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Carotid artery stenosis, an underestimated cause of stroke recurrence in patients with ischaemic monocular visual loss.
CONCLUSIONS: Carotid stenosis ≥ 50% is present in patients with ocular ischaemia in approximately 20% of those with persistent visual loss and in 10% with transient visual loss. Those with carotid stenosis have a higher risk of stroke recurrence and should be considered urgent surgical intervention as other forms of stroke. PMID: 31155910 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England - June 2, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: Cheng SF, Zarkali A, Richards T, Simister R, Chandratheva A Tags: Ann R Coll Surg Engl Source Type: research

Mechanical thrombectomy for the treatment of acute ischaemic stroke following pulmonary lobectomy.
We report the case of a patient developing an acute ischaemic stroke following pulmonary lobectomy, who was transferred to the regional neurosciences unit, despite the absence of an established referral pathway, to undergo mechanical thrombectomy, with significant prognostic neurological benefit. We would advocate all cardiothoracic centres identify their regional neurosciences unit and initiate discussion to establish a referral pathway. PMID: 30855160 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England - March 10, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: Ali JM, Wolff I, Falconieri F, Aresu G, Coonar AS, Joshi Y, Peryt A Tags: Ann R Coll Surg Engl Source Type: research

Efficacy and safety of rivaroxaban thromboprophylaxis after arthroplasty of the hip or knee: retrospective cohort study.
Conclusions Rivaroxaban is an effective and safe anticoagulant for thromboprophylaxis after hip arthroplasty or knee arthroplasty if used in a modified regimen involving enoxaparin administered in the inpatient setting followed by rivaroxaban upon hospital discharge. PMID: 27580310 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England - August 31, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Loganathan L, Hua A, Patel S, Gibbons C, Vizcaychipi MP Tags: Ann R Coll Surg Engl Source Type: research

Variable life adjusted display methodology for continuous performance monitoring of carotid endarterectomy.
Conclusions Performance of carotid endarterectomy can be continuously assessed using VLAD methodology for units and individual surgeons. Early identification and correction of performance variation could facilitate improved quality of care. PMID: 29046083 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England - October 19, 2017 Category: Surgery Authors: Kuhan G, McCollum DP, Renwick PM, Chetter IC, McCollum PT Tags: Ann R Coll Surg Engl Source Type: research

Minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass versus off-pump coronary surgery through sternotomy.
CONCLUSIONS: MIDCAB can be performed safely in appropriately selected patients with outcomes comparable with OPCAB. The potential benefits include shorter hospital stay, reduced need for blood transfusion and faster recovery. PMID: 24112493 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England - October 1, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Birla R, Patel P, Aresu G, Asimakopoulos G Tags: Ann R Coll Surg Engl Source Type: research

MELAS syndrome presenting as an acute surgical abdomen.
We describe the case of a young woman who presented as an acute surgical emergency, diagnosed as toxic megacolon necessitating an emergency total colectomy. MELAS syndrome was suspected postoperatively owing to persistent lactic acidosis and neurological symptoms. The diagnosis was later confirmed with histological and genetic studies. This case highlights the difficulties in diagnosing MELAS because of its unpredictable presentation and clinical course. We therefore recommend a high index of suspicion in cases of an acute surgical abdomen with additional neurological features or raised lactate. PMID: 24417855 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England - January 1, 2014 Category: Surgery Authors: Dindyal S, Mistry K, Angamuthu N, Smith G, Hilton D, Arumugam P, Mathew J Tags: Ann R Coll Surg Engl Source Type: research

The effects of centralisation of vascular surgical services in the Bath, Bristol and Weston area on the carotid endarterectomy pathway.
Conclusion Centralisation has not significantly impacted the overall efficiency of the carotid endarterectomy pathway. This study highlights areas where improvement across the vascular network is required. This includes addressing the 35% patients that are not currently meeting the 14-day target and standardising the provision of care to outlying communities. Further follow-up is required to assess the longer term effects of centralisation. PMID: 28682128 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England - July 6, 2017 Category: Surgery Authors: Partridge E, Brooks M, Curd C, Davis V, Oates C, McGeeney D Tags: Ann R Coll Surg Engl Source Type: research

Early outcomes of patients transferred with ruptured suprarenal aneurysm or dissection.
Conclusions Although the number of patients with rSRAD is low and those who are transferred alive are a self-selecting group, this study suggests that transfer of such patients to a specialist vascular centre is associated with acceptable mortality rates following emergency complex aortic repair. PMID: 29484940 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England - February 27, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Rudarakanchana N, Hamady M, Harris S, Afify E, Gibbs R, Bicknell CD, Jenkins MP Tags: Ann R Coll Surg Engl Source Type: research

Haematomas after carotid endarterectomy can be reduced by direct pressure to the neck postoperatively.
Conclusion During recovery from CEA, focused and prolonged pressure by the operating surgeon is a highly effective method of reducing haematoma. PMID: 29909667 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England - June 18, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Saghir R, Humm G, Rix T Tags: Ann R Coll Surg Engl Source Type: research

Acute compartment syndrome in a patient with sickle cell disease.
We present a young man with HbSC disease who developed acute compartment syndrome. This is only the second report of this syndrome in a patient with HbSC disease. This is a very rare complication in HbSC disease, but it can have serious implications. PMID: 32777927 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England - August 10, 2020 Category: Surgery Authors: Cochrane E, Young S, Shariff Z Tags: Ann R Coll Surg Engl Source Type: research

Establishing minimally invasive cardiac surgery in a low-volume mitral surgery centre
DISCUSSION: It is possible for low-volume cardiac surgical centres to undertake minimally invasive surgical programmes with good outcomes and short learning curves. Despite technical complexities, with a team approach, the learning curve can be navigated safely.PMID:34058117 | DOI:10.1308/rcsann.2020.7092
Source: Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England - May 31, 2021 Category: Surgery Authors: B H Kirmani A Knowles P Saravanan J Zacharias Source Type: research