Search for dissertations about: "preoperative rectal staging"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 swedish dissertations containing the words preoperative rectal staging.
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1. Double-contrast MRI for the staging of rectal carcinoma: Technical aspects and clinical experience
Abstract : Aim of the study Today´s methods for the staging of rectal carcinoma: ultrasonography with transrectal probe, CT, MRI or MRI with a rectal coil, all have limitations. The aim was therefore to develop a new, double-contrast MRI method for evaluation of rectal carcinoma. READ MORE
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2. Preoperative staging and radiotherapy in rectal cancer surgery
Abstract : Background: Rectal cancer affects approximately 2 000 people in Sweden every year. The overall survival rate is approximately 50% after five years. During the last decades the survival has increased and the local recurrence rate has declined. This can be attributed to improved surgical techniques and introduction of preoperative radiotherapy. READ MORE
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3. Rectal cancer : staging, radiotherapy and surgery
Abstract : In Sweden, about 1800 patients are annually diagnosed with adenocarcinoma of the rectum. Surgery remains the major primary treatment. Adjuvant radiotherapy and total mesorectal excision (TME) are two major achievements in rectal cancer treatment during the last two decades. READ MORE
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4. Colorectal cancer : Aspects of staging, treatment, recurrence and survival
Abstract : Colorectal cancer is the third most common malignancy in the world, and major breakthroughs have been made regarding both surgical and oncological treatment. Still, postoperative complications, such as perineal infections after abdominoperineal resection (APR), are a major cause of morbidity, and distant recurrence rate is nearly 20%. READ MORE
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5. Tissue remodelling proteases as prognostic factors in colon and rectal cancer
Abstract : Background: Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in Sweden and the main treatment is surgery. The TNM classification is the principal staging tool, although insufficient in identifying all patients with poor survival. READ MORE