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View article: 351 A Dedicated Aortic MDT & Clinic Facilitates Safe and Effective Management Decisions
351 A Dedicated Aortic MDT & Clinic Facilitates Safe and Effective Management Decisions Open
Aim Our unit has developed a dedicated Aortic MDT and clinic, in-keeping with the National POVS requirements for Aortic centres. The Aortic MDT has core membership from Vascular Surgery, Radiology and Anaesthetics with additional specialty…
View article: Modification and validation of the Bluebelle Wound Healing Questionnaire (WHQ) for assessing surgical site infection in wounds healing by secondary intention
Modification and validation of the Bluebelle Wound Healing Questionnaire (WHQ) for assessing surgical site infection in wounds healing by secondary intention Open
The modified Bluebelle WHQ is a valuable tool for post-discharge assessment of wounds healing by secondary intention. It is recommended for use in research and clinical practice.
View article: Abdominal Noncontrast Computed Tomography Scanning to Screen for Kidney Cancer and Other Abdominal Pathology Within Community-based Computed Tomography Screening for Lung Cancer: Results of the Yorkshire Kidney Screening Trial
Abdominal Noncontrast Computed Tomography Scanning to Screen for Kidney Cancer and Other Abdominal Pathology Within Community-based Computed Tomography Screening for Lung Cancer: Results of the Yorkshire Kidney Screening Trial Open
In this first prospective risk-stratified screening study of abdominal NCCT offered alongside CT thorax, uptake and participant satisfaction were high. The prevalence of serious findings, cancers, and AAAs, is in the range of established s…
View article: Evaluating current acute aortic syndrome pathways: Collaborative Acute Aortic Syndrome Project (CAASP)
Evaluating current acute aortic syndrome pathways: Collaborative Acute Aortic Syndrome Project (CAASP) Open
Background Diagnosis of acute aortic syndrome is challenging and associated with high perihospital mortality rates. The study aim was to evaluate current pathways and understand the chronology of acute aortic syndrome patient care. Method …
View article: Acceptability of adding a non-contrast abdominal CT scan to screen for kidney cancer and other abdominal pathology within a community-based CT screening programme for lung cancer: A qualitative study
Acceptability of adding a non-contrast abdominal CT scan to screen for kidney cancer and other abdominal pathology within a community-based CT screening programme for lung cancer: A qualitative study Open
Objectives The Yorkshire Kidney Screening Trial (YKST) is a feasibility study of adding non-contrast abdominal CT scanning to screen for kidney cancer and other abdominal malignancies to community-based CT screening for lung cancer within …
View article: Short‐term psychosocial outcomes of adding a non‐contrast abdominal computed tomography ( <scp>CT)</scp> scan to the thoracic <scp>CT</scp> within lung cancer screening
Short‐term psychosocial outcomes of adding a non‐contrast abdominal computed tomography ( <span>CT)</span> scan to the thoracic <span>CT</span> within lung cancer screening Open
Objectives To evaluate psychological, social, and financial outcomes amongst individuals undergoing a non‐contrast abdominal computed tomography (CT) scan to screen for kidney cancer and other abdominal malignancies alongside the thoracic …
View article: Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation for Intermittent Claudication (NESIC): multicentre, randomized controlled trial
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation for Intermittent Claudication (NESIC): multicentre, randomized controlled trial Open
Methods This was an open, multicentre, randomized controlled trial. Patients with intermittent claudication attending vascular surgery outpatient clinics were randomized (1:1) to receive either neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) o…
View article: A preoperative supervised exercise program potentially improves long-term survival after elective abdominal aortic aneurysm repair
A preoperative supervised exercise program potentially improves long-term survival after elective abdominal aortic aneurysm repair Open
These novel findings suggest a long-term mortality benefit for patients attending a SEP prior to elective AAA repair. The underlying mechanism remains unknown, and this merits further investigation.
View article: Aortoiliac graft‐enteric fistula presenting as gastrointestinal hemorrhage: A report on a complex case management
Aortoiliac graft‐enteric fistula presenting as gastrointestinal hemorrhage: A report on a complex case management Open
Key Clinical Message Iliac artery‐enteric fistula is a rare cause of lower GI bleeding and can cause life‐threatening consequences. A high degree of clinical suspicion is needed in patients with previous aortic surgery to allow early multi…
View article: AortoIliac Graft-enteric fistula presenting as gastrointestinal haemorrhage: A report on a complex-case management.
AortoIliac Graft-enteric fistula presenting as gastrointestinal haemorrhage: A report on a complex-case management. Open
a 78-year-old patient presented with a life-threatening lower gastrointestinal bleeding secondary to an aortoiliac graft-enteric fistula into the sigmoid colon on the background of an adenocarcinoma and diverticular disease. Bridging endov…
View article: The Yorkshire Kidney Screening Trial (YKST): protocol for a feasibility study of adding non-contrast abdominal CT scanning to screen for kidney cancer and other abdominal pathology within a trial of community-based CT screening for lung cancer
The Yorkshire Kidney Screening Trial (YKST): protocol for a feasibility study of adding non-contrast abdominal CT scanning to screen for kidney cancer and other abdominal pathology within a trial of community-based CT screening for lung cancer Open
Introduction Kidney cancer (renal cell cancer (RCC)) is the seventh most common cancer in the UK. As RCC is largely curable if detected at an early stage and most patients have no symptoms, there is international interest in evaluating a s…
View article: Group practice impacts on patients, physicians and healthcare systems: a scoping review
Group practice impacts on patients, physicians and healthcare systems: a scoping review Open
Objective To identify the advantages and disadvantages that group practices have on patients, physicians and healthcare systems. Study design A scoping review was performed based on the methodology proposed by Arksey and O’Malley, and refi…
View article: Identifying the research priorities of healthcare professionals in UK vascular surgery: modified Delphi approach
Identifying the research priorities of healthcare professionals in UK vascular surgery: modified Delphi approach Open
Background The Vascular Research Collaborative was established to develop a national research strategy for patients with vascular disease in the UK. This project aimed to establish national research priorities in this patient group. Method…
View article: Improving the treatment of pre-operative anemia in hepato-pancreato-biliary patients: a quality improvement initiative
Improving the treatment of pre-operative anemia in hepato-pancreato-biliary patients: a quality improvement initiative Open
Background Pre-operative anemia is a common, but treatable, condition encountered by surgical patients. It has been associated with increased perioperative complications, length of stay, and blood transfusions. The aim of this project was …
View article: A pilot feasibility randomised clinical trial comparing dialkylcarbamoylchloride‐coated dressings versus standard care for the primary prevention of surgical site infection
A pilot feasibility randomised clinical trial comparing dialkylcarbamoylchloride‐coated dressings versus standard care for the primary prevention of surgical site infection Open
A surgical site infection (SSI) may occur in up to 30% of procedures and results in significant morbidity and mortality. We aimed to assess the feasibility of conducting a randomised controlled trial (RCT) examining the use of dialkylcarba…
View article: Trust in the data: External data use by the Scottish third sector
Trust in the data: External data use by the Scottish third sector Open
This thesis investigates how the Scottish third sector engages with external data resources. The research is broken into two main strands. The first strand determines factors which affect the level of data use by charities. The second conc…
View article: Compliance with NICE guidelines when commissioning varicose vein procedures
Compliance with NICE guidelines when commissioning varicose vein procedures Open
The majority of CCGs in England have commissioning policies that contradict NICE guidelines. Rationing strategies include disease severity, delay and patient lifestyle-related factors, creating unwarranted geographical variation for varico…
View article: Endovenous laser ablation versus mechanochemical ablation with ClariVein® in the management of superficial venous insufficiency (LAMA trial): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Endovenous laser ablation versus mechanochemical ablation with ClariVein® in the management of superficial venous insufficiency (LAMA trial): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial Open
ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT02627846 , registered 8 December 2015 EudraCT number: 2015-000730-30 REC ref: 15/YH/0207 R&D ref: R1788.