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View article: Vacuum-Assisted Excision of B3 Lesions: A District General Hospital Experience
Vacuum-Assisted Excision of B3 Lesions: A District General Hospital Experience Open
Objective The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of utilizing vacuum-assisted excision (VAE) for the management of B3 lesions and to determine the rate of malignant upgrades. Materials and Methods This observational study…
View article: Incidence of a Positive Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Screen-Detected Early Breast Cancer
Incidence of a Positive Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Screen-Detected Early Breast Cancer Open
Introduction Current guidelines advocate for a sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) in patients with invasive breast cancer with negative axillary ultrasonography. However, emerging evidence has contradicted this, and SLNB omission has been f…
View article: Immediate Breast Reconstruction after Mastectomy with Implant as a Day Case Procedure
Immediate Breast Reconstruction after Mastectomy with Implant as a Day Case Procedure Open
Day -case implant -based immediate breast reconstruction IBR represents a feasible and safe approach in selected breast cancer patients. This retrospective cohort study examined 46 procedures conducted between January 2019 and 2022, focusi…
View article: EP.WE.120Improving consenting for Emergency General Surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic
EP.WE.120Improving consenting for Emergency General Surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic Open
Aims Patients undergoing surgery during the Covid pandemic are exposed to increased risks of pulmonary complications and mortality. These novel risks need to be documented on the consent form. We carried out various interventions to ensure…
View article: TP6.2.20 UK- single centre experience with the ElipseTM intragastric balloon; Early safety and effectiveness
TP6.2.20 UK- single centre experience with the ElipseTM intragastric balloon; Early safety and effectiveness Open
Introduction The ElipseTM gastric balloon (EIGB) is an established outpatient, non-invasive, non-surgical device for weight-loss not requiring endoscopy nor sedation. This study reports the early safety and effectiveness from the largest a…
View article: EP.TH.803VAE for Breast Lesions of Uncertain Potential (B3) -A Quality Improvement Project
EP.TH.803VAE for Breast Lesions of Uncertain Potential (B3) -A Quality Improvement Project Open
Aims Breast lesions of uncertain malignant potential (B3) account for 7% breast lesions biopsied. Management has been controversial and challenging for the MDT. Aim of the study was to compare current NHS BSP guidelines with our trust’s pr…
View article: EP.FRI.116 Bleeping Etiquettes
EP.FRI.116 Bleeping Etiquettes Open
Introduction Bleeps are a vestige of decades old technology common place in NHS Trusts. No formal guidelines exist to regulate the use of the bleep leading to user frustration on both ends of the system. Many junior doctors reported a high…
View article: TP8.1.9 Effect of Covid 19 on breast referrals from GP
TP8.1.9 Effect of Covid 19 on breast referrals from GP Open
Aim Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has put a strain on regular healthcare worldwide. This study shares a DGH experience of effect of covid 19 on breast referrals from GP. Methods It is a single centre retrospective comparative study t…
View article: 1135 Improving Surgical Discharge Summaries
1135 Improving Surgical Discharge Summaries Open
Introduction Discharge summaries are a means of communication to the patient, the GP and for medical records. An initial audit showed surgical discharge summaries contained misleading information and sometimes omitted relevant information.…
View article: 1129 UK Based Experience of The Elipsetm Intragastric Balloon; Short Term Safety and Effectiveness
1129 UK Based Experience of The Elipsetm Intragastric Balloon; Short Term Safety and Effectiveness Open
Aim Intra Gastric Balloons (IGB) have been used over the last three decades as a minimally invasive, non-surgical weight-loss option. The ElipseTM gastric balloon (EIGB) is a ‘procedure-less’ gastric balloon which can be placed in an avera…
View article: 1222 Improving Consenting for Emergency General Surgery During The COVID-19 Pandemic
1222 Improving Consenting for Emergency General Surgery During The COVID-19 Pandemic Open
Aim Patients undergoing surgery during the Covid pandemic are exposed to increased risks of pulmonary complications and mortality. These novel risks need to be documented on the consent form. We carried out various interventions to ensure …
View article: 78 A Lockdown Dilemma; Ingestion of Magnetic Beads Presenting as Right Iliac Fossa Pain and Sub-Acute Small Bowel Obstruction
78 A Lockdown Dilemma; Ingestion of Magnetic Beads Presenting as Right Iliac Fossa Pain and Sub-Acute Small Bowel Obstruction Open
A 13-year-old girl presented with a three-day history of migratory right iliac fossa pain. Observations and inflammatory markers were normal, and an ultrasound scan was inconclusive. A provisional diagnosis of non-specific abdominal pain o…
View article: Lockdown dilemma: ingestion of magnetic beads presenting as right iliac fossa pain and subacute small bowel obstruction
Lockdown dilemma: ingestion of magnetic beads presenting as right iliac fossa pain and subacute small bowel obstruction Open
A 13-year-old girl presented with a 3-day history of migratory right iliac fossa pain. Observations and inflammatory markers were normal, and an ultrasound scan was inconclusive. A provisional diagnosis of non-specific abdominal pain or ea…