Search for dissertations about: "Proximal oesophagus"

Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the words Proximal oesophagus.

  2. 1. Barrett's oesophagus and metaplasia at the oesophagogastric junction : an epidemiological approach

    Author : Johan Johansson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Barrett s oesophagus; body mass index; cardia; diagnosis; gastric mucosa; gastroscopy; gastrooesophageal reflux; Helicobacter pylori; histology; metaplasia; oesophagogastric junction. pancreatic acinar metaplasia; risk factors;

    Abstract : The aims of this thesis were to estimate the prevalence of Barrett's oesophagus (B0) and related histological aberrations, to investigate agreement between endoscopy and histology regarding the diagnosis of BO and to investigate risk factors for BO paying particular attention to epidemiological aspects of the study design. We also investigated pancreatic acinar metaplasia (PAM) with special emphasis in its relation to gastro-oesophageal reflux and BO. READ MORE

  4. 2. Oesophageal Resection with Gastric Tube Reconstruction - A clinical study of a surgical method and its consequences on the upper gastrointestinal tract and survival

    Author : Jan Johansson; Lund Kirurgi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Surgery; Barrett s oesophagus; Survival; Age; Follow-up studies; Physiological studies; Anastomoses; Oesophagectomy; Oesophageal neoplasms; traumatologi; Kirurgi; ortopedi; traumatology; orthopaedics;

    Abstract : In a prospective randomised study following oesophagectomy and gastric tube reconstruction patients with hand-sutured neck anastomoses were compared with patients with circular stapled chest anastomoses. The two groups had equal rates of anastomotic or conduit leaks of 7.3 % (3/41) and 7.1 % (3/42) and of benign anastomotic strictures of 19. READ MORE

  5. 3. Bile in the oesophagus contributes to the development and complications of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease

    Author : Jacob Freedman; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Gastro- oesophageal reflux disease; duodeno- gastro- oesophageal reflux; bile; oesophagitis; cholecystectomy; ulcer; oesophageal motility; bilitec; normal values;

    Abstract : Objective: To clarify the relationship between duodenogastro- oesophageal reflux (DGOR) and gastro- oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) and its complications. Methods: As persons who have had their gallbladders removed have been shown to have an increased incidence of duodenogastric reflux, one would expect them to have an increased incidence of DGOR. READ MORE

  6. 4. Posterior Laryngitis- Aetiology,Treatment and Health-Related Quality of Life

    Author : Hillevi Pendleton; allergi och livskvalitet Laryngoesofagologi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; posterior laryngitis; laryngo-pharyngeal reflux; motilin; functional gastrointestinal disorder; gonadotropin-releasing hormone; health-related quality of life;

    Abstract : Posterior laryngitis (PL) is defined as an inflammation involving the posterior part of the glottal region in conjunction with symptoms. The cause is multifactorial. READ MORE