Search for dissertations about: "ptosis"
Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the word ptosis.
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1. Genomic rearrangements at the cause of three genetic disorders in man
Abstract : Genomic rearrangements are a common cause of genetic disorders in man. This thesis describes the analysis of genomic rearrangements observed in patients with the Hunter syndrome (MPS II), incontinentia pigmenti (IP) and the Blepharophimosis, ptosis and epicanthus inversus syndrome (BPES). MPS II is an X-linked recessive lysosomal storage disorder. READ MORE
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2. Excess skin after bariatric surgery - patients' perspective and objective measurements
Abstract : Most of the world's population lives in countries where overweight and obesity kills more people than underweight. The only effective treatment is found to be bariatric surgery. Excess skin is an undervalued, negative effect following the massive weight loss after the procedure. READ MORE
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3. Visuo-motor performance in children visually impaired due to fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)
Abstract : Purpose: To investigate the ophthalmological characteristics and to evaluate the magnocellular function in Russian orphanage children with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). Methods: In the study 100 children aged 10-16 from Russian (St Petersburg) orphanages were examined: 50 with FAS and 50 control children. READ MORE
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4. On massive weight loss and body contour
Abstract : Abstract Background/Aims: Bariatric surgery is an effective treatment for severe obesity. However, massive weight loss is associated with adverse effects, such as excess skin. READ MORE