Search for dissertations about: "CT-scan"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 41 swedish dissertations containing the word CT-scan.

  2. 11. Optimizing computed tomography : quality assurance, radiation dose and contrast media

    Author : Patrik Nowik; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Computed tomography (CT) is an important modality in radiology; it enables imaging of the inside of patients without superimposed anatomy. The radiation dose and quality of a CT image are highly dependent on the CT scanner, the scan settings and, if applicable, the timing and dosage of the intravenous contrast media (CM). READ MORE

  4. 12. Treatment of pneumothorax : Aspects on diagnosis, treatment technique and pain relief during drainage treatment

    Author : Olle Engdahl; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : Pneumothorax is the term used for all conditions where air is present in the pleural cavity outside the confinement of the lung. Active treatment of pneumothorax often consists of the introduction of a pleural drain and the application of a continuous vacuum to keep the collapsing lung expanded until the lesion has healed. READ MORE

  5. 13. Alternatives in the treatment of abdominal rectus muscle diastasis : an evaluation

    Author : Peter Emanuelsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Introduction: Abdominal rectus diastasis (ARD) is defined as a widening of the distance between the two rectus muscles located on either side of the Linea Alba (LA). A width of more than 3 cm is, in this thesis, considered as pathological. There are several reasons why ARD occurs, where pregnancy is one of the most common. READ MORE

  6. 14. Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection for non-seminomatous germ cell tumour

    Author : Axel Gerdtsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: The Swedish and Norwegian Testicular Cancer Group (SWENOTECA) is a multidisciplinary collaboration with an aim to improve the testicular cancer care for patients in Sweden and Norway by publishing guidelines, include patients in the SWENOTECA register and promote research. In 2007, SWENOTECA initiated RETROP, a multicenter study on nonseminomatous germ cell tumour (NSGCT) patients that are operated with post-chemotherapy retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (PC-RPLND). READ MORE

  7. 15. Spinal mobility, muscle strength and function in patients with idiopathic scoliosis. Different aspects on long term outcome

    Author : Karin Romberg; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; idiopathic scoliosis; long-term outcome; spinal mobility; trunk muscle endurance; back function; thoracic mobility; pulmonary function; validity;

    Abstract : Introduction: The long-term physical function outcome in patients treated for idiopathic scoliosis (IS) during childhood and adolescence has not been fully explored. In addition, there is a lack of studies where different methods to measure pulmonary function are validated in patients with early onset scoliosis. READ MORE