Search for dissertations about: "Colorectal neoplasms"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 swedish dissertations containing the words Colorectal neoplasms.

2. 1. Colorectal Cancer - Evaluation of MMP as a prognostic marker and a model for peritoneal response

   Author : Andreas Jonsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Colorectal neoplasms; matrix metalloproteinases; colorectal surgery; survival; prognosis; peritoneum; peritoneal neoplasms;

   Abstract : Background : There are about 6600 patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer in Sweden each year. Survival rates vary with cancer stage at diagnosis. The main treatment is surgery together with, in some cases, oncological treatment. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMP) are deeply involved in the growth and spread of colorectal cancer tumours. READ MORE

4. 2. Prognostic factors in colorectal cancer : aspects of tumour dissemination

   Author : Åke Öberg; Gudrun Lindmark; Bengt Jeppsson; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Colorectal neoplasms; prognosis; lymph node metastases; disseminated tumour cells; cytokeratins; micrometastases; metalloproteinases; immune cells; real-time quantitative RT-PCR; carsinoembryonic antigen;

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5. 3. Liver metastases from colorectal cancer. Different strategies and outcomes

   Author : Valentinus Valdimarsson; Lund Kirurgi; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Liver metastases; Colorectal Neoplasms; Hepatectomy; Mortality; Treatment outcome; Retrospective studies; Sweden; Registries; Volume measurements; Repeat hepatectomy; liver surgery; Functional liver volume; Repeated operation; Recurrence;

   Abstract : Patients with colorectal liver metastases (CRLM) increasingly undergo liver resections. The belief is that the resection or ablation of a tumor, when possible, is the only possibility of a cure. READ MORE

6. 4. Let me be part of the plan - Experiences of information and information needs after colorectal cancer surgery

   Author : Maria Lithner; Äldres hälsa och personcentrerad vård; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; qualitative research; patient participation; patient discharge; patient information; ERAS; surgery; Colorectal neoplasms; interview; QLQ-INFO25; ASA;

   Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis is to study the experiences of patients and next of kin with regard to information and information needs after being discharged after colorectal cancer surgery. The aim was also to study factors related to this. Different methods were combined in this explorative study in order to obtain diverse types of data. READ MORE

7. 5. 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