Welcome to the February 2026 edition of the JVSGBI.

We have two editorials in this issue, the first editorial is the third of a series by Long and co-authors outlining approaches to ensure mentorship is efficient, effective and meaningful with specific reference to the recently launched VSGBI mentorship programme for newly appointed vascular surgical consultants. The second editorial by Ravindhran & Thakker describes the various ways machine learning and artificial intelligence can substantially input to the care and outcome of patients with peripheral arterial disease.

We present three original research studies. Duff and colleagues describe a modified Delphi study to direct the development of a rehab programme of CLTI patients following revascularisation. Atha and colleagues present the results of a UK survey of predominantly vascular surgeons and anaesthetists assessing views and practice regarding tranexamic acid in vascular surgery and enthusiasm for a future randomised controlled trial. Finally, Tokede and Kreckler present a study assessing the value of utilising pre-existing cross sectional imaging to improve the efficiency of the NHS Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme (NAAASP).

Our first published Quality Improvement Project by Al-Kassar looks at improving documentation in a hub-and-spoke system with potential patient benefits. We also present an interesting protocol by Lim Way Wern and colleagues for a systematic review designed to compare outcomes between wounds which are left to heal by secondary intention or are closed (primarily or delayed primary).

Three case reports are also presented. Harker and colleagues present 3 cases of lesions referred as arteriovenous malformations which ultimately were found to be more serious lesions. Abdelmalak and colleagues present a case of iliac stent infection requiring surgical revision, and Chikhal and colleagues present the surgical management of a true radial artery aneurysm.

Finally we have updates from the JVSGBI’s affiliated societies.

I personally would like to thank the editorial team for their ongoing commitment and support, reviewers for their time and insightful comments, and authors for there continued submission of articles for publication. Please continue to submit your articles for publication via email to: [email protected].