Search for dissertations about: "Gastro-esophageal reflux"

Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the words Gastro-esophageal reflux.

  2. 1. Respiratory and esophageal morbidity in adults with repaired esophageal atresia

    Author : Vladimir Gatzinsky; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Esophageal atresia; Long-term outcome; Pulmonary function; Esophageal morbidity; Gastro-esophageal reflux; Dysphagia;

    Abstract : Background: Esophageal atresia (EA) often leads to persistent esophageal and respiratory symptoms, as well as impaired esophageal and lung function in adulthood. The reasons for this, and the connections between symptoms and documented abnormalities, are not fully understood. READ MORE

  4. 2. Operations for gastro-esophageal reflux disease. Studies on mode of action and how to improve functional outcomes

    Author : Cecilia Engström; Göteborgs universitet; []
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    Abstract : Fundoplication operations have gained wide acceptance as an effective and durable treatment for chronic gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD). However, further valid data are required on the long-term efficacy and above all the corresponding profile of operation specific side effects. READ MORE

  5. 3. Aspects on luminal nitric oxide in relation to oesophageal acid exposure and mucosal integrity

    Author : Mogens Bove; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : nitric oxide; nitric oxide synthase; acid; gastro-esophageal reflux disease; membrane potentials; saliva; nitrate; blood flow; ferret; histopathology;

    Abstract : Nitric oxide (NO) exerts important neuromuscular control of the oesophagus, but little is known about the sources and effects of the NO present in the distal oesophageal lumen. These questions were presently addressed in both human and animal experiments. READ MORE

  6. 4. Psychiatric aspects on acute abdominal pain

    Author : Erik Lexne; Ina Marteinsdottir; Lars Brudin; Per-Olof Nylander; Lars Tanum; Linnéuniversitetet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Medicin; Medicine;

    Abstract : Introduction: Psychiatric comorbidity is estimated to occur in up to 40% of all patients with somatic disorders, and it can have an influence on patient morbidity and mortality. Approximately 20% of patients who seek care for abdominal pain receive the diagnosis nonspecific abdominal pain, and later develop chronic abdominal pain. READ MORE