Search for dissertations about: "Head and neck complications"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 swedish dissertations containing the words Head and neck complications.

2. 1. Radiation Oncology Data and Modelling Side Effects after Radiation Therapy

   Author : Caroline Olsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; dose and side effect data; dose-volume response; fractionation effect; LQ model; sequential two-phase radiotherapy; head and neck cancer; parotid gland; xerostomia; pelvic radiotherapy; gynecological cancer; pubic bone; pain; data integration; xerostomia;

   Abstract : Although modern radiation therapy techniques have the ability to conform the dose distribution of ionizing radiation tightly around the volume to be treated, unwanted irradiation to surrounding organs remains a problem. The probability of a side effect arising in the normal tissue of a patient after radiation therapy can be modelled by sigmoid mathematical functions known as normal tissue complication probability (NTCP) models. READ MORE

4. 2. Internal fixation of femoral neck fractures

   Author : Leif Hernefalk; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : Femoral neck fracture; osteotomy; internal fixation; device; technical principles; scintimetry; radiography; biomechanics; malposition; malreduction; complications; bone necrosis; revascularization; segmental collapse; non-union; elderly; osteoporosis; MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

   Abstract : The incidence of femoral neck fractures in elderly people is rising requiring large health care resources. Internal fixation of the fracture is the treatment of choice in Scandinavia, but in 20-40% of the cases a late complication such as a segmental collapse of the femoral head after initial bone necrosis, or a non-union of the fracture because of non-healing, will occur. READ MORE

5. 3. Nutritional follow-up of patients with head and neck cancer

   Author : Ylva Tiblom Ehrsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Head and neck cancer;

   Abstract : Head and neck (H&N) cancer constitutes approximately 5.1% of all cancers worldwide and 2.2% in Sweden. It is a heterogeneous group of malignant tumours with differences in natural history and prognosis. READ MORE

6. 4. Patients with head and neck cancer : aspects on treatment, complications and rehabilitation

   Author : Alexander Ahlberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Head and neck cancer is reported to be the fifth most common cancer globally and around 1,200 new patients are diagnosed in Sweden every year. Historically, survival rates have been rather constant but have started to improve over the last few decades as a result of new and more aggressive oncological treatments. READ MORE

7. 5. Optimizing treatment : tumor markers and sclerotherapy in head and neck lesions

   Author : Malin Wendt; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Treatment of malignant and benign lesions in the head and neck area is challenging, due to complex anatomy and function. It is thus urgent to find ways to individualize treatment, in order to reduce side-effects, but with preserved efficacy. READ MORE