Search for dissertations about: "SAM"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 137 swedish dissertations containing the word SAM.
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1. Resection of colorectal liver metastases - Impact of preoperative chemotherapy
Abstract : Background Colorectal cancer is a leading cause of cancer related death worldwide. 20-30 % of patients will develop colorectal liver metastases (CRLMs). Surgical resection is the mainstay of treatment for CRLMs, and is often combined with perioperative chemotherapy, which can prolong progression-free survival after resection. READ MORE
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2. Characterization of the Combustion of Light Alcohols in CI Engines : Performance, Combustion Characteristics and Emissions
Abstract : Alternative fuels for combustion engines are becoming increasingly popular as society is pushing to phase out fossil energy to reduce CO2 emissions. The compression ignition (CI) engine has a high overall efficiency which makes it a valuable option for the transport fleet, despite the well known NOx and soot pollutants it emits. READ MORE
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3. Histopathological and genetic aspects of colorectal cancer
Abstract : Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common form of cancer in Sweden. The etiology of CRC is considered to be influenced by environmental risk factors on a background of constitutional and acquired genetic variations. It is estimated that inherited susceptibility accounts for approximately 35% of all CRC cases. READ MORE
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4. Seepage monitoring in embankment dams
Abstract : Internal erosion, which is one of the major reasons forembankment dam failure, causes an increased seepage flow due toloss of fines. A seepage measuring system is therefore a vitalpart of an embankment dams monitoring system. Manyexisting seepage monitoring systems are not however sensitiveenough to detect small changes in the seepage flow. READ MORE
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5. Imaging and Treatment Outcome of Potentially Curable Prostate Cancer
Abstract : The over-all aim of the present study was to compare the results of treatment with curative intent, with conservative treatment in men with prostate cancer (PCa) without distant metastases.In a population-based cohort in Sweden, the predictive value of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) was evaluated and the relative survival of men considered plausible candidates for treatment with curative intent was investigated. READ MORE