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Gastroenterology
Usefulness of nasal cavity evaluation before high-resolution esophageal manometry in high-risk patients
Hyun Jin Min, Jae Yong Park
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(1):86-94. Published online November 30, 2023
Background/Aims: A catheter is inserted through the nasal cavity during high-resolution esophageal manometry (HRM), which may cause adverse events such as pain or epistaxis. Despite these possible safety considerations, studies on this subject are very limited. We aimed to investigate the usefulness..
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Musculoskeletal complications in patients with diabetes mellitus
Jong Han Choi, Hae-Rim Kim, Kee-Ho Song
Korean J Intern Med. 2022;37(6):1099-1110. Published online October 27, 2022
Musculoskeletal conditions are common in patients with diabetes. Several musculoskeletal disorders are viewed as chronic complications of diabetes because epidemiological studies have revealed high correlations between such complications and diabetes, but the pathophysiological links with diabetes r..
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Young-onset type 2 diabetes in South Korea: a review of the current status and unmet need
Ye Seul Yang, Kyungdo Han, Tae Seo Sohn, Nam Hoon Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2021;36(5):1049-1058. Published online September 1, 2021
The prevalence of young-onset (diagnosis at age < 40 years) type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is increasing globally. Young-onset T2DM has a common pathophysiology of glucose dysregulation as in late-onset T2DM. However, it presents a greater association with obesity and a more rapid decline in β-ce..
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Endocrinology-metabolism
Analysis of diabetes quality assessment findings and future directions for the appropriate management of diabetes in Korea
Yu Jin Kim, Suk Chon, Seungjoon Oh, Jeong-taek Woo, Sung Woon Kim, Sang Youl Rhee
Korean J Intern Med. 2019;34(1):125-136. Published online March 15, 2017
Background/Aims: Due to recent increases in the disease burden of diabetes mellitus, the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRA) of Korea implemented a quality assessment of the treatment of diabetes to improve patient care. The present study was conducted to identify any changes after..
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Cardiology
Transradial versus transfemoral intervention in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction patients in Korean population
Hu Li, Seung-Woon Rha, Byoung Geol Choi, Min Suk Shim, Se Yeon Choi, Cheol Ung Choi, Eung Ju Kim, Dong Joo Oh, Byung Ryul Cho, Moo Hyun Kim, Doo-Il Kim, Myung-Ho Jeong, Sang Yong Yoo, Sang-Sik Jeong, Byung Ok Kim, Min Su Hyun, Young-Jin Youn, Junghan Yoon
Korean J Intern Med. 2018;33(4):716-726. Published online July 7, 2017
Background/Aims: Transradial intervention (TRI) is becoming the preferred method over transfemoral intervention (TFI) because TRI is associated with lower incidence of major bleeding and vascular complications. However, there has been limited published data regarding the clinical outcomes of TRI ver..
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Gastroenterology
Outcome of donor biliary complications following living donor liver transplantation
Hyun Young Woo, In Seok Lee, Jae Hyuck Chang, Seung Bae Youn, Si Hyun Bae, Jong Young Choi, Ho Jong Chun, Young Kyoung You, Dong Goo Kim, Seung Kew Yoon
Korean J Intern Med. 2018;33(4):705-715. Published online March 14, 2018
Background/Aims: Biliary complications are the most common donor complication following living donor liver transplantation (LDLT). The aim of this study is to investigate the long-term outcomes of biliary complications in right lobe adult-to-adult LDLT donors, and to evaluate the efficacy of endosco..
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Nephrology
Long-term study of the association of adipokines and glucose variability with diabetic complications
Jin Joo Cha, Hye Sook Min, Kitae Kim, Mi Jin Lee, Mi Hwa Lee, Jung Eun Kim, Hye Kyoung Song, Dae Ryong Cha, Young Sun Kang
Korean J Intern Med. 2018;33(2):367-382. Published online November 4, 2016
Background/Aims: Recent studies have suggested an important role of adipokines in the development of insulin resistance and diabetes mellitus. The clinical relevance of adipokines on long-term outcomes in patients with diabetes and chronic kidney disease is uncertain. The purpose of this study was t..
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Immunologic and non-immunologic complications of a third kidney transplantation
Hyun Seon Kim, Jae Young Kim, Eun Jin Kang, Yoon Seok Choi, Ji-Il Kim, In Sung Moon, Bum Soon Choi, Cheol Whee Park, Chul Woo Yang, Yong-Soo Kim, Byung Ha Chung
Korean J Intern Med. 2015;30(5):657-664. Published online August 27, 2015
Background/Aims: Patients who undergo repeat kidney transplantations (KTs) are considered at high risk for experiencing immunologic and non-immunologic complications. In this study, we investigated the clinical outcomes, including medical and surgical complications, of patients who underwent a third..
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Pulmonology
Clinical outcomes of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support in patients with hematologic malignancies
Hye Seon Kang, Chin Kook Rhee, Hea Yon Lee, Young Kyoon Kim, Soon Seog Kwon, Seok Chan Kim, Jong Wook Lee
Korean J Intern Med. 2015;30(4):478-488. Published online June 29, 2015
Background/Aims: The clinical outcomes of patients with hematologic malignancies who were treated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) after the failu re of optimal conventional therapy were determined.
Methods: The medical records of all patients administered ECMO during their stay in a..
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Nephrology
The association between an abnormal post-voiding urine volume and a lower estimated glomerular filtration rate in patients with type 2 diabetes with no voiding symptoms
A Jin Cho, Sung Tae Cho, Young-Ki Lee, Jieun Oh, Sung Gyun Kim, Jang Won Seo, Jong-Woo Yoon, Ja-Ryong Koo, Hyung Jik Kim, Yong Seong Lee, Young-Goo Lee, Jung Woo Noh
Korean J Intern Med. 2015;30(1):82-87. Published online December 30, 2014
Background/Aims: Diabetic cystopathy is a frequent complication of diabetes mellitus. This study assessed the association between the post-voiding residual (PVR) urine volume and diabetic nephropathy in type 2 diabetics with no voiding symptoms.
Methods: This study investigated 42 patients with typ..
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Plasma N-Terminal Pro-B-Type Natriuretic Peptide Is Predictive of Perioperative Cardiac Events in Patients Undergoing Vascular Surgery
Ji Hyun Yang, Jin Ho Choi, Young-Wook Ki, Dong Ik Kim, Duk-Kyung Kim, Jeong Rang Park, Jae K. Oh, Seung-Hyuk Choi
Korean J Intern Med. 2012;27(3):301-310. Published online September 1, 2012
Background/AimsIdentification of patients at high risk for perioperative cardiac events (POCE) is clinically important. This study aimed to determine whether preoperative measurement of plasma N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) could predict POCE, and compar..
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Associations between Hemoglobin Concentrations and the Clinical Characteristics of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Jin Ook Chung, Dong Hyeok Cho, Dong Jin Chung, Min Young Chung
Korean J Intern Med. 2012;27(3):285-292. Published online September 1, 2012
Background/AimsMany studies have demonstrated an association between hemoglobin levels and cardiovascular disease in diabetic patients. The aim of this study was to determine whether there is an association between hemoglobin concentrations and various clinical parameters, inc..
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Delayed Rupture of the Right Sinus of Valsalva into the Right Atrium after Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Seung Yong Shin, Hyung Joon Joo, Sang Yup Lim, Seong Mi Park, Soon Jun Hong, Wan Joo Shim, Do Sun Lim
Korean J Intern Med. 2009;24(4):388-392. Published online November 27, 2009
Rupture of the sinus of Valsalva is an extremely rare complication after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Because it usually results from the retrograde extension of a dissection of the right coronary artery and may quickly spread to involve the entire aorta, it can cause life-threatenin..
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The Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Patients with Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
Jung-Hwan Oh, Myung-Gyu Choi, Moo-Il Kang, Kang-Moon Lee, Jin Il Kim, Byung-Wook Kim, Dong-Soo Lee, Sung-Soo Kim, Hwang Choi, Sok-Won Han, Kyu-Yong Choi, Ho-Young Son, In-Sik Chung
Korean J Intern Med. 2009;24(4):309-317. Published online November 27, 2009
Background/AimsGastrointestinal (GI) symptoms are common among patients with non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM). Our aim was to investigate the frequency of chronic GI symptoms in Korean patients with NIDDM. MethodsA cross-sectiona..
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Endoscopic Pancreatic Sphincterotomy: Indications and Complications
Yong Won Joo, Jai Hoon Yoon, Seung Chul Cho, Kang Nyeong Lee, Na Rae Ha, Hang Lak Lee, Oh Young Lee, Byung Chul Yoon, Ho Soon Choi, Joon Soo Hahm, Dong Hoo Lee, Min Ho Lee
Korean J Intern Med. 2009;24(3):190-195. Published online August 26, 2009
Background/AimsAlthough a few recent studies have reported the effectiveness of endoscopic pancreatic sphincterotomy (EPST), none has compared physicians' skills and complications resulting from the procedure. Thus, we examined the indications, complications, and safety of EPS..
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Successful Treatment of Ischemic Dysfunction of the Sinus Node with Thrombolytic Therapy: A Case Report
Jong-Seon Park, Dong-Gu Shin, Young-Jo Kim, Gu-Ru Hong, Hyung-Jun Kim, Bong-Sup Shim
Korean J Intern Med. 2006;21(4):283-286. Published online December 31, 2006
We report on a case of ischemic dysfunction of the sinus node as a complication after percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty of the distal left circumflex artery. After local thrombolytic therapy in the sinus node artery, sinus node arterial flow was re-established and sinus node function..
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Transluminal Removal of a Fractured and Embolized Indwelling Central Venous Catheter in the Pulmonary Artery
O Kil Kim, Su Hong Kim, Jong Bin Kim, Woo Seong Jeon, Sung Hwan Jo, Jee Hyun Lee, Ji Ho Ko
Korean J Intern Med. 2006;21(3):187-190. Published online September 30, 2006
Vascular catheters are associated with complications such as infection, thrombosis and stenosis. The embolization of a venous catheter fragment is a rare complication. A 39-year-old woman underwent placement of a totally implantable venous access device for chemotherapy to treat a recurrent lipos..
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