Search for dissertations about: "Postoperative infection"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 73 swedish dissertations containing the words Postoperative infection.

  2. 11. Postoperative mediastinitis : risk factors, wound contamination, diagnostic possibilities

    Author : Catarina Yael Bitkover; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : postoperative mediastinitis; risk factors; coaglase-negative staphylococci; pulsed field gel electrophoresis; computed tomography; granulocyte scintigraphy; inflammation; postoperative infection; procalcitonin; sternotomy; heart surgery;

    Abstract : The aim of these studies has been to investigate different aspects of postoperative mediastinitis. Radiological investigations and biochemical markers of infection and inflammation were examined, risk factors analyzed and spread of bacteria during operation studied. READ MORE

  4. 12. Hemicallotasis in Tibial Osteotomy using External Fixation. Patients, Pin Site Infection and Pin Site Care

    Author : Annette W-Dahl; Lund Ortopedi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; ortopedi; traumatologi; Kirurgi; Surgery; knee osteoarthritis; pin site infection; hemicallotasis; External fixation; tibial osteotomy; traumatology; orthopaedics; pin site care;

    Abstract : External fixation has been more commonly used during the last decades for correction of bone and soft tissue deformities and in frcture healing. The most common complication of external fixation is pin site infection. READ MORE

  5. 13. Colorectal cancer : Aspects of staging, treatment, recurrence and survival

    Author : Åsa Collin; Joakim Folkesson; Wilhelm Graf; Malin Enblad; Marie-Louise Lydrup; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; colorectal cancer; recurrence; survival; staging; postoperative complications; Kirurgi; Surgery; Oncology; Onkologi;

    Abstract : Colorectal cancer is the third most common malignancy in the world, and major breakthroughs have been made regarding both surgical and oncological treatment. Still, postoperative complications, such as perineal infections after abdominoperineal resection (APR), are a major cause of morbidity, and distant recurrence rate is nearly 20%. READ MORE

  6. 14. Patient-orientated aspects of the postoperative course after hernia surgery

    Author : Ulf Fränneby; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Operations for inguinal hernia are one of the most common surgical procedures performed. With the development of mesh techniques, recurrence rates have improved radically and patient-orientated endpoints have evolved as important outcome measures. In recent studies, 15-50% of patients may experience some form of pain years after repair. READ MORE

  7. 15. On effectiveness in colorectal surgery : mechanical bowel preparation or not in elective colonic surgery and treatment options for elderly patients with rectal cancer

    Author : Bärbel Jung; Erik Nilsson; Svante Nordgren; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; colorectal surgery; bowel preparation; postoperative outcome; quality of life; cancer survival; Surgery; Kirurgi;

    Abstract : The management of patients undergoing colorectal surgery has changed in recent decades. Efforts have been made to show that perioperative physiological stress to the patient can be minimised with standardised care programmes and thus improve short term outcome after colorectal surgery. READ MORE