Search for dissertations about: "rectal bleeding"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 swedish dissertations containing the words rectal bleeding.

  2. 1. Diagnosing colorectal cancer in primary care : the value of symptoms, faecal immunochemical tests, faecal calprotectin and anaemia

    Author : Cecilia Högberg; Mikael Lilja; Jörgen Månsson; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; colorectal cancer; faecal immunochemical tests; faecal calprotectin; anaemia; symptomatic patients; rectal bleeding; primary care;

    Abstract : Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer in men and the second most common in women worldwide. Adenomas can be precursors to CRC, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can present with the same symptoms as CRC. The majority of patients with CRC initially consult primary care. READ MORE

  4. 2. Towards elimination of anal-sphincter and rectal dysfunction after radiation therapy for prostate cancer

    Author : Massoud al-Abany; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Fecal leakage; rectal bleeding; defecation urgency; diarrhea; dose; volume; and potency.;

    Abstract : Background: External radiation therapy is one of the best management options available for localized prostate cancer. The higher the radiation therapy dose administered, the more likely local control will be obtained, but the radiation dose that can be given is limited by the need to restrict the frequency and severity of unwanted effects. READ MORE

  5. 3. Long-term outcome, socioeconomic aspects and postoperative inflammatory response in minimally invasive rectal cancer surgery

    Author : Kaveh Dehlaghi Jadid; Peter Matthiessen; Göran Wallin; Soran Gadan; Quentin Denost; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : In Sweden, more than 2,200 individuals are diagnosed with rectal cancer each year and surgical resection is the cornerstone of treatment. Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) was introduced for abdominal rectal cancer resection in the 1990s. READ MORE

  6. 4. Optimizing postoperative radiation therapy in prostate cancer: focus on side-effects, practical implementation and dose distribution

    Author : Karin Braide; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Prostatacancer; Postoperativ strålbehandling; Side-effects;

    Abstract : Optimizing postoperative radiotherapy in prostate cancer: focus on side effects, practical implementation and dose distribution Karin Braide, MD Department of Urology, Institute of Clincal Sciences Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden ABSTRACT We analyzed side-effects, pre-treatment bladder preparations and dose distribution to the rectum in four different cohorts of patients, treated with postoperative radiotherapy (PRT) in prostate cancer. Side-effects according to a self-reporting survey revealed rectal bleeding as a main result in a follow up time of 6. READ MORE

  7. 5. Colorectal cancer in Östergötland : risk factors, diagnosis, and quality of treatment

    Author : Gunnar Arbman; Richard Heald; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : In this investigation colorectal cancer in the county of Östergötland has been studied with emphasis on risk factors, diagnostic efforts, and the results of treatment.In two case-control studies on food and colorectal cancer, a decreased risk was associated with a high intake of cereal fibre, total fibre, and calcium per unit energy consumed as well as a high intake of raw vegetables. READ MORE