Search for dissertations about: "diagnostic pitfalls"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 swedish dissertations containing the words diagnostic pitfalls.

2. 1. Perioperative myocardial infarction in cardiac surgery : a diagnostic dilemma

   Author : Lars-Göran Dahlin; Torbjörn Ivert; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

   Abstract : Perioperative myocardial infarction remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality after cardiac surgery. In spite of this there is no consensus regarding diagnostic criteria and consequently the reported incidence varies widely. READ MORE

4. 2. Diagnosing hyper- and hypocortisolism using saliva samples : pitfalls and how to avoid them

   Author : Nils Bäcklund; Per Dahlqvist; Göran Brattsand; Tommy Olsson; Elisabeth Aardal; Kerstin Landin-Wilhelmsen; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Cushing s syndrome; Adrenal Insufficiency; Salivary cortisol; Salivary cortisone; Reference intervals; Diagnostic accuracy; Error sources; invärtesmedicin; Internal Medicine; medicinsk biokemi; Medical Biochemistry;

   Abstract : Background: Cushing's syndrome (CS) is caused by high cortisol secretion whereas insufficient cortisol secretion is called adrenal insufficiency (AI). Both are rare diseases with substantial diagnostic delay, and high morbidity and mortality even though effective treatment is available. READ MORE

5. 3. Acute Abdominal Pain

   Author : Helena Laurell; Ulf Gunnarsson; Lars-Erik Hansson; Lars Påhlman; Rune Sjödahl; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : Surgery; acute abdominal pain; diagnostic pitfalls; decision-making; competence; sensitivity; specificity; high age; acute appendicitis; Kirurgi;

   Abstract : The aim was to identify diagnostic difficulties for acute abdominal pain at the emergency department and during hospital stay. A total of 3349 patients admitted to Mora Hospital with acute abdominal pain of up to seven days duration, were registered prospectively for history and clinical signs according to a structured schedule. READ MORE

6. 4. Desmoid tumors. New aspects on diagnostic procedures, treatment and outcome

   Author : Mikael Dalén; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : desmoid; fibromatosis; surgery; radiotherapy; chemotherapy; statistics; imaging; studies; cytology; biopsy; pathology;

   Abstract : Desmoid tumor (aggressive fibromatosis) is a rare, benign fibroblastic/myofibroblasticneoplasm that originates from musculoaponeurotic structures. It never metastasizes but locallygrows aggressively and infiltrates surrounding tissues. The treatment of choice has beensurgery. However, local recurrences are frequent. READ MORE

7. 5. Pitfalls in Interpreting Umbilical Cord Blood Gases and Lactate at Birth

   Author : Parisa Mokarami; Urogynekologi och reproduktionsfarmakologi; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Blood gases; metabolic acidosis; umbilical cord; round-off; delayed sampling; validation;

   Abstract : Acid-base status in umbilical cord blood is an objective measure of the fetus’ exposure to and ability to handle hypoxia. The objective of this thesis was to clarify some of the methodological pitfalls in interpreting umbilical cord blood gases and lactate values at birth. READ MORE