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European Guideline on Pre‐Operative Prevention of Surgical Site Infections Following Digestive Surgery: A Joint Update of the WHO SSI Guideline for Gastrointestinal Surgery by UEG, ESCP, EAES, and SIS‐E Open
This is an update of the WHO SSI guideline published in 2018, focussing on areas pertinent for gastrointestinal (GI) surgery and hepatobiliary and pancreatic (HBP) surgical procedures. Based on new information and appraisal of current evid…
65 Appraisal of current surgical guidelines for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) using the AGREE-S instrument: a scoping review Open
Background Guidelines play a crucial role in improving patient care by providing clinicians with up-to-date evidence-based recommendations. A vast number of guidelines exist on the surgical management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). O…
What Constitutes a High‐Quality Guideline: Exploring Consumers' Views Open
Introduction Clinical guidelines are a cornerstone of evidence‐based medicine. Little is known about clinicians' knowledge of guideline development and how they perceive guideline quality. Methods A survey protocol was designed according t…
Appraisal of current surgical guidelines for inflammatory bowel disease using the <span>AGREE</span>‐S instrument: A scoping review Open
Aim Guidelines play a crucial role in improving patient care by providing clinicians with up to date evidence‐based recommendations. A vast number of guidelines exist on the surgical management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The aim …
View article: Surgical site infections after emergency hernia repair: substudy from the Management of Acutely Symptomatic Hernia (MASH) study
Surgical site infections after emergency hernia repair: substudy from the Management of Acutely Symptomatic Hernia (MASH) study Open
Introduction Acutely symptomatic abdominal wall and groin hernias (ASH) are a common acute surgical presentation. There are limited data to guide decisions related to surgical repair technique and use of antibiotics, which can be driven by…
View article: Management of Acutely Symptomatic Hernia (MASH) study
Management of Acutely Symptomatic Hernia (MASH) study Open
Background Acutely symptomatic abdominal wall and groin hernias are a common reason for acute surgical hospital admissions. There are limited data to guide the treatment of these patients. This study aimed to assess outcomes of emergency h…
Clinician preferences in the treatment of acutely symptomatic hernia: the ‘MASH’ survey Open
Introduction There is limited high-quality evidence to guide the management of acute hernia presentation. The aim of this study was to survey surgeons to assess current trends in assessment, treatment strategy and operative decisions in th…
Guidelines, guidelines and more guidelines for haemorrhoid treatment: A review to sort the wheat from the chaff Open
Aim Guidelines benefit patients and clinicians by distilling evidence into easy‐to‐read recommendations. The literature around the management of haemorrhoids is immense and guidelines are invaluable to improve treatment integrity and patie…
View article: Core outcome set for clinical studies of postoperative ileus after intestinal surgery
Core outcome set for clinical studies of postoperative ileus after intestinal surgery Open
Postoperative ileus is a common and distressing complication after intestinal surgery1. It presents clinically as impairment of intestinal motility, characterized by abdominal pain, vomiting, and delayed recovery of defaecatory function. F…
View article: P032 SURGICAL SITE INFECTIONS FOLLOWING EMERGENCY HERNIA REPAIR: A SUB-STUDY FROM THE MASH PROJECT
P032 SURGICAL SITE INFECTIONS FOLLOWING EMERGENCY HERNIA REPAIR: A SUB-STUDY FROM THE MASH PROJECT Open
Aim Acutely symptomatic hernia (ASH) of the abdominal wall and groin are common presentations. Decisions related to repair technique can be driven by contamination and surgical site infection (SSI) risk. The aim of this study is to report …
View article: O35 WHAT HAPPENS TO PATIENTS WITH ACUTELY SYMPTOMATIC HERNIA IN THE UK? FINDINGS FROM THE MASH STUDY
O35 WHAT HAPPENS TO PATIENTS WITH ACUTELY SYMPTOMATIC HERNIA IN THE UK? FINDINGS FROM THE MASH STUDY Open
Aim Acutely symptomatic abdominal wall and groin hernias (ASH) are a common reason for acute surgical admissions in the UK. There is limited data to guide the treatment of such presentations. This study aimed to assess outcomes of emergenc…
1630 Laparoscopic Repair of Linea Arcuata Hernia Presenting as Generalised Abdominal Pain - a Case Report Open
Background Arcuate line hernia (LAH) is an abnormal ascending herniation of intraperitoneal structures over the linea arcuate, between the rectus abdominus muscle and the posterior layer of its sheath. It is a rare clinical entity often as…
P48 Exploration of variation in Management of Acutely Symptomatic Hernia – results from the MASH practice survey Open
Introduction There is minimal evidence to guide the emergency management of groin and abdominal wall hernia. The aim of this project is to understand current variations in clinical practice across the UK when managing common types of acute…
Outcomes of obstructed abdominal wall hernia: results from the UK national small bowel obstruction audit Open
Background Abdominal wall hernia is a common surgical condition. Patients may present in an emergency with bowel obstruction, incarceration or strangulation. Small bowel obstruction (SBO) is a serious surgical condition associated with sig…
Malnutrition, nutritional interventions and clinical outcomes of patients with acute small bowel obstruction: results from a national, multicentre, prospective audit Open
Objective The aim of this study was to assess the nutritional status of patients presenting with small bowel obstruction (SBO), along with associated nutritional interventions and clinical outcomes. Design Prospective cohort study. Setting…
National prospective cohort study of the burden of acute small bowel obstruction Open
Small bowel obstruction represents a significant healthcare burden. Patient-level factors such as timing of surgery, acute kidney injury and nutritional status are factors that might be modified to improve outcomes.
UK-based, multisite, prospective cohort study of small bowel obstruction in acute surgical services: National Audit of Small Bowel Obstruction (NASBO) protocol Open
Introduction Small bowel obstruction (SBO) is a common indication for emergency laparotomy in the UK, which is associated with a 90-day mortality rate of 13%. There are currently no UK clinical guidelines for the management of this conditi…