Search for dissertations about: "dissertations in plastic surgery"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 22 swedish dissertations containing the words dissertations in plastic surgery.
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1. In vitro and in vivo studies of tissue engineering in reconstructive plastic surgery
Abstract : To correct, improve, and maintain tissues, and their functions, are common denominators in tissue engineering and reconstructive plastic surgery. This can be achieved by using autolo-gous tissues as in flaps or transplants. However, often autologous tissue is not useable. READ MORE
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2. Advances in the Management of Facial Paralysis Sequelae
Abstract : Background: Despite advances in the management of facial paralysis and its associated sequelae, therapies targeting the lower facial region remain underdeveloped. This thesis aimed to improve both the diagnostic and therapeutic modalities for facial paralysis, with a focus on the lower face. READ MORE
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3. Hand Injury from Powered Wood Splitters
Abstract : The purpose of this study on hand injury from powered wood splitters was to describe injury epidemiology and anatomy, to rate injury severity, to evaluate the outcome after injury and to describe factors of possible importance for the occurrence of injury.By searching a computerized patient registry, 131 patients injured by wood splitters from 1995 to 2001 were identified. READ MORE
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4. Bone grafts and dental implants in the reconstruction of the severely atrophied, edentulous maxilla
Abstract : In two prospective, clinical studies the stability of implants and prosthetic constructions were evaluated after three years of loading. In the first study, the implant and the bridge stability of 39 patients with 1-stage bone grafts, were compared to a reference-group of 37 patients who did not need bone grafts. READ MORE
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5. Perceived Physical and Psychological Outcome After Severe Burn Injury
Abstract : There is very little data on physical and psychological long-term outcome after severe burn injury. The aim of the present thesis was to improve current instruments for assessment of these issues, to assess long-term outcome in a cohort of patients with burn injuries, and to explore the contribution of the individual factors of personality and coping on perceived outcome. READ MORE