Publications by authors named "Won-Keun Song"
This study aimed to investigate the distribution and epidemiological relatedness of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) isolates from companion dogs, owners, and residential environments of 72 households. Sampling was performed twice from January to June 2018 and a total of 2,592 specimens were collected. The specimens collected from each household were streaked on CHROM agar S.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSince Salmonella Enteritidis is one of the major foodborne pathogens, on-site applicable rapid detection methods have been required for its control. The purpose of this study was to isolate and purify S. Enteritidis-specific phage (KFS-SE2 phage) from an eel farm and to investigate its feasibility as a novel, efficient, and reliable bio-receptor for its employment.
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- The standard care recommends waiting 5 to 7 days after stopping antiplatelet agents before noncardiac procedures due to stent thrombosis concerns, but this can be challenging.
- A study with 62 patients assessed platelet reactivity after stopping antiplatelet drugs, finding that reactivity increased progressively over the days following cessation.
- Results suggested that full recovery of platelet function could occur in less than 5 days, indicating that point-of-care testing like VerifyNow can effectively guide the timing of noncardiac procedures after stopping antiplatelet therapy.
Scar-Saving Flap during Serial Excision by Borrowing from the Opposite Side.
Ann Dermatol
September 2008
Background: Congenital melanocytic nevi may have various shapes according to the anatomic location. Therefore, it is desirable to apply proper surgical designs to the diverse forms considering the characteristics of the sites as well as the shape and size.
Objective: The purpose of this article is to introduce a new scar-saving flap design for semicircular defects after removing congenital melanocytic nevi without excising additional normal skin.
Background: Treatment options for congenital melanocytic nevi (CMN) include complete surgical excision, dermabrasion, curettage, and laser therapy. Fresh cultured epithelial autograft (CEA) after curettage or erbium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Er:YAG) ablation presents a novel option in the management of large-sized or giant CMN.
Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the outcome of CEA after curettage or Er:YAG ablation of CMN and to compare the safety, efficacy, and side-effect profile of CEA with the non-CEA group.