Search for dissertations about: "tonometry"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 31 swedish dissertations containing the word tonometry.
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1. Applanation Resonance Tonometry for Intraocular Pressure Measurement
Abstract : Elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) is one of the major risk factors for glaucoma. Since glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness, reliable methods for measuring the IOP are important. This doctoral dissertation presents a new method, applanation resonance tonometry (ART), for measurement of IOP. READ MORE
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2. Intraocular pressure : clinical aspects and new measurement methods
Abstract : Intraocular pressure (IOP) measurement is a routine procedure and a fundament in glaucoma care. Elevated IOP is the main risk factor for glaucoma, and to date, reduction of IOP is the only possible treatment. In a retrospective clinical material, the prevalence of open angle glaucoma was estimated on the west coast of Iceland. READ MORE
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3. Small bowel tonometry in shock : studies in an experimental porcine model of mesenteric arterial occlusion, endotoxemia, peritonitis, and hemorrhage
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4. Esophageal- and Gastroesophageal Junctional Cancer : Aspects on Staging, Treatment and Results
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
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5. Exploring Intestinal Ischemia : An experimental study
Abstract : Background and aims: Unrecognized intestinal mucosal ischemia in severely ill patients may trigger development of multiple organ failure. Such ischemia can be evaluated by intraluminal tonometry reflecting mucosal PCO2 and intramucosal pH (pHi). READ MORE