Search for dissertations about: "staging"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 190 swedish dissertations containing the word staging.

  2. 11. Tissue remodelling proteases as prognostic factors in colon and rectal cancer

    Author : Marcus Langenskiöld; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : extracelluar matrix; survival; staging; colorectal cancer; mucosa; stroma;

    Abstract : Background: Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in Sweden and the main treatment is surgery. The TNM classification is the principal staging tool, although insufficient in identifying all patients with poor survival. READ MORE

  4. 12. Performing Power : The Political Masks of King Gustav III of Sweden (1771-1792)

    Author : Maria Berlova; Willmar Sauter; Roland Lysell; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; Gustav III; theatricality; theatrical playing; staging; pageant; performative communication; Theatre Studies; teatervetenskap;

    Abstract : King Gustav III founded the Swedish National Theater and Opera, participated in the court theater as playwright, director and actor and he was rightly called the Theater King. The King’s passion for acting was perceived in the past as a psychological weakness, which won him the appellation of wimp (fjant). READ MORE

  5. 13. Double-contrast MRI for the staging of rectal carcinoma: Technical aspects and clinical experience

    Author : Nils-Olof Wallengren; Lund Diagnostisk radiologi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; radiology; Clinical physics; Double contrast; MR imaging; Preoperative staging; Rectal carcinoma; tomography; medical instrumentation; Klinisk fysiologi; radiologi; tomografi; medicinsk instrumentering;

    Abstract : Aim of the study Today´s methods for the staging of rectal carcinoma: ultrasonography with transrectal probe, CT, MRI or MRI with a rectal coil, all have limitations. The aim was therefore to develop a new, double-contrast MRI method for evaluation of rectal carcinoma. READ MORE

  6. 14. Esophageal- and Gastroesophageal Junctional Cancer : Aspects on Staging, Treatment and Results

    Author : Gustav Linder; Jakob Hedberg; Magnus Sundbom; Wilhelm Graf; Bas P.L. Wijnhoven; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Esophageal cancer; Education level; Tonometry; Lymphadenectomy; PET MRI; Kirurgi; Surgery;

    Abstract : Esophageal- and gastroesophageal junctional (GEJ) cancer is the sixth cause of cancer-related death worldwide. Some improvements in care are attributed to nationwide disease-specific registries, preoperative staging and increased understanding of mechanisms affecting patient selection. READ MORE

  7. 15. Staging and therapy response in rectal cancer

    Author : Klara Hammarström; Tobias Sjöblom; Bengt Glimelius; Artur Mezheyeuski; Eva Angenete; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Rectal cancer; radiotherapy; chemoradiotherapy; complete remission; response prediction; prognosis; targeted sequencing; Medicinsk vetenskap; Medical Science;

    Abstract : Every year, around 2,200 individuals are diagnosed with rectal cancer in Sweden. As a result of better tumour staging using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), pre-operative radiotherapy (with or without chemotherapy), and improved surgery, outcome has improved substantially during the past few decades. READ MORE