Background: Uncontrolled lumbopelvic movement leads to asymmetric symptoms and causes pain in the lumbar and pelvic regions. So many patients have uncontrolled lumbopelvic movement. Passive support devices are used for unstable lumbopelvic patient. So, we need to understand that influence of passive support on lumbopelvic stability. It is important to examine that using the pelvic belt on abdominal muscle activity, pelvic rotation and pelvic tilt. Objects: This study observed abdominal muscle activity, pelvic rotation and tilt angles were compared during active straight leg raise (ASLR) with and without pelvic compression belt. Methods: Sixteen healthy women were participated in this study. ASRL with and without pelvic compression belt was performed for 5 sec, until their leg touched the target bar that was set 20 ㎝ above the base. Surface electromyography was recorded from rectus abdominis (RA), internal oblique abdominis (IO), and external oblique abdominis (EO) bilaterally. And pelvic rotation and tilt angles were measured by motion capture system. Results: There were significantly less activities of left EO (p=.042), right EO (p=.031), left IO (p=.039), right IO (p=.019), left RA (p=.044), and right RA (p=.042) and a greater right pelvic rotation angle (p=.008) and anterior pelvic tilt angle (p<.001) during ASLR with pelvic compression belt. Conclusion: These results showed that abdominal activity was reduced while the right pelvic rotation angle and anterior pelvic tilt angle were increased during ASLR with a pelvic compression belt. In other words, although pelvic compression belt could support abdominal muscle activity, it would be difficult to control pelvic movement. So pelvic belt would not be useful for controlled ASLR.

We investigated coffee consumption in relation to the abdominal obesity as defined by waist circumference in Korean women aged 19~64 years, using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2012~2016. The participants to the study were classified according to 3-in-1 coffee consumption level (none-coffee, ≤1 time/day of 3-in-1 coffee, >1 time/day of 3-in-1 coffee) by a food frequency questionnaire. The analysis was conducted by the following age groups: <50 years and 50≤ years. The 3-in-1 coffee consumption group had significantly more smokers and more alcohol consumption frequency as compared to the none-coffee group. The energy intake from the participants in the 3-in-1 coffee consumption of ≤1 time/day of 3-in-1 coffee group, and >1 time/day of 3-in-1 coffee group were 131.2 kcal/day and 123.1 kcal/day. In the 50 years or over age group, >1 time/day of 3-in-1 coffee group was at a lower risk of abdominal obesity as defined by waist circumference, compared with the non-coffee group multivariable adjustment (OR: 0.44, 95% CI: 0.25~0.77). Our findings suggest that the 3-in-1 coffee consumption may be related to abdominal obesity as defined by waist circumference in Korean females aged 50 years or over.

Background: Chronic low back pain (CLBP) causes morphological changes in muscles, reduces muscle strength, endurance and flexibility, negatively affects lumbar stability, and limits functional activity. Plank exercise strengthens core muscles, activates abdominal muscles, and improves intra-abdominal pressure to stabilize the trunk in patients with CLBP. Objects: We investigated the effect of plank exercise on abdominal muscle thickness and disability in patients with CLBP. Methods: We classified 33 subjects into 2 groups: An experimental (n1=17) and a control group (n2=16). Patients in the experimental group participated in plank exercise and those in the control group participated in stretching exercise. Patients in both groups attended 20-minute exercise sessions thrice a week for 4 weeks. Abdominal muscle thickness in each subject was evaluated ultrasonographically, and disabilities were assessed using the Oswestry disability index (ODI). Results: Four weeks later, abdominal muscle thickness showed a significant increase over baseline values in both groups (p<.05). Patients in the experimental group reported a more significant increase in the thickness of the external oblique muscle than that in the control group (p<.05). ODI scores in the experimental group were significantly lower after intervention than before intervention (p<.05). Conclusion: Plank exercise increases the thickness of the external oblique muscle and reduces disability secondary to mild CLBP. Therefore, plank exercise is needed to improve lumbar stability and functional activity in patients with mild CLBP.

목 적：복부 자기공명영상 검사는 호흡에 의한 움직임으로 인하여 최적의 영상 구현에 어려움이 많았다. 이에 본 연구에서는 복부자기공명검사 시 일정한 호흡을 돕는 메트로놈(Metronome)을 이용한 효과적인 검사 방법을 제시 하고자 한다. 대상 및 방법：2017년 1월 1일부터 2018년 1월 31일 까지 본원에서 검사한 복부 자기공명영상 검사를 받은 총60명(남자:여자 =44:16)의 환자를 대상으로 최적의 복부 자기공명영상 검사방법에 대하여 연구를 하였다. 장비는 General Electronics(GETM)의 Signa 1.5 Tesla 장비를 사용하였고, 연구는 호흡 유도하 스캔(RTr)의 Sequence중 T2 Single Shot Fast Spin Echo Axial Scan(T2 SSFSE), T2 Fast Spin Echo Propeller Axial Scan(이하 T2 Propeller)으로 하였다. 메트로놈(Metronome)을 사용하지 않고 검사한 그룹을 A그룹, 메트로놈(Metronome)을 사용하여 검사한 그룹은 B그룹 (BPM30=15회/분당)으로 나누었다. 결과는 SPSS 20.0을 사용하여 통계 분석하였다. 결 과：메트로놈 사용유무는 인공물 발생 정도와 영상의 화질에는 차이가 없었지만 메트로놈을 사용한 그룹이 검사시간 (485s:439s)과 검사 중 문제점(과호흡, 검사 중 수면, 재검사) 발생률(23%:3%)이 현저히 저감되었다(P<.05*). 결 론：복부 자기공명영상 검사 시 메트로놈(Metronome)을 사용하여 검사한 그룹이 사용하지 않은 그룹에 비하여 영상의 화질은 차이가 없었지만, 검사시간 단축 효과와 검사중 문제점 발생률 저감 효과는 통계학적으로 유의미 하였다(P<.05*). 따라서 호흡 유도하(RTr Scan) 복부 자기공명영상 검사 시 환자의 호흡수를 조절하는 메트로놈을 사용하면 더 효과적이라 할 수 있겠다.

목 적：복부 자기공명영상(Abdomen MRI)검사는 호흡에 의한 움직임으로 인하여 최적의 영상 구현에 어려움이 많았다. 이에 본 연구에서는 복부자기공명검사 시 일정한 호흡을 돕는 메트로놈(Metronome)을 이용한 효과적인 검사 방법을 제시 하고자 한다. 대상 및 방법：2017년 1월 1일부터 2018년 1월 31일 까지 본원에서 검사한 복부 자기공명영상검사를 받은 총 60명(남자:여자=44:16)의 환자를 대상으로 최적의 복부 자기공명영상검사 검사방법에 대하여 연구를 하였다. 장비는 GE사의 Signa 1.5 Tesla 장비를 사용하였고, 연구는 호흡 유도하 스캔(RTr)의 Sequence 중 T2 Single Shot Fast Spin Echo Axial Scan(T2 SSFSE), T2 Fast Spin Echo Propeller Axial Scan(이하 T2 Propeller)으로 하였다. 메트로놈을 사용하지 않고 검사 한 그룹을 A그룹, 메트로놈을 사 용하여 검사 한 그룹은 B그룹(BPM30=15회/분당)으로 나누었다. 결과는 SPSS 20.0을 사용하여 통계 분석 하였다. 결 과：메트로놈 사용유무는 인공물 발생 정도와 영상의 화질에는 차이가 없었지만 메트로놈을 사용한 그룹이 검사시간(485s:439s)과 검사 중 문제점(과호흡, 검사 중 수면, 재검사) 발생률(23%:3%)이 현저히 저감 되었다(P<.05*). 결 론：복부 자기공명영상 검사 시 메트로놈을 사용하여 검사한 그룹이 사용하지 않은 그룹에 비하여 영상의 화질은 차이가 없었지만, 검사시간 단축 효과와 검사중 문제점 발생률 저감 효과는 통계학적으로 유의미 하였다(P<.05*). 따라서 호흡 유도하(RTr Scan) 복부 자기공명영상 검사 시 환자의 호흡수를 조절하는 메트로놈을 사용하면 더 효과적이라 할 수 있겠다.

Background: Improvement of lumbo-pelvic stability can reduce the compensatory action of the quadratus lumborum (QL) and selectively strengthen the gluteus medius (GM) during side-lying hip abduction (SHA). There are abdominal draw-in maneuver (ADIM) and abdominal bracing (AB) as active ways, and pelvic compression belt (PCB) as a passive way to increase of lumbo-pelvic stability. It is necessary to compare how these stabilization methods affect the selective strengthening of the GM. Objects: To investigate the effects of ADIM, AB, and PCB during SHA on the electromyography (EMG) activity of the GM, QL, external oblique (EO) and internal oblique (IO), and the GM/QL EMG activity ratio. Methods: A total of 20 healthy male adults participated in the study. The subjects performed three conditions in side-lying in random order: SHA with ADIM (SHA-ADIM), SHA with AB (SHA-AB), and SHA with PCB (SHA-PCB). To compare the differences among the three conditions, the EMG activities of the GM, QL, EO and IO, and GM/QL EMG activity ratio were analyzed using one-way repeated ANOVA. Results: The EMG activity of the QL was significantly higher in SHA-AB than in SHA-ADIM and SHA-PCB. The GM/QL activity ratio was significantly higher in SHA-PCB than in SHA-ADIM and SHA-AB. In addition, the figure for SHA-ADIM was significantly higher than that for SHA-AB. In the case of the EO, the figure for SHA-AB was significantly higher than corresponding values for the other two conditions. The figure for SHA-ADIM was significantly higher than that for SHA-PCB. The EMG activity of the IO was significantly higher in SHA-AH than in SHA-PCB. Conclusion: It can be suggested that wearing the PCB can more selectively strengthen the GM than to perform ADIM and AB during SHA. In addition, the ADIM can be recommended when there is a need to strengthen abdominal muscles during SHA.

Background: The continuous co-contraction of the trunk muscles through trunk stabilization exercises is important to patients with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS). However, intentional abdominal muscle contraction (IAMC) for trunk stabilization has been used only for specific training in the treatment room. Objects: The purpose of this study was to provide feedback to adults with LSS to enable IAMC during activities of daily living (ADLs). Methods: The participants with spinal stenosis were divided into an experimental group of 15 adults and a control group of 16 adults. Electromyographic signals were measured while the subjects kept their both hands held up at 90°. The measured muscles were the rectus abdominis (RA), external oblique (EO), internal oblique (IO), and erector spinae (ES). Pelvic tilt was measured using a digital pelvic inclinometer. The degree of pain was measured using the visual analogue scale (VAS) and functional capacity was measured using the Korean version of the Oswestry disability index (KODI). Results: While the experimental group showed statistically significantly higher activities in the RA, EO, and IO after the intervention compared with the control group. Pelvic tilt was significantly decreased only in the experimental group. Both the experimental and control groups exhibited statistically significant declines in the VAS and KODI (p<.01). In terms of the levels of changes, the experimental group exhibited a statistically significant larger decline only in the VAS and the pelvic tilt when compared with the control group (p<.05). Conclusions: The subjects could stabilize their trunks, and relieve their pain and dysfunctions and reduce pelvic tilt by learning abdominal muscle contraction during ADLs.

Background: Abdominal bracing exercise (ABE) and abdominal hollowing exercise (AHE) improve the lumbar flexibility and pulmonary function in various patients, yet the efficacy of ABE or AHE have not yet been evaluated. Objects: The purpose of this study was to compare the lumbar flexibility and pulmonary function during both ABE and AHE in healthy adults. Methods: The study included 40 healthy adults, who were randomly divided into the experimental group and control group, each with 20 subjects. All subjects performed ABE (experimental group) and AHE (control group). The lumbar flexibility such as trunk flexion test (sitting and standing position) and schober test and pulmonary function such as the spirometer including forced vital capacity (FVC) and force expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) and chest circumference measurement (middle and lower chest) were measured, respectively. Two-way repeated analysis of variance was used to compare the lumbar flexibility and pulmonary function, respectively. Results: No significant effects of lumbar flexibility were observed on trunk flexion test from the sitting position (P=.478) and standing position (P=.096) in the ABE than in the AHE. However, the length of ABE was longer significantly than it of AHE (P=.024). No significant effects of lung function were observed on the FVC (P=.410) and FEV1 (P=.072) in the ABE group than in the AHE group. And also, no significant effects of chest circumference measurement were observed on the inspiration (P=.468) and expiration (P=.563) in middle chest circumference and inspiration (P=.104) and expiration (P=.346) in lower chest circumference. Conclusion: This study indicated that the ABE is only more effective in lumbar flexibility by lumbar length difference than AHE in healthy adults.

Background: Patients with chronic stroke often shows decreased trunk muscle activity and trunk performance. To resolve these problems, many trunk stabilizing techniques including the abdominal drawing-in maneuver (ADIM) and the diaphragmatic breathing maneuver (DBM) are used to improve trunk muscle strength. Objects: To compare the effects of the ADIM and the DBM on abdominal muscle thickness, trunk control, and balance in patients with chronic stroke. Methods: This was a randomized controlled trial. Nineteen patients were randomly allocated to the ADIM (n1=10) and DBM (n2=9) groups. The ADIM and DBM techniques were performed three times per week for 4 weeks. The thicknesses of the transversus abdominis (TrA), internal oblique muscle, and external oblique muscles on the paretic and non-paretic sides, Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS) score, and Berg Balance Scale (BBS) score were used to assess changes in motor development after 4 weeks of training. Results: After the training periods, the TrA thickness on the paretic side, TIS score, and BBS score improved significantly in both groups compared to baseline (p<.05). TIS score was significantly greater in the DBM group than in the ADIM group (p<.05). Conclusion: This study demonstrated that ADIM and DBM are beneficial for improving TrA muscle thickness in the paretic side, trunk control, and balance ability. Intergroup comparison revealed that TIS score was significantly improved in the DBM group versus the ADIM group. Thus, DBM may be an effective treatment for low trunk muscle activity and performance in patients with chronic stroke.

Background:To improve lumbo-pelvic stability, passive support devices (i.e., a pelvic belt) are recommended clinically. Nevertheless, to understand the influence of passive support on lumbo-pelvic stability, it is necessary to examine the influence of a pelvic belt on the abdominal and hip abductor muscles.Objects:To examine the effects of a pelvic belt on the forces of the hip adductor and abductor muscles and activity of the abdominal muscles during isometric hip adduction and abduction.Methods:This study recruited 14 healthy men. All subjects performed isometric hip adduction and abduction with and without a pelvic belt in a neutral hip position. Load cells, wrapped with a non-elastic belt, were placed above the medial and lateral malleoli of the dominant leg to measure the muscle forces of the hip adductors and abductors, respectively. The forces of the hip adductors and abductors were measured using a load cell during isometric hip adduction and abduction, while the electromyographic activities of the bilateral rectus abdominis, internal oblique, and external oblique muscles were measured.Results:The forces generated by the hip adductors and abductors were significantly greater with the pelvic belt than without (p<.05). No significant differences in abdominal muscle activities between the two conditions were found (p>.05).Conclusion:These findings suggest that use of a pelvic belt could lead to effective strengthening exercise of hip muscles in individuals with sacroiliac joint pain.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of stable and unstable bridging exercises on the EMG activity of abdominal muscles. Twenty healthy women participated in this study and the muscle activities of left-right rectus abdominis (RA), external oblique (EO), and internal oblique (IO) muscles were recorded during 4 bridging exercises (unilateral/ bilateral, stable/unstable). The activity of the right EO muscle was the highest during unilateral exercise in unstable condition, and left EO muscle also produced the same result. The activity of the right IO muscle was the highest during unilateral exercise in an unstable condition, and left IO muscle also produced the same result. The activity of the right RA muscle was the highest during unilateral exercise in a stable condition, and left RA muscle produced the same result. Unstable/unilateral (USUL) represented the highest activity among the 4 exercises. EO/IO muscles represented the highest activity during the USUL exercise, and RA did so during the stable/unilateral exercise. These results suggest that specific posture (USUL) can be administered targeting a specific side of abdominal muscles.

Background: Muscle weakness and impaired trunk muscle control are common in stroke patients. The bridging exercise (BE) is generally used for trunk stabilization and improving the overall function of stroke patients. The effectiveness of the BE with hip adductor contraction (BEHA) in facilitating trunk muscle activation has been well studied in healthy adults. However, the impact of BEHA in sub-acute stroke patients has not yet been investigated. Objects: The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of BEHA on the electromyography (EMG) activities and the asymmetry of the rectus abdominis (RA), external oblique (EO) and internal oblique (IO) abdominal muscles. Methods: Twenty participants with sub-acute stroke (11 males and 9 females) were recruited. Each participant was asked to perform bridging exercises for five seconds under three different conditions: BE in a neutral position (BEN), BEHA with a large ball (BEHAL) and BEHA with a small ball (BEHAS). The EMG amplitudes of the bilateral RA, EO and IO and the asymmetry of the EMG activity between the sound and affected sides were compared among the conditions. The significance level was set at α=.05. Results: The EMG activities of RA, EO and IO were significantly greater during BEHAL and BEHAS than during BEN (p<.05); the asymmetry of the RA, EO and IO decreased significantly during BEHAL and BEHAS compared to BEN (p<.05). However, no measured variables showed any significant differences between BEHAL and BEHAS (p>.05). Conclusion: This study compared the EMG activities of the RA, EO and IO on both sides and the asymmetry of the RA, EO and IO during BEN, BEHAL and BEHAS. Our findings suggest that BEHA was more effective for individuals with hemiplegic stroke at facilitating and normalizing abdominal muscle control than BEN.

Background: Scapular winging is a prominence of the entire scapular medial border, mainly caused by insufficient activity of the serratus anterior (SA) and imbalance of scapulothoracic muscles. Push-up plus (PUP) exercise has been commonly used to increase SA muscle activity. The facilitation of abdominal muscle may affect scapular muscle activity by myofascial connections. Thus, the sequential activation of the turnk muscles is suggested to facilitate the transition of proper force from upper limb and restore force couple of scapular muscles. The abdominal drawing-in maneuver (ADIM) has been effective in improving activation of the deep trunk muscles during movement. Objects: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of ADIM on the activity of the upper trapezius (UT), lower trapezius (LT), and SA during PUP exercises in subjects with scapular winging. Methods: Fourteen men with scapular winging (determined as a of distance between the scapular medial border and thoracic wall over 3 ㎝) volunteered for our study. The subjects performed the PUP exercise with and without ADIM. Surface electromyography was used to collect the electromyography data of the UT, LT, and SA. A scapulometer was used to measure the amount of scapular winging. Results: SA activity was significantly greater and scapular winging significantly lower during the PUP exercise with ADIM than during those without ADIM. Conclusion: PUP exercise with ADIM can be used as an beneficial method to improve SA activation and to reduce the amount of scapular winging in subjects with scapular winging.

목 적 : 상복부 MRI 검사에서 고식적인 cDWI는 조영증강 전후의 정량분석, 정성분석에 큰 차이가 없다는 보고가 있으며, 조영 증강 후 cDWI가 많이 이루어지고 있다. 이에 Gadoxetic acid(Primovist)를 사용하기 전후 SMS-DWI의 차이를 알아 보고, 조영 증강 후 SMS-DWI와 cDWI를 비교하여 SMS-DWI가 cDWI를 대체하여 시간감소에 유용한지 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법 : 2016년 12월부터 2017년 2월까지 본원에서 간 자기공명영상검사를 시행한 환자 35명 (남: 24명, 여: 11 명, 평균연령: 59세)을 대상으로 후향적으로 분석하였다. MR system은 3.0T Magnetom Skyra(Siemens Healthineers, Germany)를 사용하여 조영 증강 전 SMS-DWI, 조영 증강 후 SMS-DWI와 cDWI를 스캔하였다. SMS-DWI의 영상매개 변수는 TR 2900 msec, TE 61 msec, 34 slice, slice thickness 5 mm, matrix 128 × 128, FOV 400 × 400이었고, cDWI 의 영상매개변수는 TR 6400 msec, TE 58 msec, 34 slice, slice thickness 5 mm, matrix 128 × 128, FOV 400 × 400이었으며, free breathing 상태에서 스캔을 하였다. ADC map을 이용하여 간, 비장, 신장에서 ROI를 측정하였고, SPSS를 이용 하여 Paired sample t-test, Pearson’s correlation, Shapiro-Wilk test를 이용하여 정량분석을 하였다. 결 과 : cDWI와 SMS-DWI의 스캔시간은 각각 6 분 15 초와 2 분 56 초였다. 조영 증강 전후의 SMS-DWI에서 간, 비장, 신장의 ADC 값은 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았으며(p = 0.494, p = 0.822, p = 0.447). 조영 증강 후 SMSDWI와 cDWI의 간, 비장, 신장의 ADC 값은 SMS-DWI에서 평균값이 통계적으로 유의하게 낮았다(p < 0.01, p < 0.01, p < 0.01). 결 론 : 검사시간은 cDWI와 비교하여 SMS-DWI에서 약 47% 감소하였으며, gadoxetic acid는 SMS-DWI의 영상에 큰 영향을 미치지 않았다. 조영증강 후 SMS-DWI와 cDWI는 통계적으로 유의하여 SMS-DWI는 cDWI를 대체하여 검사시간을 단축시키는 데 도움이 될 것으로 사료된다.

This study was conducted to investigate the risk of chronic disease as predicted by abdominal obesity in Korean adult females. Data on 2,738 adult females aged 40~64 yrs was obtained from the 2013~2014 Korean National Health Nutrition Examination Survey. The subjects were divided into normal (n=1,835), abdominal obesity (AO, n=73), and BMI-diagnosed abdominal obesity (BMI-AO, n=505) groups based on the NCEP-ATP III guidelines and by applying the KSSO definition regarding waist circumference. Triglyceride blood levels, fasting blood sugar levels, systolic blood pressure, and diastolic blood pressure were higher in the AO and BMI-AO groups than in the normal group. The HDL-cholesterol levels of subjects in the two abdominal groups were lower as compared to those of subjects in the normal group. The mean adequacy ratio was lower among subjects in the AO and BMI-AO groups than among those in the normal group. Moreover, the NAR and INQ scores of some micro-nutrients in both of the abdominal obesity groups were lower than those in the normal group. Both the AO and BMI-AO groups showed significantly higher risks of hypertriglycemia, hyperglycemia, hypertension, hypoHDL-cholesterolemia, and metabolic syndrome than were shown by the normal group. Notably, as compared to the normal group, the AO group showed higher risk of hypercholesterolemia, hyperLDL-cholesterolemia, hypertriglycemia, and metabolic syndrome than did the BMI-AO group. This finding suggests that it is essential to develop prevention programs including programs for those with abdominal obesity despite their having a BMI within the normal range.

In freshwater ecosystems, the types of fish parasites are diverse and routes of infection are complicated because they maintain the life cycle in a variety of host animals, The present study investigated the infestation characteristics of parasites occurring in abdominal cavity of Zacco platypus in Seom River from February to October 2007. At the same time, four streams (Gam Stream, Daepo Stream, Yangsan Stream, and Yulha Stream) were also surveyed for the reference of fish infection. Aquatic insects and shellfish predominated benthic macroinvertebrate assemblages by 90.4% and 7.7% of relative abundance, respectively. Aquatic insects were composed mostly of Ephemeroptera (46.8%) and Trichoptera (29.8%), and shellfish was Gastropods. Freshwater fish was most abundant Cyprinid and Z. platypus by 85.7% and 48.8%, respectively. Among waterfowl, Anas poecilorhyncha and Egretta garzetta were dominant in August. Fish parasites observed in the abdominal cavity of Z. platypus was classified as Ligula intestinalis, belonging to Phylum Platyhelminthes Cestoda Pseudophyllidae. L. intestinalis was observed from Z. platypus in October, as the number of one individual in the Seom River and fifteen individuals in the Yangsan Stream. Infection rate of plerocercoid ranged 1.4~15.8%. We discussed the relationship between the life cycle of the parasite and the host, and hope our results to be useful for understanding the ecology of the fish abdominal parasites in Korean river ecosystem.

목 적 : 비만에 의한 대사성 질환들을 관리하고 예방하기 위해서 체내 지방의 정량적 분포를 정확하고 반복적으로 측정하는 것은 임상적, 연구적 목적으로 아주 중요하다고 할 수 있다. 본 연구는 CT를 이용한 복부지방용적 측정값을 표준으로 설정한 후, 3D Gradient dual echo 2-point DIXON 기법의 MR 영상으로 측정한 복부지방용적 및 그 분포 비율 측정방법의 유효성과 정확성을 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법 : 건강한 남성지원자 17명을 대상으로 CT와 3D Gradient dual echo 2-point DIXON 기법을 적용한 MRI를 이용하여 복부의 체적영상을 각각 획득하였다. 획득한 영상으로부터 2명의 관찰자가 독립적으로 내장지방과 피하지방의 경계를 구분하고 Region based thresholding 방법을 이용하여 전체지방용적(TATV), 내장지방용적(VATV), 피하지방용적(SATV)을 측정하였다. 측정된 값으로부터 관찰자에 따른 상관관계와 일치도 검증은 Spearman과 ICC test를 이용하였고, 영상방법 간 상관관계와 일치도 검증은 단순회귀분석과 Bland-Altman plot를 이용하여 검증하였다. p < 0.05인 경우에 통계적으로 유의하다고 판정하였다. 결 과 : 관찰자에 따른 측정값의 상관관계를 분석한 Spearman test 결과, CT와 MRI의 상관계수 R 값은 관찰자 1의 경우 TATV, VATV, SATV가 각각 0.995, 0.978, 0.968이고, 관찰자 2의 경우 0.968, 0.922, 0.956이었다. 관찰자에 따른 측정값은 통계적으로 매우 유의한 상관관계를 보였다(p<0.05). 관찰자 간 측정값의 일치도를 분석한 ICC test 결과, 관찰자 1, 2의 상관계수 R 값은 CT의 경우 TATV, VATV, SATV가 각각 0.990, 0.994, 0.983이고, MRI의 경우 0.978, 0.963, 0.987이었다. 관찰자 간 일치도는 통계적으로 매우 유의하였다(p<0.05). 영상방법에 따른 측정값의 상관관계를 평가한 단순회귀분석결과, 관찰자 1의 경우 TATV, VATV, SATV의 상관계수 R:결정계수 R2 값은 각각 0.997:0.994, 0.992:0.985, 0.980:0.960이고, 관찰자 2의 경우 0.975:0.950, 0.952:0.905, 0.970:0.941이었다. 두 영상방법 간의 상관 관계는 통계적으로 매우 유의하였다(p<0.05). Bland-Altman plot을 이용하여 두 영상 방법의 일치도 분석 결과, 관찰자 1, 2 모두에서 측정값의 차이는 거의 모든 대상자가 오차허용한계 범위(Mean ±1.96SD) 내에 있었다(p<0.05). 결 론 : 3D Gradient dual echo 2-point DIXON 기법을 이용한 MR 복부 지방용적측정 방법은 CT를 이용한 지방측정방법을 표준으로 비교하여서도 통계적으로 매우 강한 상관관계와 일치도를 보임에 따라 재현성과 정확성을 확인할 수 있었다. 이를 통하여 최근 사회적으로 관심이 집중 되고 있는 비만이나 대사증후군과 같은 질환의 관리와 평가에 보다 유용하고 정확한 임상정보를 제공 할 수 있을 것이라 생각한다.

목 적 : 복부 dynamic검사 시 조영제 주입 후 환자의 이상 반응 발생 빈도 및 조영제의 신호 대 잡음비 분석을 통해 적정한 조영제 주입 속도를 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법 : 2013년 4월부터 2014년 9월까지 3.0T MRI system(Magnetom Tim Trio, Siemens, Germany)을 이용하여 Gadoxetic acid(Primovist, Bayer Schering Pharma)를 사용한 309명(남자 223명, 여자 86명)을 대상으로 Liver dynamic검사를 하였고, Gadodiamide(Ominisacn, GE healthcare)을 사용한 247명(남자 148명, 여자 99명)을 대상으로 Cholangio, Pancreas MRI 상복부 검사를 시행하였다. Saline은 주입 속도를 조영제와 동일하게 주입했으며 그 양은 30ml로 고정하고 gadoxetic acid의 양은 0.1ml/kg, 조영제의 주입속도는 1.0cc/sec, 1.5cc/sec, 2.0cc/sec로 60sec, 100sec을 측정했다. Gadodiamide의 양은 0.2ml/kg, 조영제 주입 속도는 1.5cc/sec, 2.0cc/sec, 2.5cc/sec로 60sec, 120sec을 측정했으며 Volumetric Interpolated Breath-hold Examination(VIBE) sequence를 적용하여 영상을 획득하였다. 상복부 MRI검사 시 조영제의 주입속도에 따른 이상 반응 유무 및 발생 빈도를 분석하고 획득한 영상은 PACS viewer에서 각 phase 별로 ROI를 5~15mm로 main portal vein, liver parenchyma, aorta를 세 곳 설정하여 각 부위의 SNR을 60초, 100초, 120초 검사 중심으로 정량 분석하였다. 결 과 : Liver MRI의 arterial phase 시간대 이상 반응(일시적 호흡곤란, 기침, 구토, 가슴 답답함 등) 발생 빈도는 2.0cc/sec는 98명 중 23건(23.5%), 1.5cc/sec는 116명 중 44건(37.9%), 1.0cc/sec에서 95명 중 22건(23.2%)으로 나타났다. SNR은 조영제주입 속도를 2.0cc/sec로 했을 때 60초 검사에서 portal vein 439.13±38.26, liver parenchyma 250.54±28.54, aorta 311.74±33.24였고 100초에서는 312.01±20.29, 283.88±28.60, 250.38±22.68이었다. 1.5cc/sec의 경우 60초 검사에서 portal vein 415.81±42.43, parenchyma 247.14±28.24, aorta 305.48±30.16, 100초엔 각각 339.20±32.12, 273.65±29.28, 264.66±29.84였다. 1.0cc/sec의 경우 60초 검사는 portal vein 400.44±42.43, parenchyma 237.95±28.30, aorta 307.24±33.69, 100초는 359.17±31.67, 259.13±27.90, 280.49±32.74였다. Cholangio MRI는 2.5cc/sec는 90명 중 6명(6.7%), 2.0cc/sec는 87명 중 3명(3.4%), 1.5cc/sec에서 70명 중 4명(5.7%)이 arterial phase에서 이상 반응이 발생됐다. 신호대 잡음비는 2.5cc/sec로 조영제 주입 시 60초 검사에서 portal vein 659.09±59.10, liver parenchyma 367.40±39.09, aorta 537.40±41.82였으며 120초에서 각각 546.79±40.35, 376.15±28.79, 470.59±36.99였다. 2.0cc/sec로 주입했을 땐 60초에 portal vein 648.18±61.19, parenchyma 360.49±41.35, aorta 540.07±51.77이었고 120초는 각각 559.26±52.35, 343.70±38.27, 474.57±42.02였으며 1.5cc/sec로 주입 시엔 60초에 portal vein 637.62±54.24, parenchyma 358.85±42.87, aorta 544.25±47.16였고 120초는 562.35±39.57, 303.91±40.20, 481.22±40.14이었다. 결 론 : 조영제의 주입 속도를 2.0cc/sec로 했을 경우 Liver MRI는 저속 주입 시 보다 60초와 100초 검사에서 이상 반응의 증가없이 SNR이 더 좋은 영상을 획득했다. Cholangio MRI 또한 60초와 120초 검사에서 2.5cc/sec로 주입했을 때 저속 주입 시 보다 SNR이 더 우수한 영상을 얻을 수 있었다.

This study aimed to investigate the effect of the abdominal drawing-in maneuver (ADIM) and abdominal expansion maneuver (AEM) on trunk stabilization, as well as trunk muscle activities and differences in quadruple visual analogue scale, Korean Oswestry Disability Index, and Fear Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire scores, in patients with chronic low back pain and lumbar spine instability. To increase intra-abdominal pressure during the trunk stabilization exercise, the technique of pushing the abdomen out using diaphragmatic abdominal breathing suggested by Pavel Koral was used, which we termed the AEM. Fifty patients who tested positive on more than three of the five lumbar spine instability tests were separated from 138 patients with chronic low back pain of these patients, 16 were placed in the control group (trunk stabilization exercise), 17 were placed in the ADIM group (trunk stabilization exercise with ADIM), and 17 were placed in the AEM group (trunk stabilization exercise with AEM). Each group participated in the study for 30 minutes three times weekly for 4 weeks. Surface electromyography was used to measure the trunk muscle activities during the kneeling forward and supine bridging positions, and one-way repeated analysis of variance was used to determine the statistical significance of the trunk muscle activities in the rectus abdominis, internal oblique (IO), erector spinae, and multifidus (MF) muscles. The ADIM and AEM groups showed relatively larger improvements in psychosocial and functional disability level than control group. There were significant changes among the three groups, those from the measured values of the AEM group was significantly higher than the other two groups in changes in IO and MF trunk muscle activities (p＜05). This finding demonstrates that trunk stabilization exercises with AEM is more effective than ADIM for increasing trunk deep muscle activity of chronic low back pain patients with lumbar spine instability.