Search for dissertations about: "pedicled flap"

Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words pedicled flap.

  2. 1. Pedicled and free TRAM flaps in breast reconstructions : a comparative study

    Author : Åsa Edsander-Nord; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : breast reconstruction; TRAM; pedicled flap; free flap; microdialysis; monitoring; flap circulation; flap metabolism; glucose; lactate; glycerol; abdominal muscles; trunk muscle strength; KIN-COM; quantitative sensory testing; tactile perception threshold; thermal perception threshold; breast volume; thermoplastic; quality of life; SF-36; esthetic evaluation; applanation tonometry;

    Abstract : The transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous (TRAM) flap is frequently used when autologous tissue is desired for breast reconstruction, and it can be transferred pedicled or free. The pedicled TRAM flap is elevated as a lower transverse abdominal flap with the rectus abdominis muscle attached in the epigastric area, by which means the deep superior epigastric vessels nourish the flap. READ MORE

  4. 2. Microdialysis in reconstructive surgery : a clinical and experimental study focusing on monitoring flap metabolism and viability

    Author : Jonas Röjdmark; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Microdialysis; monitoring; flap metabolism; glucose; lactate; glycerol; pyruvate; ischemia; reperfusion; arterial occlusion; venous occlusion; tissue necrosis; laser doppler flowmetry; fluorescein;

    Abstract : When flap procedures are used to repair complex tissue wounds adequate flap circulation is of supreme importance. If the circulation is disturbed by either vascular occlusion, hemorrhage, or infection, delayed healing and flap necrosis may ensue. READ MORE

  5. 3. Open tibial fractures in Sweden

    Author : Ulrika Tampe; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Open tibial fractures are serious injuries, challenging both for patients and doctors. For the patients, personal, psychological and physical costs are enormous. For healthcare and society, open tibial fractures are injuries that require resources at a high cost. The literature on Swedish patients with open tibial fractures is sparse. READ MORE