Search for dissertations about: "thesis for esophageal cancer"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 51 swedish dissertations containing the words thesis for esophageal cancer.

2. 21. Etiological aspects of esophageal atresia

   Author : Jenny Oddsberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Esophageal atresia (EA) is a severe congenital malformation, characterized by a discontinuity of the esophagus. To identify possible preventive measures, it is important to understand the etiology of EA, but little is known about risk factors. The principal aim of the present thesis is to contribute to a better understanding of the etiology of EA. READ MORE

4. 22. Radiological evaluation of esophageal function in dysphagia with special emphasis on achalasia

   Author : Mats Andersson; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : Achalasia; Dysphagia; Radiography; Barium esophagogram; Reproducibility of findings; Observer variation; Laparoscopic myotomy; Balloon dilatation; Esophageal neoplasms;

   Abstract : In idiopathic achalasia, degeneration of the inhibitory innervation of the esophageal smooth muscle results in absence of primary peristalsis and in incomplete relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). All treatments for achalasia aim at reducing the pressure gradient across the LES, thus facilitating esophageal emptying by gravity. READ MORE

5. 23. Antireflux surgery in the prevention of supra-esophageal cancer and mortality

   Author : Manar Yanes; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), mainly characterized by heartburn or regurgitation, is a common condition in the Western world with an increasing prevalence. GERD is associated with an increased risk of adenocarcinoma of the esophagus, and possibly of supraesophageal cancers of the larynx, pharynx and lung. READ MORE

6. 24. Liver cirrhosis : epidemiology, prognosis, and cancer

   Author : Bonnie Bengtsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Liver cirrhosis is a major risk factor for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Patients with liver cirrhosis also have a high risk to develop infections leading to deterioration of liver function and increased mortality. READ MORE

7. 25. Gestational age and size at birth and risk of esophageal inflammation and cancer

   Author : Lina Forssell; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Background: In a hypothesis generating study by my colleagues a 7-fold increase in the risk of esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) was found in a cohort of individuals born preterm or with a low birth weight. Preterm born individuals regurgitate more than term born infants, and infant gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) might continue into childhood and even adulthood. READ MORE