Search for dissertations about: "breasts"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 40 swedish dissertations containing the word breasts.

  2. 1. Bilateral prophylactic mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction with implants

    Author : Jessica Gahm; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Bilateral prophylactic mastectomy (BPM) followed by immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) has been more frequently performed over the last 10 years to prevent breast cancer in high-risk women. Since this procedure is prophylactic, it is very important to provide detailed information regarding possible consequences of surgery. READ MORE

  4. 2. Mesh-Based Immediate Breast Reconstruction. Complicantions and long-term results

    Author : Håkan Hallberg; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Immediate breast reconstruction; acellular dermal matrix; mesh; plastic surgery; quality of life;

    Abstract : There are few high-quality studies evaluating use of meshes in implant-based immediate breast reconstruction (IBR). This thesis analyzed current evidence of matrices and compared outcomes from the use of biological or synthetic meshes and traditional muscle-covered implants. READ MORE

  5. 3. Mammographic density in relation to breast cancer Tumor characteristics, mode of detection, and density assessments

    Author : Hanna Sartor; Malmö Diagnostisk radiologi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Mammographic density reflects the composition of the breast tissue and can be measured by different methods. Mammography has a lower sensitivity in women with dense breasts, and women with dense breasts have a higher incidence of breast cancer than do women with non–dense breasts. READ MORE

  6. 4. Breast self-examination

    Author : Kerstin Persson; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : breast; cancer; self-examination; self-reported practice; behaviour; compliance; MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : The general aim of this thesis was to identify factors which determine women's motivation to perform self-examination of the breasts in order to obtain a basis for an intervention programme. The samples were randomly selected among women without breast cancer. Methods used were questionnaires and interview. READ MORE

  7. 5. The expanded skin in breast reconstruction : an experimental and clinical study

    Author : Michael Olenius; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Tissue expansion; capsular contraction; rapid and slow expansion; mitotic activity; epidermal thickness; skin thickness; collagen diameter; skin properties; insulin-like growth factorStockholm 1995 ISB;

    Abstract : Tissue expansion has become one of the routine methods in breast reconstruction. It is a safe and easy method, which is well accepted by the patient. Clinical reports are numerous, but morphological changes are still not thoroughly investigated. READ MORE