Infants
Yun Kyoung Lee, Hee Seok Kim, Kyoung Ran Park, Chan Hu Park, June Dong Park, Beyong Il Kim, Woong Heum Kim, Jung Hwan Choi, Chong Ku Yun
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1998;41(4):464-470.   Published online April 15, 1998
Purpose : Patent ductus arteriosus(PDA) of prematurity is very important disease to study because it causes many cases of perinatal morbidity and its incidence is now increasing. Nowadays indomethacin is the drug of choice for PDA closure, but its use has been limited due to its side effects. Therefore, we compared the effect and side effects of indomethacin according to the infusion method, continuous...
High Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation as a Rescue Therapy of Severe Neonatal Respiratory Failure
Eun Kyung Lee, Yun Sil Chang, Won Soon Park
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1998;41(4):456-465.   Published online April 15, 1998
Purpose : High frequency oscillatory ventilation(HFOV) using suprathysiologic ventilatory frequency is a new therapeutic technique, which has a improved survival and reduced complication of newborn infants suffering from severe respiratory failure. The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of HFOV as a rescue therapy for infants with severe respiratory failure and to compare the treatment results...
Effect of Simultaneous Administration of Hepatitis B Vaccine with DPT and Oral Polio Vaccine
Hyo Geun Ju, Young Youn Choi, Jae Sook Ma, Tai Ju Hwang
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1998;41(4):451-455.   Published online April 15, 1998
Purpose : The universal vaccination against hepatitis B during early infancy is the only effective way to control hepatitis B infection in highly endemic areas in Korea. The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of simultaneous hepatitis B vaccination with DPT and oral polio at 2, 4, 6 months of age in babies of HBs antigen negative mothers. Methods : One...
A Survey of Breast-Feeding
Yun Ah Sung,, Ju Yong Ahn, Hwa Yeon Lee, Jae Yoon Kim, Don Hee Ahn, Yong Jin Hong
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1998;41(4):444-450.   Published online April 15, 1998
Purpose : The superiority of breast-feeding to artificial feeding of infants aged 6 months or less has been well established. Due to the low rate of breast-feeding in our 1994 hospital survey we recommended and educated about breast-feeding to mothers who delivered in our hospital since January 1995. The purpose of this survey is to assess if the rate of breast-feeding increased in our...
The Impact of Prolonged Breast Milk Feeding and Large Amount of Whole Cow's Milk Intake on Iron Status in Early Childhood
Pei Tai Wang, In-sang Jeon
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1998;41(4):437-443.   Published online April 15, 1998
Purpose : The Large amounts of whole cow’s milk intake, just followed by prolonged breast milk feeding may induce a severe deficit of iron. We performed this study to investigate the severity of iron deficiency in these subjects. Methods : Seventy-one subjects(12 to 48 months of age) were classified according to history of prolonged breast milk feeding and intake of large amounts of whole...
Expression of Tumor Suppression Gene in Childhood Cancer
Ji Eun Lee, Myung Ik Lee, Chang Soo Park
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1998;41(3):383-389.   Published online March 15, 1998
Purpose : Childhood cancer is closely related to the mutation of tumor suppressor gene. The mutant gene may evoke congenital anomaly and development of cancer. The common solid tumors in childhood are Wilms' tumor, retinoblastoma and neuroblastoma. The cytogenetic study has been performed. The cytogentic study revealed structural abnormality of chromosome in Wilms' tumor and retinoblastoma. The oncogene and mutation...
Random Urine Ca/Cr Ratio in Healthy Neonates
Hea Young Lee, So Young Park, Eun Sun Yoo, Eun Ae Park, Seung Joo Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1998;41(3):378-382.   Published online March 15, 1998
Purpose : Recently, in high risk preterm infants, we experienced high incidence of hypercalciuria, nephrolithiasis & nephrocalcinosis. To screen hypercalciuria, we need the normal value of random urine Ca/Cr ratio in healthy neonates according to gestational age, postnatal age, milk and calcium intake. Methods : Random urine Ca/Cr ratio was checked in 260 healthy full-term infants at the 2-7th day, and...
Percutaneous Closure of Patent Ductus Arteriosus Using Coil Embolization
Mi Jung Kang, Sejung Sohn, Eun Jung Bae, In Seng Park, Seong Ho Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1998;41(3):369-377.   Published online March 15, 1998
Purpose : Percutaneous closure with occluding coils has been recently described as a method of nonsurgical treatment of the small patent ductus arteriosus(PDA). The snare-assisted technique or detachable coil has been newly developed, improving coil delivery and eliminating the incidence of coil embolization. This method is also applicable to residual PDA following surgical ligation or device implantation. The study purpose...
Incidence of Congenital Heart Disease in Neonate by Color Doppler Echocardiography
Tae Chan Kwon, Joon Sik Kim, Sang Lak Lee, Myung Sung Kim, Geun Soo Park, Chun Soo Kim, In Joo Kim, Bin Ahn
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1998;41(3):363-368.   Published online March 15, 1998
Purpose : Many reports exist about the frequency of congenital heart disease(CHD) in the world, but according to the definition of CHD and subjects of study group, many differences existed between the reports. We conducted this study to evaluate the incidence and frequency of CHD by color Doppler echocardiography in neonate, and to suggest a preliminary model of incidence of...

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