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Clinical, biochemical and morphological aspects of cervical ripening in the first trimester
(2009-09-18)Background: The uterine cervix has the ability to be transformed from being a rigid organ in non-pregnant women to become a loose structure that dilates and allows passage of the foetus at parturition. This process, cervical ... -
The clinical, radiographic, histological and ultrastructural results after Anterior Cruciate Ligament reconstruction using autografts
(2007-12-07)The clinical, radiographic, histological and ultrastructural results after Anterior Cruciate Ligament reconstruction using autografts Michael Svensson Department of Orthopaedics, Institute of Clinical Sciences, The ... -
Coagulation in paediatric cardiac surgery
(2022-10-28)Background: Surgical correction of congenital heart defects has a profound effect on the coagulation of the patients during and immediately after surgery. The aim of this thesis was to increase the knowledge of this effect, ... -
Colorectal Cancer - Evaluation of MMP as a prognostic marker and a model for peritoneal response
(2019-05-24)Background : There are about 6600 patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer in Sweden each year. Survival rates vary with cancer stage at diagnosis. The main treatment is surgery together with, in some cases, oncological ... -
Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Surgical Care
(2012-11-08)International and national use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is high in the general population and among patients. The level of knowledge about CAM among health care professions is low, but an interest ... -
Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Determination of Human Body Composition. Methodological and Applied Studies
(2009-02-06)Background: Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provide important research opportunities due to their unique capability of characterizing and quantifying tissues and organs. Ionizing radiation is ... -
Congenital and Childhood Myotonic Dystrophy type 1 - the impact on central nervous system, visual and motor function
(2009-04-14)Background and aims: Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is an autosomal dominant multisystemic disorder, caused by an expanded CTG repeat on chromosome 19. The disorder can present both in children and adults. The overall ... -
Consequences of Arterial Switch Operation in Children Born with Transposition of the Great Arteries
(2013-02-19)Abstract Background: The introduction of the arterial switch operation (ASO) made it the procedure of choice for surgical correction of transposition of the great arteries. A majority of the sympathetic nerves innervate ... -
Contact Allergy to Propolis and Beeswax Occurrence, Diagnostics and Chemistry
(2022-10-03)Cosmetics, including biocosmetics and “natural” skin remedies are common causes of contact dermatitis. Two frequent ingredients in biocosmetics are beeswax and propolis, which are known causes of contact allergy. These ... -
Contraception and unplanned pregnancies
(2018-05-09)Aims: The overall aim of this thesis was to describe the relationship between contraceptive use, abortion, birth and fertility rates among women in different age groups in Sweden and the other Nordic countries. Material ... -
CT Colonography: implementation and technical developments
(2009-09-29)Background: Computed tomographic colonography (CTC) is a minimally invasive imaging method for the detection of colorectal neoplasms. Uncertainty about its diagnostic performance, optimal visualization method, long learning ... -
Cumulative Live Birth Rates after In Vitro Fertilization
(2009-10-23)Background: In vitro fertilization (IVF) has become increasingly common, today representing about 3% of all live births in some countries. Most patients have to undergo more than one treatment in order to achieve a live ... -
Curatively Intended Treatment of Colorectal Liver Metastases - Patient, Primary and Metastatic Pattern as Prognostic Factors
(2022-03-23)Background: Resection and/or ablation of colorectal liver metastases (CRLM) is increasingly common and long-term results are improving. In this thesis prognosis of CRLM is studied in a wide perspective, with focus on common ... -
Cyclooxygenase activity and tumor progression
(2008-09-26)Invasive growth of malignant tumors is associated with local and systemic inflammation, which may promote progression and metastases. Inflammation is also responsible for appearing manifestations of advanced cancer as ... -
Day surgery; routines, pain and recovery
(2010-11-19)ABSTRACT Day surgery in Sweden is increasing both in numbers and in types of procedures. Also older and sicker patients are often included in day case surgery programs, which puts an extra demand on good practice. Methods: ... -
Degenerative cervical myelopathy: Surgical treatment, imaging evaluation, and outcome
(2023-08-16)Degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) is the most common cause of spinal cord impairment in adults worldwide. The overall aims of this thesis were to compare patient-reported clinical outcomes, adverse events, and ... -
Delayed and cancelled orthopaedic surgery; Causes and consequences
(2019-05-06)Extended waiting time, over-booked waiting lists and cancelled and delayed surgical procedures are realities for some patients treated at orthopaedic clinics in Sweden. This situation affects the prioritisation procedures ... -
Detection of pulmonary nodules in chest tomosynthesis: Comparison with chest radiography, evaluation of learning effects and investigation of radiation dose level dependency
(2014-05-05)Chest tomosynthesis is a relatively recently introduced technique in healthcare, which produces section images of the chest at a lower radiation dose than computed tomography (CT) and with better depth resolution than ... -
Development and application of a patient-derived xenograft platform to test anticancer agents
(2017-05-09)Malignant melanoma is the most aggressive form of skin cancer and incidence rates are on the rise. Despite recent improvements in treatment options, the disease still remains lethal. Which calls for expedited solutions. ...