Search for dissertations about: "retrospective ct"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 45 swedish dissertations containing the words retrospective ct.

  2. 1. Diagnosis of solid abdomino-pelvic tumours in children : A retrospective radiological study

    Author : Claes Hugosson; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Oncology; Children; pelvic; staging: MR; Onkologi; Oncology; Onkologi; Oncology; onkologi;

    Abstract : Problems and Aims: Solid abdomino-pelvic tumours (APTs) in children constitute a heterogeneous group of masses which may originate from the retroperitoneum, the abdominal or pelvic cavities or any adjacent structure. They have different histological features, growth patterns and prognoses. READ MORE

  4. 2. Leukocyte scintigraphy, SPECT/CT and PET/CT in prosthetic joint infection

    Author : Johan Teiler; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: A known complication of arthroplasty is prosthetic joint infection (PJI). It can be challenging to diagnose and treat PJI due to the formation of a biofilm protecting the bacteria in chronic infections from the innate immune system and antibiotics. READ MORE

  5. 3. Clinical presentation, prognostic factors and epidemiology of ischemic bowel disease in the very old

    Author : Maria Wadman; Geriatrik; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; multislice CT; abdominal plain film; Ischemic bowel disease; elderly; epidemiology; operations; symptoms;

    Abstract : Background: Acute ischemic bowel disease (AIBD) is a potentially death-threatening vascular emergency predominantly affecting the elderly (>65 years). The prognosis is dismal and early diagnosis and treatment is of vital importance for the outcome. Clinical presentation is unspecific. The five studies were retrospective. READ MORE

  6. 4. Acute Colonic Diverticulitis : The role of computed tomography in primary diagnosis, prediction of complications and surgical intervention

    Author : Arnar Thorisson; Abbas Chabok; Torkel Brismar; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : Colonic diverticulitis; complicated diverticulitis; computed tomography; low-dose CT; Radiology; Radiologi; Surgery; Kirurgi;

    Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to expand the current knowledge regarding the advantages and limitations of computed tomography (CT) for patients with acute diverticulitis and evaluate outpatient treatment for uncomplicated diverticulitis.Paper I: A retrospective evaluation of 602 patients with reported uncomplicated diverticulitis. READ MORE

  7. 5. Rectal cancer surgery : Defunctioning stoma, anastomotic leakage and postoperative monitoring

    Author : Peter Matthiessen; Olof Hallböök; Rune Sjödahl; Lars Påhlman; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Anterior resection of the rectum; total mesorectal excision; TME; anastomotic leakage; defunctioning stoma; risk factors; intraoperative adverse events; population based study; postoperative monitoring; CT-scan microdialysis; cytokines; Surgery; Kirurgi;

    Abstract : The understanding of the mesorectal spread in rectal cancer has lead to wide acceptance of total mesorectal excision (TME) as the surgical technique of choice for carcinoma in the lower and mid rectum. While oncological results and survival have improved with TME-surgery, morbidity and mortality remain important issues. READ MORE