Search for dissertations about: "acute cholecystitis"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 swedish dissertations containing the words acute cholecystitis.

  2. 1. Evaluation of MRI as a diagnostic method in biliary tract conditions

    Author : Katarina Håkansson; Avdelningen för klinisk kemi och farmakologi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Klinisk fysiologi; radiologi; tomografi; medicinsk instrumentering; medical instrumentation; tomography; radiology; Clinical physics; T2; T1; Relaxation rate; Gallbladder bile; Acute cholangitis; Biliary duct injury; Biliary duct disease; Cholecystectomy; Bile duct; Acute cholecystitis; ERCP; Ultrasound; MRI; MRCP;

    Abstract : The diagnostic value of modern fast pulse sequences and breath-hold technique was evaluated in a prospective study of patients with suspected biliary diseases. The cost-effectiveness of MRI compared to ultrasound was calculated. READ MORE

  4. 2. Mangement of acute cholecystitis : surgery, drainage and gallbladder aspiration

    Author : Agnieszka Popowicz; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Early laparoscopic cholecystectomy is considered the standard of care for patients admitted with acute cholecystitis. Nevertheless, a large proportion of patients admitted for acute cholecystitis are managed without acute surgery. READ MORE

  5. 3. Surgeon-performed ultrasound and timing of surgery in acute cholecystitis

    Author : Camilla Gustafsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Introduction: The use of bedside ultrasound has increased, as equipment has become accessible, user friendly, and ultrasound education is expanding in many specialties. The aim of this project was to validate surgeon-performed ultrasound and to optimise the surgical treatment for patients with acute cholecystitis, in particular in planning timing of surgery. READ MORE

  6. 4. Antibiotic prophylaxis and infectious complications in surgery for acute cholecystitis

    Author : Gona Jaafar; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : The prevalence of gallstone disease in the world is 10-20%. Almost 20% of those with gallstone disease develop a complication during their lifetime. Acute cholecystitis (AC) is a common complication of gallstones, that is routinely managed with cholecystectomy. READ MORE

  7. 5. Treatment of cholelithiasis and acute cholecystitis : surgical safety in gallstone surgery

    Author : My Blohm; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : INTRODUCTION: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures worldwide, with nearly 14,000 operations per year in Sweden alone. Recurrent biliary colic or acute cholecystitis are indications for surgery. Despite being a standardized procedure, complications occur in more than 10% of all operations. READ MORE