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Robotic assisted vascular surgery adoption in the UK: future-proofing with prudence
Introduction Robotic assisted surgery is no longer a novel frontier, but the operating reality for a growing proportion of surgical disciplines. Robotic systems filter out natural hand tremor and scales movement, allowing enhanced accuracy. A three-dimensional (3D) high-definition camera gives a magnified view of deep or narrow anatomical spaces that are difficult to reach in…
Rare vascular complication of total hip arthroplasty: common femoral artery perforation diagnosed two months postoperatively
Abstract Background: Vascular injuries complicating total hip arthroplasty (THA) are uncommon, with reported incidences between 0.2% and 0.42%. When they occur, they can threaten both the patient’s life and functional prognosis of the limb. Case report: We describe a 38-year-old woman with tuberculous coxitis who underwent THA. Two months later she presented with acute back…
The use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for the prevention and reduction of pain following superficial venous incompetence treatment: a systematic review protocol
Introduction Superficial venous incompetence (SVI) is among the most common chronic diseases in adults. Approximately one-third of the general population is affected, with the main risk factors being older age, parity, obesity and family history.1–3 The disease commonly manifests as varicose veins, which are tortuous and dilated superficial veins in the lower extremities. It also…
