Search for dissertations about: "AV Fistula"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the words AV Fistula.

  2. 1. Anal fistulae - Three-dimensional endoanal ultrasound and outcomes of collagen plug treatment

    Author : Ursula Fält; Kirurgi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; analfistel; Crohns sjukdom; kryptoglandulär fistel; kollagenplugg; komplicerad analfistel; tredmensionellt endoanalt ultraljud; analkanalens längd; analkanalens anatomi; anal fistula; Crohn s disease; cryptoglandular fistula; anal fistula plug; Complex anal fistula; three-dimensional endoanal ultrasound; anal canal length; anal canal anatomy;

    Abstract : Background: The treatment of complex anal fistulae remains a therapeutic challenge. Early anal fistula plug (AFP) studies showed high success rates, while later reports demonstrated success rate of 13-100% at usual follow-up of 6-24 months. READ MORE

  4. 2. Clinical aspects of Arteriovenous fistula use in a haemodialysis population. Results based on retrospective and internventional studies

    Author : Anna Wärme; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Haemodialysis; AV Fistula; Far infrared; Erythropoietin;

    Abstract : When a patient suffers from end stage renal disease, the vascular access becomes the lifeline to perform regular haemodialysis (HD) treatment. The recommended first choice is the surgically created native Arteriovenous Fistula (AVF). The AVF is exposed for repeated needling when connecting the dialysis machine several times a week. READ MORE

  5. 3. Clinical Electrocochleography in Menière´s disease

    Author : Kornel Sass; Lund Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; intrathoracic pressure; perilymphatic fistula; pressure exposure; endolymphatic hydrops; Menière´s disease; reproducibility; specificity; sensitivity; rarefaction click; condensation click; electrocochleography; summating potential; Otorhinolaryngology; audiology; auditive system and speech; Otorinolaryngologi; audiologi; hörsel- och talorganen;

    Abstract : Electrocochleography (ECoG) is an objective method to evaluate cochlear electrophysiology. The recordings are considered to reflect the mechano-electric processes of the cochlea, and can indicate the presence of suspected endolymphatic hydrops. READ MORE

  6. 4. Factors affecting the physical characteristics of arterio-venous fistula in patients with renal failure

    Author : Ursula Hadimeri; Sven Göran Fransson; Bernd Stegmayr; Elisabeth Kenne Sarenmalm; Anders Magnusson; 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;

    Abstract : Background and PurposeA patent access is vital for a dialysis patient. The arterio-venous fistula (AVF), the most important access for haemodialysis (HD), is frequently affected by extensive complications such as stenosis and occlusions. READ MORE

  7. 5. Video assisted gastrostomy in children

    Author : Torbjörn Backman; Lund Pediatrik; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Gastrostomy; Laparoscopy; VAG; Complications; VPS; Malignancy; Vomiting; Double U-stitch suture;

    Abstract : Children with severe diseases can be provided nutritional support through a gastrostomy if needed. At the Department of Paediatric Surgery in Lund we have used the Video Assisted Gastrostomy (VAG) procedure since 1994 when establishing gastrostomies. READ MORE