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1. Surgery for rectal cancer : the impact of perioperative factors
Sammanfattning : Rectal cancer is one of the most common and deadly cancer forms worldwide. A large proportion of rectal cancer patients are surgically treated with curative intention, with anterior resection being the most frequently used method today. LÄS MER
2. Pelvic floor dysfunction in nulliparous women
Sammanfattning : Background: Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) is a public health problem affecting millions of women worldwide. In addition to personal suffering, it also creates an economic burden for health care systems and society. Parity and mode of delivery are well known risk factors for PFDs. LÄS MER
3. Self-reported fecal incontinence and quality of life among gynecological cancer survivors
Sammanfattning : Gastrointestinal symptoms following pelvic radiotherapy are common; however, selfreported descriptions of gastrointestinal symptoms and their impact on daily life among gynecological cancer survivors are rare in the literature. The aim of this thesis was to investigate the prevalence of long-lasting gastrointestinal symptoms after pelvic radiotherapy among gynecological cancer survivors and to explore its impact on quality of life. LÄS MER
4. Towards elimination of anal-sphincter and rectal dysfunction after radiation therapy for prostate cancer
Sammanfattning : Background: External radiation therapy is one of the best management options available for localized prostate cancer. The higher the radiation therapy dose administered, the more likely local control will be obtained, but the radiation dose that can be given is limited by the need to restrict the frequency and severity of unwanted effects. LÄS MER
5. Children with high and intermediate imperforate anus : aspects of care and psychosocial effects of the malformation
Sammanfattning : The overall aim of this thesis was to investigate the experiences of children with high and intermediate imperforate anus and of their parents; how they have experienced care and treatment and what consequences the malformation involve for them. Materials: For Paper I three patients with high imperforate anus and their families were interviewed. LÄS MER