Helen Jones
Is there a cuckoo in the nest? How to rear and develop a new professional group
In this edition of JVSGBI, we can see the views of VSGBI members at various stages of their career on working with a new group of colleagues, Physician Associates (PAs).1 This survey followed a vigorous debate that played out in both social and mainstream media. The ramifications spread to the highest levels of medical leadership,…
Foreword
Welcome to the February 2025 edition of the JVSGBI. The first editorial provides a response from (past) presidents of the VSGBI and Rouleaux Club regarding findings from a survey, also in this edition, of UK vascular surgeons regarding the role of physicians’ associates in vascular surgery. This survey highlights concerns regarding scope of practice, governance…
Management of VTE following superficial endovenous treatment: a global survey
Introduction Superficial endovenous interventions have become the gold standard for treating symptomatic varicose veins, with multiple guidelines recommending these procedures where appropriate.1,2 However, venous thromboembolism (VTE) – encompassing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) – is a recognised complication of these procedures, with reported rates of up to 3.4%.3 The severity of VTE…
Carotid webs: a review of diagnosis and management strategies in current literature
Introduction Carotid Webs (CaW) are non-atherosclerotic fibrous bands which present as shelf-like linear intraluminal filling defects, often on the posterior wall of the carotid bulb or the proximal internal carotid artery, causing turbulent flow (Figures 1-5).1-4 The condition was first described by Ehrenfeld in 1967 and is often referred to as atypical fibromuscular dysplasia…
