Comparative Results of Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy and Vaginal Hysterectomy / 대한산부인과학회잡지

OBJECTIVE: To compare the outcomes of a method of assigning patients to a vaginal or laparoscopically assisted vaginal approach to hysterectomy. METHOD: Hysterectomy is the most common gynecologic operation. A clinical evaluation was attempted to analyze 100 cases of LAVH which was performed at St. Paul hospital from May 1997 to March 2000, and to compare them with 100 cases of vaginal hysterectomy at the same hospital. we used simple electrosurgical technique without using the disposable staples and other instruments. RESULTS: The mean age of the patients for LAVH was 46.18 years and that of VTH was 50.23 years. The most common indication for LAVH and VTH was Myoma uteri. The mean Hb change in LAVH was 2.15 and the Hb change of VTH was 2.17. The mean operative time of LAVH was 142.96 minutes and that of VTH was 77.06 minutes. The mean weight of uterus for LAVH was 221g and the mean weight of VTH was 182 g. The total percentage of urinary tract injury for LAVH was 3 % and that for VTH was 2 %. CONCLUSION: VTH, if possible, must be considered as a primary choice since it is were efficient than LAVH in cost, cosmetic aspects and complications. Further LAVH may be replaced with a laparotomy for hysterectomy in case of an insufficient operational experience, a previous abdominal operation hystory and the incapability of being indicated for VTH.

A Case of Generalized Putular Psoriasis after Varicella Infection

Generalized pustular psoriasis is the most servere form of psoriasis. This disorder is characterized by pustular skin lesions general symptoms such as high fever, weakness and peripheral blood leukocytosis. We have experienced a case of generalized pustular psoriasis after suffering from chickenpox which was diagnosed by clinical symptoms and pathologic features from a skin biopsy. This 4-year-old male patient was managed by local and oral corticosteroid therapy with excellent outcome. A brief review of the related literature is also included.

Two Cases of Phthiriasis Occurring on Unusual Sites / 대한피부과학회지

The pubic louse, Pthirus pubis is a blood-sucking ectoparasite adapted to hold onto pubic, axillary and body hairs. It is usually confined to the pubic and inguinal region. However, it may also rarely involve the scalp and eyelashes. We report two cases of phthiriasis occurring on unusual sites, the first case occurring on the scalp of a 5 month-old male infant, and the second case on the eyelashes of a 49-year-old fe-male.