Search for dissertations about: "skin surgery"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 114 swedish dissertations containing the words skin surgery.
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1. Near infrared and skin impedance spectroscopic in vivo measurements on human skin : development of a diagnostic tool for skin cancer
Abstract : Every year approximately 2800 Swedes are diagnosed with malignant melanoma, the form of cancer that is most rapidly increasing in incidence in the Western world. The earlier we can identify and diagnose a malignant melanoma, the better is the prognosis. 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. Treatment of Skin Wounds with Cell Transplantation and Gene Transfer
Abstract : Background: A large number of different wound coverings have been used in order to improve the wound microenvironment, and thus accelerate repair. Since almost two centuries, clinicians and researchers have developed techniques for skin transplantation. READ MORE
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4. Photodynamic therapy in the head and neck
Abstract : Photodynamic therapy, PDT, is a method to diagnose and treat cancer. In PDT a sensitizer is administered to the patient and this sensitizer is accumulated in tumors. If the sensitizer-containing tumor is subjected to a laser of a specific wavelength the tumor is fluorescing allowing diagnostics. READ MORE
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5. Autologous full-thickness skin graft as reinforcement material in the repair of complex hernias
Abstract : Background: Abdominal wall hernia is a common issue in the realm of surgery. Many patients suffering from a hernia require surgical intervention, and over 8000 abdominal hernia repairs are performed each year in Sweden. READ MORE