Publications by authors named "Eun Kyung Yu"
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- Thoracoscopic stapled bullectomy is an effective treatment for primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP), but it has a notable recurrence rate, often due to new bulla formation near the staple line.
- A study involving 360 cases revealed that larger resected volumes and vertical areas of lung specimens were associated with higher recurrence rates of pneumothorax after surgery.
- To minimize the risk of recurrence, surgeons should aim for smaller resections and ensure the lung is fully collapsed before firing the stapler.
In this study, a newly-synthesized metalloporphyrin, Gd-chlorin (PB Chlorin), was investigated by using a simple tissue phantom to test its efficacy as an MRI contrast agent. This study demonstrated the potential activity of Gd-chlorin as not only a MRI contrast agent, but also as a PDT photosensitizer by using a simple tissue phantom and conducting a very brief MRI experiment.
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