Diagnosis and conservative treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis in Asan Medical Center Seoul
Asan Medical Center Seoul
Seoul, South Korea
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439436
M.D., Ph.D. Youn-suck Koh
Department of Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine
Specialized in: pulmonology, critical care medicine The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- biochemical analysis of blood
- inflammation indicators (CRP, ESR)
- indicators blood coagulation
- TSH-basal
- x-ray and bronchography
- electrocardiogram (ECG)
- high-resolution computed tomography (HR-CT)
- collected three sputum samples
- tuberculin skin test
- pulmonary function test
- blood gas analysis
- bronchial lavage
- bacteriological and microbiological examination
- consultation of related specialists
- symptomatic specific treatment
- the cost of essential medicines and materials
- nursing services
- control examinations
- full hospital accommodation
- developing of further guidance
Required documents
- Medical records
- Chest X-ray, MRI/CT scan (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine at the Asan Medical Center provides treatment of all diseases of lungs and airways. The department specializes in care for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchial asthma, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary vascular disease, pulmonary infection, tuberculosis, lung cancer and also offers specialized treatment for respiratory organs such as endoscopic bronchial intervention. The department is headed by Dr. Youn-suck Koh.
The department is actively involved in the research of new treatment methods for respiratory failure, such as nitric oxide, heliox and liquid ventilation. The department is also proactive in the use of methods that include laser surgery on tumors that use bronchial endoscopy and bronchial interventions such as balloon treatment and bronchial stent insertion in conjunction with the Department of Radiology.
The department also operates a separate Tuberculosis Ward within its inpatient unit, and an Asthma Clinic, a Pulmonary Hypertension Clinic, an Interstitial Lung Disease Clinic and a Sleep Apnea Clinic within the outpatient unit.
The main areas of the department:
- Lung cancer (Asan Lung Cancer Center)
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Bronchial asthma
- Interstitial lung disease
- Pulmonary vascular disease
- Pulmonary infection
- Tuberculosis
- Sleep apnoe
- And other diseases of lungs and airways
Curriculum vitae
Education
- Doctor of Medicine, University of Hanyang.
- Master of Medicine, University of Hanyang.
- Bachelor of Medicine, University of Hanyang.
Major Professional Experiences
- Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor in Pulmonology, UUCM AMC.
- Clinical fellowship in in Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine, UUCM AMC.
- Internship, Residency in Hanyang University Hospital.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Asan Medical Center
About hospital
Asan Medical Center is Korea’s largest medical institution, with 1,600 physicians and surgeons, 3,100 nurses, 2,680 beds, and 67 operating rooms, occupying more than four million square feet (about 371,600 square meters). A typical day at AMC sees 2,500 inpatients and 10,000 outpatients treated. The center specializes in treatment of heart diseases, cancer, digestive diseases, health screening and promoting as well as organ transplantation which is carried out within the corresponding centers of excellence.
In addition to the five above mentioned centers of excellence, the center also specializes in orthopedics (95 percent success rate for hip and knee replacements), treatment of Infectious diseases caused by microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi). The center occupies the first positions in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgeries (Department of Dentistry) and implantology. Apart from that, Asan’s Department of Reproductive Medicine and the Infertility Clinic work together as world leaders in assisted reproductive technologies. The Department of Plastic Surgery and the Asan Aesthetic Center offers a broad range of reconstructive and cosmetic surgeries.
Consistent pursuit of cutting-edge medical technology and devotion to patient-centered care has brought AMC many honors and awards. Perhaps its most prestigious honor is being named Korea’s Most Admired Hospital for five consecutive years (2007–2011) by the Korea Management Association Consulting. The Ministry of Health, Welfare, and Family Affairs repeatedly recognized Asan as a Highest Quality of Care Hospital, and in 2009 granted it the Grand Award for Korean Medical Travel, as a hospital well prepared for international patients.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
Asan offers five different types of rooms, from budget-conscious multibed units up to VIP suites. All rooms include:
- electronically adjustable beds
- personal nurse call system
- bedside patient-controlled room light and TV
- individual cable TV including Korean, English, and foreign-language programming
- guest chair
- personal telephone for local and international calls
Meals and Menus
Asan also provides patients and visitors with a broad range of gastronomic offerings. The restaurants of the medical center serve Korean, Western, Japanese and Chinese cuisine.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Shower
Toilet
TV
Wi-Fi
