Search for dissertations about: "Helgi Birgisson"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words Helgi Birgisson.

  2. 1. Cancer of the Colon and Rectum : Population Based Survival Analysis and Study on Adverse Effects of Radiation Therapy for Rectal Cancer

    Author : Helgi Birgisson; Lars Påhlman; Bengt Glimelius; Ulf Gunnarsson; Ragnar Hultborn; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : Surgery; cancer; colon; rectal; colorectal; survival; radiation therapy; second cancer; adverse effects; Kirurgi;

    Abstract : The Swedish Cancer Register was used to determine the relative survival rate in colon and rectal cancer and to estimate the occurrence of second cancers related to radiation therapy for rectal cancer. The Swedish Hospital Discharge Register and hospital records were used to estimate the rate of late adverse effects due to radiation therapy for rectal cancer. READ MORE

  4. 2. Colorectal and appendiceal peritoneal metastases : From population studies to genetics

    Author : Malin Enblad; Helgi Birgisson; Wilhelm Graf; Peter Matthiessen; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Peritoneal metastases; Peritoneal carcinomatosis; Pseudomyxoma peritonei; Colorectal cancer; Appendiceal cancer; Cytoreductive surgery; HIPEC; Appendicitis;

    Abstract : Peritoneal dissemination of colorectal and appendiceal origin was previously considered the end-stage of malignant disease. Today, treatment with cytoreductive surgery (CRS) in combination with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) has prolonged survival and cured some patients with peritoneal metastases (PM). READ MORE

  5. 3. Colorectal Cancer : Aspects of Heredity, Prognosis and Tumour Markers

    Author : Lana Ghanipour; Helgi Birgisson; Lars Påhlman; Karin Jirström; Tom Öresland; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : colorectal cancer; heredity; Tryptophanyl t-RNA synthetase; microsatellite instability; SP-PLA; prognosis; biomarkers;

    Abstract : Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common cancer types and leading causes of cancer death worldwide. Since CRC is a heterogenic disease, there is a demand for increased knowledge of the underlying genetic and epigenetic mechanisms. The aim of this thesis was to investigate heredity and potential tumour markers in relation to prognosis. READ MORE

  6. 4. Data quality in the National Prostate Cancer Register (NPCR) of Sweden

    Author : Katarina Tomic; Pär Stattin; Mats Lambe; Christel Häggström; Helgi Birgisson; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Prostate cancer; Cancer quality register; Data quality; Evaluation; Validity;

    Abstract : Background: Data in quality registers are increasingly used for quality assurance of health care, benchmarking, and research. If valid conclusions are to be drawn from such studies, it is vital that register data have high quality. READ MORE

  7. 5. Cancer of the Colon and Rectum : Prognostic Factors and Early Detection

    Author : Ulrik Wallin; Helgi Birgisson; Niels Qvist; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; colorectal cancer screening predictive markers prognostic markers;

    Abstract : Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common causes of death from malignant disease. Nevertheless, no ideal screening method exists and there is a lack of prognostic and predictive factors to support clinical decisions and to aid the development of a more individualized treatment for patients with CRC. READ MORE