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  • 1.
    Ahl Jonsson, Christina
    et al.
    Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Stenberg, Annette
    Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Hollman Frisman, Gunilla
    Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Nursing Science. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart and Medicine Centre, Department of Endocrinology and Gastroenterology UHL.
    The lived experience of the early postoperative period after colorectal cancer surgery2011In: European Journal of Cancer Care, ISSN 0961-5423, E-ISSN 1365-2354, Vol. 20, no 2, p. 248-256Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancer diagnoses and undergoing colorectal cancer surgery is reported to be associated with physical symptoms and psychological reactions. Social support is described as important during the postoperative period. The purpose of this paper was to describe how patients experience the early postoperative period after colorectal cancer surgery.

    Interviews according a phenomenological approach were performed with 13 adult participants, within 1 week after discharge from hospital. Data were collected from August 2006 to February 2007. Analysis of the interview transcripts was conducted according to Giorgi.

    The essence of the phenomenon was to regain control over ones body in the early postoperative period after colorectal cancer surgery. Lack of control, fear of wound and anastomosis rupture, insecurity according to complications was prominent findings.

    When caring for these patients it is a challenge to be sensitive, encourage and promote patients to express their feelings and needs. One possibility to empower the patients and give support could be a follow up phone call within a week after discharge.

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  • 2.
    Amasheh, Maren
    et al.
    Charite.
    Grotjohann, Ingo
    Charite.
    Amasheh, Salah
    Charite.
    Fromm, Anja
    Charite.
    Söderholm, Johan D
    Linköping University, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Surgery . Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Zeitz, Martin
    Charite.
    Fromm, Michael
    Charite.
    Schulzke, Joerg-Dieter
    Charite.
    Regulation of mucosal structure and barrier function in rat colon exposed to tumor necrosis factor alpha and interferon gamma in vitro: A novel model for studying the pathomechanisms of inflammatory bowel disease cytokines2009In: SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY, ISSN 0036-5521, Vol. 44, no 10, p. 1226-1235Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Objective. In Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), elevated cytokines are responsible for disturbed intestinal transport and barrier function. The mechanisms of cytokine action have usually been studied in cell culture models only; therefore the aim of this study was to establish an in vitro model based on native intestine to analyze distinct cytokine effects on barrier function, mucosal structure, and inherent regulatory mechanisms. Material and methods. Rat colon was exposed to tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF alpha) and interferon gamma (IFN gamma) in Ussing chambers. Transepithelial resistance (R-t) and H-3-mannitol fluxes were measured for characterization of the paracellular pathway. Transcellular transport was analyzed by horseradish peroxidase (HRP) flux measurements. Expression and distribution of tight junction proteins were characterized in immunoblots and by means of confocal laser-scanning microscopy (LSM). Results. Colonic viability could be preserved for 20 h in a specialized in vitro set-up. This was sufficient to alter mucosal architecture with crypt surface reduction. R-t was decreased (101 +/- 10 versus 189 +/- 10 Omega . cm(2)) with a parallel increase in mannitol permeability after cytokine exposure. Tight junction proteins claudin-1, -5, -7, and occludin decreased (45 +/- 10%, 16 +/- 7%, 42 +/- 8%, and 42 +/- 13% of controls, respectively), while claudin- 2 increased to 208 +/- 32%. Occludin and claudin- 1 translocated from the plasma membrane to the cytoplasm. HRP flux increased from 0.73 +/- 0.09 to 8.55 +/- 2.92 pmol . h(-1) . cm(-2). Conclusions. A new experimental IBD model with native colon in vitro is presented. One-day exposure to TNFa and IFNg alters mucosal morphology and impairs epithelial barrier function by up-regulation of the paracellular pore-former claudin-2 and down-regulation of the barrier-builders claudin-1, -5, and -7. These alterations resemble changes seen in IBD and thus underline their prominent role in IBD pathogenicity.

  • 3. Amin, AI
    et al.
    Hallböök, Olof
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Biomedicine and Surgery, Surgery. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Lee, AJ
    Sexton, R
    Moran, BJ
    Heald, RJ
    A 5-cm colonic J pouch colo-anal reconstruction following anterior resection for low rectal cancer results in acceptable evacuation and continence in the long term2003In: Colorectal Disease, ISSN 1462-8910, E-ISSN 1463-1318, Vol. 5, no 1, p. 33-37Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Background. Optimal treatment for low rectal cancer is total mesorectal excision, with most patients suitable for low colo-rectal or colo-anal anastomosis. A colon pouch has early functional benefits, although long-term function, especially evacuation, might mitigate against its routine use. The aim of this study was to assess evacuation and continence in patients with a colon pouch, and to examine the impact of possible risk factors. Methods. In 1998, all 102 surviving patients with a colon pouch, whose stoma had been closed for more than one year, were sent a postal questionnaire. A composite incontinence score was calculated from questions on urgency, use of a pad, incontinence of gas, liquid or faeces, and a composite evacuation score from questions on medication taken to evacuate, straining, the need and number of times returned to evacuate. Results. The response rate was 90% (50 M, 42 F), with a median age of 68 years (IQR 60-78) and median follow-up of 2.6 years (IQR 1.7-3.9). The anastomosis was 3 cm or less from the anus in 45/92 (49%), and incontinence scores were worse in this group (P = 0.001). There were significantly higher incontinence scores in females (P = 0.014). Age, preoperative radiotherapy, part of colon used for anastomosis, post-operative leak and length of follow-up had no demonstrable effect on either score. Conclusion. Gender and anastomotic height were the only variables which influenced incontinence. Ninety percent of patients reported that their bowel function did not affect their overall wellbeing, and none would have preferred to have a stoma.

  • 4.
    Andersson, M.
    et al.
    Kirurgiska kliniken, Universitetssjukhuset, Örebro, Sweden.
    Andersson, P.
    Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Bohe, M.
    Kirurgiska kliniken, Universitetssjukhuset MAS, Malmö, Sweden.
    Borjesson, L.
    Kirurgiska kliniken, Sahlgrenska Universitetssjukhuset/Östra, Göteborg, Sweden.
    Graf, W.
    Kirurgiska kliniken, Akademiska sjukhuset, Uppsala, Sweden.
    Jeppsson, B.
    Kirurgiska kliniken, Universitetssjukhuset MAS, Malmö, Sweden.
    Torkvist, L.
    Gastrocentrum kirurgi, Karolinska universitetssjukhuset, Huddinge, Sweden.
    Akerlund, J.-E.
    Kirurgiska kliniken, Danderyds sjukhus, Danderyd, Sweden.
    Söderholm, Johan D
    Linköping University, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Surgery . Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Kirurgi - Omistligt komplement till medicinsk behandling2009In: Läkartidningen, ISSN 0023-7205, E-ISSN 1652-7518, Vol. 106, no 45, p. 3003-3009Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    [No abstract available]

  • 5.
    Andersson, Peter
    et al.
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Surgery . Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Jansson, Anna
    Institutionen för medicinsk epidemiologi och biostatistik Karolinska institutet, Stockholm.
    Surgery--important part of the humanitarian assistance. Physicians Without Borders in Somalia2008In: Läkartidningen, ISSN 0023-7205, E-ISSN 1652-7518, Vol. 105, no 20, p. 1476-1479Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

      

  • 6.
    Andersson, Peter
    et al.
    Linköping University, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Surgery. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Sjödahl, Rune
    Linköping University, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Surgery. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Continent Ileostomy2008In: Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery, ISSN 1043-1489, Vol. 19, no 3, p. 124-131Article in journal (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

    Continent ileostomy reservoir is today still an alternative to a standard (conventional) ileostomy in patients where ileal pouch-anal anastomosis is contraindicated or malfunctioning. It eliminates a protruding stoma, obviates the need for a stoma bag, and permits controlled evacuation of bowel contents. A well-functioning continent ileostomy also is entirely continent for gas and feces in the elderly. The reservoir is emptied three to five times a day. Obvious benefits are improved sexual life and facilitated leisure activities. The main drawbacks are frequent complications requiring reoperations in about 50% of the patients. Slippage of the nipple valve occurs in about one-third but in the majority of patients reoperations are successful in the long run. Other complications are pouchitis, enterocutaneous fistula, and stomal stricture. Modifications of the original Kock pouch have been developed as the Barnett pouch and the T-pouch to reduce complications associated with dysfunction of the nipple valve. Cancer of a continent ileostomy reservoir has been reported only in one patient and there seems to be no risk of high-grade dysplasia even after long-term follow-up. At present there are few indications for creating a continent ileostomy reservoir but it is still recommended in very select patients. © 2008 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

  • 7.
    Andersson, Peter
    et al.
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Surgery. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Sjödahl, Rune
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Surgery. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Crohn´s Disease2008In: Coloproctology / [ed] Alexander Herold, Paul-Antoine Lehur, Klaus E. Matzel, P. Ronan O'Connell., Berlin: Springer , 2008, 1, p. 145-158Chapter in book (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

    EMM: Coloproctology presents the state-of-the-art in coloproctology. The topics covered include anatomy, physiology, anal disorders, dermatology, functional disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, benign and malignant tumours, endoscopy, emergencies and pain syndromes. All chapters give a comprehensive overview of aetiology, incidence, epidemiology, diagnostics, medical and surgical treatment, complications and individual special considerations. This work presents surgical trainees with a comprehensive and condensed guide to the core knowledge required for the European Board of Surgery Qualification (EBSQ) examination. The manual will also be of assistance to practising coloproctologists across Europe and beyond who have an interest in continued professional development. Written by an international team of experts who have each made noteworthy contributions in their field, the coverage of most aspects of coloproctology in an easy-to-follow format also makes this manual valuable to other specialists.

  • 8.
    Andersson, Peter
    et al.
    Linköping University, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Surgery . Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Söderholm, Johan D
    Linköping University, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Surgery . Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Surgery in ulcerative colitis: indication and timing.2009In: Digestive diseases (Basel, Switzerland), ISSN 1421-9875, Vol. 27, no 3, p. 335-340Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Surgery continues to play an important role in the therapeutic arsenal in ulcerative colitis. In acute colitis, close collaboration between the gastroenterologist and the surgeon is pertinent. Absolute indications for surgery include toxic megacolon, perforation, and severe colorectal bleeding. In addition, surgery should always be considered upon deterioration during medical therapy. The recommended operation in acute colitis is colectomy and ileostomy, with the rectum left in situ; reconstruction is not an option in the acute setting. In chronic continuous colitis, often with long-term steroid therapy, healing conditions are poor. A staged procedure is preferred also in these cases. In cases with dysplasia, surgery should be done after verifying the dysplasia since these patients often have little symptoms from their colitis. The proctocolectomy should in these cases include total mesorectal excision. Ileal pouch-anal anastomosis is the standard bowel reconstruction in ulcerative colitis. The various options should, however, always be thoroughly discussed, considering the pros and cons in each individual patient, before a choice is made. Ileorectal anastomosis is a temporary alternative in select cases (e.g. young women not having had children). Reconstructive surgery is best done approximately 6 months after primary surgery. Surgery for ulcerative colitis should be seen as complementary to medical treatment and may prevent complications, improve the patients' quality of life and occasionally be life-saving. Correct assessment and optimised medical treatment are prerequisites for surgery on accurate indications and good surgical results. Therefore, close interactions between gastroenterologists and colorectal surgeons are mandatory for optimal patient outcome.

  • 9.
    Andersson, Roland
    et al.
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Surgery .
    Hugander, AP
    Ryhov Hosp, Dept Surg, SE-55185 Jonkoping, Sweden Ryhov Hosp, Dept Clin Pathol, SE-55185 Jonkoping, Sweden Highlands Hosp, Dept Surg, Eksjo, Sweden Linkoping Univ Hosp, Dept Surg, Linkoping, Sweden.
    Ghazi, SH
    Ryhov Hosp, Dept Surg, SE-55185 Jonkoping, Sweden Ryhov Hosp, Dept Clin Pathol, SE-55185 Jonkoping, Sweden Highlands Hosp, Dept Surg, Eksjo, Sweden Linkoping Univ Hosp, Dept Surg, Linkoping, Sweden.
    Ravn, H
    Ryhov Hosp, Dept Surg, SE-55185 Jonkoping, Sweden Ryhov Hosp, Dept Clin Pathol, SE-55185 Jonkoping, Sweden Highlands Hosp, Dept Surg, Eksjo, Sweden Linkoping Univ Hosp, Dept Surg, Linkoping, Sweden.
    Offenbartl, SK
    Ryhov Hosp, Dept Surg, SE-55185 Jonkoping, Sweden Ryhov Hosp, Dept Clin Pathol, SE-55185 Jonkoping, Sweden Highlands Hosp, Dept Surg, Eksjo, Sweden Linkoping Univ Hosp, Dept Surg, Linkoping, Sweden.
    Nyström, Per-Olof
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Surgery . Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Olaison, Gunnar
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Surgery . Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Why does the clinical diagnosis fail in suspected appendicitis?2000In: European Journal of Surgery, ISSN 1102-4151, E-ISSN 1741-9271, Vol. 166, no 10, p. 796-802Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Objective: To identify systematic errors in surgeons' estimations of the importance of diagnostic variables in the decision to explore patients with suspected appendicitis. Design: Prospective case series. Setting: Two emergency departments, Sweden. Patients: 496 patients with suspected appendicitis on admission, of whom 194 had a correct operation for appendicitis and 59 had a negative exploration. Main outcome measures: Predictors of a negative exploration expressed as the odds ratio (OR) for negative exploration. Variables influence on the decision to operate, expressed as the OR for operation, compared with the true diagnostic importance, expressed as the OR for appendicitis. Results: Predictors of negative explorations were high ratings in variables describing pain and tenderness (patient's perceived pain, abdominal tenderness, rebound tenderness, guarding or rectal tenderness), weak or absent inflammatory response, female sex, long duration of symptoms and absence of vomiting, with OR of 1.8-3.0. Pain and tenderness had too strong an influence on the decision to operate whereas the lack of an inflammatory response, no vomiting, and long duration of symptoms were not given enough attention. There was no sex difference in the proportion of patients with non-surgical abdominal pain (NSAP) who were operated on, but NSAP was more common and appendicitis less common among women, leading to a larger proportion of negative appendicectomies among women. Conclusion: Negative explorations in patients with suspected appendicitis are related to systematic errors in the clinical diagnosis with too strong an emphasis on pain and tenderness, and too little attention paid to duration of symptoms and objective signs of inflammation. Rectal tenderness is not a sign of appendicitis. The risk of diagnostic errors is similar in men and women.

  • 10. Andersson, Roland
    et al.
    Olaison, Gunnar
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Biomedicine and Surgery, Surgery. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Tysk, Curt
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
    Ekbom, Anders
    Appendectomy is followed by increased risk of Crohn's disease2003In: Gastroenterology, ISSN 0016-5085, E-ISSN 1528-0012, Vol. 124, no 1, p. 40-46Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Background & Aims: Appendectomy is associated with a low risk of subsequent ulcerative colitis. This study analyzes the risk of Crohn's disease after appendectomy. Methods: We followed-up 212,218 patients with appendectomy before age 50 years and a cohort of matched controls, identified from the Swedish Inpatient Register and the nationwide Census, for any subsequent diagnosis of Crohn's disease. Results: An increased risk of Crohn's disease was found for more than 20 years after appendectomy, with incidence rate ratio 2.11 (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.21-3.79) after perforated appendicitis, 1.85 (95% CI, 1.10-3.18) after nonspecific abdominal pain, 2.15 (95% CI, 1.25-3.80) after mesenteric lymphadenitis, 2.52 (95% CI, 1.43-4.63) after other diagnoses. After nonperforated appendicitis, there was an increased risk among women but not among men (incidence rate ratio 1.37, 95% CI, 1.03-1.85, respectively, 0.89, 95% CI, 0.64-1.24). Patients operated on before age 10 years had a low risk (incidence rate ratio 0.48, 95% CI, 0.23-0.97). Crohn's disease patients with a history of perforated appendicitis had a worse prognosis. Conclusions: Appendectomy is associated with an increased risk of Crohn's disease that is dependent on the patient's sex, age, and the diagnosis at operation. The pattern of associations suggests a biologic cause.

  • 11. Arber, N
    et al.
    Kuwada, S
    Leshno, M
    Sjödahl, Rune
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Biomedicine and Surgery, Division of surgery. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Hultcrantz, R
    Rex, D
    Sporadic adenomatous polyp regression with exisulind is effective but toxic: A randomised, double blind, placebo controlled, dose-response study2006In: Gut, ISSN 0017-5749, E-ISSN 1468-3288, Vol. 55, no 3, p. 367-373Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Background and aim: A 12 month, multicentre, randomised, double blind, placebo controlled, phase 3, dose-response study was carried out. Exisulind inhibits tumour growth by induction of apoptosis. The aim of our study was to investigate if exisulind induces regression of sporadic colonic adenomas. Patients and methods: A 12 month multicentre randomised double blind placebo controlled phase 3 dose response study was carried out. At baseline colonoscopy, left sided polyps (3-10 mm) were tattooed, measured, and left in place. Subjects received exisulind 200 or 400 mg, or placebo daily. Follow up sigmoidoscopy was performed after six months, and removal of any remaining polyps at the 12 month colonoscopy. The primary efficacy variable was change in polyp size from baseline. Results: A total of 281 patients were enrolled and randomised, 155 (55%) fulfilled the criteria for the intention to treat (ITT) analysis and 114 (41%) fulfilled the criteria for the efficacy evaluation analysis (patients who underwent the 12 month colonoscopy). The decrease in median polyp size was significantly greater (p = 0.03) in patients who received exisulind 400 mg (-10 mm2) compared with those who received placebo (-4 mm2). Complete or partial response was significantly higher in the exisulind 400 mg group (54.6%) compared with the placebo group (30.2%), and disease progression was significantly lower (6.1% v 27.9%) (p = 0.04 and 0.02, respectively). Increased liver enzymes (8.4%) and abdominal pain (14.7%) were also reported at a greater frequency in the exisulind 400 mg group. Conclusion: Exisulind caused significant regression of sporadic adenomatous polyps but was associated with more toxicity. This model of polyp regression, short in its term and involving a comparatively small patient sample size, may be the best available tool to assess a therapeutic regimen before launching into large preventive clinical studies.

  • 12.
    Bahar Gogani, Jalil
    et al.
    Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Care, Radiation Physics. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Hägglund, P
    Wickman, G
    Assessment of correlated dose and sensitivity profiles on a multi-slice CT scanner2005In: Radiation Protection Dosimetry, ISSN 0144-8420, E-ISSN 1742-3406, Vol. 114, no 1-3, p. 332-336Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    In the case of computed tomography (CT) scanners as well as other imaging techniques utilising ionising radiation, it is imperative that radiation is confined to the sensitive part of the image detector. Assuring this for a CT scanner requires detailed information about the scanner dose and sensitivity profiles and their spatial correlation. The profiles should ideally be co-centric and tightly fit to each other. Ensuring this inherent performance of the scanner can be seen as one of the fundamental steps in optimising diagnostic examinations with CT. A measurement device using a dedicated liquid ionisation chamber is employed to investigate the performance of a Toshiba Aquilion 16 scanner in this aspect. Dose profile and sensitivity profile pairs for four collimations are presented where each pair of profiles are spatially correlated to each other. The measurement device can be applied to any scanner for fast and accurate assessment of dose and sensitivity profiles and their spatial correlation. © The Author 2005. Published by Oxford University Press. All rights reserved.

  • 13.
    Bauhofer, A.
    et al.
    Institute of Theoretical Surgery, Philipps-University Marburg, Baldingerstrasse, 35033 Marburg, Germany.
    Lorenz, W.
    Institute of Theoretical Surgery, Philipps-University Marburg, Baldingerstrasse, 35033 Marburg, Germany.
    Stinner, B.
    Department of General Surgery, Philipps-University Marburg, Germany.
    Rothmund, M.
    Department of General Surgery, Philipps-University Marburg, Germany.
    Koller, M.
    Institute of Theoretical Surgery, Philipps-University Marburg, Baldingerstrasse, 35033 Marburg, Germany.
    Sitter, H.
    Institute of Theoretical Surgery, Philipps-University Marburg, Baldingerstrasse, 35033 Marburg, Germany.
    Celik, I.
    Institute of Theoretical Surgery, Philipps-University Marburg, Baldingerstrasse, 35033 Marburg, Germany.
    Farndon, J.R.
    Department of Surgery, Bristol Royal Infirmary, Bristol, United Kingdom.
    Fingerhut, A.
    Department of Surgery, Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal, Poissy, France.
    Hay, J.M.
    Department of Surgery, Hopital Louis Mourier, Colombes, France.
    Lefering, R.
    2nd Department of Surgery, University of Cologne, Germany.
    Lorijn, R.
    AMGEN Europe, Lucerne, Switzerland.
    Nyström, Per-Olof
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Surgery . Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Schafer, H.
    Schäfer, H., Institute of Medical Biometrics and Epidemiology, Philipps-University Marburg, Germany.
    Schein, M.
    Department of Surgery, New York Methodist Hospital, Cornell University, United States.
    Solomkin, J.
    Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, United States.
    Troidl, H.
    2nd Department of Surgery, University of Cologne, Germany.
    Volk, H.-D.
    Institute of Medical Immunology, Humboldt-University Berlin, Germany.
    Wittmann, D.H.
    Department of Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, United States.
    Wyatt, J.
    School of Public Policy, University College London, United Kingdom.
    Granulocyte-colony stimulating factor in the prevention of postoperative infectious complications and sub-optimal recovery from operation in patients with colorectal cancer and increased preoperative risk (ASA 3 and 4). Protocol for a controlled clinical trial developed by consensus of an international study group: Part two2001In: Inflammation Research, ISSN 1023-3830, E-ISSN 1420-908X, Vol. 50, no 4, p. 187-205Article, review/survey (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    General design: Presentation of a new type of a study protocol for evaluation of the effectiveness of an immune modifier (rhG-CSF, filgrastim): prevention of postoperative infectious complications and of sub-optimal recovery from operation in patients with colorectal cancer and increased preoperative risk (ASA 3 and 4) This part describes the design of the randomised, placebo controlled, double-blinded, single-centre study performed at an university hospital (n = 40 patients for each group). Objective: The trial design includes the following elements for a prototype protocol: - The study population is restricted to patients with colorectal cancer, including a left sided resection and an increased perioperative risk (ASA 3 and 4). - Patients are allocated by random to the control or treatment group. - The double blinding strategy of the trial is assessed by psychometric indices - An endpoint construct with quality of life (EORTC QLQ-C30) and a recovery index (modified Mc Peek index) are used as primary endpoints Qualitative analysis of clinical relevance of the endpoints is performed by both patients and doctors. - Statistical analysis uses an area under the curve (AUC) model for improvement of quality of life on leaving hospital and two and six months after operation. A confirmatory statistical model with quality of life as the first primary endpoint in the hierarchic test procedure is used. Expectations of patients and surgeons and the negative affect are analysed by social psychological scales. Conclusion: This study design differs from other trials on preoperative prophylaxis and postoperative recovery, and has been developed to try a new concept and avoid previous failures.

  • 14. Bay-Nielsen, M
    et al.
    Nilsson, Erik
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Biomedicine and Surgery, Division of surgery. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Nordin, P
    Kehlet, H
    Chronic pain after open mesh and sutured repair of indirect inguinal hernia in young males2004In: British Journal of Surgery, ISSN 0007-1323, E-ISSN 1365-2168, Vol. 91, p. 1372-1376Article in journal (Refereed)
  • 15.
    Berg, Göran
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Obstetrics and gynecology. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    HRT - Hormonell substitutionsbehandling av postmenopausala kvinnor.2002In: Nordisk geriatrik, ISSN 1403-2082, Vol. 2, p. 54-59Article in journal (Other (popular science, discussion, etc.))
  • 16.
    Berg, Göran
    et al.
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Obstetrics and gynecology. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Ekerfelt, Christina
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Clinical Immunology. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre for Laboratory Medicine, Department of Clinical Immunology and Transfusion Medicine.
    Hammar, Mats
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Obstetrics and gynecology. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Lindgren, R
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Obstetrics and gynecology.
    Matthiesen, Leif
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Obstetrics and gynecology. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Ernerudh, Jan
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Clinical Immunology. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre for Laboratory Medicine, Department of Clinical Immunology and Transfusion Medicine.
    Cytokine changes in postmenopausal women treated with estrogens: A placebo-controlled study2002Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Problem: Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is being increasingly used in postmenopausal women. Sex steroids are known to affect the immune system in several ways, although this is mainly based on clinical observations and experimental studies. Method of study: We studied the in vivo effects of transdermal estrogens (50 ╡g 17 ▀-Estradiol/24 hr) on cytokine production in postmenopausal women. A total of 17 women were randomized to either placebo (n = 7) or active estrogen therapy (n = 10) for 14 weeks, with addition of oral medoxyprogesterone acetate 10 mg daily during the last 2 weeks in both groups. Secretion of the cytokines IFN-?, IL-4, IL-10 and IL-6 in blood mononuclear cells was determined, spontaneously and after stimulation with common vaccination antigens and mitogen, using the cell ELISA technique. Results: IL-6 production after stimulation with purified protein derivate (PPD) decreased in the estrogen treated group (P < 0.01). Mitogen-induced IL-6 production was reduced in the estrogen treated group in contrast to an increase in the placebo group, leading to a significant difference (P < 0.01) between the groups after 12 weeks of treatment. This difference was eliminated after an addition of progestagens for 2 weeks. No significant changes were noted for IFN-?, IL-4 or IL-10 in relation to estrogen or placebo treatment. Conclusions: In the present controlled study, the main in vivo effect of estrogens was a decrease in IL-6 production, indicating a possible beneficial effect of estrogen therapy.

  • 17.
    Berg, Sören
    et al.
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Care, Anaesthesiology. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart Centre, Department of Thoracic and Vascular Surgery.
    Engman, A
    Stockholm.
    Holmgren, Susanna
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Obstetrics and gynecology. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Lundahl, T
    Västervik.
    Laurent, T
    Uppsala.
    Increased plasma hyaluronan in severe pre-eclampsia and eclampsia2001In: Scandinavian Journal of Clinical and Laboratory Investigation, ISSN 0036-5513, E-ISSN 1502-7686, Vol. 61, no 2, p. 131-138Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Pre-eclampsia is a serious multi-system disorder with general endothelial disease, often with a component of hepatic dysfunction. The pathogenesis of pre-eclampsia is not fully understood, and no specific diagnostic tests are available for early and reliable diagnosis, or for monitoring of the disease process. Hyaluronan is an extracellular matrix polysaccharide present at low concentrations in plasma. Normally, it is rapidly eliminated from the blood by the liver. Increased concentrations of circulating hyaluronan are seen in conditions with impaired hepatic function such as liver cirrhosis, and hyaluronan concentrations have previously been used to evaluate hepatic function in other diseases. In the present study, 11 pregnant women admitted to the intensive care unit with severe pre-eclampsia or eclampsia were studied. As control 31 healthy pregnant women, 18 undergoing vaginal delivery and 13 caesarean section, were included. Plasma hyaluronan was measured before and after delivery. Increased concentrations of plasma hyaluronan were found in the pre-eclampsia group both before (171 (75-586) ╡g/L (p < 0.01) and after delivery (215 (124-768) ╡g/L (p < 0.001) (median and inter-quartile range), as compared to both caesarean section (13 (7-28) ╡g/L before and 28 (18-48) ╡g/L after delivery) and vaginal delivery healthy controls (12 (8-24) ╡g/L before and 30 (13-63) ╡g/L after delivery). In the control groups, a small increase in plasma hyaluronan was seen after delivery, after both caesarean section (p < 0.05) and vaginal delivery (p < 0.01). In conclusion, plasma hyaluronan is increased in severe pre-eclampsia and eclampsia. The cause of the increase is unknown.

  • 18.
    Biancone, Livia
    et al.
    University of Roma Tor Vergata.
    Michetti, Pierre
    CHU Vaudois.
    Travis, Simon
    John Radcliffe Hospital.
    Escher, Johanna C
    Sophia Childrens University Hospital.
    Moser, Gabriele
    University Hospital Vienna.
    Forbes, Alastair
    University College London Hospital.
    Hoffmann, Joerg C
    St Marien Hospital.
    Dignass, Axel
    University of Frankfurt.
    Gionchetti, Paolo
    University of Bologna.
    Jantschek, Guenter
    University Klinikum Schleswig Holstein.
    Kiesslich, Ralf
    Johannes Gutenberg University.
    Kolacek, Sanja
    Childrens Hospital Zagreb.
    Mitchell, Rod
    European Federat Crohns & Ulcerat Colitis Association.
    Panes, Julian
    Barcelona.
    Söderholm, Johan D
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Surgery . Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Vucelic, Boris
    University Hospital Rebro.
    Stange, Eduard
    Robert Bosch Krankenhaus.
    European evidence-based Consensus on the management of ulcerative colitis: Special situations2008In: JOURNAL OF CROHNS and COLITIS, ISSN 1873-9946, Vol. 2, no 1, p. 63-92Article in journal (Refereed)
  • 19. Bjarnason, K
    et al.
    Cerin, Å
    Lindgren, R
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Obstetrics and gynecology. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Weber, T
    Adverse endometrial effects during long cycle hormone replacement therapy.1999In: Maturitas, ISSN 0378-5122, E-ISSN 1873-4111, Vol. 32, p. 161-170Article in journal (Refereed)
  • 20.
    Borch, Kurt
    et al.
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Biomedicine and Surgery, Division of surgery. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Ahrén, Bo
    Ahlman, Håkan
    Falkmer, Sture
    Granérus, Göran
    Grimelius, Lars
    Gastric carcinoids: Biologic behavior and prognosis after differentiated treatment in relation to type2005In: Annals of Surgery, ISSN 0003-4932, E-ISSN 1528-1140, Vol. 242, no 1, p. 64-73Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Objective: To analyze tumor biology and the outcome of differentiated treatment in relation to tumor subtype in patients with gastric carcinoid. Background: Gastric carcinoids may be subdivided into ECL cell carcinoids (type 1 associated with atrophic gastritis, type 2 associated with gastrinoma, type 3 without predisposing conditions) and miscellaneous types (type 4). The biologic behavior and prognosis vary considerably in relation to type. Methods: A total of 65 patients from 24 hospitals (51 type 1, 1 type 2, 4 type 3, and 9 type 4) were included. Management recommendations were issued for newly diagnosed cases, that is, endoscopic or surgical treatment of type 1 and 2 carcinoids (including antrectomy to abolish hypergastrinemia) and radical resection for type 3 and 4 carcinoids. Results: Infiltration beyond the submucosa occurred in 9 of 51 type 1, 4 of 4 type 3, and 7 of 9 type 4 carcinoids. Metastases occurred in 4 of 51 type 1 (3 regional lymph nodes, 1 liver), the single type 2 (regional lymph nodes), 3 of 4 type 3 (all liver), and 7 of 9 type 4 carcinoids (all liver). Of the patients with type 1 carcinoid, 3 had no specific treatment, 40 were treated with endoscopic or surgical excision (in 10 cases combined with antrectomy), 7 underwent total gastrectomy, and 1 underwent proximal gastric resection. Radical tumor removal was not possible in 2 of 4 patients with type 3 and 7 of 9 patients with type 4 carcinoid. Five- and 10-year crude survival rates were 96.1% and 73.9% for type 1 (not different from the general population), but only 33.3% and 22.2% for type 4 carcinoids. Conclusion: Subtyping of gastric carcinoids is helpful in the prediction of malignant potential and long-term survival and is a guide to management. Long-term survival did not differ from that of the general population regarding type 1 carcinoids but was poor regarding type 4 carcinoids. Copyright © 2005 by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

  • 21.
    Borch, Kurt
    et al.
    Linköping University, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Surgery . Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Skarsgard, J
    Franzén, Lennart
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Experimental Pathology . Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre for Laboratory Medicine, Department of Clinical Pathology and Clinical Genetics.
    Mårdh, Sven
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Cell Biology.
    Rehfeld, JF
    Benign gastric polyps - Morphological and functional origin2003In: Digestive Diseases and Sciences, ISSN 0163-2116, E-ISSN 1573-2568, Vol. 48, no 7, p. 1292-1297Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    The most common types of benign gastric polyps are fundic gland polyps, hyperplastic polyps, and adenomas. The aim of this study was to determine on which morphological and functional background benign gastric polyps develop. The study includes 85 consecutive patients with gastric polyps and sex and age-matched controls without polyps selected at random from a general population sample. The type of polyp was hyperplastic in 52 (61%), fundic gland in 18 (21%), adenoma in 10 (12%), carcinoid in 2 (2%), hamartoma in 2 ( 2%), and inflammatory fibroid in 1 (1%) of the cases. Routine biopsies from the gastric corpus and antrum were examined for presence of gastritis and H. pylori. Blood samples were analyzed for H. pylori antibodies, H+, K+-ATPase antibodies, gastrin, and pepsinogen I. Patients with hyperplastic polyps had increased P-gastrin concentrations and S-H+, K+-ATPase antibody titers and decreased S-pepsinogen I concentrations with a high prevalence of atrophic corpus gastritis or pangastritis. A similar pattern was observed among patients with adenomas, whereas patients with fundic gland polyps had normal serology and a lower prevalence of gastritis and H. pylori infection than controls. In conclusion, hyperplastic polyps and adenomas are generally associated with atrophic gastritis. Patients with fundic gland polyps seem to have a sounder mucosa than controls. Whereas the risk of malignant gastric neoplasia is increased in patients with hyperplastic polyps or adenomas, this does not seem to be the case in patients with fundic gland polyps.

  • 22.
    Borg, Roger
    et al.
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Care, Radiation Physics. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Ekberg, Stefan
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Care, Radiation Physics. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Radiation Physics.
    Improved dose planning with image fusion2004In: European Association of Nuclear Medicine,2004, 2004Conference paper (Other academic)
  • 23. Boström, Gunilla
    et al.
    Calltorp, Johan
    Hauptig, Stefan
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Care, Anaesthesiology. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, MKC - Medicin och kirurgicentrum, Anestesi.
    Hammar, Mats
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Obstetrics and gynecology. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Alla läkare - inte bara cheferna - behöver utbildning i ledarskap.2000In: Läkartidningen, ISSN 0023-7205, E-ISSN 1652-7518, Vol. 97, p. 1703-1710Article in journal (Other academic)
  • 24.
    Bringman, S.
    et al.
    Department of Surgery, Karolinska Institute, Huddinge University Hospital, S-141 86 Stockholm, Sweden.
    Ek, A.
    Ek, Å., Department of Surgery, Karlskoga Hospital, Karlskoga, Sweden.
    Haglind, E.
    Department of Surgery, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Heikkinen, T.
    Department of Surgery, Karolinska Institute, Huddinge University Hospital, S-141 86 Stockholm, Sweden.
    Kald, Anders
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Surgery . Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Kylberg, F.
    Department of Surgery, Karlskoga Hospital, Karlskoga, Sweden.
    Ramel, S.
    Department of Surgery, Karolinska Institute, Huddinge University Hospital, S-141 86 Stockholm, Sweden.
    Wallon, Conny
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Surgery . Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Anderberg, B.
    Department of Surgery, Karolinska Institute, Huddinge University Hospital, S-141 86 Stockholm, Sweden.
    Is a dissection balloon beneficial in totally extraperitoneal endoscopic hernioplasty (TEP)? A randomized prospective multicenter study2001In: Surgical Endoscopy, ISSN 0930-2794, E-ISSN 1432-2218, Vol. 15, no 3, p. 266-270Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Background: Laparoscopic hernioplasty has been criticized because of its technical complexity and increased costs. Disposable dissection balloons can be used to facilitate the creation of the initial working space in totally extraperitoneal endoscopic hernioplasty (TEP), but their use adds to the cost of the operation. Methods: A total of 322 men with unilateral, primary, or recurrent inguinal hernias were randomized to undergo TEP with or without a dissection balloon. Results: In the group with the balloon, three of 161 patients (2.5%) required conversion to transabdominal preperitoneal hernioplasty (TAPP), or open herniorraphy, whereas 17 of 161 patients (10.6%) were converted to TAPP or open herniorraphy in the group without the balloon (p = 0.002). The mean operation time was 55 min in the group with the balloon and 63 min in the group without the balloon (p = 0.004). There was no difference between them in postoperative morbidity, and there were no major complications in either group. The recurrence rate was 3.1% in the group with the balloon and 3.7 % in the group without the balloon (p = 0.8). Conclusion: The use of a dissection balloon in TEP reduces the conversion rate and may be especially beneficial early in the learning curve.

  • 25.
    Bringman, S
    et al.
    Huddinge Univ Hosp, Karolinska Inst, Dept Surg, S-14186 Huddinge, Sweden Karlskoga Hosp, Dept Surg, Karlskrona, Sweden Sahlgrens Univ Hosp, Dept Surg, S-41345 Gothenburg, Sweden Linkoping Univ Hosp, Dept Surg, S-58185 Linkoping, Sweden.
    Ek, Anna-Christina
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, Nursing Science. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Local Health Care Services in Central Östergötland, Department of Acute Internal Medicine.
    Haglind, E
    Huddinge Univ Hosp, Karolinska Inst, Dept Surg, S-14186 Huddinge, Sweden Karlskoga Hosp, Dept Surg, Karlskrona, Sweden Sahlgrens Univ Hosp, Dept Surg, S-41345 Gothenburg, Sweden Linkoping Univ Hosp, Dept Surg, S-58185 Linkoping, Sweden.
    Heikkinen, TJ
    Huddinge Univ Hosp, Karolinska Inst, Dept Surg, S-14186 Huddinge, Sweden Karlskoga Hosp, Dept Surg, Karlskrona, Sweden Sahlgrens Univ Hosp, Dept Surg, S-41345 Gothenburg, Sweden Linkoping Univ Hosp, Dept Surg, S-58185 Linkoping, Sweden.
    Kald, Anders
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Surgery . Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Kylberg, F
    Huddinge Univ Hosp, Karolinska Inst, Dept Surg, S-14186 Huddinge, Sweden Karlskoga Hosp, Dept Surg, Karlskrona, Sweden Sahlgrens Univ Hosp, Dept Surg, S-41345 Gothenburg, Sweden Linkoping Univ Hosp, Dept Surg, S-58185 Linkoping, Sweden.
    Ramel, S
    Huddinge Univ Hosp, Karolinska Inst, Dept Surg, S-14186 Huddinge, Sweden Karlskoga Hosp, Dept Surg, Karlskrona, Sweden Sahlgrens Univ Hosp, Dept Surg, S-41345 Gothenburg, Sweden Linkoping Univ Hosp, Dept Surg, S-58185 Linkoping, Sweden.
    Wallon, Conny
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Surgery . Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Anderberg, B
    Huddinge Univ Hosp, Karolinska Inst, Dept Surg, S-14186 Huddinge, Sweden Karlskoga Hosp, Dept Surg, Karlskrona, Sweden Sahlgrens Univ Hosp, Dept Surg, S-41345 Gothenburg, Sweden Linkoping Univ Hosp, Dept Surg, S-58185 Linkoping, Sweden.
    Is a dissection balloon beneficial in bilateral, totally extraperitoneal, endoscopic hernioplasty? A randomized, prospective, multicenter study2001In: Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy and Percutaneous Techniques, ISSN 1051-7200, E-ISSN 2331-2254, Vol. 11, no 5, p. 322-326Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Laparoscopic hernioplasty has been criticized because of its technical complexity and increased costs. Disposable dissection balloons can be used to gain the initial working space in totally extraperitoneal endoscopic (TEP) hernioplasty, but this increases its cost. Forty-four men with bilateral, primary or recurrent inguinal hernias were randomized to undergo TEP with or without dissection balloon, There were two conversions to transabdominal preperitoneal hernioplasty, or open herniorrhaphy, in the group with balloon and four in the group without balloon. There was no difference in the postoperative morbidity or operation time between the two groups, and there were no major complications in either group. The recurrence rate was 4.3% in the group with the balloon and 7.1% in the group without the balloon. There were no statistically significant differences between the groups, Although our study population is too small to detect small differences between the groups, it seems that the use of a dissection balloon is not beneficial in a bilateral TEP.

  • 26.
    Brynhildsen, Jan
    et al.
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Obstetrics and gynecology. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Dahle, Charlotte
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Obstetrics and gynecology.
    Behrbohm Fallsberg, M
    Rundquist, Ingemar
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Biomedicine and Surgery, Cell biology.
    Hammar, Mats
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Obstetrics and gynecology. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Attitudes among students and teachers on vertical integration between clinical medicine and basic science within a problem-based undergraduate medical curriculum2002In: Medical teacher, ISSN 0142-159X, E-ISSN 1466-187X, Vol. 24, no 3, p. 286-288Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Important elements in the curriculum at the Faculty of Health Sciences in Link÷ping are vertical integration, i.e. integration between the clinical and basic science sections of the curriculum, and horizontal integration between different subject areas. Integration throughout the whole curriculum is time-consuming for both teachers and students and hard work is required for planning, organization and execution. The aim was to assess the importance of vertical and horizontal integration in an undergraduate medical curriculum, according to opinions among students and teachers. In a questionnaire 102 faculty teachers and 106 students were asked about the importance of 14 different components of the undergraduate medical curriculum including vertical and horizontal integration. They were asked to assign between one and six points to each component (6 points = extremely important for the quality of the curriculum, 1 point = unimportant). Students as well as teachers appreciated highly both forms of integration. Students scored horizontal integration slightly but significantly higher than the teachers (median 6 vs 5 points, p=0.009, Mann-Whitney U-test), whereas teachers scored vertical integration higher than students (6 vs 5, p=0.019, Mann-Whitney U-test). Both students and teachers considered horizontal and vertical integration to be highly important components of the undergraduate medical programme. We believe both kinds of integration support problem-based learning and stimulate deep and lifelong learning and suggest that integration should always be considered deeply when a new curriculum is planned for undergraduate medical education.

  • 27.
    Brynhildsen, Jan
    et al.
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Obstetrics and gynecology. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Hammar, Mats
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Obstetrics and gynecology. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Low dose transdermal estradiol/norethisterone acetate treatment over 2 years does not cause endometrial proliferation in postmenopausal women2002In: Menopause: The Journal of the North American Menopause, ISSN 1072-3714, E-ISSN 1530-0374, Vol. 9, no 2, p. 137-144Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Objective: We investigated the effects of 2-year transdermal continuous combined estradiol (0.025 mg/day) and norethisterone acetate (0.125 mg/day) (Estragest TTS) on bleeding and on the endometrium. Design: This double-blind, randomized, multicenter, parallel, 1-year trial enrolled 266 healthy women at least 2 years past menopause with intact uteri. Patients received a transdermal patch delivering either 0.025 mg estradiol and 0.125 mg norethisterone acetate daily or placebo. Of the 266 women initially included, 135 (96 Estragest TTS, 39 placebo) completed a second year open follow-up, where all women had the estradiol/norethisterone patch. Endometrial biopsies were performed at weeks 0, 48 (n = 171), and 96 (n =109). Effects on endometrial morphology and uterine bleeding were studied. Results: The overall incidence of endometrial hyperplasia after treatment with the estradiol/norethisterone acetate patch for one year was 0.8% with only one case of atypical hyperplasia. There were no clinically significant changes in endometrial thickness in either treatment group. The proportion of bleed-free patients with the estradiol/norethisterone acetate transdermal system increased from 55% in cycles 1-3 to 83% in cycles 10-12. By the 12th cycle, 92% of patients receiving estradiol/norethisterone acetate patches were bleed-free. No additional hyperplasia was seen during the second year follow-up. Conclusions: A continuous combined transdermal patch delivering 0.025 mg estradiol/day and 0.125 mg norethisterone acetate/day provided good endometrial protection. The dose maintained a consistently high rate of amenorrhea in postmenopausal women.

  • 28. Bülow, B
    et al.
    Jansson, S
    Juhlin, Claes
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Biomedicine and Surgery, Division of surgery. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Steen, L
    Thorén, M
    Wahrenberg, H
    Valdemarsson, S
    Wangberg, B
    Ahrén, B
    Adrenal incidentaloma - Follow up results from a Swedish prospective study2006In: European Journal of Endocrinology, ISSN 0804-4643, E-ISSN 1479-683X, Vol. 154, no 3, p. 419-423Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Objectives: To examine the risk of developing adrenal carcinomas and clinically overt hypersecreting tumours during short-term follow-up in patients with adrenal incidentalomas. Design: 229 (98 males and 131 females) patients with adrenal incidentalomas were investigated in a prospective follow-up study (median time 25 months, range 3-108 months). The patients were registered between January 1996 and July 2001 and followed until December 2004. Twenty-seven Swedish hospitals contributed with follow-up results. Methods: Diagnostic procedures were undertaken according to a protocol including reinvestigation with computed tomography scans after 3-6 months, 15-18 months and 27-30 months, as well as hormonal evaluation at baseline and after 27-30 months of follow-up. Operation was recommended when the incidentaloma size increased or if there was a suspicion of a hypersecreting tumour. Results: The median age at diagnosis of the 229 patients included in the follow-up study was 64 years (range 28-84 years) and the median size of the adrenal incidentalomas when discovered was 2.5 cm (range 1-8 cm). During the follow-up period, an increase in incidentaloma size of ≥0.5 cm was reported in 17 (7.4%) and of ≥ 1.0 cm was reported in 12 (5.2%) of the 229 patients. A decrease in size was seen in 12 patients (5.2%). A hypersecreting tumour was found in 2% of the hormonally investigated patients: cushing's syndrome (n = 2) and phaeochromocytoma (n = 1). Eleven patients underwent adrenalectomy, but no cases of primary adrenal malignancy were observed. Conclusions: Patients with adrenal incidentaloma had a low risk of developing malignancy or hormonal hypersecretion during a short-term follow-up period. © 2006 Society of the European Journal of Endocrinology.

  • 29.
    Cedergren, Marie
    et al.
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Obstetrics and gynecology. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Källén, Bengt AJ
    Maternal obesity and infant heart defects2003In: Obesity Research, ISSN 1071-7323, E-ISSN 1550-8528, Vol. 11, no 9, p. 1065-1071Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Objective: This study determined whether obese women have an increased risk of cardiovascular defects in their offspring compared with average weight women. Research Methods and Procedures: In a case-control study, prospectively collected information was obtained from Swedish medical health registers. The study included 6801 women who had infants with a cardiovascular defect and, as controls, all delivered women (N = 812,457) during the study period (1992 to 2001). Infants with chromosomal anomalies or whose mothers had pre-existing diabetes were excluded. Obesity was defined as BMI >29 kg/m2, and morbid obesity was defined as BMI >35 kg/m2. Comparisons were made with average weight women (BMI = 19.8 to 26 kg/m2). Results: In the group of obese mothers, there was an increased risk for cardiovascular defects compared with the average weight mothers [adjusted odds ratio (OR) = 1.18, 95% CI, 1.09 to 1.27], which was slightly more pronounced for the severe types of cardiovascular defects (adjusted OR = 1.23, 95% CI, 1.05 to 1.44). With morbid obesity, the OR for cardiovascular defects was 1.40 (95% CI, 1.22 to 1.64), and for severe cardiovascular defects, the OR was 1.69 (95% CI, 1.27 to 2.26). There was an increased risk for all specific defects studied among the obese women, but only ventricular septal defects and atrial septal defects reached statistical significance. Discussion: In this sample, a positive association was found between maternal obesity in early pregnancy and congenital heart defects in the offspring. A suggested explanation is undetected type 2 diabetes in early pregnancy, but other explanations may exist.

  • 30.
    Chassaing, Benoit
    et al.
    University Auvergne.
    Rolhion, Nathalie
    University Auvergne.
    de Vallee, Amelie
    University Auvergne.
    Salim, Sa´ad
    Linköping University, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Surgery. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Prorok-Hamon, Maelle
    University of Liverpool.
    Neut, Christel
    University Lille 2.
    Campbell, Barry J
    University of Liverpool.
    Söderholm, Johan D
    Linköping University, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Surgery. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Hugot, Jean-Pierre
    University of Paris Diderot.
    Colombel, Jean-Frederic
    University Lille 2.
    Darfeuille-Michaud, Arlette
    University Auvergne.
    Crohn disease-associated adherent-invasive E. coli bacteria target mouse and human Peyers patches via long polar fimbriae2011In: JOURNAL OF CLINICAL INVESTIGATION, ISSN 0021-9738, Vol. 121, no 3, p. 966-975Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Crohn disease (CD) is a multifactorial disease in which an abnormal immune response in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract leads to chronic inflammation. The small intestine, particularly the ileum, of patients with CD is colonized by adherent-invasive E. coil (AIEC) a pathogenic group of E. coil able to adhere to and invade intestinal epithelial cells. As the earliest inflammatory lesions are microscopic erosions of the epithelium lining the Peyers patches (PPs), we investigated the ability of AIEC bacteria to interact with PPs and the virulence factors involved. We found that AIEC bacteria could interact with mouse and human PPs via long polar fimbriae (LPF). An LPF-negative AIEC mutant was highly impaired in its ability to interact with mouse and human PPs and to translocate across monolayers of M cells, specialized epithelial cells at the surface of PPs. The prevalence of AIEC strains harboring the lpf operon was markedly higher in CD patients compared with controls. In addition, increased numbers of AIEC, but not LPF-deficient AIEC, bacteria were found interacting with PPs from Nod2(-/-) mice compared with WT mice. In conclusion, we have identified LPF as a key factor for AIEC to target PPs. This could be the missing link between AIEC colonization and the presence of early lesions in the PPs of CD patients.

  • 31.
    Cheetham, MJ
    et al.
    St Marks Hosp, Dept Surg, Harrow HA1 3UJ, Middx, England St Marks Hosp, Dept Physiol, Harrow HA1 3UJ, Middx, England John Radcliffe Hosp, Dept Colorectal Surg, Oxford OX3 9DU, England Linkoping Univ Hosp, Dept Surg, S-58185 Linkoping, Sweden.
    Mortensen, NJM
    St Marks Hosp, Dept Surg, Harrow HA1 3UJ, Middx, England St Marks Hosp, Dept Physiol, Harrow HA1 3UJ, Middx, England John Radcliffe Hosp, Dept Colorectal Surg, Oxford OX3 9DU, England Linkoping Univ Hosp, Dept Surg, S-58185 Linkoping, Sweden.
    Nyström, Per-Olof
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Surgery . Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Kamm, MA
    St Marks Hosp, Dept Surg, Harrow HA1 3UJ, Middx, England St Marks Hosp, Dept Physiol, Harrow HA1 3UJ, Middx, England John Radcliffe Hosp, Dept Colorectal Surg, Oxford OX3 9DU, England Linkoping Univ Hosp, Dept Surg, S-58185 Linkoping, Sweden.
    Phillips, RKS
    St Marks Hosp, Dept Surg, Harrow HA1 3UJ, Middx, England St Marks Hosp, Dept Physiol, Harrow HA1 3UJ, Middx, England John Radcliffe Hosp, Dept Colorectal Surg, Oxford OX3 9DU, England Linkoping Univ Hosp, Dept Surg, S-58185 Linkoping, Sweden.
    Persistent pain and faecal urgency after stapled haemorrhoidectomy2000In: The Lancet, ISSN 0140-6736, E-ISSN 1474-547X, Vol. 356, no 9231, p. 730-733Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Introduction Haemorrhoidectomy usually cures haemorrhoids. Day surgery is feasible, and is associated with high patients' satisfaction and few complications, but patients take an average of 2 weeks off work after surgery. Stapled haemorrhoidectomy has the potential to decrease postoperative pain and time off work. However, data on longterm efficacy and function are lacking. Methods 22 patients underwent stapled haemorrhoidectomy: seven in a pilot study, and 15 in a randomised controlled trial to compare the new stapled operation with diathermy haemorrhoidectomy in a day-case setting. All operations were done by one consultant surgeon. Results 16 patients were followed up for longer than 6 months, five of whom (31% [95% CI 8.5-54.0%]) developed symptoms of pain and faecal urgency which persisted for up to 15 months postoperatively. The randomised trial was suspended, and patients were investigated with endoanal ultrasonography, anorectal physiology, and examination under anaesthetic. All five affected patients were reviewed by two independent surgeons experienced in the stapled operation. In one patient, a fibroepithelial polyp was found adjacent to an anodermal ulcer, in the other patients, no abnormality was found. Four of the five affected patients had some muscle incorporated into the doughnut, compared with only one of 11 of the unaffected patients (p=0.012, Fisher's exact test). No other significant differences in operative variables were identified between patients with and without symptoms, Interpretation Persistent severe pain and faecal urgency has been found in a disturbingly high proportion of patients after stapled haemorrhoidectomy. The mechanism behind this phenomenon is unclear, although muscle incorporation in the doughnut may have a role, Other groups who have studied stapled haemorrhoidectomy urgently need to audit their long-term results to assess the frequency of this problem.

  • 32.
    Christerson, Utrika
    et al.
    University of Kalmar.
    Keita, Åsa
    Linköping University, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Surgery . Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Söderholm, Johan D
    Linköping University, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Surgery . Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Gustafson-Svard, Christina
    University of Kalmar.
    Increased expression of protease-activated receptor-2 in mucosal mast cells in Crohns ileitis2009In: JOURNAL OF CROHNS and COLITIS, ISSN 1873-9946, Vol. 3, no 2, p. 100-108Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Background and aims: Activation of protease-activated receptor-2 (PAR-2) may stimulate various events of importance in inflammatory processes, including release of inflammatory mast cell mediators. PAR-2 is frequently up-regulated during inflammatory conditions, but it is not known if the expression is altered in Crohns disease. The aim of the present study was to investigate the ileal mucosal PAR-2 expression in Crohns ileitis, with particular emphasis on the expression in ileal mucosal mast cells. Methods: Surgical specimens from the distal ileum were collected from patients with Crohns ileitis and patients with colonic cancer as controls. The overall expression of PAR-2 was investigated by Western blot, and the presence of PAR-2 expressing mucosal mast cells by immunohistochemistry and cell counting. The effect of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) on the PAR-2 expression in a human mast cell tine (HMC-1) was investigated by RT-PCR and immunocytochemistry. Results: In Crohns specimens, the fraction of PAR-2-expressing mucosal. mast cells was increased about 2.5 times (P andlt; 0.001; n = 14) compared with specimens from control patients (n = 6). No difference was found between inflamed (n = 6) and uninflamed Crohns specimens (P andgt; 0.05; n = 8). Exposure to TNF-alpha for 48 h up-regulated PAR-2 mRNA and protein expression in the HMC-1 cell line. Conclusion: PAR-2 is up-regulated on ileal mucosal mast cells in Crohns ileitis, possibly due to the action of inflammatory cytokines, such as TNF-alpha. This may contribute to perpetuating the inflammatory process in the intestinal mucosa in Crohns ileitis.

  • 33.
    Christerson, Utrika
    et al.
    Kalmar University .
    Keita, Åsa
    Linköping University, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Surgery . Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Söderholm, Johan D
    Linköping University, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Surgery . Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Gustafson-Svard, Christina
    Kalmar University .
    Potential role of protease-activated receptor-2-stimulated activation of cytosolic phospholipase A(2) in intestinal myofibroblast proliferation: Implications for stricture formation in Crohns disease2009In: JOURNAL OF CROHNS and COLITIS, ISSN 1873-9946, Vol. 3, no 1, p. 15-24Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Background and aims: Myofibroblast hyperplasia contributes to muscularis mucosae thickening and stricture formation in Crohns disease (CD). Protease-activated receptor-2 (PAR-2) and cytosolic phospholipase A(2) (cPLA(2)) are known regulators of cell growth, but their significance in intestinal myofibroblast proliferation remain to be elucidated. The principle aims of the present study were to investigate if PAR-2 is expressed in the expanded muscularis mucosa in ileal CD specimens, if inflammatory cytokines may stimulate PAR-2 expression in intestinal myofibroblasts, and if PAR-2 and cPLA(2). may regulate intestinal myofibroblast growth.

    Methods: Immunohistochemistry was used for detection of PAR-2 in ileal CD specimens. Studies on PAR-2 expression, PLA(2) activation and cell growth were performed in a human intestinal myofibroblast cell tine, CCD-18Co. PAR-2 expression was investigated by RT-PCR and immunocytochemistry. PLA(2) activity was analyzed by quantification of released C-14-arachidonic acid (C-14-AA). Cell growth was examined by H-3-thymidine incorporation and cell counting.

    Results: The thickened muscularis mucosae of the CD specimens showed strong PAR-2 expression. In cultured myofibroblasts, tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) up-regulated PAR-2 mRNA and protein, and potentiated PAR-2-stimutated C-14-AA release by two known PAR-2 activators, trypsin and SLIGRL-NH2. The release of C-14-AA was dependent on cPLA(2). Trypsin stimulated the proliferation of serum-starved cells, and inhibition of cPLA(2) reduced normal cell growth and abolished the growth-promoting effect of trypsin.

    Conclusions: The results suggest that PAR-2-mediated cPLA(2) activation might be of importance in intestinal myofibroblast proliferation. The results also point to the possibility that PAR-2 upregulation by inflammatory cytokines, like TNF-alpha, may modulate this effect.

  • 34.
    Clinchy, Birgitta
    et al.
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Biomedicine and Surgery.
    Fransson, Annelie
    Druvefors, Pelle
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Biomedicine and Surgery, Division of surgery. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Hellsten, Anna
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Biomedicine and Surgery.
    Håkansson, Annika
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Biomedicine and Surgery, Oncology. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Oncology UHL.
    Gustafsson, Bertil
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Neuroscience and Locomotion, Pathology. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre for Laboratory Medicine, Department of Clinical Pathology and Clinical Genetics.
    Sjödahl, Rune
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Biomedicine and Surgery, Division of surgery. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Håkansson, Leif
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Biomedicine and Surgery, Oncology. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Oncology UHL.
    Preoperative interleukin-6 production by mononuclear blood cells predicts survival after radical surgery for colorectal carcinoma2007In: Cancer, ISSN 0008-543X, E-ISSN 1097-0142, Vol. 109, no 9, p. 1742-1749Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    BACKGROUND. Colorectal cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in the Western world. Staging based on histopathology is currently the most accurate predictor of outcome after surgery. Colorectal cancer is curable if treated at an early stage (stage I-III). However, for tumors in stages II and III there is a great need for tests giving more accurate prognostic information defining the patient population in need of closer follow-up and/or adjuvant therapy. Furthermore, tests that provide prognostic information preoperatively could provide a guide both for preoperative oncologic treatment and the surgical procedure. METHODS. Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) were isolated preoperatively, within a week before primary surgery, from 39 patients undergoing surgery for colorectal cancer. The PBMCs were cultured in vitro for 24 hours in the presence of autologous serum and lipopolysaccharide (LPS). Interleukin-6 (IL-6) production was measured with enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Staging based on histopathology was performed in all patients. Patients were followed for at least 54 months. RESULTS. A production of >5000 pg/mL of IL-6 identified colorectal cancer patients with a poor prognosis. Eight out of 13 patients with >5000 pg/mL IL-6 died from cancer within the follow-up period, whereas no cancer-related deaths were recorded among 21 patients with 5000 pg/mL IL-6 or less. A multivariate Cox regression analysis, stratified for T- and N-stage, identified IL-6 production as an independent prognostic factor. CONCLUSIONS. IL-6 production in vitro by PBMC can predict survival after radical surgery for colorectal cancer. © 2007 American Cancer Society.

  • 35. Collste, L
    et al.
    Calltorp, J
    Giesecke, K
    Thor, K
    Hauptig, S
    Stjernlöf, U
    Hammar, Mats
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Obstetrics and gynecology. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Sjögren, J
    Gör administrativ medicin till läroämne för läkarkåren!1999In: Läkartidningen, ISSN 0023-7205, E-ISSN 1652-7518, Vol. 96, p. 1809-1810Article in journal (Other (popular science, discussion, etc.))
  • 36. Corman, ML
    et al.
    Gravié, J-F
    Hager, T
    Loudon, MA
    Mascagni, D
    Nyström, Per-Olof
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Biomedicine and Surgery, Surgery. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Seow-Choen, F
    Abcarian, H
    Marcello, P
    Weiss, E
    Longo, A
    Stapled haemorrhoidopexy: a consensus position paper by an international working party - indications, contra-indications and technique2003In: Colorectal Disease, ISSN 1462-8910, E-ISSN 1463-1318, Vol. 5, p. 304-310Article in journal (Refereed)
  • 37.
    Dabrosin, Charlotta
    et al.
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Obstetrics and gynecology. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Gyorffy, S
    Margetts, P
    Ross, C
    Gauldie, J
    Therapeutic effect of angiostatin gene transfer in a murine model of endometriosis.2002In: American Journal of Pathology, ISSN 0002-9440, E-ISSN 1525-2191, Vol. 161, p. 909-918Article in journal (Refereed)
  • 38.
    Dahle, Lars
    et al.
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Obstetrics and gynecology.
    Brynhildsen, Jan
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Obstetrics and gynecology. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Behrbohm Fallsberg, M
    Rundquist, Ingemar
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Biomedicine and Surgery, Cell biology.
    Hammar, Mats
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Obstetrics and gynecology. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Pros and cons of vertical integration between clinical medicine and basic science within a problem-based undergraduate medical curriculum: Examples and experiences from Link÷ping, Sweden2002In: Medical teacher, ISSN 0142-159X, E-ISSN 1466-187X, Vol. 24, no 3, p. 280-285Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Problem-based learning (PBL), combined with early patient contact, multiprofessional education and emphasis on development of communications skills, has become the basis for the medical curriculum at the Faculty of Health Sciences in Link÷ping (FHS), Sweden, which was started in 1986. Important elements in the curriculum are vertical integration, i.e. integration between the clinical and basic science parts of the curriculum and horizontal integration between different subject areas. This article discusses the importance of vertical integration in an undergraduate medical curriculum, according to experiences from the Faculty of Health Sciences in Link÷ping, and also give examples on how it has been implemented during the latest 15 years. Results and views put forward in published articles concerning vertical integration within undergraduate medical education are discussed in relation to the experiences in Link÷ping. Vertical integration between basic sciences and clinical medicine in a PBL setting has been found to stimulate profound rather than superficial learning, and thereby stimulates better understanding of important biomedical principles. Integration probably leads to better retention of knowledge and the ability to apply basic science principles in the appropriate clinical context. Integration throughout the whole curriculum entails a lot of time and work in respect of planning, organization and execution. The teachers have to be deeply involved and enthusiastic and have to cooperate over departmental borders, which may produce positive spin-off effects in teaching and research but also conflicts that have to be resolved. The authors believe vertical integration supports PBL and stimulates deep and lifelong learning.

  • 39.
    Dahlqvist Leinhard, Olof
    et al.
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences. Linköping University, Center for Medical Image Science and Visualization, CMIV.
    Dahlström, Nils
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, Radiology . Linköping University, Center for Medical Image Science and Visualization, CMIV.
    Brismar, T
    Sandström, Per
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Surgery . Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Kihlberg, Johan
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences. Linköping University, Center for Medical Image Science and Visualization, CMIV.
    Smedby, Örjan
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Care, Medical Radiology. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre for Medical Imaging, Department of Radiology UHL. Linköping University, Center for Medical Image Science and Visualization, CMIV.
    Lundberg, Peter
    Linköping University, Center for Medical Image Science and Visualization, CMIV. Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, Radiation Physics . Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, Radiology . Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Radiation Physics. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre for Medical Imaging, Department of Radiology in Linköping.
    A liver function test based on measurement of liver-specific contrast agent uptake2008In: Proceedings 16th Scientific meeting, ISMRM,2008, 2008Conference paper (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

      

  • 40.
    Dahlström, Nils
    et al.
    Linköping University, Center for Medical Image Science and Visualization (CMIV). Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Radiology. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Center for Diagnostics, Department of Radiology in Linköping.
    Dahlqvist Leinhard, Olof
    Linköping University, Center for Medical Image Science and Visualization (CMIV). Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Radiation Physics. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
    Sandström, Per
    Linköping University, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Surgery. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Kihlberg, Johan
    Linköping University, Center for Medical Image Science and Visualization (CMIV). Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Radiology. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Center for Diagnostics, Department of Radiology in Linköping.
    Brismar, Torkel
    Karolinska Huddinge.
    Lundberg, Peter
    Linköping University, Center for Medical Image Science and Visualization (CMIV). Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Radiation Physics. Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Radiology. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Center for Surgery, Orthopaedics and Cancer Treatment, Department of Radiation Physics. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Center for Diagnostics, Department of Radiology in Linköping.
    Smedby, Örjan
    Linköping University, Center for Medical Image Science and Visualization (CMIV). Linköping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Radiology. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Center for Diagnostics, Department of Radiology in Linköping.
    Quantified hepatobiliary Gd-EOB-DTPA uptake rate reflects hepatobiliary function in patients2011Conference paper (Refereed)
  • 41.
    Derwinger, Kristoffer
    et al.
    Sahlgrens University Hospital.
    Kodeda, Karl
    Sahlgrens University Hospital.
    Gerjy, Roger
    Linköping University, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Surgery. Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Age Aspects of Demography, Pathology and Survival Assessment in Colorectal Cancer2010In: ANTICANCER RESEARCH, ISSN 0250-7005, Vol. 30, no 12, p. 5227-5231Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Aim: The aim of this study was to assess how age is related to differences in stage, tumour differentiation and treatment in colorectal cancer. Patients and Methods: A retrospective study in a consecutive series of colorectal cancer patients (n=2220) where age was related to demography, stage, tumour characteristics, treatment and outcome (OS/CSS) both as a continuous variable and grouped by high/low 10th percentiles, as young/old groups, with a third median reference group. Results: Young patients had more advanced cancer stages (p=0.012), higher N-status (p=0.011) and more frequent T4/G4 tumours. Old patients had higher postoperative mortality and were less likely to receive chemotherapy. The proportion of cancer-related deaths was stage-dependent and decreased with age. Conclusion: Cancer stage, tumour characteristics, treatment and outcome can vary with age in colorectal cancer. The increasing proportion of non-cancer deaths at a higher age can affect the use of overall survival as an outcome parameter, which may be of importance in evaluating clinical and translational research.

  • 42.
    Dignass, A
    et al.
    Markus Krankenhaus.
    Van Assche, G
    University Hospital Gasthuisberg.
    O Lindsay, J
    Barts and London NHS Trust.
    Lemann, M
    Hospital St Louis, Paris, France .
    Söderholm, Johan D
    Linköping University, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Surgery . Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    F Colombel, J
    Hospital Huriez, Lille, France .
    Danese, S
    Ist Clin Humanitas, Milan, Italy .
    DHoore, A
    University Hospital Gasthuisberg.
    Gassull, M
    Germans Trias and Pujol Fdn, Badalona, Spain .
    Gomollon, F
    Hospital Clin University, Zaragoza, Spain .
    W Hommes, D
    Leiden University.
    Michetti, P
    Gastroenterol La Source Beaulieu, Lausanne, Switzerland .
    OMorain, C
    Adelaide and Meath Hospital, Dublin, Ireland .
    Oresland, T
    Akershus University Hospital.
    Windsor, A
    University Coll London Hospital.
    F Stange, E
    Robert Bosch Krankenhaus.
    P L Travis, S
    John Radcliffe Hospital.
    The second European evidence-based Consensus on the diagnosis and management of Crohns disease: Current management2010In: JOURNAL OF CROHNS and COLITIS, ISSN 1873-9946, Vol. 4, no 1, p. 28-62Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    n/a

  • 43.
    Drott, Peder
    et al.
    Linköping University, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Surgery . Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Johansson, Bo S
    Uppsala University.
    Åström, Bo
    University Childrens Hospital, Uppsala.
    Informal Parental Traffic Training and Children's Traffic Accidents2008In: Upsala journal of medical sciences, ISSN 0300-9734, Vol. 113, no 2, p. 143-160Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    The aims of the present study were (a) to assess the relationship between informal traffic training by parents and their childrens involvement in traffic accidents and (b) to identify factors contributing to this relationship.

    The first two studies involved questionnaires on informal parental traffic education, the childs exposure to traffic and traffic-related accidents. Both studies showed that rate of accidents increased with training, particularly for outdoor training. An accident analysis indicated that most accidents involved the use of the bicycle, and that the major part of the accidents resulted in light injuries and occurred when the child was practicing the act of manoeuvring the bicycle. An interview study with 10 preschool teachers identified two quite disparate traffic education goals: emphasis on cautiousness versus emphasis on independence. The major implications of the study are that efforts in traffic training should give more emphasis to bicycle use and should be planned and carried out in cooperation with the parents.

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  • 44.
    Dyverfeldt, Petter
    et al.
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Care, Clinical Physiology. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart Centre, Department of Clinical Physiology.
    Escobar Kvitting, John-Peder
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Care, Clinical Physiology. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Sigfridsson, Andreas
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Care, Clinical Physiology. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart Centre, Department of Clinical Physiology.
    Engvall, Jan
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Care, Clinical Physiology. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart Centre, Department of Clinical Physiology.
    Bolger, Ann F
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Care, Clinical Physiology.
    Ebbers, Tino
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Care, Clinical Physiology. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart Centre, Department of Clinical Physiology.
    Assessment of Turbulent Flow using Magnetic Resonance Imaging2007In: IX Svenska Kardiovaskulära Vårmötet,2007, 2007Conference paper (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

      

  • 45.
    Dyverfeldt, Petter
    et al.
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, Clinical Physiology . Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart Centre, Department of Clinical Physiology.
    Escobar Kvitting, John-Peder
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Care, Clinical Physiology. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Sigfridsson, Andreas
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, Clinical Physiology . Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart Centre, Department of Clinical Physiology.
    Engvall, Jan
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, Clinical Physiology . Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart Centre, Department of Clinical Physiology.
    Bolger, Ann F
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, Clinical Physiology . Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart Centre, Department of Clinical Physiology.
    Ebbers, Tino
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, Clinical Physiology . Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart Centre, Department of Clinical Physiology.
    Improved image acquisition and processing allow accurate 4D flow investigations of the right ventricle2008In: Medicinteknikdagarna,2008, 2008Conference paper (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

      

  • 46.
    Dyverfeldt, Petter
    et al.
    Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, Clinical Physiology . Linköping University, Center for Medical Image Science and Visualization, CMIV. Linköping University, Department of Management and Engineering, Applied Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics .
    Escobar Kvitting, John-Peder
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland. Linköping University, Center for Medical Image Science and Visualization, CMIV.
    Sigfridsson, Andreas
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, Clinical Physiology . Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart Centre, Department of Clinical Physiology.
    Engvall, Jan
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, Clinical Physiology . Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart Centre, Department of Clinical Physiology.
    Bolger, Ann F
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, Clinical Physiology . Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart Centre, Department of Clinical Physiology.
    Ebbers, Tino
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, Clinical Physiology . Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart Centre, Department of Clinical Physiology.
    In-vivo quantification of turbulent velocity fluctuations2007In: 15th Int Soc Magn Reson Med,2007, 2007Conference paper (Other academic)
  • 47.
    Dyverfeldt, Petter
    et al.
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, Clinical Physiology . Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart Centre, Department of Clinical Physiology.
    Escobar Kvitting, John-Peder
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Sigfridsson, Andreas
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, Clinical Physiology . Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart Centre, Department of Clinical Physiology.
    Engvall, Jan
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, Clinical Physiology . Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart Centre, Department of Clinical Physiology.
    Bolger, Ann F
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, Clinical Physiology . Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart Centre, Department of Clinical Physiology.
    Ebbers, Tino
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, Clinical Physiology . Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart Centre, Department of Clinical Physiology.
    Non-invsive assessment of turbulent flow using magnetic resonance imaging2007In: Medicinteknikdagarna,2007, 2007Conference paper (Other academic)
  • 48.
    Dyverfeldt, Petter
    et al.
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, Clinical Physiology . Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart Centre, Department of Clinical Physiology.
    Escobar Kvitting, John-Peder
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, Thoracic Surgery. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Sigfridsson, Andreas
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, Clinical Physiology . Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart Centre, Department of Clinical Physiology.
    Engvall, Jan
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, Clinical Physiology . Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart Centre, Department of Clinical Physiology.
    Ebbers, Tino
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, Clinical Physiology . Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart Centre, Department of Clinical Physiology.
    Mätning och visualisering av blodflödet i höger kammare med tidsupplöst tredimensionell MR2007In: Riksstämman,2007, 2007Conference paper (Other academic)
    Abstract [sv]

       

  • 49.
    Dyverfeldt, Petter
    et al.
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Care, Clinical Physiology. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart Centre, Department of Clinical Physiology.
    Sigfridsson, Andreas
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Care, Clinical Physiology. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart Centre, Department of Clinical Physiology.
    Escobar Kvitting, John-Peder
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Care, Clinical Physiology. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Ebbers, Tino
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Medicine and Care, Clinical Physiology. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Heart Centre, Department of Clinical Physiology.
    Quantification of Turbulence Intensity by Generalizing Phase-Contrast MRI2006In: Proc. Intl. Soc. Mag. Reson. Med. 14,2006, 2006, p. 870-870Conference paper (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

      

  • 50.
    Ekblad, S
    et al.
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Obstetrics and gynecology. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Bergendahl, A
    Enler, P
    Ledin, Torbjörn
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Neuroscience and Locomotion, Oto-Rhiono-Laryngology and Head & Neck Surgery. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, RC - Rekonstruktionscentrum, ÖNH - Öron- Näsa- Halskliniken.
    Möller, C
    Hammar, Mats
    Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Linköping University, Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Obstetrics and gynecology. Östergötlands Läns Landsting, Centre of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Surgery in Östergötland.
    Disturbances in postural balance are common in postmenopausal women with vasomotor symptoms2000In: Climacteric, ISSN 1369-7137, E-ISSN 1473-0804, Vol. 3, no 3, p. 192-198Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Objectives: To establish the prevalence of unsteadiness and rotatory vertigo in peri- and postmenopausal women, and whether balance disturbances are more common in women with vasomotor symptoms and without hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Method: A validated questionnaire was sent to all 1523 women aged 54 or 55 years in Linkoping, Sweden. Results: Daily or weekly unsteadiness was reported by 5%, and daily or weekly rotatory vertigo by 4% of all women. The frequency of vasomotor symptoms correlated with reported unsteadiness (rs = 0.23, p < 0.001). Fourteen per cent of women with daily vasomotor symptoms reported weekly or daily unsteadiness, compared with 3% of those without vasomotor symptoms (odds ratio (OR) 7.58, 95% confidence interval (CI) 3.72-15.45). The frequency of vasomotor symptoms correlated with rotatory vertigo (rs = 0.19, p < 0.001). Ten per cent of women with daily vasomotor symptoms reported weekly or daily rotatory vertigo, compared with 2% of women without vasomotor symptoms (OR 5.21, 95% CI 1.07-25.52). No correlation was seen between vasomotor symptoms and falls. Users of HRT had the same prevalence of balance disturbances as non-users. Conclusions: Women with frequent vasomotor symptoms seem to run a greater risk of unsteadiness and rotatory vertigo than do women without symptoms. This association may not be explained by means of a cross-sectional study, but there might exist a causal connection between vasomotor symptoms and balance disturbances.

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