Search for dissertations about: "fecal incontinence"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 23 swedish dissertations containing the words fecal incontinence.

  2. 16. Long term aspects of defunctioning stoma following low anterior resection for rectal cancer

    Author : Soran Gadan; Peter Matthiessen; Richard Lindgren; Martin Rutegård; Judith Brand; Emmanuel Tiret; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : In Sweden, more than 2 000 individuals are diagnosed with rectal cancer each year. Surgery is the main curative treatment, and involves removal of the tumor with the surrounding mesorectum in adefined anatomical plane. Intestinal continuity is restored by anastomosing the colon to the rectalstump at the pelvic floor. READ MORE

  4. 17. High dose rate brachytherapy boost for localized prostate cancer : clinical and patient-reported outcomes

    Author : Thomas Wahlgren; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Localized prostate cancer; radiotherapy; HDR brachytherapy; health related quality of life; questionnaires; side effects;

    Abstract : Curative treatment of prostate cancer is controversial. The therapeutic effects of surgery and radiotherapy (RT) have hitherto proved to be similar, why other endpoints such as health related quality of life (HRQoL) stay important in decision-making. READ MORE

  5. 18. Psychosocial aspects on children with imperforate anus and their parents

    Author : Margret Nisell; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet Department of Woman and Child Health Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Unit; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Psychosocial experiences; Psychosocial function; Children with imperforate anus; Parents; Multiple informant assessment; Psychosocial experiences; Psychosocial function; Children with imperforate anus; Parents; Multiple informant assessment;

    Abstract : Aim: The overall aim of this thesis was to explore psychosocial consequences on children with high and intermediate imperforate anus and their parents.Material/Methods: Paper I was an explorative study involving interviews. READ MORE

  6. 19. Irritable Bowel Syndrome : Diagnostic Symptom Criteria and Impact of Rectal Distensions on Cortisol and Electrodermal Activity

    Author : Susanna Walter; Olof Hallböök; Göran Bodemar; Magnus Simrén; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Irritable Bowel Syndrome IBS ; diarrhoea- and constipation-predominant; stress; nervous; cortisol; Gastroenterology; Gastroenterologi;

    Abstract : In a population prevalence questionnaire study we demonstrated that constipation and fecal incontinence are common problems in the general Swedish population with a similar magnitude as in other Western countries. 95.6% of the population had between three bowel movements per day and three per week. READ MORE

  7. 20. Neurogenic bladder and bowel dysfunction : Clinical aspects in children with spinal dysraphism

    Author : Peter Wide; Karel Duchén; Sven Mattsson; Gunilla Glad Mattsson; Sivert Lindström; Maria Hertelius; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Spinal dysraphism (SD) is a congenital malformation that to a varying extent, often severely, affects the life of the child and the family. Most individuals with SD suffer from neurogenic bladder and bowel dysfunction—with the risk of urinary tract infections, renal deterioration, urinary and fecal incontinence—that affects social participation and quality of life negatively. READ MORE