Search for dissertations about: "anterior resection"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 31 swedish dissertations containing the words anterior resection.
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1. On long-term outcome of anastomotic leakage after anterior resection for rectal cancer
Abstract : Background: Anterior resection has the benefit of enabling bowel continuity, but suffer from a common complication in anastomotic leakage.There is a paucity in previous research of long-term implications of anastomotic leakage after anterior resection. READ MORE
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2. Permanent stoma after anterior resection for rectal cancer : prevalence and mechanisms
Abstract : While sphincter-saving surgery constitutes standard treatment for rectal cancer, anterior resection still harbours a significant risk of a permanent stoma in the long run. Although anastomotic leakage plays a major role in this surgical dilemma, the exact mechanisms are not known, while surveys indicate a stoma-free outcome is essential for a majority of patients. READ MORE
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3. Defunctioning stoma in low anterior resection of the rectum for cancer : Aspects of stoma reversal, anastomotic leakage, anorectal function, and cost-effectiveness
Abstract : Rectal cancer is a common malignancy treated with surgical resection and curative intent in the majority of cases. One treatment option is low anterior resection (LAR) with preserved bowel continuity, often involving the formation of a temporary defunctioning stoma (DS). READ MORE
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4. Rectal washout in rectal cancer surgery
Abstract : BackgroundRectal washout (RW) is performed to eliminate intraluminal cancer cells and thereby reducing the risk of local recurrence (LR). The overall aim of this thesis was to investigate the importance of RW in rectal cancer surgery.MethodPaper I: Survey of the current practice of RW among Swedish colorectal units. READ MORE
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5. Rectal cancer : the influence of surgical technique on morbidity, mortality and survival
Abstract : Surgery is still the most common treatment for rectal cancer, being the most effective and cost-efficient modality. However, it is not without risk, nor without controversies. READ MORE