Helen Jones
Thoracic outlet syndrome: a survey of operative practice amongst vascular surgeons
Introduction Surgical management for thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is undertaken in several surgical specialties including thoracic, plastic, vascular and neurosurgery.1 The reported incidence of TOS is approximately 1–3 per 100,000;2,3 however, despite the uncommon nature of this condition, it can have a significant impact on patients’ quality of life.4,5 Currently, there are no established guidelines…
Read MoreA case study project to explore physiotherapists’ experiences of using removable rigid dressings with patients post transtibial amputation in the UK
Introduction Traditionally, post transtibial amputation (TTA) a soft dressing consisting of elasticated bandage and padding would be applied in theatre and kept on for up to five days. In 1969, Berlemont et al challenged the use of soft dressings with a rigid plaster replacement.1 Soft dressings have since been associated with pressure sores and persistent…
Read MoreWelcome to the May 2024 edition of the Journal of Vascular Societies Great Britain and Ireland (JVSGBI). Professor Rob Sayers from Leicester opens this edition with a review of the current management of type B aortic dissection in the UK sign posting specifically the associated tool kit, the need for improved outcome data and the…
Read MoreRouleaux Club Winning Essays 2023
STUDENT CATEGORY Is surgical bypass underutilised for patients requiring lower limb revascularisation? Luke Davies, University of Bristol Introduction For decades, surgical bypass provided the mainstay of treatment for the most advanced presentation of peripheral arterial disease (PAD), now referred to as chronic limb-threatening ischaemia (CLTI).1-3 However, the introduction and technical advancements of less-invasive endovascular approaches has…
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