Essays about: "Surgery."

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  1. 11. Computational prediction of cell-cell interactions in the brain-tumour microenvironment

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Paula Camargo Romera; [2023]
    Keywords : Cancer; Glioblastoma; Computational Biology; Bioinformatics; Microenvironment; Brain tumour; Interactions; Systems Biology;

    Abstract : Glioblastoma is the fastest-growing, and the most common malignant brain tumour in adults. It is normally treated with surgery and radio- or chemotherapy, but the approximate life expectancy is of 15 months with a high probability of cancer recurring. Therefore, there is a need for decreasing its severity. READ MORE

  3. 12. Effects of Virtual Reality and Trajectory Visualization on Neurosurgical Training

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Max Wippich; [2023]
    Keywords : Virtual reality; Trajectory visualization; Neurosurgical education; External Ventricular Drain Placement; Virtuell verklighet; Banvisualisering; Neurokirurgisk utbildning; Externt ventrikulär dräneringsplacering;

    Abstract : With its increasing potential, Virtual Reality (VR) technology has found a growing presence in medical education. In the domain of neurosurgical training, VR has been thoroughly investigated, but gaps still persist, such as in the field of Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) and assistive visualizations. READ MORE

  4. 13. Cervical Hip Fractures: Trends in Surgical Treatment in Region Örebro County

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper

    Author : Johan Lindahl; [2023]
    Keywords : Cervical hip fracture; Arthroplasty; Osteosynthesis; Swedish Fracture Register; Mortality;

    Abstract : Introduction: Approximately 8,000 patients suffer from cervical hip fractures in Sweden every year. Recommended treatment is surgery by either osteosynthesis or arthroplasty. READ MORE

  5. 14. Mobile and Mounting Solutions for a Multi-Camera Rig for Live Recordings of Open Heart Surgery

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Biomedicinsk teknik

    Author : Oliwer Ekdahl; Hugo Möllerstedt; [2023]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : At the Children’s Heart Center of Skåne University Hospital (BUS) there is an ongoing project with live recordings of open heart surgeries. These recordings will be used for educational purposes, for planning of future surgeries, as well as for evaluating the surgical procedures. READ MORE

  6. 15. Texture Analysis and Ultra high-frequency ultrasound in use for diagnosing Hirschsprung's disease

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Biomedicinsk teknik

    Author : Sophia Klarén; Jonathan Jedhammar; [2023]
    Keywords : Hirschsprung s disease; Aganglionosis; UHF ultrasound; Texture analysis; Nakagami; Skewness; Kurtosis; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : An investigation into the use of statistical texture analysis in combination with ultra high-frequency ultrasound for diagnosing Hirschsprung’s disease (HD); An illness that manifests itself through the absence of ganglia cells in lower parts of the intestine. Current diagnostic techniques carry a higher risk of long-term consequences in newborns and children which enables a new avenue of research into new methods. READ MORE