Search for dissertations about: "surgical stress response"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 33 swedish dissertations containing the words surgical stress response.

  2. 11. A resorbable device for ligation of blood vessels : development, assessment of surgical procedures and clinical evaluation

    Author : Odd Höglund; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Maintaining haemostasis during surgery is vital for a successful outcome. The objectives of this thesis were to develop a resorbable device, which would enable safe ligation and less surgical stress than the conventional method. For manufacturing of the device, the resorbable polymer polydioxanone was injection moulded. READ MORE

  4. 12. Chromogranin a epitopes catestatin and vasostatin : evaluation of their potential use as clinical biomarkers for psychological and pain-induced stress in dogs

    Author : Thanikul Srithunyarat; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Psychological and physiological factors, including pain, can induce a stress response. All today’s available methods for evaluating stress in dogs have shortcomings and it is therefore necessary to identify and evaluate new biomarkers. Chromogranin A (CgA) is a useful biomarker for stress assessment in humans. READ MORE

  5. 13. Cataract from ultraviolet radiation in the mouse

    Author : Linda Maren Meyer; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Lens; cataract; ultraviolet radiation; oxidative stress; mouse; light scattering;

    Abstract : Cataract is defined as an opacification of the crystalline lens that results in visual impairment, Cataract is the number one cause of blindness in the world and there are currently no strategies to prevent it. Extraction of cataractogenous lenses is the most commonly performed surgical intervention in industrialized countries. READ MORE

  6. 14. Clinical and epidemiological aspects of pelvic floor dysfunction

    Author : Gunilla Tegerstedt; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Questionnaire; prevalence; risk factors; genuine stress incontinence; pelvic organ prolapse;

    Abstract : The overall objective of this thesis was to estimate the prevalence of symptomatic pelvic floor disorders, to study associations with putative risk factors and to evaluate surgical procedures for this condition. Methods: Thirteen questions for identifying POP were constructed, and from these five questions were identified to in combination have a sensitivity of 92. READ MORE

  7. 15. Intravenous morphine after gynecological surgery : pain relief, endocrine and immune respone

    Author : Marianne Eriksson-Mjöberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Anaesthesia: general; epidural. Postoperative pain: PCA; morphine; bupivacaine. Hormones: adrenocortical steroids; estrogens. Immune response: Interleukin-6.;

    Abstract : Background: We need more efficient methods to alleviate postoperative pain and reduce endocrine / immune stress response. Subjects and methods: Patient controlled analgesia (PCA) with iv morphine was evaluated with respect to pain relief and endocrine / immune response to surgical trauma in 130 patients undergoing gynecological surgery. READ MORE