Search for dissertations about: "cardia"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 33 swedish dissertations containing the word cardia.

  2. 1. Cancer of the esophagus and gastric cardia : etiological aspects

    Author : Jesper Lagergren; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Esophageal; gastric cardia; cancer; adenocarcinoma; squamous cell carcinoma; gastroesophageal reflux; body mass; weight; energy intake; physical activity; tobacco; snuff; alcohol; human papillomavirus; sex hormones;

    Abstract : Esophageal cancer is one of the most lethal forms of cancer and the prognosis has not improved substantially during recent decades despite new treatments and diagnostic methods. In view of these discouraging results it is important to identify risk factors that might make primary prevention possible. READ MORE

  4. 2. Aspects on prognosis of cancers of the oesophagus and gastric cardia

    Author : Martin Sundelöf; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Oesophagus; adenocarcinoma; squamous-cell carcinoma; gastric cardia; prognosis; lifestyle factors; palliation; dysphagia;

    Abstract : Oesophageal cancer is an aggressive form of cancer with a poor prognosis. The two main histological types are squamous-cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma. In the Western world the incidence rate of adenocarcinoma of the oesophagus, previously rather rare, has shown a dramatic increase in recent decades. READ MORE

  5. 3. Occupational and socio-economic factors in the etiology of cancer of the esophagus and gastric cardia

    Author : Catarina Jansson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Esophageal cancer; adenocarcinoma; squamous-cell carcinoma; occupational exposures; socio-economic status; socio-economic factors;

    Abstract : Adenocarcinoma of the esophagus and gastric cardia and squamous-cell carcinoma of the esophagus have a poor prognosis. The increasing incidence and the strong male predominance of esophageal and cardia adenocarcinoma are striking, and yet unexplained, patterns that should be due to unknown environmental factors. READ MORE

  6. 4. Quality of life after esophageal cancer surgery

    Author : Pernilla Viklund; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Cancer; complications; esophageal neoplasm; gastric cardia; register; supportive care; surgery; quality of life.;

    Abstract : The principal aim of this research was to find ways to improve the quality of life of esophageal cancer patients after surgical treatment and to reduce persisting symptoms that often occur after that procedure. Since esophageal cancer surgery is extensive and carries a poor long-term prognosis, it is relevant to assess quality of life and complications as outcome measures. READ MORE

  7. 5. Esophageal stenting in the palliation of malignant strictures

    Author : Urs Wenger; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Stent; brachytherapy; neoplasm; esophagus; cardia; quality of life; dysphagia; symptoms; palliative treatment; health economy.;

    Abstract : Background: The prognosis among patients with esophageal or cardia cancer is worse than that in most cancer diseases. Moreover, more than half of the patients with carcinoma of the esophageal or gastric cardia diagnosed in Sweden present with an advanced disease where the only available treatment is palliation. READ MORE