Search for dissertations about: "Rectal ct"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 16 swedish dissertations containing the words Rectal ct.
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1. Rectal cancer surgery : Defunctioning stoma, anastomotic leakage and postoperative monitoring
Abstract : The understanding of the mesorectal spread in rectal cancer has lead to wide acceptance of total mesorectal excision (TME) as the surgical technique of choice for carcinoma in the lower and mid rectum. While oncological results and survival have improved with TME-surgery, morbidity and mortality remain important issues. READ MORE
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2. Clinical and Biological Factors Related to Survival in Patients with Rectal Cancer
Abstract : Rectal cancer is a common malignancy within the gastrointestinal tract. Despite the advances in diagnosis and treatment of rectal cancer patients during the last decades, there are still many patients who die from their disease. READ MORE
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3. Double-contrast MRI for the staging of rectal carcinoma: Technical aspects and clinical experience
Abstract : Aim of the study Today´s methods for the staging of rectal carcinoma: ultrasonography with transrectal probe, CT, MRI or MRI with a rectal coil, all have limitations. The aim was therefore to develop a new, double-contrast MRI method for evaluation of rectal carcinoma. READ MORE
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4. Magnetic resonance imaging of rectal tumours
Abstract : Cross sectional imaging techniques introduced during the last two decades have been increasingly used in the evaluation of patients with pelvic tumours. The extent of tumour - the tumour stage - at the time of diagnosis constitutes a guideline for both the immediate treatment and the follow-up of the patient. READ MORE
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5. Preoperative staging and radiotherapy in rectal cancer surgery
Abstract : Background: Rectal cancer affects approximately 2 000 people in Sweden every year. The overall survival rate is approximately 50% after five years. During the last decades the survival has increased and the local recurrence rate has declined. This can be attributed to improved surgical techniques and introduction of preoperative radiotherapy. READ MORE