Search for dissertations about: "Incisional hernia"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 swedish dissertations containing the words Incisional 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. 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

5. 3. Implementation of Modern Incisional Hernia Repair Techniques

   Author : Peder Rogmark; Malmö Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Hernia Mesh Repair; Incisional Hernia; Randomised Controlled Trial; Mesh Contraction; Long-term Outcome; Open vs Laparoscopic Surgery; Incisional Hernia; Hernia Mesh Repair; Randomised Controlled Trial; Mesh Contraction; Long-term Outcome; Laparoscopic vs Open Surgery;

   Abstract : Incisional hernia is one of the most common complications (5–20%) after abdominal surgery. Surgery is the only option to cure a hernia. Symptoms of an incisional hernia depend on the size of the abdominal wall defect and the protruding tissue. About 30% of the patients with an incisional hernia will have an operation performed. READ MORE

6. 4. Autologous full-thickness skin graft as reinforcement material in the repair of complex hernias

   Author : Viktor Holmdahl; Karin Strigård; Ulf Gunnarsson; Lars Nannestad Jørgensen; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Full-thickness skin graft; Incisional hernia; Parastomal hernia; tensile strength; RCT; abdominal wall strength; quality-of-life; IPOM; Surgery; kirurgi;

   Abstract : Background: Abdominal wall hernia is a common issue in the realm of surgery. Many patients suffering from a hernia require surgical intervention, and over 8000 abdominal hernia repairs are performed each year in Sweden. READ MORE

7. 5. Closure of midline abdominal incisions with small stitches : studies on wound complications and health economy

   Author : Daniel Millbourn; Leif Israelsson; Agneta Montgomery; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Wound closure techniques; Postoperative complications; Surgical wound infection; Surgical wound dehiscence; Hernia; Costs; Cost analysis;

   Abstract : Background A midline incision inflicts minimal damage to muscles, nerves and blood supply. Postoperative complications cause patients suffering and costs for society. Midline incisions should be closed with a continuous single-layer technique and a suture length (SL) to wound length (WL) ratio over 4. READ MORE