Search for dissertations about: "large bowel obstruction"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words large bowel obstruction.

  2. 1. Clinical and immunohistochemical studies of small bowel carcinoid tumours

    Author : Kalle Landerholm; Johannes Järhult; Nils Wierup; Sture Falkmer; Roland Andersson; Bo Wängberg; Linköpings universitet; []
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    Abstract : Small bowel carcinoid tumours arising from enterochromaffin cells in the jejunum and ileum are neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) characterized by secretion of serotonin, tachykinins and other bioactive substances. These substances may lead to the typical carcinoid syndrome as well as pronounced fibrosis locally and in the heart. READ MORE

  4. 2. lmproving Procedure Selection and Surgical Technique in Bariatric Surgery

    Author : Suzanne Hedberg; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Baraitric surgery; Obesity surgery; Roux-en-Y gastric bypass; Sleeve gastrectomy;

    Abstract : Bariatric surgery is currently the most effective treatment for obesity and its metabolic comorbidities. There are, however, unexplored differences between surgical methods regarding outcomes and suitability for the individual patient. READ MORE

  5. 3. Emergent colon cancer and postoperative complications - risks and management

    Author : Örvar Arnarson; Kirurgi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Colorectal cancer; postoperative complications; bridge to surgery; emergency surgery; surgical specialization; Cancer registry;

    Abstract : Background:Colorectal cancer in the third most diagnosed cancer in Sweden and the second most common cause of cancer-related death in Sweden and worldwide. 10-30% of the cases present as emergencies, of which 80% are caused by large bowel obstruction (LBO). READ MORE

  6. 4. Cancer of the Colon and Rectum : Population Based Survival Analysis and Study on Adverse Effects of Radiation Therapy for Rectal Cancer

    Author : Helgi Birgisson; Lars Påhlman; Bengt Glimelius; Ulf Gunnarsson; Ragnar Hultborn; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : Surgery; cancer; colon; rectal; colorectal; survival; radiation therapy; second cancer; adverse effects; Kirurgi;

    Abstract : The Swedish Cancer Register was used to determine the relative survival rate in colon and rectal cancer and to estimate the occurrence of second cancers related to radiation therapy for rectal cancer. The Swedish Hospital Discharge Register and hospital records were used to estimate the rate of late adverse effects due to radiation therapy for rectal cancer. READ MORE

  7. 5. Mortality and morbidity after groin hernia surgery : the role of nationwide registers in finding and analysing rare outcomes

    Author : Hanna Nilsson; Pär Nordin; Ulf Angerås; Hans Stenlund; Andrew Kingsnorth; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; kirurgi; Surgery;

    Abstract : Introduction: Groin hernia surgery is one of the most common surgical procedures world-wide. Although mainly uncomplicated, the large volume of these operations makes it important to consider severe postoperative complications. READ MORE