Institute of Clinical Sciences / Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper: Recent submissions
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Clinical and molecular studies of liposarcoma
(2007-05-21)Aims: (1) To analyse clinicopathological characteristics, treatment and outcome of liposarcoma, and to determine whether, and how, the Scandinavian Sarcoma Group (SSG) treatment guidelines were followed; (2) to analyse ... -
CARDIOTHORACIC TRAUMA: A Scandinavian Perspective
(2007-05-21)Background: Trauma in general is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, and causes more loss of productive years than ischemic heart disease and malignancy together. Cardiothoracic trauma occurs in 60% of ... -
Aspects on the management of patients with esophageal cancer
(2007-05-21)Cancer of the esophagus is assessed to be the 8th most common cancer form in the world, with approximately 460.000 new cases annually. It is often diagnosed at a late stage, is related to severe morbidity and a poor ... -
Open and closed endotracheal suctioning. Experimental and human studies.
(2007-04-20)Background: The practice of endotracheal suctioning of ventilator treated patients is necessary to remove secretions to prevent obstruction of the endotracheal-tracheal tube and lower airways. This very common procedure ... -
Obstetrical Brachial Plexus Palsy
(2007-03-27)OBSTETRICAL BRACHIAL PLEXUS PALSY Margareta Mollberg Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Institute for Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, Göteborg University, Göteborg, Sweden Background: Obstetric ... -
Virtual Reality Simulations and Interventional Radiology
(2007-03-26)INTRODUCTION: Use of virtual reality (VR) simulators in endovascular interventional education has become increasingly popular yet many questions surrounding this nascent technology remain unanswered. While progress has ... -
Tight juntion in ovarian surface epithelium and epithelial ovarian tumors
(2007-03-22)Epithelial ovarian cancer originating from ovarian surface epithelium (OSE) is the most lethal type of gynecological cancer among women worldwide. The poor understanding of the cellular and molecular events associated with ... -
Studies on pathophysiological mechanisms in experimental models of acute renal failure
(2007-02-19)Acute renal failure (ARF) affects 5-20 % of critically ill patients and is an independent risk factor for death in this patient population. Reactive oxygen species, thrombin and endothelin-1 (ET-1) are increased in ARF, ... -
On the influence of micro-and macroscopic surface modifications on bone integration of titanium implants
(2007-01-31)Background: Osseointegrated titanium implants are routinely used in clinical denstistry as anchorage units for dental prostheses. Although the overall clinical results are good, there are clinical situations when an ... -
Hydrocephalus in children. Cognition and behaviour
(2007-01-29)Aims: The main objective of this thesis was to explore the cognitive and behavioural consequences of hydrocephalus in children born at term and preterm, with or without myelomeningocele (MMC) and with or without concomitant ... -
Hydrocephalus in children. Epidemiology and outcome
(2007-01-29)Aims: To analyse trends in the live-birth prevalence of infantile hydrocephalus and hydrocephalus associated with myelomeningocele (MMC) during the period 1989-2002 and to study the outcome in terms of learning disability, ... -
Human ovulation. Studies on collagens, gelatinases and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases.
(2006-11-29)Ovulation is a highly regulated process, which involves the degradation and rupture of healthy tissue of the ovarian follicle and the extrusion of a fertilizable oocyte. This unique biological process is initiated by the ... -
Cerebral palsy in western Sweden - Epidemiology and function
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On platelet-rich plasma in reconstructive dental implant surgery.
(2006-11-17)Abstract Background Severe athrophy of the edentulous maxilla may require augmentation before implants can be placed. Autogenous bone has been used for reconstruction in block or in particulated form. Platelet-rich ... -
On factors influencing the outcome of various methods using endosseous implants for reconstruction of the atrophic edentulous and partially dentate maxilla
(2006-10-27)Surgical reconstruction of the severely resorbed edentulous maxilla often requires a combination of bone grafts and dental implants. Different methods have been used during the years where donor site, type of bone graft, ... -
Transfemoral amputation, Quality of Life and Prosthetic Function. Studies focusing on individuals with amputation due to reasons other than peripheral vascular disease, with socket or osseointegrated prostheses.
(2006-10-27)Background: Individuals who have undergone a transfemoral amputation (TFA) due to causes other than peripheral vascular disease (PVD) constitute a sub-group of all amputees. This group is usually of young age at the ... -
Studies of Sunscreens: Percutaneous Absorption of Benzophenone-3 and Photostability
(2006-10-20)Studies of Sunscreens: Percutaneous Absorption of Benzophenone-3 and Photostability Helena Gonzalez Department of Dermatology and Venereology Institute of Clinical Sciences The Sahlgrenska Academy at Göteborg ... -
Inguinal Hernia after Urologic Surgery in Males with Special Reference to Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy. A Clinical, Epidemiological and Methodological Study
(2006-10-02)Background and aims: In 1996 the first report indicating that inguinal hernia (IH) was a complication to radical retropubic prostatectomy (RRP) was published. The main aims of this thesis were to further establish this ... -
Sterile water injections and acupuncture as treatment for labour pain
(2006-09-28)Most women experience pain during labour. Complementary pain relief methods such as sterile water injections and acupuncture are two alternatives for the child birthing women. The lack of knowledge about the use of these ... -
Orbital floor fractures - aspects of diagnostic methods, treatment and sequelae
(2006-06-08)Despite surgical intervention, orbital floor fractures are associated with risks of persisting sensibility disturbances, enophthalmos and diplopia. Cheek asymmetry and trismus may result when the zygoma is dislocated. In ...