Search for dissertations about: "Chronic subdural hematoma"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words Chronic subdural hematoma.

2. 1. Surgical treatment strategies of chronic subdural hematoma

   Author : Andreas Bartley; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; chronic subdural hematoma; irrigation; recurrence; temperature; drainage time; drainage duration; surgery;

   Abstract : Background: A subdural collection of old blood is called a chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH). A cSDH of sufficient volume becomes symptomatic and neurosurgical evacuation is then necessary. The recurrence rate (5-21%) after surgery is high and evidence-based guidelines regarding the optimal treatment to diminish recurrence is lacking. READ MORE

4. 2. Flux of cholesterol, oxysterols and plant sterols across the blood-brain barrier and metabolic consequences

   Author : Ahmed Saeed; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Brain is the cholesterol-richest organ and contains one fourth of the total body cholesterol. The majority of brain cholesterol is present in myelin that forms myelin sheathes around neuronal axons. This large pool of cholesterol present in brain is separated from body cholesterol by the blood brain barrier (BBB). READ MORE