abstract：INTRODUCTION:Patients' non-attendance is a significant problem in modern healthcare. Non-attendance delays treatment, reduces efficiency and increases healthcare costs. For several years, the introduction of financial incentives such as a non-attendance fee has been discussed in Denmark. Set in the context of a tax-fin...

journal_title：Danish medical journal

authors： Lou S,Frumer M,Olesen S,Nielsen AH,Væggemose U

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The widespread use of computed tomography (CT) improves detection of pulmonary lesions, which are not only detected at an increased rate but also at a smaller size. CT-guided lung biopsies are now more frequently used than fluoroscopy-guided lung biopsies. The main aim of the present paper was to investiga...

journal_title：Danish medical journal

authors： Vagn-Hansen C,Pedersen MR,Rafaelsen SR

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Difficulties with airway management in relation to general anaesthesia have been a challenge for the anaesthesiologist since the birth of anaesthesia. Massive landmark improvements have been made and general anaesthesia is now regarded as a safe procedure. However, rare, difficult airway management still occurs and it...

journal_title：Danish medical journal

authors： Nørskov AK

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Patients with localised and locally advanced renal cancer experience about 20% recurrence during a five-year follow-up period. The aim of the present study was to report recurrence rates and survival in a Danish population with renal cancer. METHODS:Data on patients diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma (RC...

journal_title：Danish medical journal

authors： Azawi NH,Tesfalem H,Mosholt KS,Høyerup P,Jensen ES,Malchau E,Fode M

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of the study is to identify how disease management programmes for patients with a chronic disease work. This issue is explored from the patients' perspective. Specifically, we study how transition and coordination are related to the patient's perception of quality of care, with a particular focus o...

journal_title：Danish medical journal

authors： Bjørnholt Nielsen P,Witzel S

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Colorectal cancer is a common malignant disease, caused by different aetiologies and molecular pathways. Heterogeneous results have been published regarding the association of microsatellite instability and clinicopathological features. The aim of this study was to compare clinicopathological features of m...

journal_title：Danish medical journal

authors： Andersen HS,Bertelsen CA,Henriksen R,Campos AH,Kristensen B,Ingeholm P,Gögenur I

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Recently, we established that a group of obese children and adolescents had a higher blood pressure (BP) than a healthy control group. In the present study, we investigate whether the higher BP in the obese group was influenced by BP cuff sizes. METHODS:A total of 104 obese patients aged 10-18 years were ...

journal_title：Danish medical journal

authors： Muhamed PK,Olsen MH,Holm JC,Ibsen H,Hvidt KN

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Patient blood management strategies for total hip and knee arthroplasty are controversial. They range from pre-operative haemoglobin optimisation to intra- and post-operative interventions. The aim of this study was to assess the various treatment modalities with respect to blood loss, haemoglobin levels a...

journal_title：Danish medical journal

authors： Khan N,Troelsen A,Husted H

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of this study was to assess the complication rates of total thyroidectomy in a regional hospital setting in Denmark for permanent hypoparathyroidism, recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy and post-operative bleeding. Furthermore, the long-term outcomes in the management of hypoparathyroidism were investi...

journal_title：Danish medical journal

authors： Jensen PV,Jelstrup SM,Homøe P

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The incidence of cutaneous malignant melanoma is rapidly increasing in Denmark like in other Northern and Western European countries. Our objective was to investigate the characteristics of current patients suffering from cutaneous malignant melanoma. METHODS:We evaluated patient and tumour characteristic...

journal_title：Danish medical journal

authors： Klit A,Lassen CB,Olsen CH,Lock-Andersen J

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) is an uncommon congenital heart abnormality. The aim of this study was to describe a single-centre experience with surgical repair of this condition. METHODS:We performed a retrospective analysis of cases from February 2004 to...

journal_title：Danish medical journal

authors： Holst LM,Helvind M,Andersen HØ

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Our aim was to study the association between pregnant women's referral status for occupational risk assessment, and their risk of preterm delivery (< 37 weeks), low birth weight (LBW) (< 2,500 g) and small for gestational age (SGA). METHODS:In a cohort study, 1,202 deliveries among pregnant women referred...

journal_title：Danish medical journal

authors： Bidstrup SB,Kaerlev L,Thulstrup AM,Bonde JP

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Total mesorectal excision (TME) is the standard surgical treatment for mid and low rectal cancer. The procedure is performed by open, laparoscopic or robotic approaches. Transanal TME (TaTME) is a new procedure that potentially solves some difficulties in the pelvic part of the dissection. We aimed to eval...

journal_title：Danish medical journal

authors： Bjørn MX,Perdawood SK

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Superficial CNS siderosis was previously almost unknown but is now diagnosed with increasing frequency owing to magnetic resonance imaging. Patients may present with sensory deafness, gait ataxia, various sensorimotor signs and, eventually, cognitive decline. They typically have a history of traumatic brai...

journal_title：Danish medical journal

authors： Kondziella D,Lindelof M,Haziri D,Larsen VA,Kruse A

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ischemia-reperfusion injuries occur when the blood supply to an organ or tissue is temporarily cut-off and then restored. Even though the restoration of blood flow is absolutely essential in preventing tissue death, the reperfusion of oxygenated blood to the oxygen-deprived areas may in itself augment the tissue damag...

journal_title：Danish medical journal

authors： Halladin NL

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Patients with diabetes suffering from hypoglycaemia may be treated by a Mobile Emergency Care Unit (MECU) and are often released at the scene following treatment. Some of these patients experience secondary hypoglycaemia and require renewed treatment or admission to hospital. The present study was initiate...

journal_title：Danish medical journal

authors： Hatting NP,Mikkelsen S

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Extant studies on arterial trauma originate from outside Denmark and their findings may therefore not apply to a Danish setting. The aim of the present study was to investigate the long-term mortality and clinical characteristics of patients with arterial trauma treated in Odense University Hospital (OUH)....

journal_title：Danish medical journal

authors： Thomsen L,Lindholt J,Roeder O,Green A,Mikkelsen RT

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Brachial plexus injuries are usually a result of road traffic accidents and a cause of severe disability that typically affects young adult males. In 2010, a national centre was established for referral of these cases from Danish trauma centres. In this paper, we report on our surgical activity and reflect...

journal_title：Danish medical journal

authors： Stiasny J,Birkeland P

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Active surveillance - an initial observational strategy - offers a tailored management of patients with localised prostate cancer. The aim of the strategy is to appoint patients with potentially lethal prostate cancer to curatively intended treatment, while patients with slowly evolving tumours are spared fr...

journal_title：Danish medical journal

authors： Thomsen FB

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:A routine follow-up urine sample (FUS) in the form of a midstream urine sample (MSU) is recommended after treatment for urinary tract infection (UTI) according to the Danish Paediatric Society (DPS) and "Lægehåndbogen" published by Danish Regions. We studied the effect of FUS with a focus on patients witho...

journal_title：Danish medical journal

authors： Lytzen R,Kaalund-Jørgensen K,Ahmed A,Abd-El-Redda HK,Thorup J,Knudsen JD,Cortes D

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Pelvic sepsis after Hartmann's procedure for low rectal cancer is a frequent complication. It has been reported at a frequency of 12.2-17.2% and has even reached 33% when the transection level of the rectum is ≤ 2 cm from the anal verge. The aim of this study was to examine whether intersphincteric proctec...

journal_title：Danish medical journal

authors： Eriksen MH,Maina P,Jensen KH

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Marfan syndrome is an autosomal, dominantly inherited disorder of the connective tissue. We report the clinical data and results of a genetic analysis of a large Danish Marfan family. METHODS:Sanger sequencing of FBN1 was initially performed on genomic DNA from the index patient. Subsequently, four affect...

journal_title：Danish medical journal

authors： Rasmussen M,Pedersen SF,Sunde L,Andersen NH,Ostergaard JR,Lildballe DL

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Knowledge of trauma patients is often based on US studies. However, these may not be representative of the Scandinavian population. Knowing which trauma patients are at risk of dying might help us target and optimise their treatment. The purpose of this study was to examine the epidemiological characterist...

journal_title：Danish medical journal

authors： Mikkelsen R,Møller Hansen O,Brink O

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fertility treatment has been associated with obstetrical and perinatal complications. It is, however, uncertain whether fertility treatment or parental subfertility is associated with long-term development of the children. We aimed to assess the growth and mental health of children and adolescents conceived after fert...

journal_title：Danish medical journal

authors： Bay B

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:From the clinical forensic examination reports made at the Department of Forensic Medicine, the University of Copenhagen, in 2007 concerning rape, attempted rape and sexual assault (RAS), information about the assault, including both violence and the perpetrator's line of sexual action was extracted, analy...

journal_title：Danish medical journal

authors： Scherer S,Hansen SH,Lynnerup N

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Biological rhythms are essential for the regulation of many life processes. Disturbances of the circadian rhythm are known to affect human health, performance and well-being and the negative consequences are numerous and widespread. Cognitive dysfunction, fatigue, pain, sleep disturbances and mood disorders, such as a...

journal_title：Danish medical journal

authors： Hansen MV

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The treatment strategy for appendiceal mass is controversial, ranging from operation or image-guided drainage to conservative treatment with or without antibiotics. The aim of this study was to assess the various treatment modalities with respect to complications and treatment failure. METHODS:The analysi...

journal_title：Danish medical journal

authors： Olsen J,Skovdal J,Qvist N,Bisgaard T

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This study explored whether health-related quality of life (HRQOL) changes following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery were associated with identifiable socio-demographic or clinical characteristics, and it examined the impact on health outcomes of changes in the Danish criteria for bariatric surgery. MATE...

journal_title：Danish medical journal

authors： Hansen NB,Gudex C,Støving RK

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of this study was to compare cancer mortality among migrant patients with cancer mortality in Danish-born patients. MATERIAL AND METHODS:This was a historical prospective cohort study. All non-Western migrants (n = 56,273) who were granted a right to residency in Denmark between 1 January 1993 and...

journal_title：Danish medical journal

authors： Norredam M,Olsbjerg M,Petersen JH,Hutchings M,Krasnik A

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Microbiological documentation of one uropathogenic bacterium in significant numbers in urine from patients with typical symptoms is the gold standard for diagnosing urinary tract infection (UTI). Cleaning before collecting midstream urine (MSU) is reported not to reduce the risk of contaminating the sample...

journal_title：Danish medical journal

authors： Lytzen R,Knudsen JD,Ladelund S,Khinchi MS,Cortes D

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Severely painful or dysfunctional destroyed wrists can be reconstructed by fusion, interposition of soft-tissue or by arthroplasty using artificial materials. Total and partial wrist arthroplasty (T/PWA) has been used on a regular basis since the 1960's. The objective of this study was to review the litera...

journal_title：Danish medical journal

authors： Boeckstyns ME

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This prospective cohort study in consecutive shoulder patients sought to determine the minimal, clinically important difference of the Danish version of the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire and to evaluate patient responsiveness to it. The study was undertaken at the Outpatie...

journal_title：Danish medical journal

authors： Lundquist CB,Døssing K,Christiansen DH

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Knee and hip OA is the clinical and pathological outcome of a functional and structural failure of the joint, resulting in pain and physical dysfunction. Despite the similarity in clinical presentation the pathogenesis seems to differ. Where knee OA is associated with obesity and trauma, hip OA is associated...

journal_title：Danish medical journal

authors： Klit J

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:High levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines are present in the gut of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and have a crucial role in the dysfunction of mucosal homeostasis. Caudal-related homeobox transcription factor 2 (CDX2) is an essential regulator of intestinal epithelium homeostasis. When expr...

journal_title：Danish medical journal

authors： Coskun M

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:(99m)Tc-pertechnetate scintigraphy is much used in the evaluation of patients with nodular goitre. We investigated the ability of experienced observers to estimate the thyroid 24-h (131)I uptake (RAIU) and the thyroid volume by visual evaluation of the scintigram. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Two endocrinologists...

journal_title：Danish medical journal

authors： Soelberg KK,Grupe P,Boel-Jørgensen H,Jørgensen PH,Fast S,Nielsen VE,Hegedüs L,Bonnema SJ

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Psychiatric disorders are common among patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) which may make a psychiatric evaluation appropriate. The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) has been recommended internationally for screening. The Common Mental Disorder Questionnaire (CMDQ) is a novel Danish ins...

journal_title：Danish medical journal

authors： Larsen AR,Engsbro AL,Bytzer P

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a cardiac epidemic. In this study, we aimed to describe the causes of hospital-isation in an AF population over time and to study how different AF treatment strategies affected hospitalization. MATERIAL AND METHODS:This was an observational study in which long-term follow-up da...

journal_title：Danish medical journal

authors： Qvist JF,Sørensen PH,Dixen U

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Despite rehabilitation programmes offered to all patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes in Denmark, a number of patients either never accomplish good diabetes regulation or the regulation deteriorates with time. Therefore, new approaches are needed. The aim of the present study is to examine whether...

journal_title：Danish medical journal

authors： Hansen CR,Perrild H,Koefoed BG,Faurschou P,Høst D,Zander M

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Body packing takes advantage of the human storage capacity within the alimentary tract. Body packing is used for the smuggling of drugs such as heroin, cocaine, amphetamine, hashish and ecstasy. Most body packers are asymptomatic. However, packets may rupture or obstruct the alimentary tract. Preventive su...

journal_title：Danish medical journal

authors： Glovinski PV,Lauritsen ML,Bay-Nielsen M,Brandstrup B,Bisgaard T

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of this study was to examine the use of quantitative fluorescein angiographic analysis as a means of estimating rates of perfusion of the retina in eyes with a circulatory deficit secondary to carotid artery stenosis. MATERIAL AND METHODS:The study included 21 eyes with ocular ischaemic syndrome (...

journal_title：Danish medical journal

authors： Hansen GL,Kofoed PK,Munch IC,Sillesen H,Jensen LP,Iversen HK,Larsen M

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00