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Outcomes of uninterrupted vs interrupted periprocedural direct oral anticoagulants in atrial fibrillation ablation: a meta-analysis.
(Journal of Arrhythmia, Wiley Open Access, 2021-01-29)Background: Studies indicate that uninterrupted anticoagulation (UA) is superior to interrupted anticoagulation (IA) in the periprocedural period during catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation. Still IA is followed in ... -
Implant-based prepectoral breast reconstruction: the importance of oncoplastic plane, its blood supply and assessment methods.
(World Journal of Plastic Surgery, WJPS, 2021-02-22)With the recent rise in prepectoral breast reconstruction, partly due to the improvement in implants and the aesthetic results but, more so, due to the perseveration of the pectoralis major, it is of great importance to ... -
Importance of anatomical efficacy for disease control in neovascular AMD: an expert opinion.
(Ophthalmology and Therapy, Springer Nature, 2021-04-10)Background: Neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) presents a significant treatment burden for patients, carers and medical retina services. However, significant debate remains regarding how best to manage ... -
Correction: Breast cancer management pathways during the COVID-19 pandemic: outcomes from the UK 'Alert Level 4' phase of the B-MaP-C study.
(British Journal of Cancer, Springer Nature, 2021-04-12)The original version of this article unfortunately contained a mistake. Due to a typesetting error one of the corresponding authors was omitted. Both, Rajiv V. Dave and Cliona C. Kirwan are corresponding authors of this ... -
Impact of COVID-19 on gynaecological oncology; a global perspective.
(Heliyon, Elsevier, 2021-04-01)The coronavirus pandemic caused global devastation with over 2 million deaths and put unprecedented pressure on health care facilities world-wide. The response to the pandemic differed globally as countries faced different ... -
Paediatric minor facial trauma resulting in invasive group A streptococcal orofacial infections: two case reports.
(Oral Surgery, Wiley, 2019-03-11)Invasive Group A Streptococcus infections can be underestimated and develop rapidly into serious necrotising soft tissue infections associated with significant morbidity and mortality. We report two children who presented ... -
Effectiveness and cost effectiveness of prosthetics and orthotics services/interventions: a systematic review.
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Surrogate decision making in crisis.
(Journal of Medical Ethics, BMJ Publishing Group, 2021-03-11)Care of the critically ill newborn includes support for the birth mother/parents with regular updates around the clinical condition of the baby, and involvement in discussions around complex decision-making issues . ... -
Wound healing: what is the NICE guidance from the UK?
(Journal of Wound Care, Mark Allen Publishing, 2021-03-02)Alteration of wound healing increases the risk of a patient's morbidity and mortality. This can lead to scarring, infection, malignant transformation and a reduction in quality of life. Management of wounds costs the UK ... -
Impact of the coronavirus infectious disease (COVID-19) pandemic on the provision of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) antenatal care and outcomes of pregnancies in women with IBD.
(BMJ Open Gastroenterology, BMJ Publishing Group, 2021-03-22)Background: The impact of COVID-19 on pregnant inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients is currently unknown. Reconfiguration of services during the pandemic may negatively affect medical and obstetric care. We aimed to ... -
Non-specific effects of BCG vaccination on neutrophil and lymphocyte counts of healthy neonates from a developed country.
(Vaccine, Elsevier, 2021-04-01)BCG vaccination is known to reduce neonatal mortality from infections in a pathogen-agnostic manner. In this observational study we report on whether an emergency granulopoietic response is elicited in term babies from a ... -
Otitis externa.
(British Medical Journal (BMJ), BMJ Publishing Group, 2021-03-31)No abstract available. -
High-sensitivity cardiac troponin I: is ethnicity relevant?
(Journal of Clinical Pathology, BMJ Publishing Group, 2021-03-29)Aims: To evaluate 99th percentile upper reference limits (URLs) and investigate ethnic differences for the Abbott Architect high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I (hs-cTnI) in a middle-aged to elderly cosmopolitan ... -
CorMatrix anterior leaflet augmentation of the tricuspid valve: midterm results.
(The Heart Surgery Forum, Forum Multimedia Publishing, 2021-03-08)Background: Tricuspid annuloplasty is the most common surgical approach to correct tricuspid regurgitation (TR). In some patients, however, anterior leaflet patch augmentation may be necessary to optimize tricuspid competence. ... -
Migration of the XEN45 gel stent into the anterior chamber managed by trimming the implant.
(Journal of Glaucoma, Wolters Kluwer, 2021-04-02)We report a case of migration of the XEN45 gel stent into the anterior chamber successfully treated with trimming of the implant. To the best of our knowledge this management strategy for migration of the implant has not ... -
Cardiac surgery outcome during the COVID-19 pandemic: a retrospective review of the early experience in nine UK centres.
(Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Springer Nature, 2021-03-22)Background: Early studies conclude patients with Covid-19 have a high risk of death, but no studies specifically explore cardiac surgery outcome. We investigate UK cardiac surgery outcomes during the early phase of the ... -
Triplegic stroke following air embolism from bronchogenic cyst secondary to barotrauma.
(Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Elsevier, 2021-03-20)Emergency medical assistance is rare when concerning air travel. Pulmonary barotrauma during air travel can occur in asymptomatic patients who have underlying intra-parenchymal pulmonary pathology such as bullae or ... -
Collaborative Overview of coronaVIrus impact on ORTHopaedic training in the UK (COVI - ORTH UK).
(The Surgeon, Elsevier, 2021-03-10)Introduction: COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization on the 11th of March 2020 with the NHS deferring all non-urgent activity from the 15th of April 2020. The aim of our study was to assess the ... -
Breast cancer management pathways during the COVID-19 pandemic: outcomes from the UK 'Alert Level 4' phase of the B-MaP-C study.
(British Journal of Cancer, Springer Nature, 2021-03-25)Background: The B-MaP-C study aimed to determine alterations to breast cancer (BC) management during the peak transmission period of the UK COVID-19 pandemic and the potential impact of these treatment decisions. Methods: ... -
Endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery reconstruction using the fibrin sealant patch Tachosil ®
(British Journal of Neurosurgery, Taylor & Francis Online, 26-03-26)Introduction: The incidence of CSF leak following endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery remains the most important measure in the success of any repair. The nasoseptal flap (NSF) has played a pivotal role in reconstructing ...
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