Sökning: "recurrence frequency"
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1. Surgical treatment strategies of chronic subdural hematoma
Sammanfattning : Background: A subdural collection of old blood is called a chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH). A cSDH of sufficient volume becomes symptomatic and neurosurgical evacuation is then necessary. The recurrence rate (5-21%) after surgery is high and evidence-based guidelines regarding the optimal treatment to diminish recurrence is lacking. LÄS MER
2. Laparoscopic or Open Inguinal Hernia Repair - Which is Best for the Patient?
Sammanfattning : Inguinal hernia repair is the most common operation in general surgery. Its main challenge is to achieve low recurrence rates. With the introduction of mesh implants, first in open and later in laparoscopic repair, recurrence rates have decreased substantially. LÄS MER
3. Invasive Staphylococcus aureus infections
Sammanfattning : Staphylococcus aureus is a leading cause of septicaemia-related death. The aims of this thesis were to describe the epidemiology of invasive Staphylococcus aureus infections (ISA), the clinical course, and serological response in ISA in a prospective, population-based study. LÄS MER
4. Surgery and recurrence in Crohn’s disease
Sammanfattning : Previous studies on risk factors for resection and postoperative recurrence in Crohn's disease (CD) have given inconclusive results. The aim of this study is to assess the probability of resection and recurrence in the treatment of CD and to define factors affecting the course of the disease. LÄS MER
5. Nocturia in the elderly. Aspects on epidemiology, pathogenesis, and antidiuretic treatment
Sammanfattning : Analysis of nocturia questionnaires mailed to all persons aged 65 years or more in Tierp, a Swedish rural community, showed that the number of nocturnal voids was highly correlated with urge and incontinence. No correlation between nocturia and a known and treated hypertension, angina, congestive heart failure or diabetes mellitus was detected. LÄS MER