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Original Article
Brain abscess in Korean children: A 15-year single center study
Cha Gon Lee, Seong Hun Kang, Yae Jean Kim, Hyung Jin Shin, Hyun Shin Choi, Jee Hun Lee, Mun Hyang Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2010;53(5):648-652.   Published online May 31, 2010
Purpose

A brain abscess is a serious disease of the central nerve system. We conducted this study to summarize the clinical manifestations and outcomes of brain abscesses.

Methods

A retrospective chart review of pediatric patients diagnosed with brain abscesses from November 1994 to June 2009 was performed at Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.

Results

Twenty-five patients were included in this study. On average, 1.67 cases...

Improved survival rate with decreased neurodevelopmental disability in extreme immaturity
Ga Won Jeon, Myo Jing Kim, Sung Shin Kim, Jae Won Shim, Yun Sil Chang, Won Soon Park, Mun Hyang Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2007;50(11):1067-1071.   Published online November 15, 2007
Purpose : The aim of this study was to determine whether improved survival of extremely low birth weight infants (ELBWI) was associated with decreased neurodevelopmental disability later in life, and also to identify the factors influencing this disability. Methods : ELBWI admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit of Samsung Medical Center, survived, and followed up until the corrected age...
Changes in the Outcomes of Very Low Birth Weight Infants
Shung Shin Kim, Moon Hee Kim, Jae Won Shin, Sun Young Ko, Eun Kyung Lee, Yun Sil Chang, I Seok Kang, Won Soon Park, Mun Hyang Lee, Sang Il Lee, Heung Jae Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2002;45(7):828-835.   Published online July 15, 2002
Purpose : The outcomes of infants weighing less than 1,500 gm(very low birth weight infant : VLBWI) reflect recent progress in neonatal intensive care. In this study, we analyzed changes over time in survival rate and morbidity of VLBWIs during the past seven years. Methods : A retrospective review of medical records was analyzed for VLBWIs admitted to the neonatal intensive...
Clinical Lecture
Developmental Test in Children
Sa Jun Chung, In Kyung Sung, Hee Ju Kim, Young Joung Woo, Mun Hyang Lee, Son Moon Shin
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2002;45(7):817-821.   Published online July 15, 2002
Original Article
Surgically Treated Intractable Child Epilepsy with Focal Cortical Dysplasia : Clinical and Electroencephalographic Findings
So Hee Chung, Ho Young Lee, Mun Hyang Lee, Hye Kyung Yoon, Bo Kyung Kim, Seung Chyul Hong
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2001;44(5):552-561.   Published online May 15, 2001
Purpose : Widespread use of MRI now gives us increased insights into the different expressions of cortical malformations. We carried out this study to characterize the clinical and EEG features of focal cortical dysplasia(FCD) which also caused intractable epilepsy requiring surgical treatment. Methods : A retrospective analysis was conducted in 8 children. The history of seizures, imaging studies, electroencephalographic findings,...
Clinical Evaluation of Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome
Jung Mee Cheon, Mee Ryung Um, Mun Hyang Lee, Nam Seon Beck
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2000;43(9):1223-1231.   Published online September 15, 2000
Purpose : To obtain basic data on cyclic vomiting syndrome(CVS) and clinical findings of CVS. Methods : Fifteen patients diagnosed as CVS from April 1995 to July 1999 were enrolled in this study. Results : Among 15 children with CVS(11 boys, 4 girls), 4 patients were put in the migraine group and 11 patients in non-migraine group. The onset age...
Central Diabetes Insipidus in Children Related to Craniotomy for a Brain Tumor
Seung Mi Song, Eun Jung Park, Jung Sim Kim, Hong Hoe Koo, Mun Hyang Lee, Hyung Jin Shin, Dong Kyu Jin
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1999;42(12):1702-1710.   Published online December 15, 1999
Purpose : Diabetes insipidus(DI) has been known to be a relatively common complication after craniotomy. We have investigated the incidence and clinical course of DI in children related to craniotomy for a brain tumor and determined the risk factors of postoperative DI. Methods : Sixty-two pediatric patients, who have undergone craniotomy for a brain tumor(including stereotactic biopsy) from February 1995 through...
Ten Cases of Severe Adenoviral Pneumonia in the Spring 1995
Jeong Hee Kim, Sang Il Lee, Mun Hyang Lee, I Seok Kang, Heung Jae Lee, Bo Kyung Kim, Yeon-Lim Suh
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1996;39(9):1247-1253.   Published online September 15, 1996
Purpose : In the Spring 1995, there was an outbreak of adenoviral infection, which caused four death out of ten patients with adenoviral pneumonia in our hospital. Clinical courses of ten patients with severe pneumonia were similar each other, and two were confirmed as adenoviral pneumonia by postmortem autopsy. Although not proven, we believe eight patients had adenoviral pneumonia. Therefore, we report clinical features...
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