Search for dissertations about: "post transplant"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 74 swedish dissertations containing the words post transplant.

  2. 21. Natural course and treatment outcome in hepatitis C recurrence after liver transplantation

    Author : Malin Ackefors; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection post-liver transplantation (post-LT) is associated with an increased rate of fibrosis progression compared to non-transplanted patients. Thus, 25% of the recipients will progress to cirrhosis within 5 years after LT. READ MORE

  4. 22. Microdialysis : potentials and limitations

    Author : Anna von Platen; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Despite improvements in operating technique and post-operative management, many patients undergoing liver transplantation still suffer post-operative complications, which may lead to graft loss or patient death. Patients are monitored closely post-operatively using blood chemistry, diagnostic imaging and liver biopsies to detect these complications including rejection and arterial- and portal vein thrombosis. READ MORE

  5. 23. Renal and extrarenal signs of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease

    Author : Henrik Hadimeri; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; autosomal dominant polycystic disease; extrarenal manifestations; arterial aneurysms; arterio-venous fistulas; continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis; echocardiography;

    Abstract : The aim of the study was to evaluate the clinical impact of renal and extrarenal manifestations of ADPKD (Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease). For this purpose, prospective and retrospective analyses of patients with ADPKD in different populations were performed. READ MORE

  6. 24. Stem cell transplantation : home care, graft-versus-host disease and costs

    Author : Britt-Marie Svahn; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Stem-cell transplantation; home-care; GVHD; costs;

    Abstract : Allogeneic stem-cell transplantation (ASCT) is used to treat malignant and non-malignant diseases of the immunohematopoietic system. Results in terms of survival rate and less complications are continually improving due to better knowledge, supportive care, immunosuppression, new drugs against infections and HLA-typing techniques. READ MORE

  7. 25. Clinical and Preclinical Lung Transplantation in the aspects of improving outcome

    Author : Haider Ghaidan; Thoraxkirurgi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Lung transplantation (LTx) is an established therapeutic option for end-stage pulmonary disease. However, it remains restricted by donor lung scarcity. READ MORE