Search for dissertations about: "surgical approach"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 188 swedish dissertations containing the words surgical approach.

  2. 21. Development of individualized surgical treatments for malignant melanoma

    Author : Valerio Belgrano; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Melanoma; sentinel node; isolated limb perfusion; immune-humanized xenograft mouse models; translational research;

    Abstract : Background: Cutaneous melanoma is a malignancy with an increasing incidence worldwide, especially in northern Europe. The aim of this thesis is to scrutinize the results achieved by traditional surgery and the opportunities offered by translational research for the more advanced stages of the disease. READ MORE

  4. 22. Bioactive Surgical Implant Coatings with Optional Antibacterial Function

    Author : Mirjam Lilja; Maria Strømme; Håkan Engqvist; Håvard Haugen; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Hydroxyapatite; titanium dioxide; photocatalysis; antibacterial effect; antibiotic release; biomimetic coating; co-precipitation; tobramycin;

    Abstract : Device associated infections are a growing problem in the field of orthopaedics and dentistry. Bacteria adhering to implant surfaces and subsequent biofilm formation are challenging to treat with systemic administered antibiotics. READ MORE

  5. 23. A personalized approach to chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps : based on biomarkers, phenotypes and new surgical thinking

    Author : Karin Jonstam; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a prevalent disease causing a substantial burden for the patient and the society. CRS is divided into CRS with (CRSwNP) and without nasal polyps (CRSsNP). READ MORE

  6. 24. A holistic view of urinary stress incontinence in women

    Author : Anna-Lena Berglund; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Stress urinary incontinence; surgical treatment; urodynamics; pad test; nursing; personality characteristics; leisure time; spouse relationship; sexuality; social network; predictors; outcome;

    Abstract : The present study group consists of 45 women with genuine stress incontinence who were selected for surgical treatment and randomized either to retropubic urethrocystopexy (n=30) or pubococcygeal repair (n=15). The preoperative assessment included medical history, gynecological examination, urine analysis and culture, residual urine, pad test, frequency-continence charts, water urethrocystoscopy, continence test and cystometry with analysis of micturition. READ MORE

  7. 25. Learning as a patient : What and how individuals want to learn when preparing for surgery, and the potential use of serious games in their education

    Author : Brynja Ingadóttir; Tiny Jaarsma; Ingela Thylén; Bjöörn Fossum; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Education; knowledge expectations; learning; serious game; surgical patients; Kennslutölvuleikur; nám; sjúklingafræðsla; skurðsjúklingar; væntingar til fræðslu;

    Abstract : Introduction: Surgical patients need knowledge to participate in their own care and to engage in self-care behaviour in the perioperative period which is important for their recovery. Patient education facilitates such knowledge acquisition and several methods can be used to facilitate it, for example, face-to-face education and brochures or using information technology such as website or computer games. READ MORE