Search for dissertations about: "esophageal"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 100 swedish dissertations containing the word esophageal.

  2. 1. Respiratory and esophageal morbidity in adults with repaired esophageal atresia

    Author : Vladimir Gatzinsky; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Esophageal atresia; Long-term outcome; Pulmonary function; Esophageal morbidity; Gastro-esophageal reflux; Dysphagia;

    Abstract : Background: Esophageal atresia (EA) often leads to persistent esophageal and respiratory symptoms, as well as impaired esophageal and lung function in adulthood. The reasons for this, and the connections between symptoms and documented abnormalities, are not fully understood. READ MORE

  4. 2. Predictive Factors in Esophageal Carcinoma

    Author : Martin Dreilich; Michael Bergqvist; Anders Larsson; Daniel Brattström; Gunnar Wagenius; Claes Mercke; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : Oncology; Esophageal carcinoma; Survival; Prognosis; Angiogenesis; HER-2; Telomerase; FMCA; HPV; Onkologi;

    Abstract : Esophageal carcinoma is a malignancy with a poor prognosis and is the sixth cause of cancer related death worldwide. In Sweden approximately 400 new cases are diagnosed every year. The aim of this present thesis was to investigate predictive factors for esophageal carcinoma patients. READ MORE

  5. 3. Effects of anasthesia on esophageal sphincters

    Author : Rebecca Ahlstrand; Magnus Wattvil; Johan Ullman; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Lower esophageal shincter; Upper esophageal sphincter; Barrier pressure; Manometry; Propofol; Remifentanil; Alfentanil; Rocuronium; Cricoid pressure; MEDICINE; MEDICIN; Surgery; Kirurgi; Anaesthetics; Anestesiologi; Anaesthesiology; Anestesiologi;

    Abstract : The esophageal sphincters constitute the anatomical protection against pulmonary aspiration. The aim of this thesis was to study the esophageal sphincters and how they are affected by different components of emergency anesthesia using high-resolution solid-state manometry.The effect of propofol (0. READ MORE

  6. 4. Esophageal and Gastroesophageal Junctional Cancer : Improving Patient selection, Treatment and Care

    Author : Christine Jestin Hannan; Jakob Hedberg; Gustav Linder; Magnus Sundbom; Guillaume Piessen; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Esophageal cancer; Lymphadenectomy; Geographical differences; Atelectasis; Multidisciplinary Cancer Conference;

    Abstract : Esophageal cancer is the sixth most common cause of cancer-related death. Choice of surgical approach and individualized treatment is crucial. The aims of this thesis were to evaluate the introduction of minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE) regarding oncological results and postoperative complications. READ MORE

  7. 5. Esophageal- and Gastroesophageal Junctional Cancer : Aspects on Staging, Treatment and Results

    Author : Gustav Linder; Jakob Hedberg; Magnus Sundbom; Wilhelm Graf; Bas P.L. Wijnhoven; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Esophageal cancer; Education level; Tonometry; Lymphadenectomy; PET MRI; Kirurgi; Surgery;

    Abstract : Esophageal- and gastroesophageal junctional (GEJ) cancer is the sixth cause of cancer-related death worldwide. Some improvements in care are attributed to nationwide disease-specific registries, preoperative staging and increased understanding of mechanisms affecting patient selection. READ MORE