Search for dissertations about: "diaphragmatic hernia"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the words diaphragmatic hernia.

  2. 1. Lung growth and lung hypoplasia in congenital diaphragmatic hernia

    Author : Carmen Mesas Burgos; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Pulmonary hypoplasia and persistent pulmonary hypertension are the main causes of mortality and morbidity in newborns with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). Prenatal tracheal occlusion or ligation (TL) is known to accelerate lung growth, but the mechanism of this is poorly understood. READ MORE

  4. 2. Long-term follow-up in children born with congenital diaphragmatic hernia

    Author : Elin Öst; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a developmental defect which occurs in approximately 1 per 3000 births. The incomplete development of the diaphragm early in gestation allows abdominal viscera to herniate into the thoracic cavity. The malformation differs in size and can occur on either one or both sides, but most commonly on the left. READ MORE

  5. 3. Role of ion and water channels for lung growth in congenital diaphragmatic hernia

    Author : Andreas Ringman Uggla; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Early lung development is based on a continuous cross-talk of growth and transcription factors between the developing lung bud and the surrounding parenchyma. Throughout fetal life, pulmonary growth and differentiation depend on Cl- driven lung liquid secretion. READ MORE

  6. 4. Surgical reconstruction of functional and anatomical defects in the diaphragmatic hiatus

    Author : Apostolos Analatos; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is characterized mainly by heartburn and acid regurgitation but in the more severe forms even organic manifestations can occur. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) is the main medical treatment of GERD but antireflux surgery should be looked upon as an effective long-term therapeutic option. READ MORE

  7. 5. Lung function measured with SPECT in infants and children with bronchopulmonary dysplasia : correlation with respiratory management and clinical grading

    Author : Malin Kjellberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Chronic lung disease, bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a common and severe complication among extremely preterm born infants and infants with lung hypoplasia. Clinical grading of BPD is performed at 36 weeks postmenstrual age (or 56 days of age in moderately preterm infants) based on the need for supplemental oxygen. READ MORE