Publications by authors named "Doo-Hun Kim"
Pelvic fractures result from high-energy trauma, and when accompanied by hemorrhagic shock, the mortality rate increases to 40%. Pelvic fractures are anatomically categorized as pelvic ring disruptions and acetabular fractures, each requiring different treatment methods and approaches. Acetabular fractures, which also result from high-energy injuries, may be accompanied by hemorrhagic shock.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: This study assessed patient vulnerability following traffic accidents (TAs) in Korea's border area (BA).
Methods: The BA includes cities and counties directly adjacent to the demilitarized zone with North Korea. The rear area (RA) is defined as the area immediately adjacent to the BA.
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- *A 65-year-old man sustained severe injuries after being struck by a heavy excavator, including damage to the infrarenal IVC and other associated injuries.
- *Despite challenges in controlling bleeding during surgery, operative techniques and strategies, such as ligating the superficial femoral vein, ultimately helped stabilize the patient for further interventions.
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- Ultrasound is an effective and accessible tool for diagnosing sternal fractures in trauma patients, thanks to its speed and accuracy, especially at the bedside.
- A study conducted from March 2022 to February 2023 involved 26 patients, with 19 diagnosed with fractures via initial chest CT and 7 without fractures, who underwent ultrasound evaluations.
- The results showed that ultrasound diagnosed 88.5% of sternal fractures and was particularly accurate in patients already confirmed with fractures via CT scans, demonstrating its value as a supplementary diagnostic method.
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- The study investigates the effectiveness and safety of laparoscopy in treating blunt and penetrating abdominal injuries, addressing previous uncertainties regarding its use in blunt trauma cases.
- Researchers analyzed medical records from a single center over a five-year period, comparing outcomes between patients treated with laparoscopy and those who underwent laparotomy, matching them for demographic factors.
- Results showed that laparoscopy had lower rates of severe complications, shorter ICU stays, and quicker operation times compared to laparotomy, with no missed injuries reported, indicating it is a viable option for stable trauma patients.
Purpose: Despite increasing number of reports on Enhanced Recovery After Surgery program (ERAS) and readmission after pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) from Western countries, there are very few reports on this topic from Asian countries. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of ERAS on hospital stay and readmission and to identify reasons and risk factors for readmission after PD.
Methods: This retrospective cohort study included 670 patients who underwent open PD from January 2003 to December 2017.
The properties of infusibility and insolubility in organic solvent of cured epoxy resin makes it difficult to recycle carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP). We have reported the recycling of CFRPs using the oxidizing power of hydroxyl radicals generated from NaOCl solution. In our study, we used benzyltrimethylammonium bromide (BTAB) and sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) for the interfacial separation between the epoxy resin and carbon fibers (CF).
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