Institute of Clinical Sciences / Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper: Recent submissions
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Neuropsychological outcomes and health-related quality of life of children operated for nonsyndromic craniosynostosis
(2021-04-06)The primary aim of this thesis was to assess the intelligence quotient, attention function, adaptive behavior skills, and health-related quality of life of children operated for nonsyndromic craniosynostosis. The secondary ... -
Assessment of neurological prognosis after cardiac arrest – clinical and neurophysiological aspects
(2021-04-06)Background: Post-resuscitation care after cardiac arrest in adults includes targeted temperature management (TTM) to mitigate secondary brain injury. The recommended target temperature is between 32°C and 36°C after a ... -
Stent treatment of perforated duodenal ulcer - physiology and clinical aspects
(2021-03-30)Background The incidence of perforated duodenal ulcer is decreasing but still constitutes a life-threatening complication to peptic ulcer disease. Abdominal contamination from gastric or duodenal content occurs during ... -
Cervical and vaginal cancer - aspects on risk factors, prevention and treatment
(2021-03-26)Background: Participation in screening is associated with a major risk reduction in cervical cancer, but there is a lack of knowledge on whether the cost to the individual has an effect on the participation rate. Women ... -
Long-term radiobiological effects of 131I exposure - dose, age and time related transcriptomatic and proteomic rasponse in rats
(2021-03-23)131I is commonly used in the clinic for treating thyroid diseases, using the physiological uptake of iodine in thyroid, but also for other target tissues. 131I is also commonly released during nuclear accidents. Children ... -
Rectal Cancer and Quality of Life. Aspects on Communication and Patient Education
(2021-03-16)Background This thesis reports the results of three studies based on a pro-spective cohort study of an unselected population of patients with rectal cancer, and one study based on an exploratory study of a new patient ... -
Aspects of lung mechanics during mechanical ventilation
(2021-03-06)Background: One of the most common diagnoses in the intensive care unit is acute respiratory failure. In its most severe form it is called acute respiratory distress syndrome and often requires mechanical ventilation. The ... -
Microcirculation in tissue repair - from microsurgery to 3D bioprinting
(2021-03-03)Microsurgical reconstruction is challenged by two main shortcomings: Perfusion Related Complication (PRC) and donor site morbidity. In the first 3 studies of this thesis, we aimed to provide solutions to PRC-problems, ... -
Tissue engineering for novel female infertillity treatments: studies on small and large animal models
(2021-02-25)Introduction: As with any transplantation (Tx) procedure, uterus Tx is associated with risky donor surgery and adverse side-effects from immunosuppression. With the aim to bypass these risks, this thesis investigated uterus ... -
The role of head size in total hip arthroplasty - Dislocation, wear and cup stability
(2021-02-24)Large heads are used in total hip arthroplasty, with the aim of reducing the risk of dislocation, but there are concerns related to polyethylene wear, corrosion and cup loosening. Paper I is an observational study that ... -
The role of physical activity for recovery after surgical procedures
(2021-02-18)The aim of this thesis was to determine the association between and effect of preoperative physical activity and postoperative recovery after surgery due to gallbladder disease or colorectal cancer. Paper I examined the ... -
Management of late term pregnancy
(2021-02-17)Background: The optimal time point to intervene and induce labour in women with a low-risk pregnancy, in order to decrease perinatal adverse outcome, is up for debate. Some advocate for induction of labour (IOL) at 41 ... -
Postoperative pain management in planned lumbar spine surgery: Implementing structural changes in a complex healthcare setting
(2021-01-18)BACKGROUND Poorly managed postoperative pain (POP) continues to cause suffering and prolong hospital care, affecting patients, individual health care professionals, and team strategies and attitudes. The impact on these ... -
Neurogenic bladder and bowel dysfunction - incontinence and life situation in adolescents and adults with spina bifida
(2021-01-07)Neurogenic bladder and bowel dysfunction - incontinence and life situation in adolescents and adults with spina bifida Magdalena Vu Minh Arnell Department of Pediatrics, Institute of Clinical Sciences Sahlgrenska ... -
Polycystic ovary syndrome in a lifetime perspective
(2020-12-08)Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is common, affecting 9-18% of women. PCOS is associated with symptoms due to hyperandrogenism and ovarian dysfunction, but is also associated with the metabolic syndrome including ... -
Functional outcome and experiences concerning daily life after malunion of the distal radius and corrective osteotomy
(2020-11-25)BACKGROUND. Distal radius fractures are common injuries that occur at all ages. The commonest complication is that the fracture heals in malunion. This can negatively affect function and the ability to perform activities. ... -
Long-term outcome of children born after Assisted Reproductive Technology
(2020-11-11)Background: While the short-term outcome after assisted reproductive technology (ART) is broadly examined, studies on the long-term outcome of ART children are limited. Aim: To examine the long-term outcome in children ... -
Hip range of motion and the prevalence of cam morphology in young athletes - clinical and radiological studies
(2020-11-05)Abstract Hip and groin pain is common among athletes and the active population, and one important cause for this is femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS). To meet the diagnosis of FAIS, a combination of radiological ... -
Cam morphology of femoroacetabular impingement syndrome in athletes - Clinical and radiological studies
(2020-10-28)Femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS) leads to hip pain and reduced hip function in young athletes. Recent studies have reported high-impact sporting activities during adolescent growth as an important cause of cam ... -
Transurethral resection of the prostate: studies on efficacy, morbidity and costs
(2020-10-23)Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), based on benign prostatic enlargement (BPE), are increasingly common, in ageing men. A considerable amount of men will ultimately progress with deteriorating symptoms or with the ...