Search for dissertations about: "Reintervention"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 swedish dissertations containing the word Reintervention.
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1. Complications in bariatric surgery with focus on gastric bypass
Abstract : Obesity is rising in pandemic proportions. At present, one third of the world’s population has become overweight or obese, and estimates predict 60% in 2030. Thus, the problem is gigantic. Obesity is associated with numerous diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea and cancer. READ MORE
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2. Epidemiological studies of bioprosthetic aortic valves
Abstract : Background: The use of bioprosthetic valves is common and offers a prosthetic option that does not require anti-coagulant therapy, but with shorter valve longevity compared to mechanical prostheses. Valve model selection might influence the long-term performance of the prosthesis. READ MORE
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3. Reconstruction of the RVOT with a conduit: Lifetime follow up
Abstract : Background: The use of a conduit is an established surgical method for reconstruction of the right ventricular outflow tract in congenital heart disease. The most commonly used conduit is a homograft. Its limited durability makes reinterventions almost inevitable but the actual durability of a conduit in the adult population is poorly described. READ MORE
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4. Aspects on advanced procedures during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for complex hepatobiliary disorders
Abstract : Background: The rapid development in endoscopic technology and associated skills has led to an increase in more advanced procedures being performed during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). Knowledge is limited regarding clinical value, integration, and outcomes for single operator cholangiopancreatoscopy (SOCP) and endoscopic intervention in the different Bismuth-Corlette (B-C) locations in the hepatic hilum. READ MORE
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5. Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair : Clinical and morphological outcomes
Abstract : In the years following its introduction in the late 1980’s, thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) rose as a minimally invasive alternative to open surgical repair of thoracic aortic disease. As a result, an expanding group of patients are receiving invasive treatment, even though evidence in the area is still scarce. READ MORE