Search for dissertations about: "ventral hernia repair"

Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words ventral hernia repair.

2. 1. Minimising risk and optimising technique in ventral hernia repair

   Author : Mikael Lindmark; Ulf Gunnarsson; Karin Strigård; Frederik Helgstrand; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; hernia; complications; ventral hernia repair; laparoscopy; RCT; incisional hernia; Surgery; kirurgi;

   Abstract : Background: Abdominal wall hernia is a common pathology and adverse events related to hernia repair is thus a topic of considerable importance. Hernia is a disease that affect both sexes and people of all ages.The thesis is based upon four papers. Study I, II and III are analysing complications related to ventral hernia repair. READ MORE

4. 2. The evaluation, preoperative and operative aspects of abdominal wall reconstruction for giant ventral hernia

   Author : Leonard Clay; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : BACKGROUND: The optimal method for surgical repair of giant ventral hernia remains to be determined. Different concepts for reinforcement have been used, which have decreased the risk for recurrence. READ MORE

5. 3. Open abdomen therapy with vacuum-assisted wound closure and mesh-mediated fascial traction

   Author : Thordur Bjarnason; Kirurgi; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Open abdomen; laparostomy; VAWC; NPWT; TNP; VAWCM; classification;

   Abstract : Introduction: Several life-threatening intra-abdominal conditions may be treated with open abdomen (OA) therapy. Potential complications to OA treatment include damage to the exposed bowel resulting in enteric fistulas, and inability to close the abdomen afterwards resulting in large ventral hernias. READ MORE