Browsing Department of Clinical Medicine by Author "Øvrebø, Kjell"
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Acute elevation of intra-abdominal pressure contributes to extravascular shift of fluid and proteins in an experimental porcine model
Elvevoll, Bjørg; Husby, Paul; Øvrebø, Kjell; Haugen, Oddbjørn (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-10-20)Background: Intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome contribute significantly to increased morbidity and mortality in critically ill patients. This study describes pathophysiologic effects of the ... -
High-dose chemoradiotherapy followed by surgery versus surgery alone in esophageal cancer: a retrospective cohort study
Hurmuzlu, Meysan; Øvrebø, Kjell; Monge, Odd R.; Smaaland, Rune; Wentzel-Larsen, Tore; Viste, Asgaut (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2010-06-01)Background We aimed to assess whether high-dose preoperative chemoradiotherapy (CRT) improves outcome in esophageal cancer patients compared to surgery alone and to define possible prognostic factors for overall survival. ... -
Long-term survival from adenocarcinoma of the esophagus after transthoracic and transhiatal esophagectomy
Øvrebø, Kjell; Lie, Stein Atle; Laerum, Ole D.; Svanes, Knut; Viste, Asgaut (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012-06-30)Background: The effects of transthoracic or transhiatal esophagectomy on the long-term survival of patients who had adenocarcinoma of the esophagus were compared, as were factors applicable in preoperative stratification ...