Search for dissertations about: "Colonoscopy"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 33 swedish dissertations containing the word Colonoscopy.

  2. 1. Colonoscopy : Introduction and development, completion rates, complications and cancer detection

    Author : George Dafnis; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Surgery; Colonoscopy; population-based; indications; completion rates; complications; colorectal cancer; sensitivity; Kirurgi; Surgery; Kirurgi; Surgery; kirurgi;

    Abstract : In a population-based study in the county of Södermanland, 6066 colonoscopies performed in 4304 patients from 1979 to 1995 inclusive were evaluated. As indications, bleeding increased and polyps and unclear x-ray findings decreased. Surveillance (cancer, polyps, colitis) was fairly stable. READ MORE

  4. 2. Going trough a colonoscopy and living with inflammatory bowel disease : children's and parents' experiences and evaluation of the bowel cleansing quality prior to colonoscopy

    Author : Vedrana Vejzovic; Malmö högskola; []
    Keywords : Colonoscopy; Inflammatory bowel diseases; Randomised control trial; Content analysis; Phenomenological hermeneutics;

    Abstract : This thesis focuses on children aged 10-18 years with symptoms of, ordiagnosed with, inflammatory bowel disease (henceforth referred to as IBD).Before the disease can be diagnosed, a child must undergo several procedures,with colonoscopy as an established investigation, including bowel cleansing,which is crucial for the safe examination of the intestine. READ MORE

  5. 3. CT colonography. Technique, diagnostic accuracy and patient acceptance

    Author : Maria H Svensson (Reutersköld); Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : Colon; Rectum; Computed tomography; Three-dimensional imaging; Colorectal neoplasms; Colonic polyps; Colonoscopy; Acceptance testing; Incidental findings; Diagnostic accuracy;

    Abstract : The aim was to evaluate diagnostic potential, technical performance, and patient acceptance of CT colonography when used for detection of colorectal polyps and cancer in symptomatic patients with a high risk of colorectal neoplasia.Methods: After bowel preparation, 111 symptomatic patients underwent CT colonography followed by conventional colonoscopy. READ MORE

  6. 4. The significance of low-grade inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract

    Author : David Lundgren; Pontus Karling; Mårten Werner; Klas Sjöberg; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Low-grade inflammation; gastrointestinal tract; faecal calprotectin; inflammatory bowel disease; Ulcerative colitis; irritable bowel syndrome; biomarkers; colonoscopy; proton pump inhibitors; albumin; C-reactive protein; Medicine; medicin;

    Abstract : BackgroundGastrointestinal (GI) symptoms are commonly reported in a normal population. Mostly, the symptoms are of benign cause but occasionally the symptoms can be signs of a more harmful disease. In general, it is difficult to distinguish whether the reported symptoms are caused by a benign (functional) or organic (i.e. READ MORE

  7. 5. CT Colonography: implementation and technical developments

    Author : Valeria A Fisichella; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : X-ray Computed Tomography; Computed Tomographic Colonography; Computer-Assisted Image Processing; Three-Dimensional Imaging; Colonoscopy; Colon; Rectum; Colorectal Neoplasms; Computer-Assisted Diagnosis; Ionizing Radiation;

    Abstract : Background: Computed tomographic colonography (CTC) is a minimally invasive imaging method for the detection of colorectal neoplasms. Uncertainty about its diagnostic performance, optimal visualization method, long learning curve and radiation exposure are among problems with CTC, affecting its implementation in routine health care. READ MORE