Search for dissertations about: "Balloon dilatation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 swedish dissertations containing the words Balloon dilatation.

  2. 1. Subglottic stenosis : Diagnostics, endoscopic treatment and follow-up

    Author : Eleftherios Ntouniadakis; Josefin Sundh; Mathias Von Beckerath; Katarina Olofsson; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Subglottic stenosis; Dyspnea Index; spirometry; Expiratory Disproportion Index; balloon dilatation; endoscopic treatment;

    Abstract : Subglottic stenosis (SGS) is a rare condition of upper airway obstruction transforming tracheal mucosa below the vocal folds into scar tissue. It is primarily caused by laryngotracheal trauma and infrequent autoimmune conditions ofsystemic inflammation. READ MORE

  4. 2. Radiological evaluation of esophageal function in dysphagia with special emphasis on achalasia

    Author : Mats Andersson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : Achalasia; Dysphagia; Radiography; Barium esophagogram; Reproducibility of findings; Observer variation; Laparoscopic myotomy; Balloon dilatation; Esophageal neoplasms;

    Abstract : In idiopathic achalasia, degeneration of the inhibitory innervation of the esophageal smooth muscle results in absence of primary peristalsis and in incomplete relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). All treatments for achalasia aim at reducing the pressure gradient across the LES, thus facilitating esophageal emptying by gravity. READ MORE

  5. 3. Aspects on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Patients with Achalasia

    Author : Srdjan Kostic; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : Achalasia; TBS; Balloon Dilatation; Laparoscopic Myotomy; Treatment failure; Quality of life; Health Economic Evaluation;

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  6. 4. Instruction at heart. Activity-theoretical studies of learning and development in coronary clinical work

    Author : Berthel Sutter; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Activity-theory; work practice studies; artifacts and learning;

    Abstract : The aim of the thesis is to study the role of instruction in the interconnection of instruction-learning-development. The thesis consists of six empirical papers and a summing-up and perspectivizing introductory paper. READ MORE

  7. 5. Ion channels and electrical activity in vascular smooth muscle: Effects of calcium store depletion, cholesterol and cholesterol-lowering drugs

    Author : Andreas Bergdahl; Kärlfysiologi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Fysiologi; Physiology; statins; endothelin; cholesterol; caveolae; smooth muscle; TRP; Ca2 channels; SOC;

    Abstract : Smooth muscle cells (SMCs) in the vessel wall contract to regulate blood flow and pressure, a function essential for normal circulation through tissues. On the other hand, migration and proliferation of SMCs are important factors in vascular disease, such as atherosclerosis and restenosis following surgical dilatation. READ MORE