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Hittade 2 avhandlingar innehållade orden Alex De León.
1. Effects of anesthesia on esophageal sphincters in obese patients
Sammanfattning : The lower esophageal sphincter (LES) and the upper esophageal sphincter (UES) play a central role in preventing regurgitation and aspiration. The aim of this thesis was to evaluate the UES, LES, esophageal (E) and barrier (Br) pressures (P) using high resolution solid state manometry (HRSM). LÄS MER
2. Perioperative complications in obese patients : A thesis on risk reducing strategies
Sammanfattning : Aspiration of gastric content and delayed or failed intubation are the leading causes of anesthesia-related mortality and morbidity. In the recovery period, airway obstruction with subsequent hypoxia is a relatively common cause of morbidity, and is highly associated to the amount of opioids administered, especially in obese patients. LÄS MER