Search for dissertations about: "rectus"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 22 swedish dissertations containing the word rectus.
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1. Alternatives in the treatment of abdominal rectus muscle diastasis : an evaluation
Abstract : Introduction: Abdominal rectus diastasis (ARD) is defined as a widening of the distance between the two rectus muscles located on either side of the Linea Alba (LA). A width of more than 3 cm is, in this thesis, considered as pathological. There are several reasons why ARD occurs, where pregnancy is one of the most common. READ MORE
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2. Assessment of excess skin and outcome of body contouring surgery in post bariatric patients
Abstract : Aim: A negative effect of massive weight loss is the development of excess skin. Excess skin causes both physical and psychological problems for those affected and their families. READ MORE
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3. Laparoscopy and tumour growth : a clinical and experimental study
Abstract : Background and aims: Laparoscopic technique was quickly adopted in general surgery because of less pain, quicker recovery and shorter hospital stay. In the 1990´s several reports on port site metastases restrained the enthusiasm to use laparoscopic surgery in malignant diseases. READ MORE
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4. Pedicled and free TRAM flaps in breast reconstructions : a comparative study
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
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5. Improved bioenergetic recovery during experimental ischemia and reperfusion by irradiation
Abstract : Prolonged ischemia and reperfusion frequently occur during clinical operations. The bioenergetic status decreases during ischemia and reactive oxygen species (ROS) are formed during reperfusion, which may lead to irreversible tissue injury. READ MORE