Volume 5 Issue 3
Editor’s foreword
Welcome to the May 2026 edition of the JVSGBI. This edition contains two editorials. The first By Nandhra and colleagues succinctly highlights the uncomfortable findings of the recent NCEPOD report on acute limb ischaemia and clearly identifies five priorities to rapidly transform the care of these hugely vulnerable patients. Urgent action is clearly required. The…
Embedding lived experience into the development of a rehabilitation programme for individuals with chronic limb-threatening ischaemia
Introduction Public and patient involvement and engagement There is increasing recognition that involving individuals with lived experience of a health condition in public and patient involvement and engagement (PPIE) activities enhances the overall quality of the research.1-3 Beyond strengthening the research itself, evidence suggests that patient participation may benefit the individual directly, by developing their…
Giant aneurysm of the dorsalis pedis artery: a rare pathology
Abstract True aneurysms of the dorsalis pedis artery are extremely rare. This case report describes a 53-year-old male patient who presented with a rapidly enlarging pulsatile lump at the dorsum of his right foot. Imaging studies confirmed this to be a true aneurysm of the dorsalis pedis artery. As the large lesion was causing functional…
Decisional regret in vascular surgery: a scoping review protocol
Introduction Decisional regret describes significant negative emotions such as distress or remorse following a decision.1 Some patients may regret decisions made about their treatments including whether to have surgery. A decision may be regretted because of the option chosen, the outcome or how it was made. A decision with a ‘good’ outcome may still be…
Mentorship in practice: what being a mentor really involves
Introduction Across previous editorials, we have explored mentorship from several perspectives. We outlined the rationale for mentorship within UK vascular surgery,1 discussed how to build effective relationships,2 and highlighted the core principles that underpin a meaningful mentoring journey.3 What we have not yet examined in detail is one key practical question: what does a mentor…
