Search for dissertations about: "achalasia"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the word achalasia.

  2. 1. Aspects on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Patients with Achalasia

    Author : Srdjan Kostic; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : Achalasia; TBS; Balloon Dilatation; Laparoscopic Myotomy; Treatment failure; Quality of life; Health Economic Evaluation;

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  4. 2. Radiological evaluation of esophageal function in dysphagia with special emphasis on achalasia

    Author : Mats Andersson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : Achalasia; Dysphagia; Radiography; Barium esophagogram; Reproducibility of findings; Observer variation; Laparoscopic myotomy; Balloon dilatation; Esophageal neoplasms;

    Abstract : In idiopathic achalasia, degeneration of the inhibitory innervation of the esophageal smooth muscle results in absence of primary peristalsis and in incomplete relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). All treatments for achalasia aim at reducing the pressure gradient across the LES, thus facilitating esophageal emptying by gravity. READ MORE

  5. 3. Aspects of mechanical dysphagia. Assessment, treatment and consequences

    Author : Jan Persson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Dysphagia; Watson; Ogilvie; Goldschmid; QoL; Sarcopenia; Laparoscopic myotomy; Achalasia; Oesophageal cancer;

    Abstract : Aspects of mechanical dysphagia Assessment, treatment and consequences Jan Persson, M.D. Department of surgery, Institute of Clinical sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden ABSTRACT Background: Dysphagia is a symptom that negatively impacts patients’ quality of life. READ MORE

  6. 4. Foregut motility disorders : a clinical and experimental study

    Author : Ann Kjellin; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Objective: To investigate some clinical aspects and treatment modalities of foregut motility disorders and to experimentally explore some mechanisms involved. Special emphasis has been put on elucidating and evaluating different treatment modalities. READ MORE

  7. 5. Gastroesophageal reflux disease - complications and prognostic aspects

    Author : Dan Falkenback; Lund Kirurgi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Gastroesophageal reflux disease; Barrett s esophagus; natural course; GERD; Adenocarcinoma; prognosis; biomarkers;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates several aspects on gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and associated complications as Barrett’s esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma. I. To clarify the natural course of GERD, a pH-metry verified cohort was re-evaluated after 20 years. The course of GERD may well be progressive. READ MORE