Search for dissertations about: "local recurrence"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 131 swedish dissertations containing the words local recurrence.

2. 6. Rectal Cancer : Can the Results be Further Improved?

   Author : Joakim Folkesson; Ulf Gunnarsson; Lars Påhlman; Bengt Glimelius; Robert J.C. Steele; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : Surgery; Rectal cancer; Anastomotic leak; Survival; Local recurrence; Local excision; International comparison; Kirurgi;

   Abstract : The treatment of rectal cancer is complex and comprises: diagnostic measures; different preoperative treatments; a multitude of surgical and technical choices; possibilities of postoperative treatments and postoperative care and follow up. In this thesis, some aspects of this complex paradigm have been further investigated. READ MORE

4. 7. Central Politics and Local Peacemaking : The Conditions for Peace after Communal Conflict

   Author : Emma Elfversson; Kristine Höglund; Hanne Fjelde; Leonardo R. Arriola; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; communal conflict; local conflict; non-state conflict; land conflict; conflict resolution; mediation; conflict management; intervention; ethnic politics; political bias; governance; sub-Saharan Africa; Kenya; Peace and Conflict Research; Freds- och konfliktforskning;

   Abstract : Under what conditions can peace be established after violent communal conflict? This question has received limited research attention to date, despite the fact that communal conflicts kill thousands of people each year and often severely disrupt local livelihoods. This dissertation analyzes how political dynamics affect prospects for peace after communal conflict. READ MORE

5. 8. Femoral and Inguinal Hernia : How to Minimize Adverse Outcomes Following Repair

   Author : Ursula Dahlstrand; Ulf Gunnarsson; Gabriel Sandblom; Staffan Wollert; Andrew Kingsnorth; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; femoral hernia; inguinal hernia; adverse outcome; complication; recurrence; chronic pain; long-term pain; emergency; mortality; TEP; Lichtenstein; local anesthesia; Surgery; Kirurgi;

   Abstract : Groin hernia is common, and each year 200 repairs per 100 000 adult inhabitants are performed in Sweden. Groin hernias are either inguinal or femoral (2-4%). Elective repair is not associated with an excess mortality, but adverse outcomes include recurrence and long-term pain. READ MORE

6. 9. Epidural Analgesia for Colorectal Cancer Surgery : Experimental and Clinical studies

   Author : Wiebke Falk; Anil Gupta; Peter Matthiessen; Hans Hjelmqvist; Jonas Åkeson; Örebro universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; colorectal cancer; epidural analgesia; local anaesthetics; colon cancer cells; inflammation; postoperative complications; pain; recurrence; disease-free survival; mortality;

   Abstract : Epidural analgesia (EA) with local anaesthetics and opioids is used for pain management after colorectal cancer (CRC) surgery. In recent years, a possible beneficial effect of EA on cancer recurrence and survival after surgery has been proposed. READ MORE

7. 10. Aspects on local recurrence of rectal cancer

   Author : Erik Syk; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Rectal cancer is a common malignant disease in Sweden which is diagnosed in about 1,800 patients annually. Local failure, defined as residual or recurrent disease within the pelvis, is of major concern in rectal cancer treatment. READ MORE