Search for dissertations about: "Larynx"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 26 swedish dissertations containing the word Larynx.

  2. 1. On tissue engineering of pig, human, and non-human primate tissues

    Author : Nikhil Nayakawde; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Decellularization; esophagus; heart; larynx; proteomics; recellularization; SILAC; stem cells; tissue engineering;

    Abstract : Background: Demand for donor organs for transplantation has been increasing every year more than the actual supply of suitable donor organs. One of the major problems associated with allogeneic transplantation includes lifelong immunosuppression. READ MORE

  4. 2. Laryngopharyngeal reflux - development and refinement of diagnostic tools

    Author : Olle Andersson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : reflux; pH-monitoring; validation; questionnaires; larynx; hypopharynx;

    Abstract : Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), characterized by symptoms of chronic cough, hoarseness, throat clearing, globus, laryngospasm, throat pain and excessive mucus has in recent years been recognized as an extra-esophageal manifestation of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). There are still many questions to be answered regarding how to diagnose the LPR disease and how to effectively select patients that may benefit from treatment. READ MORE

  5. 3. Photodynamic therapy in the head and neck

    Author : Mathias von Beckerath; Claes Möller; Göran Laurell; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Photo Dynamic Therapy; Cancer; Skin; Larynx; 5-ALA; UVradiation; sarcoma; squamous cell carcinoma; porfimer sodium; temoporfin; voice; Kirurgi; Surgery;

    Abstract : Photodynamic therapy, PDT, is a method to diagnose and treat cancer. In PDT a sensitizer is administered to the patient and this sensitizer is accumulated in tumors. If the sensitizer-containing tumor is subjected to a laser of a specific wavelength the tumor is fluorescing allowing diagnostics. READ MORE

  6. 4. Regenerative medicine of the airway cartilage : a morphological and immunohistochemical study with focus on cricoid cartilage defects treated with BMP-2

    Author : Ion Tcacencu; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Larynx; growth factor; wound healing; perichondrium; progenitor cells; osteogenesis; growth plate.;

    Abstract : Background: Cartilage provides flexible support for upper airway. Induction of cartilage healing is required for the success of many surgical interventions in the head and neck that are used as treatments for several diseases, such as subglottic stenosis and tumors of the larynx and thyroid. READ MORE

  7. 5. Mast cells and neuropeptides in the rat laryngeal mucosa : edema formation and effects of irradiation

    Author : Mats Lidegran; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Certain diseases in the larynx like epiglottitis, false croup, and allergic reactions lead to local edema, which may result in respiratory distress. The pathophysiology of the various types of edema in the larynx is mainly unknown. READ MORE