Search for dissertations about: "immediate breast reconstruction"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 swedish dissertations containing the words immediate breast reconstruction.

2. 1. Immediate breast reconstruction with implants in breast cancer patients

   Author : Jakob Lagergren; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Breast cancer; immediate breast reconstruction; implants; complications; quality of life; patient satisfaction; sensibility.;

   Abstract : Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among Swedish women. The incidence has increased since the beginning of the 1970s. Simultaneously the age-standardized mortality has been relatively constant, which is probably explained by earlier tumour detection as a result of improved diagnostic methods and treatment advances. READ MORE

4. 2. Mesh-Based Immediate Breast Reconstruction. Complicantions and long-term results

   Author : Håkan Hallberg; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Immediate breast reconstruction; acellular dermal matrix; mesh; plastic surgery; quality of life;

   Abstract : There are few high-quality studies evaluating use of meshes in implant-based immediate breast reconstruction (IBR). This thesis analyzed current evidence of matrices and compared outcomes from the use of biological or synthetic meshes and traditional muscle-covered implants. READ MORE

5. 3. Different aspects of breast reconstruction : contralateral prophylactic mastectomy, postmastectomy radiotherapy, complications after biomaterials injection

   Author : Dmytro Unukovych; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : breast reconstruction;

   Abstract : The advances in breast reconstruction and oncoplastic surgery have positively affected the cosmetic and functional outcomes without compromising oncological safety. In this thesis, different aspects and challenges of reconstruction of the breast have been addressed. READ MORE

6. 4. Bilateral prophylactic mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction with implants

   Author : Jessica Gahm; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Bilateral prophylactic mastectomy (BPM) followed by immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) has been more frequently performed over the last 10 years to prevent breast cancer in high-risk women. Since this procedure is prophylactic, it is very important to provide detailed information regarding possible consequences of surgery. READ MORE

7. 5. Immediate breast reconstruction : patient information, regional variations and effects of radiotherapy

   Author : Carl Axel Frisell; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : The type of surgical treatment in breast cancer shows strong regional variation. The aim of studies I-III was to specifically investigate causes of the disparity in breast conservation and immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) rates in the six Swedish healthcare regions. READ MORE