Search for dissertations about: "ileostomy"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 21 swedish dissertations containing the word ileostomy.
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1. Selenium Compounds and Antioxidant Capacity in Bovine Milk. Studies on Glutathione Peroxidase, Bioavailability and Electrochemical Techniques
Abstract : The efficacy and function of antioxidants have been intensively studied in foods and other biological systems in recent decades. This thesis concerns different aspects of the antioxidant properties of bovine milk, with emphasis on measurement of the total antioxidant capacity (TAC), the activity of the selenium-containing glutathione peroxidase (GSHPx), and the bioavailability of selenium from bovine milk in humans. READ MORE
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2. Parastomal hernia : clinical studies on definitions and prevention
Abstract : The aims of the studies was to evaluate the short and long term effects on the development of parastomal hernia and stoma complications of a prophylactic prosthetic mesh placed in a sublay position at the index operation. Also the purpose was to validate a definition of parastomal hernia at clinical examination and a method and a definition of parastomal hernia at CT-scan. READ MORE
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3. Stomas from a rural perspective : an evaluation of characteristics, differences and improvement opportunities
Abstract : Introduction: Stoma-related complications are common and consequences for the individual patient may be considerable. In rural areas, competence regarding stoma-related problems is largely absent. READ MORE
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4. Early closure of a temporary ileostomy after rectal resection for cancer
Abstract : A temporary ileostomy may reduce symptoms of anastomotic leakage after rectal resection for cancer. However, the stoma itself is associated with morbidity and early closure may reduce these symptoms. READ MORE
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5. Surgical Aspects and Prognostic Factors in the Management of Rectal Cancer
Abstract : Survival among patients with stage IV rectal cancer is poor and surgical treatment for this disease is associated with morbidities such as small bowel obstruction, complications with a diverting loop ileostomy, and functional bowel disturbances. The overall aim of this thesis was to assess risk factors and morbidity after surgery for rectal cancer and to evaluate factors affecting survival in patients with stage IV rectal cancer. READ MORE
