Search for dissertations about: "recurrence"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 609 swedish dissertations containing the word recurrence.

2. 6. Recurrent groin hernia - Outcome after surgery

   Author : Dan Sevonius; Lund Kirurgi; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Groin hernia; inguinal hernia; recurrence; re-recurrence; mesh repair; chronic pain; hernia register;

   Abstract : Background: According to the Swedish Hernia Register (SHR), the reoperation rate after recurrent groin hernia is more than twice that following primary hernia repair. Aims: To study the impact of method of mesh repair used in recurrent groin hernia surgery on re-recurrence as well as chronic pain and physical disability. READ MORE

4. 7. Aspects on local recurrence after rectal cancer surgery

   Author : Karl Kodeda; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Rectal neoplasms; Neoplasms recurrence; local; Methodology; Rectal washout; Rectal irrigation; Anterior resection; Quality assurance registry; Follow-up; Array-CGH; Tumour DNA;

   Abstract : Background: Local recurrence after rectal cancer surgery has a profound impact on affected patients’ lives. The overall aim of this thesis was to acquire a deeper understanding of local recurrence after rectal cancer surgery, with a long-term hope of minimising the incidence and mitigating the effects. READ MORE

5. 8. Risk factors in oral and oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma

   Author : Kerstin Rosenquist; Malmö högskola; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; alcohol; case-control study; dental status; epidemiology; human papillomavirus; oral cancer; oral hygiene; oral mucosal lesions; population-based; prognosis; recurrence; risk factors; smokeless tobacco; smoking;

   Abstract : År 2002 drabbades omkring 275 000 individer runt om i världen av cancer i munhålan. Mer än hälften av dessa kommer att dö av sin sjukdom inom 5 år. Förekomsten av cancer i munhåla och svalg (Oral and Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, OOSCC) varierar i olika delar av världen. READ MORE

6. 9. Audit of groin hernia repair

   Author : Anders Kald; Lloyd M. Nyhus; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : Groin hernia; inguinal hernia; complications; re-operation; recurrence; audit; cost-effectiveness; mesh; laparoscopy; MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

   Abstract : Inguinal hernia repair is the most frequent procedure in general surgery. In the USA approximately 700,000 groin hernioplasties are carried out annually and accounts for almost US$ 3 billion in annual health care revenue. In Sweden approximately 20,000 hernia operations are performed annually and more than 3,000 of them are recurrent hernias. READ MORE

7. 10. Surgical treatment strategies of chronic subdural hematoma

   Author : Andreas Bartley; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; chronic subdural hematoma; irrigation; recurrence; temperature; drainage time; drainage duration; surgery;

   Abstract : Background: A subdural collection of old blood is called a chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH). A cSDH of sufficient volume becomes symptomatic and neurosurgical evacuation is then necessary. The recurrence rate (5-21%) after surgery is high and evidence-based guidelines regarding the optimal treatment to diminish recurrence is lacking. READ MORE