Search for dissertations about: "abdominal trauma"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 32 swedish dissertations containing the words abdominal trauma.

  2. 6. Glutathione metabolism of human skeletal muscle in surgical trauma

    Author : Jia-Li Luo; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : glutathione; cysteine; skeletal muscle; surgical trauma; critical illness; human. ISBN;

    Abstract : Glutathione Metabolism of Human Skeletal Muscle in Surgical Trauma Jia-Li Luo Dissertation from the Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Huddinge University Hospital, KARO Institution, Karolinska Institutet. Stockholm, Sweden In man, muscle tissue serves as a protein reservoir which is mobilized to meet the specific metabolic needs associated with various catabolic conditions, such as surgical trauma and critical illness. READ MORE

  4. 7. Translational studies on mechanical hemostasis and coagulopathy in trauma

    Author : Andreas Brännström; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Trauma, in terms of physical injury, is the leading cause of death and disability among children and young adults worldwide. Hemorrhage and coagulation dysfunction are two important causes of preventable deaths after traumatic injuries. READ MORE

  5. 8. Aspects of hepatoduodenal trauma and fluid therapy in hemorrhagic shock

    Author : Peep Talving; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Liver injury; epidemiology; population-based study; duodenum injury; gunshot injury; surgery; trauma; emergency care; bleeding; hypotension; hemorrhagic shock; fluid resuscitation; prehospital fluid therapy; morbidity; mortality;

    Abstract : Traumatic injury is the leading cause of death among young adults and children, accounting for 5 million deaths worldwide on an annual basis. In Sweden alone, 2500 individuals succumb to traumatic injuries yearly. Beyond the burden of death, injuries contribute to a large proportion of disability. READ MORE

  6. 9. Small bowel obstruction and toxicity of a new model of adhesion prevention

    Author : Karolin Isaksson; Lund Kirurgi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; small bowel obstruction; predictive parameters; appendectomy; open versus laparoscopic; abdominal adhesions; prevention; polypeptides; toxicity; biodistribution;

    Abstract : Abstract Background: Small bowel obstruction (SBO) is a common surgical diagnosis. If no signs of strangulation are evident, the majority of the patients can be conservatively managed. Approximately one third of the patients need surgical treatment and there is a need for early parameters that can predict operative intervention. READ MORE

  7. 10. Growth and integrity of the small intestine in malnutrition and trauma

    Author : Michael Wirén; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : Glutamine; growth factors; intestinal mucosa; malnutrition; permeability; surgery; MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : The small intestine is an active metabolic organ constituting a functional and immunologic barrier to toxins and microbes in the intestinal lumen. Injuries are repaired by rapid cell replication, which depends on nutritional and humoral growth factors. Glutamine has been suggested to be the most important nutrient for the enterocytes. READ MORE