Publications by authors named "Young-Ung Kim"
In the context of veterinary medicine, minimally invasive techniques for feline spinal surgery remain underexplored, particularly for percutaneous laser disc ablation (PLDA) when using the Holmium:YAG (Ho:YAG) laser. This study aimed to refine the application of the Ho:YAG laser in PLDA by determining the optimal laser intensity and safe insertion angles for the thoracic and lumbar intervertebral discs (IVDs) in cats. Through utilizing computed tomography (CT) for precise guidance, this research involved a cadaveric study of 10 cats to evaluate the spatial configurations that allow for safe needle insertions and effective laser ablation.
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- Syncope is a brief loss of consciousness and muscle tone that occurs suddenly and resolves quickly on its own.
- Stellate ganglion block (SGB) is a treatment method that targets nerve pain in the head, neck, and upper parts of the body, and helps manage conditions like trigeminal neuralgia and complex regional pain syndrome.
- In a reported case, a patient receiving SGB for upper extremity pain also experienced significant improvements in recurrent syncope, chest pain, and overall quality of life.