Search for dissertations about: "HERNIA"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 73 swedish dissertations containing the word HERNIA.

2. 1. Parastomal hernia : investigation and treatment

   Author : Pia Näsvall; Karin Strigård; Jörgen Rutegård; Ulf Gunnarsson; Michael Dahlberg; Ingvar Syk; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Parastomal; hernia; 3D US; ultrasonography; mesh; QoL; rectal cancer; stoma; Surgery; kirurgi;

   Abstract : BackgroundParastomal hernia is a common stoma complication causing the patient considerable inconvenience. The patient becomes aware of a bulge around the stoma, but a bulge is not always a parastomal hernia and diagnostics must be performed to enable differential treatment. It is difficult to distinguish between a bulge and a hernia. READ MORE

4. 2. Parastomal hernia : clinical studies on definitions and prevention

   Author : Arthur Jänes; Leif Israelsson; Åke Öberg; Torbjörn Holm; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Parastomal hernia; stoma complications; prosthetic mesh; mesh complications; sigmoid stoma; ileostomy; laparoscopic stoma; CT-scan; Surgery; Kirurgi; kirurgi; Surgery;

   Abstract : The aims of the studies was to evaluate the short and long term effects on the development of parastomal hernia and stoma complications of a prophylactic prosthetic mesh placed in a sublay position at the index operation.  Also the purpose was to validate a definition of parastomal hernia at clinical examination and a method and a definition of parastomal hernia at CT-scan. READ MORE

5. 3. Inguinal Hernia Surgery in Men - Chronic Pain and Sexual Dysfunction

   Author : Nihad Gutlic; Malmö Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Groin hernia; Inguinal Hernia; Recurrence; Mesh repair; Chronic pain; Register Study; Hernia;

   Abstract : Life time occurrence of inguinal hernia is 30% of men. Most are symptomatic and will require surgical treatment. Operation will commonly cure the hernia but remaining chronic pain or new pain is seen in 10–15%. Groin pain due to an inguinal hernia can cause impairment of sexual functions. READ MORE

6. 4. Minimising risk and optimising technique in ventral hernia repair

   Author : Mikael Lindmark; Ulf Gunnarsson; Karin Strigård; Frederik Helgstrand; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; hernia; complications; ventral hernia repair; laparoscopy; RCT; incisional hernia; Surgery; kirurgi;

   Abstract : Background: Abdominal wall hernia is a common pathology and adverse events related to hernia repair is thus a topic of considerable importance. Hernia is a disease that affect both sexes and people of all ages.The thesis is based upon four papers. Study I, II and III are analysing complications related to ventral hernia repair. READ MORE

7. 5. Recurrent groin hernia - Outcome after surgery

   Author : Dan Sevonius; Lund Kirurgi; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Groin hernia; inguinal hernia; recurrence; re-recurrence; mesh repair; chronic pain; hernia register;

   Abstract : Background: According to the Swedish Hernia Register (SHR), the reoperation rate after recurrent groin hernia is more than twice that following primary hernia repair. Aims: To study the impact of method of mesh repair used in recurrent groin hernia surgery on re-recurrence as well as chronic pain and physical disability. READ MORE