Search for dissertations about: "esophageal dysmotility"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words esophageal dysmotility.

  2. 1. Upper gastrointestinal dysmotility - from endocrinological pathogenesis to symptoms

    Author : Julia Borg; Enheten för kroniska inflammatoriska och degenerativa sjukdomar; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; oxytocin; gastroparesis; functional dyspepsia; upper gastrointestinal dysmotility; CCK; gastrin; vasopressin; esophageal dysmotility; satiety; diabetes mellitus; endocrine dysregulation; gastric emptying; gastric emptying scintigraphy; gastric emptying manometry; autonomic neuropathy;

    Abstract : Gastrointestinal dysmotility is common, particularly in patients with diabetes mellitus. The aim of this thesis is to explore whether gastrointestinal dysmotility and endocrine secretion are interrelated, and how the symptoms manifest themselves in these patients. READ MORE

  4. 2. Gastroesephageal reflux and related motility disorders after esophageal atresia : a clinical study

    Author : Madeleine Montgomery; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Esophageal atresia; tracheoesophageal fistula; gastroesophageal reflux; esophageal pH monitoring; respiratory function; gastric emptying; videomanometry STOCKHOLM 1997;

    Abstract : The most common congenital malformation of the esophagus is esophageal atresia (EA) with or without tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF). Successful repair of EA does not ensure normal esophageal function. Disturbed esophageal motility and gastroesophageal reflux (GER) are often detected after repair of EA. READ MORE

  5. 3. Studies of preoperative evaluation and surgical procedures for gastroesophageal reflux disease

    Author : Bengt Håkanson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Introduction: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is defined as the non-physiological movement of gastric contents from the stomach to the esophagus, which causes various degrees of troublesome symptoms and/or esophageal mucosal injury. Symptoms of GERD such as heartburn and regurgitation are common and the prevalence has been reported to vary between 7-20 % in the Western world. READ MORE

  6. 4. Gastrointestinal Disorders in Women

    Author : Rita Gustafsson; Gastroenterologi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Abstract: This doctoral thesis has sought to clarify the influence of gender in gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. Women with different hormone profiles were investigated, their colonic microbiota was characterized, and the impact of lifestyle and risk factors for GI disease were examined. READ MORE

  7. 5. Autonomic dysfunction in primary Sjögren's syndrome

    Author : Thomas Mandl; Internmedicin - epidemiologi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; autonomic dysfunction; Sjögren s syndrome; dysphagia; neuropathy;

    Abstract : The aims of this work were to evaluate objective and subjective signs of autonomic dysfunction (AD) in patients with primary Sjögren’s syndrome (pSS) and to evaluate its clinical associations. In study I, 46 pSS patients and 56/80/238 autonomic nervous function test (ANT) controls participated. READ MORE