Search for dissertations about: "rectal compliance"

Showing result 11 - 13 of 13 swedish dissertations containing the words rectal compliance.

  2. 11. Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) interventions and outcome from colorectal surgery

    Author : Daniel Asklid; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Although immense progress has been made in the fields of chemo- and radiotherapy during the last decades, surgery is still the ultimate cure for the majority of patients with colorectal cancer. Since colorectal cancer most often presents at a high age and in patients often suffering from a large burden of comorbidity, it is important to develop strategies to improve postoperative recovery and outcome, not only for the patient, but also from a health economic perspective. READ MORE

  4. 12. Risk and survival for colorectal cancer in northern Sweden : sociodemographic factors and surveillance programs

    Author : Olle Sjöström; Beatrice S. Melin; Lars H Lindholm; Richard Palmqvist; Johannes Blom; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Colorectal cancer; Risk factors; Cancer epidemiology; Endoscopy general; Health economy; Cancer prevention; Hereditary colorectal; Surveillance colonoscopy; Cancer Epidemiology; cancerepidemiologi; Genetics; genetik; Surgery; kirurgi; Oncology; onkologi;

    Abstract : BackgroundColorectal cancer (CRC) – i.e., cancer in the colon or rectum – is one of the most common cancers both globally and in Sweden. The risk for CRC is mainly related to age, heredity, and life-style risk factors. READ MORE

  5. 13. Aspects of low anterior resection syndrome : prevalence, risk factors and treatment

    Author : Emil Pieniowski; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : After sphincter sparing rectal cancer surgery an impaired bowel function, i.e. Low Anterior Resection Syndrome (LARS), is common. The symptoms included in LARS are incontinence for flatus and/or feces, urgency, fragmentation and frequent bowel movements. READ MORE