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Original Article
Antibody prsistence after Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) primary vaccination and response to boosters in Korean children
Hyunju Lee, So Eun Park, Soo Young Lim, Kyong Min Choi, Hoan Jong Lee, Kyung Hyo Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2007;50(5):449-456.   Published online May 15, 2007
Purpose : Antibody persistence after primary series of Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine and responses to boosters are seldom studied in Korean children. We performed this study to evaluate the antibody titer in relation to booster immunization of Hib vaccine in Korean children. Method : One hundred forty four children aged 12-23 months were enrolled in three university hospitals. The...
Antithrombin-III as an early prognostic factor in children with acute lung injury
Young Seung Lee, Seonguk Kim, Eun Kyeong Kang, June Dong Park
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2007;50(5):443-448.   Published online May 15, 2007
Purpose : To evaluate the potential prognostic value of the antithrombin-III (AT-III) level in the children with acute lung injury (ALI), we analyzed several early predictive factors of death including AT-III level at the onset of ALI and compared the relative risk of them for mortality. Methods : Over a 18-month period, a total of 198 children were admitted to our...
A Clinical Study of Child Abuse
Yoon Jin Choi, Shin Mi Kim, Eun Jung Sim, Do Jun Cho, Dug Ha Kim, Ki Sik Min, Ki Yang Yoo
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2007;50(5):436-442.   Published online May 15, 2007

Purpose: To promote awareness and efforts by pediatricians to identity and prevent child abuse by investigation of characteristics of victim and types of injury caused by abuse. Methods: A retrospective study was performed with 20 patients who had been diagnosed or suspected as child abuse at Hallym University Hospital from January 1999 to December 2005. The medical records, radiologic documents,...
Review Article
Pathophysiology and management of disorders in water metabolism
Dong Un Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2007;50(5):430-435.   Published online May 15, 2007
Even though we drink and excrete water without recognition, the amount and the composition of body fluid remain constant everyday. Maintenance of a normal osmolality is under the control of water balance which is regulated by vasopressin despite sodium concentration is the dominant determinant of plasma osmolality. The increased plasma osmolality (hypernatremia) can be normalized by the concentration of urine,...
Lung function tests in preschool children
Yong-Mean Park
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2007;50(5):422-429.   Published online May 15, 2007
Measurement of lung function is an integral component of respiratory physiology and of clinical assessment of lung diseases in school age children and adults. Pulmonary function test of infants and children under the age of 2 years have now been standardised and are being used both in research and as an adjunct to clinical management. By contrast, until recegntly, children...
Clinical significance of serum IgE
Hai Lee Chung
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2007;50(5):416-421.   Published online May 15, 2007
Many previous studies have proved that human allergic disease resulted from the formation of antibodies belonging to a unique immunoglobulin isotype termed immunoglobulin E (IgE). Most of IgE- producing plasma cells are found in the lymphoid tissue associated with the gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts. IgE may be found free in the mucosal secretions of these tissues, bound to local mast...
Allergic skin test
Byong Kwan Son, Dae Hyun Lim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2007;50(5):409-415.   Published online May 15, 2007
Allergy skin prick test and intradermal test represent one of the major tools in the diagnosis of IgE- mediated diseases like as atopic asthma, allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, food and drug allergy, and insect bite when properly performed. Skin tests are of particular importance in fields such as allergen standardization, pharmacology, and epidemiology. Even if skin tests seem easy to...
Erratum
Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals : Writing and Editing for Biomedical Publication
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2007;50(4):390-404.   Published online April 15, 2007
Case Report
Topiramate can reduce the number of episodic attacks in cyclic vomiting syndrome : a case report
Mi-Sun Yum, Keun Wook Bae, Su Jeong You, Tae Sung Ko
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2007;50(4):386-389.   Published online April 15, 2007
Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) is a paroxysmal, recurrent vomiting disorder of unknown pathophysiology and target organ. It has been hypothesized that CVS shares the same mechanism as migraine. We describe here a 5-year-old boy with CVS characterized by episodic vomiting attacks. These recurrent vomiting episodes began at 3 years of age, occurred every month and lasted for 5 days at...
Original Article
A comparison of provoked seizures and febrile seizures associated with minor infections
Eun-Ju Lee, Won Seop Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2007;50(4):376-380.   Published online April 15, 2007
Purpose : Febrile seizures occur in childhood associated with a febrile illness not caused by infections of the central nervous system. Provoked seizures are identified with seizures in association with infections that do not usually affect the brain such as gastroenteritis, except criteria for other febrile seizures in this study. We studied seizures provoked by minor extracranial infections, to contrast...
Analysis of urine β2-microglobulin in pediatric renal disease
Dong Woon Kim, In Seok Lim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2007;50(4):369-375.   Published online April 15, 2007
Purpose : There have been numerous researches on urine β2-microglobulin (β2-M) concerned with primary nephrotic syndrome and other glomerular diseases, but not much has been done in relation to pediatric age groups. Thus, our hospital decided to study the relations between the analysis of the test results we have conducted on pediatric patients and renal functions. Methods : Retrospective data...
A clinical study of deep neck abscess in children
Soo Jung Lee, Mee Yong Shin, Chang Hwi Kim, Yoon Woo Koh
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2007;50(4):363-368.   Published online April 15, 2007
Purpose : It has been reported that deep neck abscesses are recently increasing again. We analyzed pediatric cases with deep neck abscesses during the last several years to contribute to the treatment of the disease. Methods : The clinical data of 30 children under 16 years of age with deep neck abscess from February 2001 to July 2006 were analysed retrospectively....
The immunogenicity and safety of three-component DTaP vaccine in Korean infants
Jin Han Kang, Jong Hyun Kim, Jung Hyun Lee, Soo Young Lee, Young Jin Hong, Chang Hwi Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2007;50(4):355-362.   Published online April 15, 2007
Purpose : We conducted the study to evaluate the immunogenicity and safety of three component DTaP vaccine (Infanrix ) in a group of Korean healthy infants on a three-dose primary vaccination. And we compared the immunogenicity of this DTaP vaccine with two component DTaP vaccine which has been widely used in Korea. Methods : We enrolled one hundred fifty one healthy...
The outcome of perinatal prophylaxis for HBeAg positive mothers according to the maternal HBV-DNA levels at the delivery time
On Jeong, Jong-Hyun Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2007;50(4):347-354.   Published online April 15, 2007
Purpose : Perinatal hepatitis B viral infection is decreasing; however, 10% of babies to HBeAg positive mothers still become chronic carriers despite perinatal prophylaxis. Although, the cause of prophylaxis failure is still unclear, an importance of maternal HBV-DNA level at the delivery time has been suggested. This study was established to certify if it would be a useful predictable factor...
A review of the contents about childhood health care in middle & high school textbooks
Jung Hun Kim, Sung Won Park, Son Moon Shin, In Kyung Sung, Mi Jung Park, Yoo Mi Chung, Jeong Hun Ha
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2007;50(4):340-347.   Published online April 15, 2007
Purpose : The purpose of this study is to investigate the material in middle school and high school textbooks covering child care and children's health for medically inaccurate content and to make sure that the correct information is given to students. Methods : We have examined 47 kinds of textbooks on the subjects 'Home economics' and 'Technology and home economics' published...
Review Article
Allergic rhinitis, sinusitis and asthma - evidence for respiratory system integration -
Hyun Hee Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2007;50(4):335-339.   Published online April 15, 2007
The link between upper airway disease (allergic rhinitis and sinusitis) and lower airway disease (asthma) has long been of interest to physicians. Many epidemiological and pharmacological studies have provided a better understanding of pathophysiologic interrelationship between allergic rhinitis and asthma. The vast majority of patients with asthma have allergic rhinitis, and rhinitis is a major independent risk factor for asthma...
The management of sinusitis in children
Manyong Han
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2007;50(4):328-334.   Published online April 15, 2007
Sinusitis is a common medical problem in children. The prevalence of penicillin-resistant S. pneumoniae infection has been increased during the last decade. The medical management is based on the choice of antimicrobial agents. This article reviews current literatures on the management of acute bacterial sinusitis and chronic sinusitis, with an emphasis on penicillin-resistant S. pneumoniae infection. This article also explores...
The diagnosis of pediatric sinusitis
Chang-Keun Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2007;50(4):323-327.   Published online April 15, 2007
Although most clinicians now agree that sinusitis can afflict children of all ages, appropriate diagnosis remain controversial. Sinusitis is one of the most challenging diagnoses for a clinician, because there is a lack of validated diagnostic criteria for acute rhinosinusitis. Symptoms generally include nasal congestion, purulent nasal discharge, and cough .The physical examination is often unsuccessful in confirming the diagnosis....
Erratum
A study of elementary school pupils using traditional herbal medicines
Young Joon Ahn
Accepted January 1, 1970  
Purpose : Traditional herbal medicines may be overused in Korea. Expenditures and inaccuracies of hospital prescription are increasing gradually. So we investigated the frequency and nature of herbal medicine use among elementary school pupils. Methods : We interviewed students of three elementary schools located in Gwangju with survey papers. We analyzed 905 returned surveys. Results : They consisted of 421 males...
Case Report
Joubert syndrome with peripheral dysostosis - A case report of long term follow-up -
Jung Tae Kim, Sun Jun Kim, Chan-Uhng Joo, Soo Chul Cho, Dae-Youl Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2007;50(3):315-318.   Published online March 15, 2007
This report describes the long-term follow-up of a 10-year-old female patient with Joubert syndrome with short stature and brachydactyly. She presented with hyperpnea alternated with hypopnea, uncontrolled jerking eye movements, and hypotonia during early infancy. She was diagnosed with Joubert syndrome based on clinical symptoms and typical MRI findings at 5 months of age. Abnormal ventilation and eye movements disappeared...
Sprengel's deformity associated with a de novo balanced translocation involving chromosome 3 and 17
On Jung, Jung-Hyun Lee, Chung-Sik Chun
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2007;50(3):311-315.   Published online March 15, 2007
This is the first case of a de novo balanced translocation 46, XY, t(3;17)(p12.2;q25) associated with multiple musculoskeletal abnormalities, including Sprengel's deformity (congenital undescended scapula to be reported). This translocation has not been described previously with this congenital anomaly in Korea.
A case of restrictive dermopathy
Seung Ik Lee, Chang Hee Hong, Yun Ha Cheong, Mi Seon Kang, Jong Beom Sin
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2007;50(3):306-310.   Published online March 15, 2007
Restrictive dermopathy is a rare autosomal recessive disorder in which rigidity or tautness of the skin from the second trimester causes a fetal akinesia deformation sequence (FADS) and early death. Characteristic features include taut skin with prominent subcutaneous vessels, widely open fontanelles and cranial sutures, distinctive facies, flexion contractures, pulmonary hypoplasia, sparse eyelashes and and eyebrows, thin dysplastic clavicles. The...
A case of adrenocortical adenoma following long-term treatment in a patient with congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Seung Rim Lho, So Hyun Park, Min Ho Jung, Byung Churl Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2007;50(3):302-305.   Published online March 15, 2007
As a result of the widespread use and enhanced quality of high-resolution radiological techniques, a recent report has revealed a relatively high prevalence of small adrenal tumors in patients with untreated congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency. However, there are scarcely any pediatric cases of adrenocortical tumor following long-term treatment in patients suffering with congenital adrenal hyperplasia. We report...
Two cases of postoperative chylothorax treated with parenteral octreotide and conservative therapy
Eun Jin Choi, Sub Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2007;50(3):298-301.   Published online March 15, 2007
Chylothorax is a rare complication following cardiac surgery for congenital heart diseases. Although conservative management is successful in the majority of cases, surgical intervention is required in a refractory one. Recently, subcutaneous or intravenous infusion of octreotide has been used as a safe treatment that helps avoiding surgical intervention. Herein, we report two cases of postoperative chylothorax treated with parenteral...
Original Article
Clinical fetures of kawasaki disease in school-aged children
Eun Young Park, Ji Hye Kim, Hae Soon Kim, Sejung Sohn
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2007;50(3):292-297.   Published online March 15, 2007
Purpose : Kawasaki disease (KD) rarely occurs in school-aged children. We clarified the characteristics of KD in this age group to provide tips for a high index of suspicion. Methods : Features of 38 patients with KD who were 7 years of age or older were retrospectively reviewed. Results : The incidence of the KD patients ≥7 years was 4.9 percent. The...
Therapeutic comparison between low-dose sustained-release theophylline dry syrup and capsule in children with mild persistent asthma
Hyun Seung Lee, Hae Kyung Lee, Hi Jeong Kwon, Jeong Hee Kim, Yeong Ho Rha, Jin Tack Kim, Young Ho Kim, Hae Rhan Lee, Bok Yang Pyun
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2007;50(3):284-291.   Published online March 15, 2007
Purpose : Theophylline has recently been reported to have concurrent anti-inflammatory effects at low therapeutic plasma concentrations which are below the doses at which significants, clinically useful bronchodilatation is evident. Sustained-release formulation in capsule and dry syrup forms were developed to reduce its adverse effects and improve its clinical effects. We compared the therapeutic effects of theophylline dry syrup and...
Clinical characteristics of acute renal failure of rhabdomyolysis in children
Jae Hui Kim, Min Ji Goo, Jung Sook Yeom, Eun Sil Park, Ji Hyun Seo, Jae Young Lim, Chan Hoo Park, Hyang Ok Woo, Hee Shang Youn
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2007;50(3):277-283.   Published online March 15, 2007
Purpose : Acute renal failure (ARF) is an important complication of rhabdomyolysis. The purpose of this study was to identify the major causes of rhabdomyolysis in children and to identify the factors associated with the developmet of ARF. Methods : A retrospective chart review between January 1997 to June 2005 was conducted of 60 patients with a diagnosis of rhabdomyolysis. Rhabdomyolysis...
Incidence, clinical features and prognosis of Bell's palsy in children
Yoo Jong Won, Kyung Hee Moon, Wan Soo Lee, Seung Woon Keum, Taek Yu, Gyung Jae Oh, Chang Woo Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2007;50(3):272-276.   Published online March 15, 2007
Purpose : Bell's palsy is defined as an idiopathic facial nerve paralysis of sudden onset. In spite of intensive clinical and experimental investigation, there is still uncertainty in the incidence, etiology, and preferred mode of treatment in children. The objective of this study was to analyze clinical outcome and prognosis of children with Bell' palsy. Methods : We analyzed 61 cases...
Prenatal diagnosis and clinical course of restrictive foramen ovale in otherwise normal heart
Ji Joung Lee, Min A Lee, Yun ee Rhee, Mea Young Chang, Hong Ryang Kil
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2007;50(3):268-271.   Published online March 15, 2007
Purpose : Premature narrowing of the foramen ovale is rare but serious clinical entity. Prenatal narrowing or obstruction of the foramen ovale shows symptoms such as right heart failure, fetal hydrops, triscupid regurgitation, left heart obstructive disease, and supraventricular tachycardia. This study aimed to assess the prenatal diagnosis and postnatal clinical course of restrictive foramen ovale in utero in otherwise...
An epidemiologic study on the seropositive rate of hepatitis A virus among a selected group of children and adults in Busan
Young Ok Kwon, Im Jeong Choi, Jin Wha Jung, Ji Hyun Park
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2007;50(3):262-267.   Published online March 15, 2007
Purpose : The prevalence of hepatitis A virus (HAV) in a certain community reflects that community's living standards and hygienic conditions. And the pattern of HAV infection differs over time and geography. Recently, a shift in prevalence has been observed in cases from chilhood to adulthood. We studied the HAV antibody prevalence in the general population in Busan. Methods : From...
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