Search for dissertations about: "Eswl"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the word Eswl.

  2. 1. On the diagnosis and treatment of upper urinary tract stones

    Author : Klas Lindqvist; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : renal stone; ureteric stone; ESWL; ureteroscopy; morbidity; questionnaire; computed tomography; urography;

    Abstract : Aims: Papers I&II: To compare treatment outcome for renal stones treated with different ESWL-machines and treatment results of ESWL and ureteroscopy (URS) for ureteric stones. Paper III: To investigate the morbidity and incidence of acute renal colic and the proportion of patients with absolute and relative indications for immediate radiological examination. READ MORE

  4. 2. Shock wave effects on the vascular endothelium

    Author : Anders Sondén; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Shock waves; cavitation; explosions; high-energy missile trauma; ESWL; laser; endothelial cells; cell membrane damage; cytoskeleton; adhesion molecules; reactive oxygen species;

    Abstract : A shock wave is a pressure wave with high amplitude and a velocity above sound. Man is exposed to shock waves (SWs) in connection with trauma, e.g. explosions and high-energy missiles and medical treatments such as extracorporeal lithotripsy (ESWL). READ MORE

  5. 3. Complications and treatment aspects of urological stone surgery

    Author : Magnus Wagenius; Lund Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Urologi;

    Abstract : ConclusionsPaper I: Complications in Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL): A cohort study, conclusion: We conclude that there are few complications to modern ESWL treatment. 1 Hz should be used to reduce complications (p=0.025). As there is no indication that 1Hz is less effective than 1. READ MORE

  6. 4. Trends and current clinical aspects of complicated gallstone disease - with special reference to endoscopic treatment

    Author : Eric Kullman; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : Time trends regarding incidence, management, and outcome of acute (AC) and elective cholecystectomy (EC), as well as symptomatic (cholangitis, pancreatitis, jaundice) and asymptomatic (detected accidentally during cholecystectomy) common bile duct (CBD) stones were studied during the time period 1970-1986 in a welldefined Swedish population. From period I (1970-1978) to period II (1979-1986) there was a four-fold increase in the ratio of AC (period I: mean 10/100,000/year, period II: mean 30/100,000/year) to EC (period 1: mean 190/100,000/year, period II: mean 120/100,000/year). READ MORE

  7. 5. Therapeutic applications of acoustic and electromagnetic energy

    Author : Vilhelm Ekstrand; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : This thesis focuses on techniques based on electromagnetic and acoustic energy for treatment of a variety of diseases, including development of new techniques as well as improvement and evaluation of existing techniques. The subjects treated are: Provocation of heat generated thrombi in pigs. READ MORE