Search for dissertations about: "long-term survival"
Showing result 21 - 25 of 701 swedish dissertations containing the words long-term survival.
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21. Glioneuronal tumours in childhood : Clinical picture, long-term outcome and possible new treatments
Abstract : Background: Glioneuronal tumours are a subgroup of low-grade tumours of the central nervous system (CNS), often causing epilepsy. Overall survival is excellent, but data regarding long-term seizure outcome and late effects are scarce. READ MORE
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22. Intensive care in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease : treatment with non-invasive ventilation and long-term outcome
Abstract : Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major cause of chronic morbidity and mortality throughout the world. When we began this project our knowledge about the outcome of COPD patients admitted to the ICU in Sweden was scarce. READ MORE
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23. Deep inferior epigastric perforator flap breast reconstruction after mastectomy : An analysis of long-term outcomes and potential complications
Abstract : This thesis evaluated the long-term effects and satisfaction with outcomes following deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP)-based breast reconstruction after mastectomyPaper I is a retrospective cohort study of women who received a unilateral DIEP in 2000–2009 (n = 225) in Uppsala. These women were compared with individually matched women who underwent mastectomy without autologous reconstruction (n = 450). READ MORE
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24. Rectal cancer survivorship : work loss and long-term morbidity
Abstract : In the last few decades, due to early detection and advances in treatments, rectal cancer survival has been improved significantly. Meanwhile, rectal cancer survivors and health practitioners are facing more challenges arising from the disease, in terms of survivors’ longterm morbidity and work ability. READ MORE
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25. Long-term follow-up of very low birthweight children : A prospective study from the southeast region of Sweden
Abstract : Background: The survival rates for very low birthweight (VLBW; birthweight ≤1500 g) children are increasing, but they run a greater risk than controls of developing neurosensory disabilities and other functional problems during childhood. However, there is a great need for more knowledge regarding long-term outcome to adulthood in VLBW subjects. READ MORE