Search for dissertations about: "additional malformations"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 24 swedish dissertations containing the words additional malformations.

2. 1. Subjective and objective aspects on living with a cleft. A study focused on the isolated cleft palate and the total bilateral cleft lip and palate

   Author : Woranuch Chetpakdeechit; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; isolated cleft lip and palate; bilateral cleft lip and palate; social life; additional malformations; dental treatment outcome; esthetic assessment;

   Abstract : Aims: To gain a deeper understanding of the social life aspects in individuals treated for isolated cleft palate (iCP) or total bilateral cleft lip and palate (BCLP). Furthermore, to study risks of having other birth defects in relation to the length of the iCP. For the BCLP, dental conditions and treatment results were evaluated. READ MORE

4. 2. Hypofractionated conformal stereotactic radiotherapy in the treatment of AVMs and cerebral metastases

   Author : Peter Lindvall; Hans Bolander; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : arteriovenous malformations; brain metastases; hypofractionation; stereotactic radiotherapy; LINAC; embolisation; Clinical Neurophysiology; klinisk neurofysiologi;

   Abstract : Hypofractionated conformal stereotactic radiotherapy (HCSRT) has been used for the treatment of AVMs at the Umeå University Hospital since 1986. From this year and onwards an increasing number of patients with single or oligo brain metastases have also been treated using this technique. READ MORE

5. 3. Children with low anorectal malformations and their parents : quality of life, physical and psychosocial function

   Author : Helena Wigander; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Anorectal malformations (ARM) are congenital anomalies affecting 1 in 3 000 births. The malformation varies from very minor to complex and can be divided in to low, intermediate, and high form of ARM. Children with a low ARM are primarily repaired in the newborn period. READ MORE

6. 4. The effect of maternal malignancy on fertility, pregnancy, and neonatal outcomes

   Author : Zahra Sabeti Rad; Lund Obstetrik och gynekologi; []
   Keywords : Malignancy; Pregnancy complications; IVF; Prematurity; Congenital malformations;

   Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to investigate whether a malignant disease in women increases the risk of fertility disturbances, pregnancy and delivery complications and also of adverse birth outcomes among their infants. By linkage between six national health registers, we obtained data for all children born in Sweden 1994-2011 and their mothers including information on malignancy diagnosis, method of conception (natural/ART), pregnancies, and health outcomes of the infants. READ MORE

7. 5. Speech and language in patients with an isolated cleft palate and/or 22q11 deletion syndrome

   Author : Christina Persson; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : isolated cleft palate; 22q11 deletion syndrome; articulation; language; velopharyngeal impairment; intelligibility.;

   Abstract : Aims: To study speech with regard to articulation and perceptual speech symptoms related to velopharyngeal dysfunction, intelligibility and language ability in patients born with a) an isolated cleft palate with or without additional malformations/syndromes, or b) 22q11 deletion syndrome (22q11 DS).Materials and methods: Fifty-three patients (aged 3-10 years) born with an isolated cleft palate and 30 non-cleft children participated in studies I and II, and 65 consecutively referred patients with 22q11 DS confirmed by a FISH-test participated in studies III and IV. READ MORE