Search for dissertations about: "laparoscopic appendectomy"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words laparoscopic appendectomy.

2. 1. Small bowel obstruction and toxicity of a new model of adhesion prevention

   Author : Karolin Isaksson; Lund Kirurgi; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; small bowel obstruction; predictive parameters; appendectomy; open versus laparoscopic; abdominal adhesions; prevention; polypeptides; toxicity; biodistribution;

   Abstract : Abstract Background: Small bowel obstruction (SBO) is a common surgical diagnosis. If no signs of strangulation are evident, the majority of the patients can be conservatively managed. Approximately one third of the patients need surgical treatment and there is a need for early parameters that can predict operative intervention. READ MORE

4. 2. Laparoscopy Diagnostic applications in suspected appendicitis and access-related complications

   Author : Ann-Cathrin Moberg; Kirurgi; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Surgery; orthopaedics; complications; laparoscopy; diagnostic laparoscopy; ortopedi; traumatologi; traumatology; Kirurgi;

   Abstract : Laparoscopic surgery was introduced to minimize patient trauma. However, fatal technique specific complications, due to major vascular or visceral injury, were at times seen related to blind abdominal access using the Veress technique. READ MORE

5. 3. On the treatment of acute appendicitis in children

   Author : Jan F Svensson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Acute appendicitis is a common condition in children and the treatment of this condition is both straightforward and complex at the same time. An appendectomy is the most common acute surgical intervention in children and the vast majority of children make a swift recovery without any complications. READ MORE

6. 4. On the use of administrative databases in health care analyses

   Author : Paul Blomqvist; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to demonstrate the potential of secondary administrative data sources in analyses of health care, its changes over time and its costs. The Swedish Cancer Registry the National Inpatient Registry and Social Insurance Board Registries of early retirement pensions, local databases and surveys were used. READ MORE

7. 5. Appendicitis in Children. Clinical, diagnostic and pathogenic factors

   Author : MARTIN SALÖ; Lund Pediatrik; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

   Abstract : Background: Appendicitis is the most common disease requiring abdominal surgery in children. However, the diagnosis of pediatric appendicitis is still a challenge, resulting in perforation and negative appendectomies, especially in girls and young children. Further, the pathogenesis of acute appendicitis is not known. READ MORE