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Laparoscopic Lavage - A Paradigm Shift for the Treatment of Perforated Diverticulitis with Purulent Peritonitis?
(2015-11-13)
Introduction: Perforated diverticulitis of the colon is a condition that sometimes requires surgical treatment. Traditionally Hartmann’s procedure is the recommended treatment. Laparoscopic lavage has lately evoked interest ...
Pediatric Autoinflammatory Diseases: Conceptual, Clinical, and Mechanistic Dimensions
(2015-09-10)
This thesis focuses on three paediatric autoinflammatory diseases in Sweden today; familial Mediterranean fever (FMF), periodic fever, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis and cervical adenitis (PFAPA) and synovitis, acne, ...
On the role of surface properties for implant fixation : From finite element modeling to in vivo studies
(2015-05-13)
The aim of this thesis was to gain a deeper understanding of the factors contributing to the fixation of bone-anchored implants, especially with regard to surface chemistry, surface topography and implant loading. The ...
Prostate Diseases and the Metabolic Syndrome
(2015-04-23)
ABSTRACT
The overall aim of this thesis was to explore the association between the components of the metabolic syndrome (MetS), including vitamin D, and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). The focus was on the relationship ...
Folates in the treatment of colorectal cancer
(2015-05-11)
ABSTRACT
Folates in the Treatment of Colorectal Cancer
Department of Surgery Institute of Clinical Sciences at Sahlgrenska Academy University of Gothenburg
Helena Taflin
Background: Colorectal cancer is one of the most ...
Molecular and structural patterns of guided bone regeneration (GBR). Experimental studies on the role of GBR membrane and bone substitute materials
(2015-09-15)
The mechanisms of guided bone regeneration (GBR) and bone healing with calcium phosphate (CaP) bone substitutes are not fully understood. The major aim of this thesis was to determine the relationship between the bone ...
Electrosurgical plasma-mediated ablation for application in dermal wound and cartilage debridement - Biochemical, microbiological and clinical effects
(2015-05-22)
The state of matter known as plasma has in the latest decades been investigated within different areas of medical treatment. The work presented in this thesis has focused on a specific type of plasma-based electrosurgical ...
Acetabular Revisions
(2015-09-15)
Hip replacement is a successful intervention when treating patients with hip osteoarthritis. Approximately 10% of all patients undergoing primary hip replacement surgery require further surgical interventions (revisions) ...
Children and adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: family dynamics and health-related quality of life after diabetes onset
(2015-05-21)
ABSTRACT
Aim: The main aim of this thesis was to explore different aspects of family dynamics and health-
related quality of life (HRQOL) after the onset of T1DM in children and adolescents. A second aim
was to ...
Surgery versus nonsurgical treatment of cervical radiculopathy. Randomized studies of anterior cervical decompression and fusion followed by physiotherapy versus structured physiotherapy alone
(2015-09-10)
Background and aims: Cervical radiculopathy (CR) is a symptom complex comprising neck pain and radiating arm pain due to compression of one or more cervical nerve roots, caused by spondylotic narrowing of the intervertebral ...