Search for dissertations about: "acute appendicitis"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 20 swedish dissertations containing the words acute appendicitis.

  2. 6. Structured management of patients with suspected acute appendicitis

    Author : Manne Andersson; Roland Andersson; Conny Wallon; Ari Leppäniemi; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Background. Acute appendicitis (“appendicitis”) is one of the most common abdominal surgical emergencies worldwide. In spite of this, the diagnostic pathways are highly variable across countries, between centres and physicians. This has implications for the use of resources, exposure of patients to ionising radiation and patient outcome. READ MORE

  4. 7. Paediatric surgical care in Sweden. Studies on incidence, outcome and access

    Author : Erik Omling; Lund Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; PUBLIC HEALTH; Surgery; Paediatric surgery; Access to care; Quality of care; Epidemiological studies; Appendicitis; Cryptorchidism; Centralisation;

    Abstract : Abstract Background: Advanced paediatric surgery is increasingly centralised in Sweden in order to improve treatment outcomes and reduce surgical risks. However, the overall need for surgery in the paediatric population has not been estimated, and the association between geographic access to surgical facilities and timely treatment for common surgical conditions in children is largely unknown. READ MORE

  5. 8. Radiologic diagnosis of appendicitis in children

    Author : Sylvie Kaiser; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Appendicitis; appendix; ultrasonography; computed tomography; appendectomy; perforation; diagnostic accuracy; decision analysis;

    Abstract : Suspected appendicitis is the most common cause of emergency abdominal surgery in children. Because of the often atypical clinical findings, the diagnosis of appendicitis is difficult and may be delayed. Perforation has been reported to occur in 23-73% of children with acute appendicitis. READ MORE

  6. 9. The Inflammatory Prequel of Pediatric Appendicitis

    Author : Johanna Gudjonsdottir; Lund Pediatrik; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Background: Appendicitis is the most common disease requiring acute abdominal surgery in children, yet the pathogenesis of appendicitis is not fully understood. It can be challenging to diagnose appendicitis clinically, especially in young children, leading to high rates of initial misdiagnosis. READ MORE

  7. 10. Appendicitis in Children. Clinical, diagnostic and pathogenic factors

    Author : MARTIN SALÖ; Lund Pediatrik; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Background: Appendicitis is the most common disease requiring abdominal surgery in children. However, the diagnosis of pediatric appendicitis is still a challenge, resulting in perforation and negative appendectomies, especially in girls and young children. Further, the pathogenesis of acute appendicitis is not known. READ MORE