Institute of Clinical Sciences / Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper: Recent submissions
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Arthroscopic Bankart reconstruction using different absorbable tacks. The clinical results, radiographic findings and effect on calcaneal bone mineral
(2013-11-04)ABSTRACT The aim of the thesis was to explore the clinical and radiographic results after post- traumatic anterior shoulder instability treated with arthroscopic Bankart surgery using absorbable tacks with different ... -
Vertical maxillary growth in unilateral cleft lip and palate. A comparison of two surgical protocols
(Göteborgs universitet, 2013)Objective: The aim of the present study was to compare vertical maxillofacial growth in patients born with unilateral cleft lip and palate (UCLP) who were treated with one of two different surgical protocols. Design: A ... -
Isolated regional perfusion for metastases of malignant melanoma - Clinical and experimental studies
(2013-10-25)Background: Isolated regional perfusion is a treatment option mainly for localized metastatic disease. The principle idea is to surgically isolate a region of the body and connect the circulation to a heart-lung machine. ... -
Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery, aspects of graft choice, graft fixation and bone mineral loss
(2013-10-25)The aim of this thesis was to measure bone mineral changes in the calcanei, hips and lumbar spine of patients reconstructed with bone-patellar tendon-bone (BPTB) or hamstring tendon (HT) autografts following ... -
Blås och tarmdysfunktion hos barn med anorektala missbildningar
(2013-10-15)Background: Bowel dysfunction is seen in all children with anorectal malformations (ARMs) and is strongly related to associated anomalies commonly found in these patients. The presence of a megarectosigmoid (MRS) further ... -
Pancreatic Cancer. Experimental and Clinical Studies
(2013-09-20)Background: Pancreatic cancer is one of the most lethal of known cancers and the only treatment with possibility of cure is surgery. The costs associated with treatment of pancreatic cancer are reputably high, both in terms ... -
Effects of intervertebral disc cells on neural tissue. In vitro and in vivo experimental studies.
(2013-08-22)Introduction: Lumbar disc herniation and sciatica are common conditions that involve interactions between intervertebral discs (IVDs) and neural tissue. The nucleus pulposus (NP) of an IVD contains at least two cell ... -
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass - clinical outcome and mechanisms of action
(2013-06-28)Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (gastric bypass) is an effective surgical technique for treating morbid obesity. The objective of this thesis is to increase knowledge of long-term outcomes of gastric bypass surgery and to elucidate ... -
Towards eliminating pelvic bone pain after radiation therapy among long-term gynecological cancer survivors
(2013-06-10)Aim: To investigate the prevalence of self-reported symptoms after pelvic radiation therapy among long-term gynecological cancer survivors, with special focus on pelvic bone pain, how it affects the daily life of the women ... -
Polycystic ovary syndrome - morphologic and dynamic evaluation by magnetic resonance imaging
(2013-05-10)Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrine disorder, affecting up to 15% of women of reproductive age. The syndrome is characterized by oligo-anovulation, hyperandrogenism and polycystic ovaries. What constitutes ... -
Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture. Outcome, Prediction and Optimized treatment
(2013-05-07)The optimal treatment for Achilles tendon rupture is the subject of debate and could be either surgical or non-surgical with various alternatives in terms of immobilization and rehabilitation. The purpose of this thesis ... -
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction; Randomized Trials, Register Studies and Experimental Analysis of Knee Laxity
(2013-05-02)The aim of this thesis was to evaluate the short- and mid-term outcome of Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction, with special emphasis on surgical techniques, type of autograft and the influence of gender, using ... -
Patients' perspective on obesity surgery - expectations, experiences and self-reported outcomes
(2013-04-29)Overweight and obesity constitute a major challenge to human health worldwide, involving over 1.4 billion people. In Sweden, more than a third (36%) of the population is overweight, and 13% are obese. For the vast majority ... -
Formation and repair of complex DNA damage induced by ionizing radiation
(2013-04-23)DNA is the critical target when cells are exposed to ionizing radiation, a potent stressor with capacity to produce complex DNA damages, thereby increasing the risk of cancer. DNA and associated histones form chromatin, ... -
Turner karyotype and childbirth
(2013-04-11)Turner karyotype and childbirth Anna Hagman, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Institute of Clinical Sciences, the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, 2013. anna.c.hagman@vgregion.se Turner ... -
Evaluation of a structured physiotherapy treatment model for patients with lumbar disc herniation
(2013-04-03)Symptoms from lumbar disc herniation are common in the general population. Many discs heal spontaneously and the patient’s symptoms cease. When people have severe pain and sciatica, the recommendation is to start with ... -
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass as treatment of morbid obesity
(2013-04-03)Background and aims: Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is now a common treatment for obesity with well-documented effects on long-term weight reduction, health-related quality of life, obesity-related morbidity and mortality. ... -
Otosclerosis; clinical long term-perspectives
(2013-04-03)This thesis has assessed medical, technical and health-related aspects of otosclerosis from a long-term perspective. A retrospective clinical study was performed where 65 subjects who had previously undergone stapedectomy ... -
Evaluation of surgical outcomes in craniosynostosis
(2013-04-02)Background: A continuous and objective evaluation of surgical outcomes must be an integrated part of the technical development. The present thesis has the ambition to innovate the evaluation of surgical results allowing ... -
Obstetric outcome after single embryo transfer
(2013-03-28)Obstetric outcome after single embryo transfer Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Institute of Clinical Sciences, The Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, SE-413 45 Gothenburg, Sweden. Background: ...