Search for dissertations about: "abdominal sepsis"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 26 swedish dissertations containing the words abdominal sepsis.

  2. 21. Surgery and immuno modulation in Crohn’s disease

    Author : Pär Myrelid; Johan D. Söderholm; Peter Andersson; Rune Sjödahl; Bruce George; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : Crohn’s disease; surgery; immuno modulation; complications; stoma; anastomosis; DSS; bursting pressure; MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease with unknown origin. This study investigates the combined use of surgery and immuno modulation in Crohn’s disease. The outcome of medication and surgery in 371 operations on 237 patients between 1989 and 2006 were evaluated. READ MORE

  4. 22. Vascular functions in infants, children and their mothers

    Author : Helena Martin; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : The function of the microvascular system was studied during early postnatal circulatory adaptation and in early-onset neonatal sepsis. We also studied large and small artery functions in infants and schoolchildren of low birthweight, a risk factor related to later development of cardiovascular disease and hypertension. READ MORE

  5. 23. The faecal flora : a source of healthcare-associated infections and antibiotic resistance

    Author : Annika Samuelsson; Håkan Hanberger; Barbro Isaksson; Jon Jonasson; Bo Söderquist; Linköpings universitet; []
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    Abstract : Healthcare-associated infections (HAI) are important causes of mortality and morbidity, and antibiotic treatment is often necessary. Development and availability of new antibiotics are closely followed by development of resistance among microorganisms. During antibiotic therapy, a fraction of the antibiotic given is found in the gut. READ MORE

  6. 24. Studies of prognostic and functional outcomes in surgery for rectal cancer

    Author : Mikael Machado; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Rectal cancer; specialisation; defunctioning stoma; pouch; side-to-end anastomosis; function; anorectal physiology;

    Abstract : The order of priorities in surgery for rectal cancer are firstly to achieve local control and cure from the disease, secondly to minimise perioperative discomfort and complications, and thirdly to obtain the best possible bowel function. Rectal tumours can be removed with local surgery but most common are abdominal procedures with or without a permanent or temporary stoma. READ MORE

  7. 25. The Soluble Form of the Axl Receptor Tyrosine Kinase

    Author : Carl Ekman; Malmö Klinisk kemi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : The present investigation focus on the receptor Axl, which is a member of the receptor tyrosine kinase family. Axl is activated by the ligand Gas6 inducing cell growth and proliferation, but also regulate inflammation and vascular homeostasis. READ MORE