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BACKGROUND: In an increasing number of lawsuits doctors lose, despite providing preoperative patient education, because of failure to prove informed consent. We analyzed judicial precedents associated with insufficient informed consent to identify judicial factors and trends related to aesthetic surgery medical litigation. METHODS: We collected data from civil trials between 1995 and 2015 that were related to aesthetic surgery and resulted in findings of insufficient informed consent. Based on t

This study was conducted to determine the use of screening for stomach, liver, colorectal, breast, and cervical cancers, which are included in the Korean National Cancer Screening Programme. In 2011 the National Cancer Centre in Korea conducted a nationwide, population-based, cross-sectional interview survey using multi-stage random sampling. Participants included 4,100 cancer-free men 40 years and over of age and women over 30 years of age. The lifetime screening rates for stomach, liver, color

Botulinum toxin B is helpful by influencing the microvascular environment through an increase in the blood velocity of the pedicle.

Modifiable lifestyle-related factors such as smoking and alcohol drinking are associated with cognitive impairment in the elderly population but the relationships have shown various results. To evaluate the relationship of alcohol drinking and smoking in the early 60 s with the risk of developing incident cognitive impairment. In 1999, we evaluated cognitive function, smoking, and drinking status in 3,174 inhabitants aged 60-64 years in a rural area of Korea, with a follow-up assessment of cogni

BACKGROUND: Disputes regarding medical malpractice occur between practitioners and patients. As patients have become increasingly aware regarding medical care, an increase in the unexpected side effects of procedures has been observed, thereby leading to an increase in disputes regarding medical malpractice. In this study, we reviewed trends in precedents involving cosmetic surgery-related medical disputes, with the goal of helping to prevent unnecessary disputes in the future. METHODS: We condu

Perforator flaps become a reliable option for coverage of various defects and the interest is change from survival of perforator flaps to make thin flaps for better aesthetic and functional outcomes. Multiple flap thinning methods have been demonstrated but it has not been widely attempted because of concerns about compromising circulation of flap thinning. This article will demonstrate the feasibility and benefits of flap thinning technique: defatting after conventional flap elevation.

The pedicled thoracodorsal artery perforator flap has been shown to be an effective option for reconstruction of various regions, including the breast, axilla, upper arm, lateral chest, and shoulder area. However, the original length of the pedicle limits the flap's reach to remote locations. We devised a technique that involves microsurgical lengthening of the pedicle to extend the arc of rotation of the pedicled perforator flap. After exposure of the subscapular vascular tree, we divided the t

Postoperative infections are rare after plastic surgery; however, when present, they can affect the aesthetic outcome. Currently, many malpractice lawsuits are associated with surgical site infection. The present study aimed to analyze malpractice claims associated with surgical site infection in the field of plastic surgery through a review of Korean precedents. We analyzed the type of procedure, associated complications, and legal judgment in these cases. Most claimants were women, and claims

본 연구에서는 지리정보시스템(GIS)을 이용하여 지하광산 현장에서 운영되는 디젤 차량의 탄소배출량을 정량적으로 산정할 수 있는 방법을 제시하였다. 국내 지하 석회석 광산 한 곳을 연구지역으로 선정하였고, 연구 지역의 운반도로를 3차원 벡터 네트워크 형식으로 표현하여 GIS 데이터베이스를 구축하였다. 탄소배출계수의 계산을 위해 운반도로의 각 구간별로 대형 디젤 차량인 덤프트럭의 이동속도를 측정하였다. 운반도로 각 구간별로 계산된 탄소배출계수와 GIS 기반의 최적 경로분석을 통해 결정된 트럭의 운반거리를 고려하여 운반작업과 관련한 디젤 차량의 탄소배출량을 정량적으로 산정할 수 있었다. 광업 분야에서 디젤 차량이 광범위하게 활용되고 있으므로, 본 연구에서 제시한 방법은 광산 현장의 탄소배출량 산정을 위해 사용될 수 있으며 추가적인 연구를 통해 보다 개선될 수 있을 것이다. This study presents a method to calculate carbon dioxide emission

This study was conducted to investigate the prevalence of alcohol consumption and identify the sociodemographic factors associated with alcohol consumption among individuals with hepatitis B virus(HBV) infection. We used data from the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys, a nationwide survey conducted between 2007 and 2011. "Monthly alcohol consumption" was defined as having consumed alcohol at least once per month during the past year, and "high-risk alcohol consumption" was