Search for dissertations about: "Normal tissue complications"
Showing result 16 - 20 of 68 swedish dissertations containing the words Normal tissue complications.
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16. Intrinsic and extrinsic protection of the brain
Abstract : The brain is a complex organ and critically dependent on its oxygen metabolism and blood supply. The purpose of the present study was twofold: firstly to design, evaluate, and adopt a physiologically stable experimental model for repeated measurements of cerebral cortical microvascular perfusion by a new laser Doppler technique (experimental part (I) - intrinsic model). READ MORE
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17. Stereotactic microdialysis for metabolic assessment and experimental treatment of malignant glioma
Abstract : Glioblastoma multiforme, the most common primary brain tumor, has a dire prognosis despite multimodal treatments that include surgery and radio-chemotherapy. To improve the outcome of this destructive disease, we need to improve our understanding of its tumor biology. READ MORE
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18. Cardiovascular aspects in mild primary hyperparathyroidism and the outcome after parathyroidectomy
Abstract : Data on the extent and clinical significance of cardiovascular abnormalities in primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) are conflicting. The main objective of this thesis was to evaluate the cardiovascular function in patients with mild PHPT without other known risk factors and to analyze the effect of parathyroid adenomectomy. READ MORE
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19. Contouring & planning variability in stereotactic radiosurgery : How to assess and address the weakest link in stereotactic radiosurgery?
Abstract : The use of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) employing one or a few fractions of high doses of radiation has continuously increased due to the technical development in dose delivery and morphological and functional imaging. As the target volume in SRS is usually defined without margins, the treatment success critically depends on accurate definition and contouring of the target volume and organs at risk (OARs) which are commonly situated in the proximity of the target making their precise delineation particularly important in order to limit possible normal tissue complications. READ MORE
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20. Towards better quality of life after radiation therapy by improved response modeling
Abstract : Background: To improve the quality of life of radiotherapy cancer survivors we need to improve our knowledge of the dose, volume and time-response relations of radiotherapy induced late effects. Aims: The aim of the thesis was to investigate predictors for normal-tissue complications of head and neck, and gynecological radiotherapy using response modeling. READ MORE