Articles
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…
Read MoreManagement 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…
Read MoreCarotid 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…
Read MoreAxillary EndoVac procedure: a novel hybrid procedure for an infected axillary-profunda bypass
Abstract This paper reports an axillary artery EndoVac procedure for the management of an infected left axillary-profunda polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) bypass. Our patient presented with peri-graft infection and dehiscence of the distal anastomosis. Three separate surgical procedures subsequently took place over a seven-day period: day 1 required profunda artery ligation with sub-total explantation of the mid…
Read MoreOptimal treatment strategy for mixed arteriovenous leg ulceration: a systematic review protocol
Introduction Chronic leg ulceration is an increasingly common condition affecting 1.5% of all adults and 3–5% over the age of 60. It is a major challenge to healthcare systems due to the high cost of managing patients with this condition.1 The National Health Service (NHS) in England treats an estimated 700,000 leg ulcers annually, costing…
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