Sökning: "defecation urgency"

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  1. 1. Towards elimination of anal-sphincter and rectal dysfunction after radiation therapy for prostate cancer

    Författare :Massoud al-Abany; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Nyckelord :Fecal leakage; rectal bleeding; defecation urgency; diarrhea; dose; volume; and potency.;

    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

  3. 2. Sexual dysfunction and other distressful symptoms in cervical cancer survivors

    Författare :Karin Bergmark; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Nyckelord :Cervical cancer; sexual dysfunction; distressful symptoms; lymphoedema; radical hysterectomy; brachytherapy; sexual abuse; trade-off; epidemiology;

    Sammanfattning : Background: The majority of cervical cancer survivors are young or middle-aged women who will live many years with their treatment-induced sequelae. The effects of preoperative brachytherapy are unclear and treatment traditions vary - in Sweden and internationally. LÄS MER

  4. 3. Abdominal symptoms and anorectal function in outpatients with the irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

    Författare :Gudmundur Ragnarsson; Hasse Abrahamsson; Linköpings universitet; []
    Nyckelord :MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Sammanfattning : Two samples of outpatients with the irritable bowel syndrome and 12 healthy controls were studied regarding abdominal symptoms and pre- and postprandial anorectal function. Symptoms were assessed using diary cards and anorectal function by manovolumetfY. LÄS MER

  5. 4. Improving the situation of urinary bladder cancer survivors treated with radical surgery or radical radiotherapy

    Författare :Lars Henningsohn; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Nyckelord :Bladder neoplasm; radiotherapy; cystectomy; urinary diversion; distressful symptoms; quality of life;

    Sammanfattning : In this thesis we investigated whether the situation of urinary bladder cancer survivors can be improved. To do this, it is necessary to acquire a more specific knowledge of longterm distressing symptoms, symptom characteristics (nature, occurrence, intensity and duration), and of the corresponding symptom-induced distress, as well as the effect on wellbeing and the quality of life (VI). LÄS MER

  7. 5. Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and Perineal and Vaginal Tears in Primiparous Women

    Författare :Markus Jansson; Kerstin Nilsson; Karin Franzén; Gunilla Tegerstedt; Anna Marie Ellström Engh; Örebro universitet; []
    Nyckelord :MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Pelvic floor dysfunction; perineal tears; vaginal tears; postpartum; primiparous women;

    Sammanfattning : Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD), including urinary incontinence, faecal incontinence (FI), and pelvic organ prolapse, is highly prevalent among parous women. There is evidence that pregnancy, vaginal delivery, and obstetric perineal tears increase the risk of pelvic floor dysfunction, but many of the studies in this field are retrospective. LÄS MER