Search for dissertations about: "esophageal neoplasm"

Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the words esophageal neoplasm.

  2. 1. Self expandable metallic stents in the upper gastrointestinal tract

    Author : Erik Johnsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : Stents; esophageal perforation; gastric outlet obstruction; esophageal neoplasm; health economy; palliative care; computed tomography; X-ray;

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  4. 2. 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

  5. 3. Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma : opportunities for prevention

    Author : Qiaoli Wang; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is the predominant histological subtype of esophageal cancer, a highly fatal malignant neoplasm. Most ESCC patients are diagnosed at a late stage when tumors are unresectable or have metastasized. READ MORE

  6. 4. 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